GCU Practice Conference 2024: Navigating upcoming changes

This year’s BahnVerstand GCU practice conference focussed on the future of the GCU (General Contract of Use for Wagons) and the urgent need for rail transport companies to prepare for the upcoming changes.  

PROSE-employee Dr Bernhard Frei was present and reported on how PROSE is increasingly advising rail transport companies on organisational development in connection with GCU tasks. The GCU landscape is changing and many rail transport companies are not prepared for the upcoming changes.

In a recent interview, Dr Bernhard Frei explained that while PROSE has its roots in rolling stock engineering, it has evolved to support clients in broader areas such as ECM and SMS (Safety Management Systems), helping rail companies navigate the complex relationships between keepers, operators and organisational change. 

Will the sector be prepared for the changes to the GCU by 2026? Dr Bernhard Frei is optimistic that a workable compromise will be found, but companies must prepare for the changes in good time. 

Find out more about how PROSE can help your company prepare for the future: https://prose.one/about-us/