Transformations in Mobility: Trends, Disruptions and the Future of Mobility and Transportation

by Gilles Roucolle

Overview

Transformations in Mobility provides a panoramic overview of the changing mobility business landscape, helping transportation leaders and consultants make sense of the most important trends, challenges and opportunities impacting this sector.

Drawing on exclusive interviews from thirty of the most important leaders, experts and financiers in transportation spanning all modes and from around the world, the book delves into the practical lessons learned from a demand, regulatory, strategic, technology and leadership perspective and explores the way mobility might evolve in the future. It looks into pressing issues such as fragmentation of demand in mobility, technological disruptions impacting the sector and how far it is possible to decarbonize transport when it is the world's second biggest source of emissions.

Drawing on cutting-edge insights, this book explores mobility's shift from supply-driven to demand-driven growth, the role of regulation and standards, digitalization, the emergence of cross-industry coalitions and the decarbonization agenda and its impact on future transport shares. It offers insightful stories and lessons learned from some of the world's leading industry experts, including some never heard before. It also features exciting case studies such as European Rail Signalling Systems ERTMS and Class 1 Freight Railways in North America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398615878
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	04/30/2024
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.83(d)

About the Author

Gilles Roucolle is Managing Partner and co-Head of the European region of Oliver Wyman and was for more than a decade responsible for their EMEA Transportation and Services practice and global Rail & Road Business. He has over 30 years' experience in high-stakes strategic and operational projects worldwide, spanning freight and passenger railways, airlines, logistics, postal, shipping, as well as rail and aerospace suppliers and financial institutions. Roucolle sat for 15 years on the Business Advisory Committee of Northwestern University's Transportation Center. He is based in Paris, France.

Table of Contents

** Chapter - 01: The great fragmentation: How new challenges are different from the old; ** Chapter - 02: The steel backbone: How infrastructure drove mobility growth in rail; ** Chapter - 03: Designing futures: Why long-term planning is needed and increasingly difficult; ** Chapter - 04: Two keys to growth: Standardization and liberalization; ** Chapter - 05: The global illness: How COVID changed the mobility industry; ** Chapter - 06: New values for a new era: Gender inclusivity and decarbonization; ** Chapter - 07: Fragmentation and digital connections: Complications and solutions in the digital era; ** Chapter - 08: Smart ways to use capacity: Greater movement without further construction; ** Chapter - 09: Future visions: Some potential advances.

Editorial Reviews

"The North American freight rail industry has been under siege lately. Gilles Roucolle presents a terrific counter to this in his exhaustive and illuminating look at the overall mobility sector. In drilling down into rail freight, he shows the importance of long-term planning and the ability to spend capital, in contrast to the stop-and-go nature that has characterized US passenger and especially potential high-speed rail. In reading this, perhaps a better future can be envisioned."

Leading analyst of Class I Railroads in North Amer Anthony Hatch

"Transformations in Mobility delivers a remarkable and comprehensive exploration of mega-trends impacting the transport sector. While Gilles Roucolle rightfully emphasizes the significance of decarbonizing transport as a major growth opportunity for the rail industry, what truly distinguishes this book is not just his wealth of experience but also the insights and perspective provided by 30 of the most influential leaders in mobility. This combination makes it a must-read for anyone interested in this field."

Lilian Leroux

"The mobility industry has experienced numerous disruptions in the past decades and is poised to face even more in the future. It is a pleasure to witness Gilles Roucolle sharing his invaluable insights on this sector and offering his strategic perspectives. He has a profound understanding of the global transportation industry thanks to his long-standing passion for the sector and extensive relationships network. Transformations in Mobility will prove to be beneficial for industry players, advisors and anyone with an interest in the field of transport and mobility."

Scott McDonald

"A fascinating look at what is possible for the future of mobility when we balance innovation, travel and work trends and respect for the climate."

Martine Ferland