Our corporate philosophy
This is us
Our corporate purpose

We develop and implement electric rail infrastructure for sustainable mobility – safely, reliably and efficiently

We contribute to sustainable mobility in the field of electric traction power systems and infrastructure through:

  • Power availability and energy efficiency
  • Technical excellence and high social benefit
Our corporate vision

We are shaping the future of mobility – with intelligent, efficient and reliable power supply solutions for sustainable rail transport worldwide

As a technology leader in rail electrification, we are making an active contribution to the transport transition and to climate targets. Our holistic solutions accompany the entire project and product life cycle.

With sustainable growth, strong partnerships and responsibility towards the environment, society and our employees, we are positioning RPS as an innovative and future-orientated company in the railway industry.

Our corporate mission

We enable electrically powered rail transport – with integrated solutions from voltage and frequency conversion to power distribution and overhead contact lines

Thanks to our own products, comprehensive understanding of systems and many years of project expertise, we offer economic, reliable and sustainable solutions along the entire system life cycle.

Our actions are based on clear values: Integrity, respect, excellence, team spirit, entrepreneurial thinking – and responsibility for people, technology and the environment.

Our corporate mission statement
Customer orientation and project quality

We focus on working in partnership with our customers, subcontractors and suppliers. Adherence to deadlines, quality, customised technical and economic solutions are central to our brand.

Technology leadership and innovation

We make targeted investments in our machinery and equipment, in our production and assembly technologies and in the further development of our traction power supply and overhead contact line systems in line with the current state of the art and the latest technical principles.

Growth and internationalisation

We pursue targeted organic growth in core and foreign markets as well as through joint ventures, partnerships, investments or selective acquisitions. The aim of internationalisation is to transfer know-how from Germany to international projects and at the same time offer locally adapted solutions.

Sustainability and climate protection

We are making a key contribution to the decarbonisation of rail transport and the transport transition “from road to rail”. We make sure that our projects are implemented in a way that conserves resources and that our procurement is sustainable. When developing and manufacturing our products, we attach importance to sustainability, energy efficiency and low life cycle costs.

Staff retention and employer brand

Our success is based on highly qualified, committed employees and their collaboration. That is why we promote a value-orientated corporate culture with a focus on safety, diversity, qualifications and leadership quality. We are strengthening our position as an attractive employer in a highly competitive environment through targeted personnel development and measures to improve the presentation of the RPS employer brand.

Efficiency and digitalisation of internal processes

By continuously reviewing our processes and further standardising workflows along our value chain, we are increasing our efficiency and profitability. This is supported by continuing to link our digital tools across all organisational units.

Our responsibility as a company

Our business conduct is based on the three pillars of corporate responsibility:

Responsible corporate governance
  • We adhere strictly to EU directives, laws, regulations, standards and safety and environmental requirements.
  • We regularly review our organisation and process landscape in order to prevent organisational negligence and avoid economic, reputational or organisational risks.
Responsibility towards society
  • Economic responsibility: We always act with integrity and fairness, thus ensuring long-term business success without conflicting with the interests of society.
  • Ecological responsibility: We are committed to sustainability and climate protection.
  • Social responsibility: We always act in the interests of long-term staff retention and maintaining a fair relationship based on partnership with our service providers and suppliers.
Commitment of the company as part of society
  • We are involved beyond our core business to the extent that this strengthens our entrepreneurial and employer brand.

Our business model

Service

In addition to project management, we offer services in Germany such as maintenance, servicing and technical advice. For exports, our aim is to have these services carried out by our local partners.
Products & production

We develop overhead contact line and traction power supply systems and produce overhead contact line components, AC and DC switchgear as well as protection and control systems. Pilot production of new products and series production are carried out both at our own plants and at specialised contract manufacturers.
Using group synergies

As part of the Keyvia Group, we use the resources and expertise within the Group, for example, in development, purchasing, design, planning, simulation and sales.
Export

In our export business, we focus on the one hand on advising customers on the design and simulation of rail power systems and on planning contact line systems. On the other, we focus on product delivery, including training and supervision. Our products and services are distributed via local partners.
Infrastructure projects in Germany

We plan, develop, design, implement and integrate electric rail infrastructure projects with our own and third-party components/systems. Our extensive range of machinery and equipment, and our expertise in project management ensure successful economic implementation.
System solutions from a single source
 

We design and simulate holistic solutions for rail energy systems and advise on the design and optimisation of DC and AC electrified lines.

Our corporate promise

To our customers

We support our customers as a reliable partner and deliver economic, sustainable and innovative solutions for electrified rail transport – throughout the entire product and project life cycle.

In concrete terms, that means

  • Commitment:
    We are committed to everything we promise.
  • Safety:
    The safety of our products, at our construction sites and in rail transport has top priority in all our activities.
  • Technical excellence:
    The standard we set ourselves is to supply state-of-the-art products and systems in compliance with recognised technical principles.
  • Project expertise:
    We stand for reliable and economic project management, focussing on adherence to deadlines, quality and safety.
  • Long-term partnerships:
    We work closely with our national and international customers, subcontractors and suppliers towards a common goal – better mobility by rail.
  • Transparency and standardisation:
    Project management is stable and sustainable thanks to our processes, defined workflows and transparent decisions.
To our employees

RPS offers a safe and respectful working environment that promotes responsibility, collaboration and personal development – based on our corporate values.

In concrete terms, that means

  • Health and safety:
    Protecting the health and safety of all employees and partners has top priority – through safe workplaces, work equipment and working conditions.
  • Appreciation and collaboration:
    Our employees are the heart of our company. Respect, team spirit, and fair and open collaboration characterise how we work together. We promote diversity, qualifications and good leadership.
  • Further development and commitment:
    We focus on long-term commitment through development prospects, further training and a modern working environment. Managers live our values and promote personal responsibility, interdisciplinary thinking and a constructive error culture.
  • Shaping and participating:
    All generations are actively included in changes. We encourage employees to help shape our processes. Our guiding principle: “Success comes from personal responsibility”.
  • Sustainability and responsibility: 
    Together with its employees, Rail Power Systems as a company makes a contribution to a sustainable rail infrastructure. Our values shape our actions.
To society

RPS is committed to transparent, law-abiding and sustainable conduct – in line with economic, ecological and social responsibility and contributing to the climate-friendly mobility of the future.

In concrete terms, that means

  • Reliability and compliance with the law
    • We strictly adhere to all legal, safety and environmental requirements.
    • We work with authorities and institutions on an equal footing and in a spirit of mutual trust.
  • Sustainability and climate protection
    • We comply with all relevant environmental and climate protection regulations.
    • We are actively making our contribution to achieving national and European climate targets.
    • We implement sustainable solutions to promote climate-friendly mobility.
  • Social commitment and education
    • We promote the next generation of skilled workers, for example, by participating in training programmes such as AOLA.
    • We are committed to safe and healthy working conditions – also for partners and subcontractors.
  • Dialogue and openness
    • We actively participate in industry initiatives, trade associations and technical bodies in the sector.
    • We promote innovation, dialogue and cooperation in the industry.
  • Commitment of the company as part of society
    • We are committed beyond our core business in the interests of our corporate/employer brand through: Support for regional initiatives, voluntary corporate involvement or sponsorship