Unique identification
Assign a universal identifier – GIAI or GTIN + serial number – to each vehicle, part and component to ensure end-to-end traceability.
- GIAI
- GTIN
Strategic partnership
FIF × GS1 France: the common language for railway data
Identify, mark, share. Three steps towards a fully digital, interoperable and competitive railway sector.
Partnership signed on May 27, 2025
At the heart of France 2030
A structuring commitment for the railway sector
The FIF × GS1 France partnership is directly aligned with the Strategic Contract for the Railway Sector 2024-2027 (CS2F), signed in June 2024 as part of France 2030. This contract explicitly stipulates the use of GS1 standards for multi-actor data sharing between manufacturers, operators, maintainers and equipment suppliers.
It extends the sector letter of intent of February 2, 2023, whereby the railway stakeholders had committed to converge towards a common language for data. The official signing on May 27, 2025, between Patrick Jeantet (FIF President) and Didier Veloso (Executive President GS1 France) operationalizes this commitment.
GS1 Method
Identify · Mark · Exchange
Mark for automation
Apply a GS1 DataMatrix 2D or an RFID/EPC tag to each part to enable automated reading at all stages of the lifecycle.
- DataMatrix
- RFID
Exchange with confidence
Share data via the EPCIS standard to structure collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers, operators and maintainers.
- EPCIS
- GDS
- EDI
Exclusive benefits
Your benefits as a FIF member
−10 %
Across the entire GS1 training portfolio
Including railway sector training: Introduction to GS1 standards, EPCIS – Maintenance operation traceability.
Access to Rail Interest Communities
Rolling stock and infrastructure: a place for sharing, experimentation and co-construction of future standards.
Consulting and deployment
Connecting with GS1 consultants and the deployment service to transition from standard to operational implementation.
Webinars & Seminars
Joint FIF × GS1 events at each organization's premises to share industry feedback.
Skills Development
Training programs dedicated to the railway industry
Introduction to GS1 standards for the railway industry
A day to understand the challenges, terminology, and initial use cases. Recommended for quality, supply chain, IT, and project managers.
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Operational Deep Dive: modeling maintenance events, EPCIS integration into an existing IT system, secure inter-actor sharing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about the Partnership
How to benefit from the 10% discount?
The discount is reserved for FIF members with up-to-date subscriptions. When registering for a GS1 training course, mention your FIF status in the “partner code” field or contact fif@fif.asso.fr in advance to obtain the code to present to GS1 France.
What training courses are eligible?
The entire GS1 France portfolio, including railway sector training courses: Introduction to GS1 standards for the railway sector, EPCIS – Traceability of maintenance operations, as well as cross-functional modules on GTIN, DataMatrix, RFID, GDS and EDI.
Is my company obliged to join GS1 to use the standards?
Membership of GS1 is only required to obtain a company prefix (which allows you to assign your own GTIN/GIAI). The standards themselves (DataMatrix, EPCIS, exchange formats) are public and usable without membership.
How to join the Rail Interest Community?
Two entry points: directly via GS1 France on the Rail Interest Communities page, or via the FIF, which can connect you with the managers of the two communities (Rolling Stock / Infrastructure).
Who to contact at the FIF for more information?
Email fif@fif.asso.fr specifying the subject “GS1 Partnership”. We will direct you to the appropriate contact person (training, interest community, deployment advice).
Ready to take action?
Benefit today from the advantages reserved for FIF members as part of our partnership with GS1 France.