By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; September 27, 2019
RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE: The passenger rail market in the U.S. is, in a word, “challenging.” Many would say “problematic.” Aside from funding that’s entirely dependent on government, today’s market is deeply affected by partisan politics and stringent manufacturing requirements—who builds what, and where—among other concerns. Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono spoke with Siemens Mobility President USA and Canada Marc Buncher about how this Germany-based but undeniably North American supplier views the market.
RAILWAY AGE: How are North American market conditions? In what sectors are you seeing growth? Where do you see opportunity? What sectors are problematic?