The company's purpose is to operate, maintain, trade and rent railway equipment in operational condition in Europe, railway facilities, stations, depots and real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire and trade licenses, concessions and know-how. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in particular the export and import of goods and services of all kinds. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.