# Overcome Complexity in Passenger Rail October 2021 Newsletter Welcome to the Dassault Systèmes newsletter for the North American rail industry Our inaugural October issue focuses on overcoming complexity in passenger rail planning. The global resurgence of rail as the recognized, reliable and sustainable transport mode for the mass movement of passengers presents new opportunities for industry leaders. To capitalize on this and claim market leadership, rail operators need high levels of automation, optimization and decision support for efficient planning, scheduling and execution of excellent railway services. Sam Cabot Sales Associate, Dassault Systèmes ![Sam CABOT > Sales > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2021-10/sam-cabot-sales-visual.jpg) Sam joined Dassault Systèmes in 2020, and applies his expertise as a Sales Associate to support business transformation in the rail industry for the US Transportation and Mobility team. [Email](mailto:samuel.cabot@3ds.com) [617 513 9771](tel:617-513-9771) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-cabot-58465812a/) Patrick Pollock Business Development Representative, Dassault Systèmes ![Patrick POLLOCK > Sales > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2021-10/patrick-pollock-sales-visual.jpg) Patrick joined Dassault Systemes in 2016, and applies his expertise as a business consultant to support the US Transportation and Mobility team. [Email](mailto:patrick.pollock@3ds.com) [774 556 3670](tel:774-556-3670) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickpollock/) How Thalys optimized crew planning for high-speed, cross-country rail with DELMIA Quintiq [How Thalys Optimized crew planning Image](/media/3670) [ Learn More ](https://www.3ds.com/fileadmin/PRODUCTS-SERVICES/QUINTIQ/PDF/Case-Study-PDF/thalys-delmia-quintiq-case-study.pdf) How to Boost the Efficiency of Your Railway- without expanding your network [How to boost the efficiency of your railway image](/media/3671) [ Learn More ](https://discover.3ds.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/How-to-boost-the-efficiency-of-your-railway-delmia-quintiq-briefing.pdf) Overcome complexity in passenger rail video Better Disruption management better_disruption_management_-_italo-ntv_|_delmia 3 minutes 9 Pop-up window ## Industry Innovations & Insights ![Complexity in passenger rail Newsletter> Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2021-10/complexity-in-passenger-rail-newsletterjpg.jpg)