From its origins in the 1970s, the versatile Avelia Stream single-deck high-speed train has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the rail market worldwide, with successive generations of trains improved through rigorous attention to ‘return on experience’ and new technologies. Emilie Martefon, RSC Platforms Product Manager, is French and has been living in Italy for 18 years. With a background in engineering and IT, she joined Alstom in 2008 and has worked mainly in tendering. When not at work, she likes to take advantage of the Italian countryside, skiing in the mountains or taking trips to the coast. An avid cyclist, she takes her bike on the trains when she ventures further afield. (....)