The Transport Research Arena (TRA), organised every two years by the European Commission and other key stakeholders, brings together academia, industry, policymakers, and civil society to shape the future of transport research in Europe. The 2026 edition was held in Budapest, Hungary from 18 to 21 May and focused on the theme, “Re-Generation in Transport”. EPF colleagues Delphine and […]
TreinTramBus’ origins. Since 1985 TreinTramBus is the organisation representing the Dutch-speaking passengers in Belgium, and advocating for its rights. The association’s origins date back to the 1980s, when the BRT (now VRT) broadcast a television programme called ‘Aktie Openbaar Vervoer’, which championed the interests of public transport passengers. The programme also promoted public transport, including the first ‘Train-Tram-Bus Day’. […]
European consumers deserve clear, enforceable and effective passenger rights. Any rollback would remove concrete protections from millions of Europeans and weaken citizens’ trust in the Union’s ability to deliver tangible rights. At a time when passengers still face frequent delays, cancellations, and complex, often ineffective complaint procedures, current discussions on the revision of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation are […]
The 17th edition of the European ITS Congress 2026, taking place in Istanbul on 27-29 April and organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, has once again brought together the full mobility ecosystem – from public authorities and policymakers to industry leaders and researchers.
A new feature this year were the co-created sessions (8 in total), which go beyond individual projects […]
We are pleased to invite you to register for and attend the 23rd Conference of the European Passengers’ Federation, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, passenger organisations and other stakeholders to exchange views on the future of passenger mobility in Europe.
This year’s conference will take place on 5-6 June 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, at the Gouvernement aan de Maas (Provincial […]
As the public transport landscape continues to progress, EPF remains committed to ensuring that passengers’ needs and rights are strongly represented at the European level. Our 2025 Annual Report highlights EPF’s activities across key areas: policy advocacy, participation in EU-funded projects, and active engagement with our members.
Policy Work: EPF acts as a unique platform for representing passengers’ interests in […]
EPF, together with 14 other organisations representing workers, mobility stakeholders, cities, civil society, and environmental groups, has co-signed a joint statement calling for urgent investment in public transport in light of the ongoing oil crisis.
The statement highlights the need to reduce oil consumption, particularly in private mobility, and to shift towards public transport and active modes such as walking […]
On 18 April, EPF held its Annual General Meeting in Olten, Switzerland. The meeting was a success, bringing members together to review activities and governance matters, while also marking an important moment of transition for the organisation.
The AGM was also a bittersweet moment, as EPF bid farewell to three long-standing contributors. Michel Quidort, EPF President since 2017, stepped down […]
Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024, EPF and the Smart Ticketing Alliance (STA) jointly organised a hybrid workshop on 16 April 2026 in Brussels and online, focusing on the SIGN-AIR project, in which both organisations are partners.
SIGN-AIR centres on developing a centralised platform for managing data-sharing agreements and smart contracts between Transport Service Providers (TSPs), with a focus on […]
From 13 to 16 April 2026, the first edition of the UIC Passenger Week took place at the UIC headquarters in Paris, bringing together over 200 participants from 35 countries and 93 organisations. The event provided a platform for insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and exchanges among stakeholders in the passenger rail sector.
EPF was represented by Senior Researcher Delphine […]
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