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Germany presents measures to improve rail reliability, with input from stakeholders including Pro Bahn

By |March 24th, 2026|

The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has presented the results of a task force on improving railway reliability, bringing together key actors from across the rail sector, including EPF member organisation Pro Bahn.
The initiative brings together key actors from across the rail sector to address ongoing challenges related to punctuality, infrastructure capacity and operational stability. The results […]

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    Horizon Europe project periASTY kicks off to support climate-neutral peri-urban areas

Horizon Europe project periASTY kicks off to support climate-neutral peri-urban areas

By |March 9th, 2026|

The periASTY project officially kicked off on 4–5 February 2026 in Brussels, bringing together partners from across Europe to launch this new Horizon Europe initiative focused on the transformation of peri-urban areas towards climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient environments.

Over the two-day meeting, the 36 project partners from 12 countries met to discuss the project’s objectives, methodology and upcoming activities. The […]

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Revision of the mandate of the European Railway Agency

By |February 27th, 2026|

On 5 December 2025, the European Commission launched a Call for Evidence to revise the mandate of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). The aim is to align the Agency’s founding rules with its evolving role and ensure it continues to deliver high levels of rail safety, security and sustainability. The revision will take into account ERA’s expanding […]

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EPF Hosts Passenger Workshop on Hyper4Rail

By |February 26th, 2026|

On 17 January 2026, EPF organised a dedicated passenger workshop on the Hyper4Rail project during its General Meeting in Brussels. The session was held in a hybrid format, bringing together 22 participants, both in person and online, from across Europe, including representatives from Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Slovenia, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Italy and the United Kingdom.

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EPF tests Autonomous Shuttle in Leuven

By |February 26th, 2026|

On 18 February, the EPF Secretariat took part in a field visit in Leuven to experience the new autonomous shuttle currently being tested by De Lijn. The pilot, taking place in the city of Leuven, aims to explore how self-driving technology can operate safely and effectively in real urban conditions.

As a passenger organisation, it was important for us to […]

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    EPF and FNAUT Meet with UIC Passenger Department to discuss key priorities for European Rail Passengers

EPF and FNAUT Meet with UIC Passenger Department to discuss key priorities for European Rail Passengers

By |February 17th, 2026|

On 27 January 2026, the UIC Passenger Department hosted a technical meeting with representatives from the European Passengers’ Federation (EPF) and the French National Federation of Transport Users Associations (FNAUT). The session covered a broad range of operational topics aimed at enhancing the passenger rail experience across Europe. Participants emphasized the role of digital tools and real-time services in […]

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    “Sense Trens no hi ha Futur”: Thousands mobilise in Barcelona for better rail services

“Sense Trens no hi ha Futur”: Thousands mobilise in Barcelona for better rail services

By |February 17th, 2026|

On 7 February, Barcelona hosted the demonstration “Sense Trens no hi ha Futur” (“Without trains there is no future”), a large civic mobilisation calling for reliable, safe and high-quality public rail transport across Catalonia. The initiative, promoted by a broad network of rail user platforms – including EPF member PTP (Promoció del Transport Public) – and supported by numerous social […]

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Save the date: EPF Conference Maastricht

By |January 30th, 2026|

EPF’s 2026 annual conference will take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands on 5 & 6 June 2026. EPF member Rover (Walter Etty, EPF Board Member, and Marko van Werkhoven, event planner) is responsible for its organisation. The two-day event programme covers the following major themes: Public transport on the local and regional level; Cross-border public transport; Doubling international trains […]

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Connecting Europe through High-Speed Rail

By |January 24th, 2026|

Following the launch of the European Commissions’ Master Plan for High-Speed Rail in November, EPF issued its position on how to improve high-speed rail. EPF welcomes the European Commission’s ambitious plans and reaffirms the need for more trains, for unlocking the full potential of rail infrastructure investments, and for making rail travel not only faster, but also more affordable […]

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Revising Air Passenger Rights: Protecting Europe’s Gold Standard

By |January 23rd, 2026|

In the coming months, the revision of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation will remain high on the EU policy agenda. The European Passengers’ Federation has analysed the positions of both the Council and the European Parliament and summarised its assessment and recommendations in an updated position paper. On this basis, EPF has engaged with Members of the European Parliament […]

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