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Platform for International Rail Passenger Transport publishes its sixth integrated progress report

By |June 10th, 2026|

The Sixth Integrated Progress Report of the Ministerial Platform on International Rail Passenger Transport (IRP) was presented at the meeting of the EU Transport Council on 8 June, by the Austrian and Dutch delegations.

The IRP Platform was established following a 2020 ministerial declaration to improve international and cross-border passenger rail services across Europe. It brings together EU Member States, […]

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Passenger Package – EPF initial reaction

By |May 29th, 2026|

On 13 May, the European Commission published its long-awaited “Passenger Package”: three legislative proposals aimed at improving rail passenger protection, rail ticketing, and multimodal digital mobility services. Together, these proposals seek to make multimodal and, in particular, multi-operator rail travel, easier to plan and book, while also strengthening rail passenger rights throughout the journey.

Stronger protection for rail passengers travelling […]

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EPF at the Transport Research Arena 2026

By |May 22nd, 2026|

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 […]

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Meet EPF member TreinTramBus

By |May 28th, 2026|

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’. […]

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Joint call on EU policymakers to uphold and strengthen air passenger rights

By |May 26th, 2026|

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 […]

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EPF hosts co-created session on Inclusive by Design at ITS Istanbul 2026

By |April 30th, 2026|

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 […]

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    Join us at the 23rd EPF Conference in Maastricht (5-6 June 2026)

Join us at the 23rd EPF Conference in Maastricht (5-6 June 2026)

By |April 30th, 2026|

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 […]

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EPF’s 2025 Annual Report Published

By |April 30th, 2026|

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 […]

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EPF co-signs joint statement calling for urgent investment in public transport

By |April 22nd, 2026|

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 […]

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EPF Annual General Meeting 2026

By |April 19th, 2026|

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 […]

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