On 21 September 2026, more than 300 participants from across the European rail sector, together with railway representatives from 18 countries worldwide, boarded the European Train in Brussels for its journey to Berlin and InnoTrans 2026. For EPF, the European Train was also an opportunity to put passengers at the centre of these conversations and…
On 25 September, the European Passengers’ Federation was in Florence for the Florence School of Regulation forum on Implementing Single Ticketing 🎟️🚆 – a key topic for anyone travelling across Europe by rail.
The forum brought together policymakers, academics, industry, railway operators and passenger representatives to explore how better cooperation, smarter solutions and the right…
In mid-September, an EPF delegation visited the development centre of bus manufacturer IVECO in Vénissieux, France, near Lyon. During a full-day workshop, solutions designed with passengers in mind were discussed in detail. How can access to buses be better organised? How can seating and standing areas be arranged so that all passengers can travel in…
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EPF has contributed to the newly published CIVITAS Inspiration Brief, “Designing Inclusive Public Spaces: From Principles to Practice”, through the expertise of Delphine Grandsart, Senior Researcher at EPF, who is listed among the expert contributors.
The publication explores how cities can move from broad principles of inclusion to practical implementation…
On 5-6 June 2026, EPF, together with its Dutch member organisation Rover, welcomed around 163 participants to Maastricht for two days of discussions on the future of sustainable, inclusive and passenger-centred mobility in Europe.
Hosted at the Gouvernement aan de Maas (Provincial House of Limburg), the conference brought together passenger organisations, policymakers, transport operators, infrastructure…
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…
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…
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…
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…
EPF was represented by Management Board member Walter Etty at the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) conference “Building Coalitions for Better Public Transport” on 9-10. December 2025 in Brussels. EPF was invited by the Urban Public Transport Committee of ETF, reflecting the shared understanding that high-quality public transport services and high-quality jobs go hand in…
On 29 October, EPF’s Senior Researcher Delphine Grandsart participated in Episode 5 of the European Railcast:“The Passenger experience: Making Rail more Accessible, Affordable and Reliable”. The podcast, hosted by Jacki Davis, explored how Europe can build on existing progress to make rail travel seamless, multimodal, and more passenger-centred. Delphine was joined by Micol Biscotto, Head…
On 15. October, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) hosted a high-level conference in Brussels on “Young People and Transport Jobs: Making Transport Careers More Attractive”. The event brought together around 70 young people and 30 stakeholders from across Europe to explore how to make transport professions more appealing, inclusive, and…