The 23rd Conference of EPF is set to take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands on 5–6 June, 2026. Hosted at the ‘Gouvernement aan de Maas’ (Provincial House of Limburg). This annual event, this year organised by EPF member organisation Reizigersvereniging Rover, promises to be a dynamic platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore and discuss pressing issues and innovations in passenger mobility.

This year’s conference will feature a comprehensive program centred around the themes below:

  • Urban and regional mobility: Green, clean and liveable cities
  • Cross-border mobility: Euregio Meuse-Rhine
  • Doubling international passengers by 2030/2035: A sustainable and affordable alternative for long-distance travellers
  • Ticketing and passengers’ rights
  • Structural funding for sustainable mobility

A highlight will be the signing of the Maastricht Manifesto on the closing day. The manifesto, currently being drafted by EPF, European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), European Disability Forum (EDF), and European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), calls for more structural funding for sustainable mobility at local, regional, cross-border and international levels, and we invite other organisations to join the initiative as co-signatories.

Confirmed speakers already include: Oana Gherghinescu (executive director of European Union Agency for Railways, ERA), Wouter Koolmees (CEO of Nederlandse Spoorwegen, NS), Josef Doppelbauer (chairman of the new Sector Delivery Group (SDG) of the Platform on International Rail Passenger Transport, IRP), Gunta Anca (Vice-President of the European Disability Forum, EDF), Henk Swarttouw (president European Cyclists’ Federation, ECF), Jon Worth (independent railway commentator), Chiara Tomasi (head government relations Trainline), Elmer van Buuren (president ALLRAIL) with Marc Maartens as our moderator. More information here.

In addition to the main sessions, attendees will have ample time for networking and collaboration. More information about the preliminary programme, venue, etc. can be found on the conference website.

EPF members get a 50% discount and only pay 100 EUR for both days of the conference. Register now via our EPF conference website.