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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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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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EPF-Eurostar Annual Meeting 2026

By |January 19th, 2026|

On 16 January, a group of EPF representatives met with senior management from Eurostar in Brussels, continuing a dialogue format established several years ago thanks to Christopher Irwin. Members from all countries served by Eurostar were present, and a broad range of issues was discussed. Overall, the meeting was constructive, with five members of the Eurostar team welcoming EPF […]

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    EPF at the ETF Conference on Building Coalitions for Better Public Transport

EPF at the ETF Conference on Building Coalitions for Better Public Transport

By |December 12th, 2025|

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 hand.

The conference brought together […]

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EPF participates in EU-Rail’s European Railcast Episode 5 on Passenger Experience

By |November 18th, 2025|

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 of the Grant Office at […]

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    EPF at the European Commission Conference on “Young People and Transport Jobs: Making Transport Careers More Attractive”

EPF at the European Commission Conference on “Young People and Transport Jobs: Making Transport Careers More Attractive”

By |October 20th, 2025|

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 future-oriented.

The conference was opened […]

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EPF Co-Signs Open Letter Urging MEPs to Defend Europe’s Gold-Standard Air Passenger Rights

By |October 16th, 2025|

EPF, together with other organisations defending passenger and consumer rights across Europe, has co-signed an open letter to MEPs, calling on them to reject the Council’s proposed revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 on air passengers’ rights.
The letter warns that the Council’s proposal would undo more than twenty years of progress in protecting consumers. It introduces confusing and contradictory […]

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