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GEMINI website launched!

By |September 21st, 2023|

The GEMINI project, in which EPF is participating as a research partner has launched its website!

GEMINI – Greening European Mobility through cascading innovation INItiatives – is a  Horizon Europe project funded by the European Commission. The project had its official kick-off meeting on 28th – 29th of June 2023 in Potsdam,  and is a 3.5 year project.

The GEMINI project […]

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    EPF Represented at the European Disability Card Launch Event

EPF Represented at the European Disability Card Launch Event

By |September 7th, 2023|

European Passengers’ Federation Board Member, Willy Smeulders, represented EPF at the launch event of the new European Disability Card on the 6th of September, 2023. The event, held jointly by the European Disability Forum (EDF) and the Royal Museums of Art and History, marked a significant step towards enhancing the rights and accessibility of persons with disabilities.

The launch event, […]

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    AURORA PROJECT AT THE 13TH EASN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: EXPLORING FLYING IN SMART CITIES

AURORA PROJECT AT THE 13TH EASN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: EXPLORING FLYING IN SMART CITIES

By |August 31st, 2023|

The 13th EASN International Conference, dedicated to “Innovation in Aviation & Space for opening New Horizons,” is just around the corner. Taking place in Salerno, Italy from September 5th to 8th, 2023, this event is a hub of innovation and collaboration. The conference will be at the Fisciano Campus of the University of Salerno.

The conference will gather experts in […]

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    Enhancing Bus and Coach Passenger Rights: EPF’s Recommendations

Enhancing Bus and Coach Passenger Rights: EPF’s Recommendations

By |August 30th, 2023|

Bus and Coach Passenger Rights (Regulation (EU) 181/2011) continue to emerge as a vital issue, drawing the attention of EPF. In an effort to drive the discussion forward, EPF has contributed its insights to the on-going Fact-finding study, commissioned by DG MOVE. Our recommendations aim to identify legal gaps and to shed light on areas where improvement is necessary, […]

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    Supporting Sustainable High-Speed Rail: Join the European Citizens’ Initiative for a Connected Europe

Supporting Sustainable High-Speed Rail: Join the European Citizens’ Initiative for a Connected Europe

By |August 10th, 2023|

At the European Passengers’ Federation, we believe in the importance of high-speed rail (HSR) in enabling efficient travel, boosting economic development, and promoting sustainable transport alternatives. That is why we proudly support the 100th European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), initiated by the Foundation High Speed Rail Netherlands, which aims to connect all European capitals through a comprehensive high-speed train network.

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    Aviation and MDMS: Empowering Passengers in Multimodal Travel

Aviation and MDMS: Empowering Passengers in Multimodal Travel

By |August 3rd, 2023|

In her insightful opinion piece, EPF’s Senior Researcher, Delphine Grandsart, delves into the passengers’ perspective on the critical role of Multimodal Digital Mobility Services (MDMS) in revolutionising the way we plan and execute our journeys. The opinion piece reflects on the discussions of the 11th Florence Intermodal Forum.

The article, originally featured in the European Transport Regulation Observer “Aviation and […]

EPF Barcelona Conference 2023: Connecting Europe through Public Transport

By |June 19th, 2023|

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona set the stage for the highly anticipated EPF Conference held on 2nd and 3rd June 2023. This annual event brought together prominent figures from European passenger organizations, public transport operators, politicians, and officials from regional, national, and EU levels. With over 60 participants coming from 15 European countries, the conference provided a vibrant platform […]

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    Welcoming Focus: A New Member to the European Passengers’ Federation

Welcoming Focus: A New Member to the European Passengers’ Federation

By |May 25th, 2023|

EPF is thrilled to announce the addition of a new member organisation: Focus. During the EPF’s recent General assembly in Düsseldorf on April 22. 2023, Focus was warmly welcomed as the first member from Slovenia. With their strong commitment to sustainable development, Focus brings a valuable environmental perspective to the EPF community.

Focus is an independent, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit […]

Introducing our New Logo!

By |April 6th, 2023|

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new logo for our organisation. As some of you have already seen, we unveiled our new logo at our 20th anniversary event, held on January 13th, at the European Parliament.

Our new logo is a reflection of our Evolution, Progress, and  Fruition over the past two decades. As an umbrella organisation […]

SENRUG DELIGHT AS NORTHUMBERLAND LINE GETS FINAL APPROVAL

By |March 29th, 2023|

After 18 years of hard campaigning, SENRUG, a group that campaigns for better rail services in South East and East Northumberland, has successfully secured the approval for the Northumberland Line to open, with passenger trains by summer 2024.

SENRUG’s pivotal role in campaigning for the scheme was recognised during a special meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark […]