EPF German based member organisation PRO BAHN has welcomed the planned market entry of Italian high-speed operator Italo into Germany, describing it as a potentially positive development for passengers and for the rail sector as a whole. According to reports by Tagesschau, Italo intends to begin operating in Germany from 2028, investing around €3.6 billion in 30 new Siemens […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024, EPF and the Smart Ticketing Alliance (STA) jointly organised a hybrid workshop on 16 April 2026 in Brussels and online, focusing on the SIGN-AIR project, in which both organisations are partners.
SIGN-AIR centres on developing a centralised platform for managing data-sharing agreements and smart contracts between Transport Service Providers (TSPs), with a focus on […]
On 8-9 April 2026, EPF member organisation Promoció del Transport Públic (PTP) will host the eighth edition of its annual congress “Public transport is a women’s affair”, this year under the theme, “Gender-based violence in mobility: protocols to transform everyday life”. The 2026 edition will focus on the deployment of a comprehensive protocol for the prevention and response to sexual […]
From December 2024 to February 2026, EPF’s Katie Bulanowski took part in the E-Scooter and Bike-Share Urban Usage Focus Group, a forum within the framework of the Smart Cities Marketplace to exchange experiences on the urban usage of e-scooters and bike-sharing systems. The focus group brought together experts from local authorities, mobility operators, research institutions, and user organisations, with […]
📅 The 23rd Conference of EPF is set to take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands on 5–6 June, 2026 at the ‘Gouvernement aan de Maas’ building (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 […]
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has presented the results of a task force on improving railway reliability, bringing together key actors from across the rail sector, including EPF member organisation Pro Bahn.
The initiative aims to address ongoing challenges related to punctuality, infrastructure capacity and operational stability. The results set out a number of measures to improve […]
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 […]
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 […]
