The European Railcast, episode 6 – A New Vision for Rail: Towards a Policy-based Public-private Partnership

How can Europe deliver the system transformation needed for rail to reach its full potential?

The sixth episode of the European Railcast “A New Vision for Rail: Towards a Policy-based Public-private Partnership” explores Europe’s leadership in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of railway systems as the result of strong public and private investment, backed by sustained support from the European Union.

Host Jacki Davis is joined by:

• Andrea Gentili, Deputy Head of Unit for Clean Transport Transitions at DG RTD, European Commission

• Rolf Hardi, Chief Technology Officer at Deutsche Bahn

• Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director at Europe’s Rail

Together, they discuss what must be done to ensure Europe remains at the forefront of rail innovation.

The conversation highlights the rail sector’s key role in achieving the EU’s competitiveness and sustainability goals, why public–private partnerships and EU support are essential to delivering the innovative solutions needed to unlock the rail sector’s full potential, and the priorities needed to build on current progress.

Listen now to learn how public-private partnerships backed by the European Union reshape rail network, moving Europe closer to achieving a truly coordinated and resilient European rail system.

The European Railcast: A Podcast About the Future of European Mobility is brought to you by Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking, the European partnership for rail research and innovation under the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.