CEOs of Europe’s Rail private members reaffirm their commitment to future rail partnership

Europe’s Rail leaders are speaking with one voice: the Joint Undertaking public-private partnership has proven to be a successful model, turning ambition into concrete solutions and advancing EU policy objectives while boosting industrial competitiveness.

In a video series, CEOs from the EU-Rail private members highlight the value of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking and reaffirm their support and commitment to its future.

In the first joint video of the series, 11 leaders from 10 organisations across the sector emphasise how the Joint Undertaking plays a crucial role for developing and deploying innovative technologies in the European market and beyond.

Together, they affirm its continuation is essential to further connect research with real-world deployment and ensure an efficient, sustainable, and competitive European railway sector.

Featured speakers include:

• Javier Martínez Ojinaga – CEO, CAF
• Iñaki Díaz Garmendia – CEO, CEIT
• Luis Jiménez Redondo – CEO, CEMOSA
• Miguel Cruz – CEO, Infraestruturas de Portugal
• Michael Jeske & Richard Neussl – Managing Directors, Kontron Transportation
• Andreas Matthä – CEO, ÖBB-Holding AG
• Tjark de Vries – CEO, Strukton Rail Nederland BV
• Rafael Sterling – Managing Director, Talgo
• Roberto Maiorana – Director-General, Trafikverket
• Gregor Berginc – CEO, XLAB d.o.o.

Europe’s rail Joint Undertaking brings together industry, academia and society to deliver a digital, sustainable and reliable railway system, allowing collaboration and progress in research and innovation, as well as a real impact in the sector bridging research and deployment.

The sector stands ready to invest, underlining that sufficient and long-term funding is necessary to reinforce competitiveness and ensure that Europe’s rail system continues to deliver impact for society.

Together, these voices demonstrate strong sector support for continuing this partnership.

To learn more about Europe’s Rail vision click here.