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On 21 June 2024, the Governing Board of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail) adopted a Call for Expression of Interest (CEI) with a view to selecting associated members with the potential to contribute to the achievement of its objectives. The Governing Board decision can be accessed here.
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Article 15 (Principle of transparency) of the EU-Rail financial rules states that the JU shall make available on its internet site no later than 30 June of the following financial year information on the recipients of funds deriving from its budget.
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Discover how Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is calling for a bold, coordinated investment strategy to simplify and modernise rail systems across the EU. This public-private partnership model – outlined in our High-Level Paper – proposes an €18 billion investment from 2028 to 2034 to strengthen European competitiveness, deliver greener transport, and drive technological sovereignty.

Discover detailed information on Europe's rail innovation initiatives, showcasing flagship and other projects aimed at enhancing rail systems across Europe. It highlights collaborative efforts funded by the European Union to develop sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail transport solutions.

Europe’s Rail Catalogue of Solutions illustrates successful R&I results in the form of possible products and solutions, while highlighting the benefits for final users, operators, infrastructure managers and/or suppliers. This publication also outlines the advantages of integrating demonstrators into market solutions so that they can deliver the rail innovation Capabilities of the future.
Welcome aboard the European Train Journey to InnoTrans 2026!
On this page you can find all relevant information and logistical details for your travel on 21 September 2026.
Registration will take place at the South Entrance of Brussels South Station, across from the Air France offices. The following picture shows where the registration desk will be located, and the map indicates the location in the station.

Please ensure you are on time: registration will be open from 08:00 to 09:00. Passengers need to be registered by 09:00 before proceeding to the platform from where the train will depart.
Passengers boarding in Cologne: the platform will be communicated soon. To board, please stay close to the middle of the train, near the door of coach 26.
The train will arrive at the Berlin Central Station, Level -2. After arriving, all passengers are invited to join the Welcome Ceremony, taking place at Level -1, which is easily reachable from the platform where the train will stop. Indicated below on the map is the area where the train will stop. In case you are interested in joining the ceremony, a group of passengers will move together to reach the venue and you can follow the crowd.


