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          Innovation Pillar

          EU-Rail’s Innovation Pillar (IP) is tasked to deliver operational and technological solutions that contribute to a more efficient, flexible, and demand-led, yet safe and environmentally sustainable European railway system. The activities undertaken aim at large-scale demonstrations and they also cover technologies of all readiness levels as well as exploratory research.

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          About

          The System Pillar is the “generic system integrator” for the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), and the architect of the future EU’s railway system.

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          Outputs

          Discover key outputs from the System Pillar.

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          Governance

          Discover the Governance structure and key decisions from the System Pillar.

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          Key documents

          Discover the System Pillar document library.

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          System Pillar

          The System Pillar provides governance, resource, and outputs to support a coherent and coordinated approach to the evolution of the rail system and the development of the system view.

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          Deployment Group

          The Deployment Group advises the EU-Rail Governing Board on the market uptake of rail innovation developments and support their deployment. Its activities thus form a bridge between the research and innovation process and the coordinated implementation through recommendations for deployment in the rail system.

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          Explore the DAC Delivery Programme

          For a successful and effective implementation of the Digital Automatic Coupler for European rail freight (DAC), it is of crucial importance to have open, close and efficient cooperation between rail stakeholders. The European DAC Delivery Programme enabled by Europe’s Rail, offers a unique European platform for such cooperation and collaboration.

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          About Shift2Rail

          Explore more information about the Europe's Rail predecessor programme.

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          Shift2Rail Programme

          Explore the detailed information about the Shift2Rail Innovation Programmes.

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          Organisation

          Explore the structure of the Shift2Rail programme.

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          Shift2Rail Projects

          Get a glimpse of the Shift2Rail Projects and their achievements.

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          Discover Shift2Rail

          The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking is the predecessor programme of the Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), established by Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 of 19 November 2021.

           

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        • Projects

          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.

           

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          Solutions catalogue

          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.

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        • Who we are?

          About Europe's Rail

          Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail) is established by Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 of 19 November 2021. It is the new European partnership on rail research and innovation established under the Horizon Europe programme (2020-2027) and the universal successor of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking.

           

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          Mission and objectives

          The objective of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is to deliver a high capacity integrated European railway network by eliminating barriers to interoperability and providing solutions for full integration, covering traffic management, vehicles, infrastructure and services, aiming to achieve faster uptake and deployment of projects and innovations.

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          Preparatory Activities

          Discover the the processes and background information on the preparation of the Joint Undertaking.

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          Jobs

          Browse latest Europe's Rail vacancies.

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          Discover Europe's Rail Members

          Find out the full list of Europe's Rail Members.

           

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          Explore Structure of Governance

          Governing Board & General Assembly

          The Europe's Rail Governing Board oversees Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, guiding strategy, budgets, and work plans. It includes the European Commission and rail industry stakeholders, aiming to innovate and integrate Europe's rail systems, boosting efficiency, sustainability, and alignment with EU Green Deal goals.

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          States Representatives Group

          The Europe's Rail States Representatives Group advises the Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking. It comprises representatives from EU member states and associated countries, ensuring alignment of Europe's Rail activities with national policies, facilitating cooperation, and providing input on rail innovation, integration, and sustainable development across Europe.

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          Scientific Steering Group

          The Europe's Rail Scientific Steering Group provides scientific and technical advice to the Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking. Comprising experts from academia and research institutions, it ensures that research projects align with cutting-edge science and innovation, supporting the development of a modern, sustainable European rail system.

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          Executive Director

          Find out more information about the Europe's Rail Executive Director.

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          Discover Structure of Governance

          Discover the full structure and governance of Europe's Rail, including the decisions of the Governing Board.

           

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          Key Documents

          Discover main Europe's Rail documentation.

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          Annual Work Plan and Budget

          Find out about our key priortires in our Annual Work Plans and Budget.

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          Annual Activity Report

          Discover the progress of our programme by downloading Europe's Rail Annual Activity Reports.

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          Annual Accounts

          Have a full overview of Europe's Rail Annual Accounts.

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          Functioning of the Europe's Rail JU

          Discover key documentation describing the general functioning of the JU.

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          Discover Reference Documents

          Get access to Europe's Rail main reference documents, including Annual Work Plans, Annual Activity Reports, Annual Accounts and other important information.

           

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Jobs

Jobs

Contract Agent

Internal Control Coordinator
Grade: FGIV
REF.: EU-RAIL/2024/03
Deadline for applications: 21/10/2024 at 12:00 AM (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice and Online Application Form

 

Temporary Agent

Head of Innovation Pillar
Grade: AD9
REF.: EU-RAIL/2024/01
Deadline for applications: 05/07/2024 extended to 29/07/2024 at 12:00 AM (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice and Online Application Form

Seconded National Expert

Seconded National Expert (SNE)
Grade: N/A
REF.: EURAIL.2024.02
Deadline for applications: 31/07/2024 at 17:00 PM (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Temporary Agent

Head of Corporate Services
Grade: AD9-10
REF.: EURAIL.2023.03
Deadline for applications: 20/01/2024 extended to 29/01/2024 at 12:00 AM (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice and Online Application Form

Contract Agent

HR Officer (establishment of a reserve list)
Grade: FGIV
REF.: EURAIL.2023.02
Deadline for applications: 21/08/2023 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Status: Ongoing
Link to the Vacancy Notice and Online Application Form

Temporary Agent

Executive Director
Grade: AD14
REF.: COM/2023/20092
Deadline for applications: 15 May 2023 at 12.00 noon (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Status: Ongoing (closed for applications)
Please check the Official Journal Publication for more details (in all EU languages)

Contract Agent

Accounting Assistant (2 posts)
Grade: FGIII
REF.: EURAIL.2023.01
Deadline for applications: 10 May 2023 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Status: Ongoing (closed for applications)
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Seconded National Expert (M/F)

Seconded National Expert (1 post)
Grade: N/A
REF.: EURAIL.2022.10 SNE
Deadline for applications: 31/01/2023 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice
Employer authorization form
GB Decision 20-2016 – Seconded National Experts

Contract Agent (M/F)

Communication and Financial Assistant
Grade: FGIII
REF.: EURAIL.2022.07
Deadline for applications: 19/10/2022 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice 

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme Manager (2 posts)
Grade: FGIV
REF.: EURAIL.2022.04
Deadline for applications: 24/06/2022 extended to 08/07/2022 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice 

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Chief Stakeholder Relations and Dissemination (1 post)
Grade: AD5
REF.: EURAIL.2022.03
Deadline for applications: 12/04/2022 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme and Call Coordinating Officer  (1 post)
Grade: FGIV
REF.: EURAIL.2022.02
Deadline for applications: 07/03/2022 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Senior Programme Manager (3 profiles)
Grade: AD6
REF.: EURAIL.2022.01
Deadline for applications: 16/02/2022 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Administrative Assistant (1 post)
Status: Closed for applications
Grade: FGII
REF.: S2R.2021.03
Deadline for applications: 13/12/2021 at 23:59 (Central European Time/ Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Financial Business Partner (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: FGIII
REF.: S2R/2021/02
Deadline for applications: 10/05/2021, 17:00 CET (Central European Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Internal Control Coordinator (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: FGIV
REF.: S2R/2021/01
Deadline for applications: 17/02/2021, 17:00 CET (Central European Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels
Link to Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Accounting Correspondent (1 post)
Status: Closed for applications
Grade: FGIV
REF.: S2R/2019/04
Deadline for applications: 10/09/2019, 17h Brussels time
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme Manager (1 post)
Status: Closed for applications
Grade: CA FGIV
REF.: S2R/2019/03
Deadline for applications: 10/06/2019 New deadline 12/07/2019, 17:00 Brussels time
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Internal Control Coordinator (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: CA FGIV
REF.: S2R/2019/02
Deadline for applications: 22/03/2019, 17h Brussels time
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme Manager (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: CA FGIV
REF.: S2R/2019/01
Deadline for applications: 28/02/2019, 17h Brussels time
Location: Brussels
Link to the Vacancy Notice

Contract Agent (M/F)

Financial Assistant (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: CA FGIII
REF.: S2R/2018/05
Deadline for applications:  20/12/2018, 17h Brussels time
Location: Brussels
Link to the vacancy notice

Communication Officer (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: CA FGIV
REF.: S2R/2018/03
Deadline for applications: 20/06/2018, 17h00 Brussels time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/S2R.2018.03-Communication-Officer.pdf 

Seconded National Experts (M/F)

Seconded National Expert (SNE) (2 posts)
Status: Closed
Grade: N/A
REF.: S2R/2018/01
Deadline for applications:  30/03/2018  31/05/2018 17h00 Brussels Time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/S2R.2018.01-SNE.pdf
Employer authorization form: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SNE-Authorisation-form.pdf

Contract Agent (M/F)

Assistant to the Research and Innovation Unit (1 post) 
Status: Closed
Grade: CA FGII
REF.: S2R/2018/02
Deadline for applications: 21/03/2018, 17h00 Brussels Time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/S2R.2018.02-Assistant-to-the-Research-and-Innovation-Unit.pdf

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Head of Research and Innovation (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: AD9
REF.: S2R/2017/05
Deadline for applications: 31/01/2018, 17h00 Brussels Time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/S2R.2017.05-Head-of-Research-and-Innovation.pdf

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme Manager (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: FGIV
REF.: S2R/2017/03
Deadline for applications: 09/10/2017 24/10/2017, 17h Brussels Time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/S2R.2017.03-Programme-Manager-FGIV.pdf

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Legal Officer (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: AD7
REF.: S2R/2017/02
Deadline for applications: 03/07/2017, 17h00 Brussels Time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/S2R.2017.02-Legal-Officer-AD7.pdf

Contract Agent (M/F)

Administrative and Financial Assistant (1 post)
Status: Closed
Grade: FGIII
REF.: S2R/2017/01
Deadline for applications: 12/01/2017, 17h00 Brussels Time
Location: Brussels

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme Manager (2 posts)
Grade: FGIV
REF.: S2R/2016/04
Deadline for applications: 05/10/2016, 17h00 Brussels Time
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/S2R.2016.04-Programme-Manager-FGIV.pdf

Contract Agent (M/F)

Communication and Stakeholders relationships Officer
Grade: FGIV
REF.: S2R/2016/03
Deadline for applications: 30/05/2016, 12:00 AM (CET) (Central European Time/Brussels Time)
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/S2R.2016.03-Communication-Officer.pdf

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Head of Administration and Finance
Grade: AD9
REF.: S2R/2016/02a
Deadline for applications: 13/05/2016, 12:00 AM (CET) (Central European Time/Brussels Time)
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/S2R.2016.02a_Head-of-Administration-and-Finance_AD9.pdf

Inter-Agency Mobility (IAM) Opportunities

Only Temporary Agents 2(f) are welcomed to apply to the published calls for applications should they satisfy all the eligibility criteria by the closing date for submission of applications

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Head of Administration and Finance
Grade: AD9
REF.: S2R/2016/02b
Deadline for applications: 02/05/2016, 12:00 AM (CET) (Central European Time/Brussels Time)
Location: Brussels
More information: https://rail-research.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/S2R.2016.02b_Head-of-Administration-and-Finance_AD9_IAM.pdf

 

Contract Agent (M/F)

Programme Manager (Two posts)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2016/01
Deadline for applications: 08/02/2016, 12:00 AM (CET) (Central European Time/Brussels Time)
Location: Brussels
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/rail/news/doc/2016-01-12-s2r-pgm-manager-vacancy.pdf

 

Contract Agent (M/F)

IT Assistant (one post)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2015/06
Deadline for applications: 21/12/2015, 4/01/2016, 12:00 AM (CET) (Central European Time/Brussels Time)
Location: Brussels
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/rail/news/doc/s2r-2015-06-it-assistant-fgiii.pdf

 

Contract Agent (M/F)

Financial Assistant (one post)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2015/05
Deadline for applications: 12/11/2015
Location: Brussels
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/rail/news/doc/2015-10-20-s2r-financial-assistant/2015-10-20-s2r-financial-assistant.pdf

 

Contractual Agent (M/F)

Human Resources Assistant (one post)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2015/01
Deadline for applications: 18/03/2015
Location: Brussels
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/rail/news/doc/shift-to-rail/s2r-vacancy-hr-assistant.pdf

 

Contractual Agent (M/F)

Financial Assistant (one post)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2015/02
Deadline for applications: 18/03/2015
Location: Brussels
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/rail/news/doc/shift-to-rail/s2r-vacancy-financ-assistant.pdf

 

Contractual Agent (M/F)

Legal Adviser (one post)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2015/03
Deadline for applications: 25/03/2015
Location: Brussels
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/rail/news/2015-03-04-vacancy-legal-adviser-s2r_en.htm

 

Vacancy number: COM/2014/10363

The vacancy notice for the post of Managing Director – The Shift to Rail Joint Undertaking – COM/2014/10363 is published in the Official Journal C242A of 25/07/2014. Consult the vacancy notice here.
Deadline for Applications: 22/09/2014 (12:00)

 

Contractual Agent (M/F)

Programme managers (three posts)
REF.: Shift2Rail/2014/01
Deadline for applications: 31/07/2014
Location: Brussels

 

Temporary Agent (M/F)

Accounting Officer
REF.: Shift2Rail/2014/02
Deadline for applications: 31/07/2014
Location: Brussels

Note that the EU-Rail JU does not consider unsolicited applications.
Any personal data provided by the Applicants shall be processed pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. For more information, please read the privacy notice.
It shall be processed solely for the purposes of the selection and recruitment procedures.
The applicants have the right of access and the right to rectify the data concerning him or her by contacting the person designated as being in charge of the processing operation. The right of rectification can only apply to factual data processed within the selection procedure. In addition, data related to the admissibility criteria cannot be rectified after the closing date of submitting applications.
Should the applicant have any queries concerning the processing of his/her personal data, he/she shall address them either to the EU-Rail JU Human Resources Officer : e-mail: jobs[at]rail-research.europa.eu or to the EU-Rail JU Data Protection Officer: e-mail : Data-Protection[at]rail-research.europa.eu
The EU-Rail JU also offers each year few traineeship placements through the “EU Blue Book Traineeship” scheme run by the European Commission and Interim staff selected via an external contractor on behalf of the European Commission.
Please note that EU-Rail JU doesn’t consider spontaneous applications.

More information on the EU Careers website: http://europa.eu/epso/apply/jobs/temp/index_en.htm#chapter33

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