Europe’s Rail Newsletter – February Edition The February Newsletter is filled with the latest updates, key insights,...

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.
Discover detailed information about procurment rules and information.
Access detailed information about past tenders.

Europe's Rail regularly published Calls for Tenders. To find out about open Calls, follow link below.

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.
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 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.
The Deployment Group advises the EU-Rail Governing Board on the market uptake of rail innovation developments and support their deployment.
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.
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.
Date: 3-4 June
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
The FP2-R2DATO Final Event will take place on 3–4 June 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, and will gather experts and stakeholders to explore the progress made towards advanced digital and automated train control systems. The programme will provide a comprehensive overview of Automatic Train Operation (ATO), new functionalities of the European Train Control System (ETCS), and advanced connectivity solutions, highlighting the central role of FP2-R2DATO in enabling the next generation of rail automation.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend live presentations of operational demonstrators, showcasing the solutions delivered and the maturity of the integrated technologies. The event will also present the project’s impact and added value for the European rail sector, concluding with a celebration of the achievements of FP2-R2DATO Wave 1.
Sessions will be hosted in Prague as well as along the FP2-R2DATO regional demonstrator line between Dolní Bousov and Kopidlno.
More information coming up soon!

