The Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking, The European Commission and the European Union Agency for Railways are teaming up for InnoTrans 2024. A joint stand (Hall 27, Stand 511) will host numerous events and showcase some of the latest rail innovations. A special train will arrive in Berlin from Brussels, flying the flag for more cross-border rail services, symbolising unity of the rail sector with the EU institutions to tackle the transport and mobility challenges, pushing Innovation and delivering boost to the European economy. And the Women in Rail awards will celebrate some remarkable contributions to women in rail and their achievements.
Key highlights
24 September
11:30 CET: VIP Event at the EU Stand (Hall 27, Stand 511)
Join us for an exclusive event featuring CEOs, MEPs, and government representatives. This session will showcase cutting-edge rail technology and output of our current and inherited R&I Programme. We will highlight successful partnership results emphasizing benefits for end-users, operators, infrastructure managers, and suppliers.
15:00 CET: Women in Rail Award Ceremony (Hall 27, Stand 511)
Celebrate the outstanding contributions by women in the rail industry at this awards ceremony.
24 and 25 September (All Day)
Innovation Tours of EU-Rail Founding Members’ Stands
Experience the latest technology developed in the EU-Rail programme through guided tours of the Founding Members’ and partners stands.
26 September
10:00 CET: Speaker’s Corner on Digital Automatic Coupling
Join industry experts for an insightful discussion on the advancements and implications of digital automatic coupling in rail transport.
Full programme
An extensive programme is designed to foster collaboration, showcase cutting-edge advancements, and discuss the critical challenges and opportunities facing the rail industry today.
We will host a diverse array of activities, presentations, and discussions that highlight the latest trends and technologies shaping the rail sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and experts through a series of sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics, including digitalisation, safety, sustainability, and the socio-economic impacts of rail transport.
September 24
- 10:30 – 11:15 Training for the Future of the European Rail System (Staffer and ERA Academy)
- 11:30 – 12:30 VIP Tour at EU Stand
- 14:45 – 15:30 All Aboard! – The Social Side of Rail
- 15:00 – 16:00 Women in Rail, the New Rail-ality
- 16:30 – 17:30 The AAA Rail – Attractive, Accessible, Affordable
September 25
- 10:00 – 10:45 Future of ERTMS
- 10:45 – 11:30 Do You Speak the New Rail Communication Language? (FRMCS)
- 11:45 – 12:30 AI for Vehicle Authorisation: A RAILvolution
- 12:45 – 13:30 The Role of Rail in Defending Europe
- 13:45 – 14:30 Rail Safety Culture
- 14:45 – 15:30 Boosting Rail through the New Rules for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)
- 15:45 – 16:30 What Have the TSI’s Ever Done for Us?
- 17:00 – 17:45 Why? What? How? – EU-Rail System Pillar, Designing the Rail System
- 18:00 onwards ERA 20th Anniversary
September 26
- 10:00 – 11:00 D&D – Digitalisation and DAC
- 11:00 – 11:45 Connecting Europe – Boosting the Development of Cross-Border Rail Services
- 11:45 – 12:30 Control, Command and Signalling – What is the Target?
- 12:30 – 13:15 What Makes Rail Competitive?
- 13:30 – 14:15 Hyperloop
- 14:30 – 15:15 Railway Cybersecurity – Are You Prepared?
- 15:30 – 16:15 How Can You Put Your Trains on the Track?
- 16:30 – 17:15 ERTMS – Lessons Learned
September 27
- 10:00 – 10:45 All Aboard! – The Social Side of Rail (Building Safe and Inclusive Railways for Everyone)
- 11:30 – 12:30 Climate Change Adaptation and Rail Resilience for a Sustainable European Transport System
Discover our Innovations
FP1-MOTIONAL
- Capacity Management & Operational Planning Explore FP1 Motional’s strategies through a video presentation on capacity management and operational planning, highlighting their impact on rail sector efficiency and innovation.
- Decision Support System Experience an interactive demonstration of a Decision Support System designed to enhance strategic decisions in the rail industry.
- B2B Financial Services Discover solutions for B2B financial services, pivotal in driving large-scale sustainable transformations in the rail sector.
- Transversal Topics on Digital Enablers Dive into digital enablers and sustainability, key components of FP1 Motional that support the evolution and integration of advanced rail technologies.
FP2-R2DATO
- Connected Tram Live Demo from Oslo Join a live demo from Oslo showcasing the latest developments in tram connectivity and technology, part of the Europe’s Rail FP2 R2DATO project.
FP3-IAM4RAIL
- Digital Twin Oriented Bridge Asset Management Explore the application of digital twins in bridge asset management through a Virtual Reality implementation, enhancing maintenance precision and efficiency.
- Digital Twin for Energy Efficiency Discover innovative Virtual Reality applications that optimise energy efficiency across railway operations using digital twin technology.
- Digital Twin Station Supervision and Maintenance Experience the integration of BIM and digital twin technologies in station supervision and maintenance for advanced operational insights.
- Additive Manufacturing of Large Interior Flame-Retardant Components Learn about the advancement in additive manufacturing for producing large, flame-retardant interior components for railway applications.
IP4-RAIL4EARTH
- Hydrogen Tank Durability Enhancement Investigate our approach to enhancing the durability of hydrogen tanks, critical to extending the service life of fiber-reinforced hydrogen storage systems.
- HVAC Air Purification Our innovation transforms the railway sector with sustainable HVAC and air purification systems. Using eco-friendly refrigerants and advanced air purification, we reduce environmental impact while enhancing passenger comfort and safety. Aligned with the FP4 RAIL4EARTH program’s sustainability goals, we focus on reducing energy consumption, mitigating climate change, and improving air quality inside trains. Our solution leads the industry in energy efficiency, noise reduction, and passenger comfort, contributing to a greener, more sustainable, and safer future for public transportation.
FP5-TRANS4M-R
- Digital Automatic Coupling Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) transforms train operations, promising revolutionary improvements in logistics and safety.
FP6-FUTURE
- TELLi Mock-Up Boosting regional railways is crucial for decarbonising transportation and combating climate change. Current rolling stock options fail to meet the specific needs of G1 and G2 lines due to overcapacity, weight, and cost issues. Our FP6 FutuRe project allows French solutions, like the TELLi project, to be shared with European manufacturers and operators. TELLi aims to design a new regional train with innovative features such as an advanced driver’s cab, infrastructure-friendly ground connection, adjustable suspension for easier boarding, a 200 km battery range, and a cost-effective ETCS light CCS system suitable for isolated lines.
FA7-MADE4RAIL
- MAGLEV Virtual Levitation Join us for a demonstration of MAGLEV technology, showcasing virtual levitation techniques that redefine train travel.
- Interactive Presentation on MADE4RAIL Outputs The module will feature an interactive presentation showcasing key outcomes of MaDe4Rail, the first project in the Maglev destination within FA7 of EU-Rail’s Innovation Pillar. Using advanced multi-touch screen technologies, it will provide an engaging user experience. The module’s primary objective is to highlight the MaD4Rail project and MDS technologies, addressing Europe’s current and future mobility challenges. It includes MDS technology descriptions, system configurations, railway applications, benefits of MDS integration, tech demonstration videos, a Europe travel time calculator, and infographics with project results. This module will enhance the visibility and impact of MaD4Rail by making complex information accessible and engaging, fostering better understanding of MDS technologies, and encouraging stakeholder engagement.
System Pillar
- Simulation Illustration Rulebook Initiative The serious gaming is a railway simulation used for both educational and evaluation purposes through interactive, game-based simulations. It is used to evaluate new processes, such as the new DB Ril400, a rulebook for operating on ETCS Level 2 without lineside signals. This approach simplifies complex systems, enhances the understanding of operational scenarios, and facilitates the testing and refinement of new rules and procedures, by collecting feedback from participants. It allows for uncovering inconsistencies, lack of clarity, and gaps in the rules. At Innotrans it will be used to demonstrate the operational scenarios developed in the System Pillar Operational Design domain.
- Results produced by Cybersecurity Domain
- Results produced by Train Control System An outlook of the work for TSI-27 will be presented as well as the short-term, mid-term, and long-term CCS Onboard evolution.
- Results produced by Traffic Control System
- Migration Requirements for Target System
- Digital Automatic Coupling / Full Digital Freight Train Operations Presentation on the different topics in collaboration with Europe’s Rail Flagship Projects.
- Transversal End to end date process for a digital railway.
EU-Rail Innovation Tours
Join our Guided Tours at InnoTrans 2024 to explore cutting-edge rail solutions developed under the EU-Rail and Shift2Rail programmes. This exclusive opportunity allows participants to engage directly with experts and see innovations firsthand. Highlights include the Flexx & Distance Master, different models of the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC), the ERTMS Trackbot, and much more. These tours offer a unique chance to connect with our founding members, ask questions, and understand how our innovations will make rail the everyday mobility.
Special European Train
A dedicated European train will transport the high-level delegation from Europe to InnoTrans. We have designed this space to serve as a laboratory of ideas through high-level panels and working space areas. Passengers will travel in the presence of Mr George Gilkinet, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Ms Magda Kopczyńska, Director General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission,, and CEOs of Europe’s Rail membership.
The arrival event planned in Berlin in the afternoon of Monday 23 September, where a welcome ceremony is to be held at Berlin Hauptbahnhof in the presence of Mr Volker Wissing, German Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport and the high-level guests disembarking the train.