Your monthly update on innovation and deployment for Europe’s railway system of the future.On 1 June 2026, the EU-Rail...

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.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in European rail innovation in the Europe’s Rail June Newsletter.
Discover how Europe’s Rail leaders continue to highlight the value of the Joint Undertaking as a successful public–private partnership, driving real-world solutions and strengthening Europe’s rail competitiveness. Watch the latest “Voices for the Future Partnership” videos featuring CEOs from across the sector, reaffirming their commitment to a stronger, more connected European rail ecosystem.
Get involved in shaping future EU policy through the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the next generation of European partnerships, and learn how your input can help define the framework for rail innovation beyond 2028.
This issue also covers key governance and strategic decisions, including outcomes from the latest EU-Rail Governing Board meeting, progress on flagship projects, and preparations for upcoming funding and work programmes. Insights from the System Pillar highlight new technical advances, while Deployment Group activities showcase continued progress on FRMCS and DAC deployment through stakeholder engagement, surveys and live sessions.
🌍 You will also find updates on upcoming major events such as InnoTrans 2026 and a series of project final events running from now until November 2026.
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