2025 saw Europe’s Rail (EU-Rail) make significant progress across multiple initiatives, fostering partnerships and...

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.
Europe’s Rail Newsletter – October Edition
We are pleased to announce the release of the October edition of the EU-Rail Newsletter!
This issue highlights a major milestone for our Joint Undertaking: the launch of the Call for Proposals 2025-02. With a total EU contribution of €148.2 million for projects valued at €245 million, this Call supports cutting-edge Research & Innovation (R&I) activities aimed at shaping the future of a connected, sustainable and competitive European rail system.
We are also excited to announce the upcoming fifth episode of our podcast, dedicated to exploring the passenger experience, alongside key updates from our System Pillar, Innovation Pillar and Deployment Group.
In this edition, you will also find highlights from recent events, including the Info Day Session and the Women in Rail Awards, where inspiring professionals were recognised for their contributions to the sector.
Looking ahead, discover details about upcoming events such as the participation and interventions of our Programme Managers at the Hyperloop Conference 2025 and Rail Live 2025!
👉 Dive into the latest developments, success stories, and opportunities that continue to drive Europe’s Rail towards a smarter, greener and more connected future for rail.

