Europe’s Rail Newsletter – November Edition This month’s EU-Rail Newsletter is packed with fresh insights, key...

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.
On 2–3 December, the Europe’s Rail General Assembly 2025 took place, providing a valuable occasion to look back at the achievements of the past year and to outline priorities for the year ahead.
The first day was dedicated to Europe’s Rail Strategic Reports, including the next chapter of EU-Rail and update on the state of play.
The second day was hosted as an open online event, bringing together over 100 participants from across the sector. Following opening words by Kristian Schmidt, Director for Land Transport at the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (European Commission), and a keynote by Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director at Europe’s Rail, participants delved into the operational reports, including presentations from advisory bodies. Teams from the System Pillar, Innovation Pillar, Deployment Group and the European DAC Delivery Programme (EDDP) shared insights into their ongoing work and key achievements.
For those who were unable to join us, or who wish to review the discussions, the recording is now available here.

