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The year 2025 was a year of delivery and consolidation for Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking. With the EU-Rail Integrated Programme reaching full maturity after four years of operation, the results now emerging from the Innovation, System and Deployment Pillars demonstrate that this European public-private partnership in the JU model is delivering on its promise.

From flagship demonstrations in real operating conditions to the launch of a second wave of projects, new system specifications and a coordinated approach to deployment, this report highlights how in 2025, EU-Rail turned research into practical progress towards a more harmonised, competitive and sustainable European railway system.

Read the Executive Summary now to see how EU-Rail is shaping the future of rail transport in Europe.

Annual Activity Report 2025

Europe's Rail