ETCR Seminar 2026

About the seminar

The European Training Centre for Railways (ETCR), the College of Europe and the European Union Agency for Railways are jointly organising the 63rd edition of the ETCR Seminar on EU Transport and Railway Affairs. 

This two-week seminar provides professionals working for railway-oriented organisations with in-depth knowledge on EU railway policies, priorities, and current developments of the sector. An immersive learning journey, this seminar combines different learning approaches: 

• Dynamic presentations, providing theoretical knowledge on policies and technical aspects;
• Interactive panel debates, offering participants the opportunity to exchange views on current developments in the railway sector;
• Keynote speeches with high-level speakers;
• Skills-oriented workshops and group exercises, allowing participants to apply newly gained knowledge under the supervision of experts;
• Study visits to EU Institutions in Brussels and the Port of Antwerp, to exchange with practitioners.

The course is targeted at professionals working for railway-oriented organisations. During the two weeks, participants will learn about and discuss current changes within the European railway sector. Participants get the unique opportunity to work in an international environment, to set up a network among colleagues from all European countries, and to jointly reflect recent developments within their sector. Coming together with colleagues from different European countries allows for exchange on how to best address current challenges of the railway sector, both on a national and international level.