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InnoTrans 2026

Published: 23 September 2026

Visit ERA at the EU Stand at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, Germany, from 22 to 25 September. Together with the European Commission and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking, we look forward to discussing the future of European rail.

Event
Date
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 09:00 - Friday 25 September 2026, 16:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Location
Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Hall 4.2 - Stand 260, Deutschland

Wednesday 22 September - From ideas to action

As InnoTrans continues, the focus turns to implementation. Across the European Stand (Hall 4.2, Stand 260), discussions are exploring how innovation, digitalisation and interoperability can deliver practical results for Europe’s railways.

Join us to discover the projects, technologies and partnerships helping shape a safer, more efficient and more connected rail system. 

Explore ERA's full InnoTrans 2026 programme


Tuesday 22 September - Ready for departure?

The doors are open, and InnoTrans 2026 is officially underway!

From today until 25 September, Berlin becomes the meeting point for the global rail community at the world's leading trade fair for transport technology and innovation.

Visit ERA at the EU Stand (Hall 4.2, Stand 260) alongside the European Commission and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking to explore the Agency’s latest activities, initiatives and developments shaping a safer, more interoperable and competitive European railway system.

Explore ERA's full InnoTrans 2026 programme

🔴 Follow ERA’s activities at InnoTrans 2026 on LinkedIn (no account required):

Woman in Rail Award 2026

The Women in Rail Award recognises the individuals, teams and organisations driving change and creating concrete opportunities for women across the railway sector. The winners were celebrated during a dedicated award ceremony at InnoTrans 2026, bringing together representatives from across the European rail community to recognise their achievements and contributions to the sector.

Organised by the European Commission's Women in Transport Platform, the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), the Association of European Railway Industries (UNIFE), European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) and the Federation of European Train Drivers' Unions (ALE), the award celebrates outstanding contributions to diversity, innovation, leadership and operational excellence in rail.

And the winners are...


Monday 21 September - All aboard!

Ahead of InnoTrans 2026, the European Train connected Brussels and Berlin, bringing together railway professionals, policymakers and industry representatives from across Europe. Along the journey, participants exchanged views on the future of European rail and the challenges ahead.

Explore ERA's full InnoTrans 2026 programme

🔴 Discover highlights from the trip and insights from the onboard discussions on LinkedIn (no account required):

🎬 ERA Executive Director Oana Gherghinescu is part of the journey to InnoTrans 2026. Through her Faces of European Rail series, she shares the people, conversations and ideas she encounters along the way.


ERA Visitor Guide

 

 

 

 

Have a look at our guide, which brings together the events organised by ERA during InnoTrans 2026, as well as sessions where ERA experts contribute to discussions on safety, interoperability, digitalisation and the future of European rail.

Explore ERA's full InnoTrans 2026 programme