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The European Union Agency for Railways is deeply saddened by the tragic collision between a school bus and a train in Buggenhout, Belgium, on 26 May 2026.

APPLY BY 30 JUNE 2026 - The Awards recognise initiatives by EU decentralised Agencies and Joint Undertakings that promote inclusion, belonging and diverse working environments.

On 13 May 2026, the European Commission presented a new package of proposals aimed at simplifying rail travel across the European Union by improving ticketing systems, facilitating cross-border journeys and strengthening passenger rights.

Every year, on 9 May, Europe celebrates the values that have shaped our Union: freedom, equality, democracy and solidarity.

The revised Regulation introduces clearer transition provisions, improved alignment between legal and technical requirements, and new references supporting ETCS and ATO testing activities across the European rail system.

The Agency has introduced RSS feeds on its website, enabling users to subscribe to the content that interests them and receive updates automatically without needing to browse the site.

Following the request from the European Commission, the Agency has published the first comprehensive assessment of extreme weather impacts on the rail system, together with six proposals to strengthen the EU legal framework regulating resilience to climate change.

Women continue to be significantly underrepresented in the railway workforce. In support of ongoing efforts to address this imbalance and promote greater diversity and inclusion across the sector, the 2026 Women in Rail Award has been launched.

Discover the refreshed “What’s New?” page on the ERA website, highlighting all content published or updated in the past 30 days with a clearer, more readable layout.

ERA has published a report presenting findings and recommendations on rail traction energy measurement and cross-border interoperability across the EU.