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Following the publication of ERA’s report Rail Resilience to Climate Change, Idriss Pagand and Eva Valeri were interviewed by the Baltic Sea–Adriatic Corridor newsletter to discuss the growing impact of climate change on Europe’s rail network.

The Agency is pleased to present this new report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the state of electrification in Europe.

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.

SAVE THE DATE - Organised on 22 September 2026, in the context of InnoTrans 2026, this year’s Award will highlight individuals, teams and organisations that are driving change and creating concrete opportunities for women in the railway sector.