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Welcome to the ERA News page, your source for the latest updates and announcements from the European Union Agency for Railways. Stay informed about our activities, achievements, and key developments.

On 2 September 2026, ERA and the European rail sector gathered for a focused and forward looking discussion on the ETCS System Compatibility (ESC) phase-out activities. A key step towards faster, more cost efficient ERTMS deployment.


The Agency is pleased to announce the latest update to the ERA Railway Factsheets, providing an accessible overview of the European rail sector.

Following the European Commission’s new AI Act transparency guidelines, adopted on 20 July 2026, ERA explains how artificial intelligence is used on its website.

Whether you completed a course several months ago or just a few hours ago, obtaining your certificate can be done independently in just two clicks.

The Consolidated Annual Activity Report (CAAR) describes the Agency’s performance, together with financial and management information for the year 2025.

The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) is pleased to present the EU Regulatory Framework e-learning course, designed to help you explore European railway legislation at your own pace.

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.