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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.

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Women in Rail Award 2026, recognised at a ceremony held on 22 September during InnoTrans 2026.

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.