SAVE THE DATE - On 3 December 2026, don't miss this webinar exploring how the ERA Rail Ontology is turning data interoperability into a practical reality for a more connected, efficient and interoperable European railway system.
Data interoperability is becoming a key enabler of a more connected, efficient and interoperable European rail system. As digitalisation accelerates across the sector, the ability to share, understand and reuse data consistently across organisations and borders is increasingly important.
To support this transition, the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has been developing the ERA Rail Ontology, providing a common semantic framework to facilitate data exchange and interoperability throughout the railway ecosystem. But the focus is now expanding beyond the model itself.
This webinar will provide an update on the latest developments surrounding the ERA Rail Ontology, including its governance, roadmap and practical applications. It will also bring together experts from ERA, Europe's Rail and the European Commission to discuss how semantic interoperability can support broader European digitalisation efforts and deliver tangible benefits for the rail sector.
Through concrete use cases, stakeholder perspectives and an interactive discussion, participants will gain insight into how the Ontology is being applied in practice and how ERA is increasingly supporting stakeholders in implementation, knowledge sharing, issue resolution and the adoption of interoperable data solutions.
Join us to explore the next step in Europe's journey towards a more digital, predictable and customer-oriented railway system.
As with all ERA webinars, participation is free of charge and without prior registration. The session will be recorded, and the video recording will be made available afterwards on the ERA website. The link to join the webinar will be published on that page shortly before the event.
If you are interested in this webinar, you won’t want to miss the 3rd Rail Data Forum (RDF) 2027, taking place in Mulhouse, France, from 8 to 10 June 2027.
Organised by the European Union Agency for Railways, the event will bring together railway experts, data specialists and innovators to explore the future of railway data, including data sharing and openness, artificial intelligence applications, and innovative uses of railway data.
📝 The Call for Abstracts is now open. If you have a relevant project, case study or insight to share, submit your abstract by 11 December 2026.
🔗 Find all the information and submit your contribution here: Rail Data Forum 2027: Call for abstracts │ European Union Agency for Railways