The European Union Agency for Railways shares its Season’s Greetings with all its partners, colleagues and friends of rail.
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The Agency is pleased to present its multi-annual work programme 2026-2028.
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This initiative aims to ensure that ERA's mandate continues to contribute to the highest level of rail safety, security and sustainability in Europe, in line with the evolving important needs.
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On Track with the Director
This page offers a personal window into the thoughts, insights, and takeaways of Oana Gherghinescu, Executive Director of ERA.
ERA joins local initiative to celebrate Christmas with Ukrainian families
On 14 December 2025, the Agency supported a festive event for Ukrainian refugee families in Valenciennes, France, where its headquarters are located.
IPA Traineeships 2026
APPLY BY 16 JANUARY - ERA welcomes newly qualified graduates and railway professionals from the Western Balkans and Turkey who wish to familiarise themselves with, and contribute to, the Agency’s daily work.
TSI Open Days Technical Workshop in Prague, Czechia
On 20-21 January 2026, ERA, in cooperation with the Czech Ministry of Transport and UNIFE, organises a regional technical workshop in Prague, Czechia, dedicated to providing clarification and guidance on the CCS TSI and ERTMS specifications.
Safety Leadership Training
REGISTER NOW - On 22 January 2026, the Agency is organising a Safety Leadership training open to rail professionals and safety specialists.
Safety Culture Oversight Training
REGISTER NOW - On 27-28 January 2026, the Agency is organising a training open to any rail professional working within a National Safety Authority.
Risk Management Beyond Compliance Training
REGISTER NOW - On 11-12 March 2026, the Agency is organising a training open to rail professionals and safety specialists.
ERA is looking for Experts for Vehicle Authorisation Tasks
APPLY NOW - The Agency is looking for independent experts to apply to its Call for Expression of Interest, supporting tasks that improve interoperability, safety, and sustainability in European rail.
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ERA 2025-2026 closure dates
Applicants are kindly invited to take into account these dates when submitting their applications, as they have an impact on the starting date of the assessments.
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Season's Greetings 2025-2026
The European Union Agency for Railways shares its Season’s Greetings with all its partners, colleagues and friends of rail.
ERA hybrid workshop on Rail Traction Energy Studies
Watch the recording of the workshop organised on 10 December 2025 by the Agency to discuss with sector experts the draft final reports of its studies AS-02 and AS-03.