
The programme supports the development of railway systems as an inclusive, equitable, smart, clean, safe and sustainable mode of transport, in synergy with the Global Gateway strategy.

The programme supports the development of railway systems as an inclusive, equitable, smart, clean, safe and sustainable mode of transport, in synergy with the Global Gateway strategy.
At InnoTrans2026, the Agency presented the Ten Commitments of The New ERA.

The Agency is pleased to announce the launch of a new intermediate-level e-learning course designed for professionals working with vehicle authorisation and its associated legal framework.
Some of Europe’s biggest rail challenges require significant investment.
The EU Agency for Railways is looking for technical experts in the field of safety and interoperability, including ERTMS, to support partner countries worldwide through the Global Gateway initiative. The recruited technical experts will provide their expertise in their respective domains.

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 single public source of common Union rail data for telematics, maintained by the Agency under Article 8 of the Telematics TSI.
This agenda brings together the events organised by ERA during InnoTrans 2026, as well as sessions where ERA experts contribute to discussions on safety, interoperability, digitalisation and the future of European rail.


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