Focus (Association for Sustainable Development), a member of EPF based in Slovenia, recently carried out a study on transport poverty in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The study, titled ‘Good Practices to Address Transport Poverty in Central and Eastern Europe’, highlights challenges faced by people in the region and offers practical solutions to help improve mobility, particularly in areas […]
Transport Focus, one of EPF’s UK based member organisations, recently conducted research in collaboration with Network Rail and the Office of Road and Rail (ORR). The study was designed to understand passengers’ views and aspirations regarding train performance and to help shape decisions about resetting passenger train performance measures for the 2026 to 2029 period.
The research aimed to explore […]
President of the Mobilitat Sostenible i Segura Foundation, Pau Noy, published an insightful article advocating for the establishment of a rail shuttle between Barcelona and Paris. His article, titled “Set up a rail shuttle between Barcelona and Paris,” highlights the compelling need for enhanced cross-border train services to meet the high latent demand for rail travel between the two […]
On November 18. 2024, the TRAN Committee of the European Parliament held a public hearing on passenger rights, gathering experts and stakeholders to discuss two legislative proposals introduced within the European Commission’s Passenger Mobility Package last year, aiming to strengthen passenger rights through better enforcement and introducing protection specifically tailored to multimodal journeys.
Representing EPF, Senior Researcher Delphine Grandsart participated […]
Through co-signing an open letter (published on 21. November), EPF joined a Europe-wide alliance of business travellers urging the current and future German government to create the necessary conditions for the reliable expansion, modernisation, and renovation of Germany’s rail network.
The open letter has been signed by a wide range of associations, companies, and organisations from across the EU and […]
EPF is excited to announce its 22nd annual conference, taking place on 13 and 14 June 2025 at the Steam Museum in Swindon, UK.
This year’s conference will spotlight best practices and insights across four key topics:
✅ Back to state-operated public transport? – from deregulation to regulation, lessons from the British experience;
✅ Ticketing and information – seamless travel: regional, cross-border, […]
The Horizon Europe funded UPPER project, in which EPF is a project partner, aims to strengthen the role of public transport as a cornerstone of sustainable and innovative mobility across Europe. As part of this initiative, several deliverables have been published recently, providing insights and resources for unleashing the potential of urban mobility:
D2.1 User groups’ mobility needs, motivations […]
On 4 October 2024, the International Union of Railways (UIC) held an online workshop as part of the UIC Customer Experience Working Group (CEMP) on “Optimising Bikes and Luggage Transportation in Railway Systems.” The event brought together industry experts and policy makers to explore practical and sustainable solutions for integrating bicycles and luggage into railway services, with a focus […]
For those who want to test their knowledge of European rail transport, the quiz is now available online and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Take the quiz here.
On 23. September 2024, EPF embarked on the ‘Europe for Rail’ train for a special journey from Brussels to Berlin that marked the beginning of the InnoTrans 2024 trade fair. This event, […]
EPF’s member organisation, FNAUT, is set to host its 23rd Congress on Cross-Border Transportation from 15 to 17 November 2024 in Mulhouse (Alsace). The event will take place at the Maison de la Région (4 Av. du Général Leclerc, 68100 Mulhouse), bringing together transport to discuss challenges and opportunities in cross-border transportation.
The programme (in French) includes, amongst others:
technical […]
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