Nominations for the 17th edition of the European Railway Award are still open! We have extended our deadline till 15 October. For our 2024 edition, inspired by the European Year of Skills, we have selected the theme of skills gaps in the rail sector. Relying on a broad and highly skilled workforce, the rail sector is particularly aware of the challenges of attracting and training workers that are well-equipped for the digital and green transitions. From gaps in skills to an ageing workforc ...

Nominations for the 17th edition of the European Railway Award are now open! For our 2024 edition, inspired by the European Year of Skills, we have selected the theme of skills gaps in the rail sector. Relying on a broad and highly skilled workforce, the rail sector is particularly aware of the challenges of attracting and training workers that are well-equipped for the digital and green transitions. From gaps in skills to an ageing workforce, there are numerous obstacles to overcome to en ...

The 2023 European Railway Award was held in Brussels today in a 16th edition strongly marked by current events in Ukraine and the sector’s commitment to diversity. The Rail Champion prize was presented to Ukrainian Railways (UZ) for their remarkable resilience and continuation of transport services in times of war and unimaginable hardship. Additionally, Eglė Šimė was recognised as this year’s Rail Trailblazer for her focus on empowering women in railways while ably steering her company, ...

We are delighted to announce that our Rail Champion Award 2023 goes to Ukrainian Railways (UZ), for their remarkable resilience and continuation of transport services in war times. Since the start of the war, Ukrainian Railways have provided a lifeline to millions of displaced citizens and kept vital aid and supplies flowing through the country. Working under the most difficult and dangerous conditions, UZ employees' heroic efforts are ensuring the continuation of transport services accord ...

CER and UNIFE are delighted to announce the preliminary programme for the 16th edition of the European Railway Award ceremony, taking place on 31 January 2023 as a fully physical event in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels (click here to register):  PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME WELCOME Alberto Mazzola, CER Executive DirectorPhilippe Citroën, UNIFE Director General  OPENING ADDRESSES Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament (vi ...