CER is the voice of European railway and infrastructure companies. We advocate rail as the backbone of a competitive and sustainable transport system in Europe #OnTrackForEurope
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CER is the voice of European railway and infrastructure companies. We advocate rail as the backbone of a competitive and sustainable transport system in Europe #OnTrackForEurope
➡️ cer.be
CER hosted the GRB plenary in Brussels, bringing together European rail associations to discuss how to shape the Single European Rail Area. Members also engaged with @erarailways.bsky.social Executive Director @oanagherghinescu.bsky.social on rail costs, simplification, safety and military mobility.
📸 Turn your train photos into a winning entry for the Aline Bastin #CERphotocontest 2026 Edition:
🏆Best picture in passenger rail services
🏆Best picture in rail freight services
🏆Best picture in rail infrastructure
Submit your best photos 📲 cer.be/contest
📡Why does 2035 matter for the future of rail?
Discover what #FRMCS is and why it is essential to support the next generation of digital rail operations.
European railways explained in 60 seconds⬇️
Read the news 📝 www.cer.be/cer-press-re...
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She will succeed Alberto Mazzola, who is concluding his mandate at CER at the end of the year after leading the association since 2021. Stockhammer-Kostelka will take up the role in January 2027, working closely with CER members to advance European railway interests. (2/3)
European rail leaders gathered today for the CER General Assembly in Berlin, where they elected Christine Stockhammer-Kostelka as the organisation’s next Executive Director, starting in January 2027. (1/3)
From Brussels to Berlin, the European rail sector & representatives from the EU institutions & international rail community are heading to #InnoTrans2026
Organised by Europe’s Rail JU, the journey aboard a @deutschebahn.com train provides a forum for panel discussions and bilateral meetings ⬇️
Train travel cuts tourism-related emissions and connects travellers with less-frequented destinations & regions.
A recent EU survey shows that Europeans support promoting train travel as a key step towards #SustainableTourism
Explore the survey findings📝 www.cer.be/cer-press-re...
As the European Commission prepares an EU Strategy for #SustainableTourism, the survey findings make a strong case for railways to be included in policymakers’ plans.
Read the news📝 cer.be/cer-press-re...
(2/2) #EUTransport @transportenvironment.org
NEW🚨 | A recent EU survey shows that European citizens support promoting train travel as a key step towards making tourism in Europe more sustainable.
(1/2) #EUTourism
CER will participate in the #EURegionsWeek to discuss the role of railways and services of general interest in strengthening territorial cohesion:
📅 14 October 2026
🕓 16:00-17:30
📍 Brussels
Join us!
#EURegions #RightToStay @EU_Social @EU_EESC
Strong funding for rail transport is a must-have in the next #EUbudget
Hosted by MEP Nina Carberry & #Ireland2026EU, the event brought together #EUTransport stakeholders to discuss how investment in rail is essential in EU competitiveness, resilience & sustainable growth.
The European Commission @ec.europa.eu @steph-sejourne.bsky.social presented today its proposal for a new EU #PublicProcurement Regulation.
CER warmly welcomes the pragmatic approach to a simpler, more harmonised & future-oriented procurement framework.
Read the news📝 cer.be/cer-press-re...
👋 Just before the summer break, Jeanne joined us as a trainee to support the CER Technical Team.
We are glad to have her on board. A warm welcome to her!
Follow our page for future traineeship opportunities.
What do trains and ships have to do with each other? More than you might think⚓️
Watch the animation to see why a strong rail-port interface matters: youtu.be/ve06WTB5osE?...
📣 On 22 September, the rail sector will reveal the winners of the #WomenInRail Award 2026 in Berlin at #InnoTrans
Join us as we highlight those advancing gender equality and shaping a stronger, more inclusive European railway sector.
More info📌 www.cer.be/cer-events/w...
📸The Aline Bastin Photography Contest 2026 Edition is now open! Turn your photos of passenger rail services, freight and infrastructure into a winning entry.
📌Read the rules and submit your best pictures by 31 October www.cer.be/contest
#CERphotocontest #Trainspotter @trainstramstracks.bsky.social
The event hosted by MEP @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social and #Ireland2026EU will examine Europe’s rail investment priorities and explore how future EU instruments can more effectively support projects across the #EUTransport network.
🗓️9 September
📍European Parliament, Brussels
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