The article argues that rail emergency exit systems should still function without connectivity or power, citing EU interoperability rules and the IEC RAMS framework. It says physically independent mechanisms can complement digitally enabled systems in trains.
UIC lists the 43rd Regional Assembly Europe on 3 December 2026, scheduled from 14:30 to 17:00.
UIC lists the Regional Assembly Europe Assistants (RAEA) meeting on 24 Nov 2026 from 13:00 to 15:00.
UIC lists an Executive Board meeting on 3 Dec 2026, scheduled from 11:30 to 13:30.
UIC has released IRS 30345, a new non-binding standard for procuring new rolling stock with harmonised environmental specifications. It replaces UIC Leaflet 345 and sets guidance on energy use, emissions, noise, air quality, and circularity, including raising component recyclability targets from 85% to 95%.
UIC lists a Regional Chair Meeting on 3 Dec 2026 from 09:30 to 10:30. No further agenda or location details are provided in the text.
UIC says the ERPC main group meeting in Rome will bring together procurement leaders from across the European rail sector.
UIC lists the 27th Africa Regional Assembly on 2 December 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00.
UIC’s Global Level Crossing Network met in London on 28 October 2026 to share research and measures on level crossing safety, including youth risk perception, pedestrian fatalities, enforcement using drones, and human-factors assessment on low-frequency lines. UIC said a consolidated IRS on level crossing safety will be published by early 2027.
UIC lists its 109 General Assembly on 4 December 2026, scheduled from 11:30 to 16:30.
UIC lists ICHSC plenary sessions as a work meeting at SNCF Group HQ in Saint-Denis on 1–2 Dec 2026.
UIC and UIRR will present the 2026 Combined Transport report, covering freight market shifts, infrastructure constraints and evolving European policies.
UIC’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Web Meeting Series will run sessions on topics including advocacy, sustainability, resilience, security, passenger, infrastructure, rolling stock and energy, freight, and UIC publication tools. The programme aims to connect Asia-Pacific members more directly with UIC technical departments and working groups.
UIC reported that GCU Joint Committee members and rail freight experts met in Mainz on 29 October 2026 for a workshop on the future of the GCU, focusing on contract application, governance, organisation and digitalisation. The work will continue into concrete next steps.
UIC Africa Region training session on security of major events, with case studies from SNCF, FS, RPF, SENTER and ONCF on managing crowds for Olympics, religious processions, the Africa Nations Cup and World Cup 2030.
UIC lists an event titled "Transport of Dangerous Goods Expert Group." No additional details were provided in the source text.
UIC lists the 38th RAME event.
UIC will hold an online New Technologies Working Group Meeting on 24 Nov 2026 from 14:00 to 17:00.
At IRSC Lisbon 2026, UIC presented work on safety culture, cyber resilience, risk assessment harmonisation, wayside monitoring, AI for level crossings, and safety management for Portugal’s future Lisbon-Porto high-speed line. The conference highlighted international cooperation on railway safety and innovation.
UIC Rail System Forum held a plenary in Paris on 22 October 2026 to update its governance and work programme. Members agreed to a new architecture from 2027, with greater focus on rolling stock and energy strategies, stronger safety integration, and more member-driven priorities.
Eurostar appointed Christophe Fanichet, former CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, as its new CEO. He will oversee a EUR 2 billion fleet investment programme, including up to 50 Alstom double-decker high-speed trains under the Celestia programme, with first service expected in May 2031.
UIC Statistics Platform plenary meeting held on 19 Nov 2026 from 09:30 to 16:00.
UIC will hold its 9th Zero Waste Workshop in Paris and online on 19 January 2027 on critical raw materials and rail resilience. The event will discuss rail supply-chain dependencies, circular economy approaches, and draft EU Agency for Railways findings on circular economy in rail.
EBRD will fund €50 million for rehabilitation of Montenegro’s 39 km Golubovci–Bar railway section, including track, stations, bridges, signalling, telecommunications and power upgrades. Separately, ŽPCG and Stadler are progressing discussions on the design of three new electric multiple units.
Montenegro’s transport ministry has opened a World Bank-financed tender for the design, supply and installation of safety equipment at 22 railway level crossings.