The railway sector is full of bright ideas, ingenious innovation and bold policy initiatives devised to enhance, grow and strengthen the rail mode today and for the future. The European Railway Award, jointly organised by the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the Association of the European Rail Supply Industry (UNIFE), celebrates these achievements by recognising the inspired individuals behind them.

Ready for our 2026 edition? 

The 19th edition of the award ceremony will take place on 2 February 2026, featuring prominent speakers from across the rail sector and the EU institutions.

We hope to see you in Brussels at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts for this annual gathering of our community. 

Our winners in 2025

Enrico Letta, Dominique Riquet and Josef Doppelbauer were celebrated at our 2025 ceremony, held on 17 February in Brussels.

Congratulations to our winners and warm thanks to all our speakers and guests.

Read more here about this year's ceremony.

Background

First presented in 2007, the European Railway Award attracts more than 500 guests from all over Europe, including high-level politicians and transport stakeholders.

The award comes with prize money, donated to a charity organisation.