The 17th edition of the European Railway Award is fast approaching.  We look forward to welcoming you on 29 January 2024 as of 18:30 in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels for another packed agenda celebrating the European Year of Skills and featuring... - Keynote speeches by Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mobility Georges Gilkinet - A roundtable discussion between the European Parliament' ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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