ERTMS 2026 Conference

About the event

The ERTMS 2026 Conference is an international railway event organized by the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) that focuses on the development and deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). The conference will take place from April 21 to April 23, 2026, at the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes in Valenciennes, France. It will bring together policymakers, railway operators, infrastructure managers, industry representatives, and technology suppliers to discuss the future of railway signalling and interoperability in Europe.

ERTMS is a key European initiative designed to create a unified railway signalling and traffic management system across the continent. By replacing national signalling systems with a common European standard, the technology aims to improve safety, efficiency, and cross-border interoperability of railway operations. The conference provides an important platform for discussing the progress of ERTMS implementation and the challenges associated with its large-scale deployment across European rail networks.

The event program includes conference sessions, workshops, and expert presentations covering various aspects of ERTMS technology and deployment strategies. Topics are expected to include lessons learned from current projects, case studies of successful implementations, strategies for reducing costs, certification processes, and technological innovations that improve system performance and reliability.

The conference also offers participants valuable networking opportunities with experts from European institutions, railway organizations, and the wider rail supply industry. Through knowledge sharing and collaboration, ERTMS 2026 aims to support the continued modernization and integration of railway signalling systems across Europe and beyond.