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2026 UNIFE World Rail Market Study
25 Sep 2026

2026 UNIFE World Rail Market Study

The World Rail Market Study, available for the first time as a brand-new AI enhanced digital edition, examines 66 countries, accounting for 99% of global rail traffic and the full rail supply value chain, including infrastructure, command and control signalling, rolling stock, services, and turnkey management.
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Add to Calendar 2026 UNIFE World Rail Market Study The World Rail Market Study, available for the first time as a brand-new AI enhanced digital edition, examines 66 countries, accounting for 99% of global rail traffic and the full rail supply value chain, including infrastructure, command and control signalling, rolling stock, services, and turnkey management.

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Global rail booms as closed markets now cost EU industry €97 billion per year
22 Sep 2026

Global rail booms as closed markets now cost EU industry €97 billion per year

Rail is predicted to boom into the 2030’s, despite growing trade challenges that restrict global market access for EU rail supply companies, according to the 11th World Rail Market Study. UNI...
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Add to Calendar Global rail booms as closed markets now cost EU industry €97 billion per year Rail is predicted to boom into the 2030’s, despite growing trade challenges that restrict global market access for EU rail supply companies, according to the 11th World Rail Market Study. UNI...
UNIFE publishes joint statement on the Public Procurement Act with European construction industry
03 Sep 2026

UNIFE publishes joint statement on the Public Procurement Act with European construction industry

On 2 September, UNIFE, along with EIC (European International Contractors' Federation), EuDA (European Dredging Association) and FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation), published a Joint Sta...
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Add to Calendar UNIFE publishes joint statement on the Public Procurement Act with European construction industry On 2 September, UNIFE, along with EIC (European International Contractors' Federation), EuDA (European Dredging Association) and FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation), published a Joint Sta...
UNIFE joins forces with key industries to strengthen the future Global Europe Instrument
03 Sep 2026

UNIFE joins forces with key industries to strengthen the future Global Europe Instrument

As negotiations on the sectoral legislation of the next EU long-term budget resume, UNIFE, EIC (construction industry) and EFCA (engineering consultants) have jointly reached out to Members of the Eur...
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Add to Calendar UNIFE joins forces with key industries to strengthen the future Global Europe Instrument As negotiations on the sectoral legislation of the next EU long-term budget resume, UNIFE, EIC (construction industry) and EFCA (engineering consultants) have jointly reached out to Members of the Eur...
Bigger EU Transport Fund Could End Ireland’s Traffic Congestion
01 Jul 2026

Bigger EU Transport Fund Could End Ireland’s Traffic Congestion

Irish commuters need more than Metrolink to reduce traffic congestion all over the country, with the Irish Government well positioned to use its Presidency of the Council of the EU to deliver more EU...
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Add to Calendar Bigger EU Transport Fund Could End Ireland’s Traffic Congestion Irish commuters need more than Metrolink to reduce traffic congestion all over the country, with the Irish Government well positioned to use its Presidency of the Council of the EU to deliver more EU...
Rail Goes 5G: European Rail Launches Major FRMCS Introduction Test
30 Jun 2026

Rail Goes 5G: European Rail Launches Major FRMCS Introduction Test

Europe’s transition to 5G-Mission Critical based rail communications system (FRMCS) is approaching its System introduction point, thanks to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking’s flagship project....
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Add to Calendar Rail Goes 5G: European Rail Launches Major FRMCS Introduction Test Europe’s transition to 5G-Mission Critical based rail communications system (FRMCS) is approaching its System introduction point, thanks to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking’s flagship project....

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Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and share best...
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