TER4RAIL entails a coordination and support action to determine transversal exploratory research activities among different actors that are beneficial for railways. The Shift2Rail Multi Annual Action Plan (MAAP) will play a central role in the establishment of future interoperable railway systems suitable for European society and environment. However, due to the rapid pace of technological change and innovation, it is necessary to be aware of the novel possibilities that can enable an increasingly sustainable progress in this regard.
Additionally, the European railway community is represented by different actors (industry, academia, users, researchers, and policy makers) with different perceptions regarding technological applications and different objectives for the future.
TER4RAIL leaflet
ViaLibre article: “Proyecto Ter4rail: AVE Madrid–Barcelona, un caso de éxito”
European Rail success stories Report
A matter of life and death – Baltic Transport Journal – April 2020
TER4RAIL flyer
Final conference of the Shift2Rail CCA TER4RAIL project presentations
Overview of all TER4RAIL work packages at ERRAC Plenary
Presentation of TER4RAIL work package 1 (Rail Innovative Research Observatory)
Presentation of TER4RAIL work package 2 (Roadmaps)
Presentation of TER4RAIL work package 3 (Arguments supporting rail)
Work Package 1 – Rail Innovative Research Observatory
Deliverable 1.1 A comprehensive map of rail innovative research and key rail stakeholders
Deliverable 1.2 Overview of the rail missions 2050
Deliverable 1.3 Rail Innovative Research Observatory
Work Package 2 – Roadmaps
Deliverable 2.1 Delphi Study and paper
Deliverable 2.2 Review of the state of progress of roadmaps
Work Package 3 – Arguments supporting rail
Deliverable 3.1 Data Studies Handbook
Deliverable 3.2 Case Studies Report
Deliverable 3.3 Railways as beneficial for EU society report
Work Package 4 – Dissemination, exploitation, and knowledge transfer
Deliverable 4.2 Data Management Plan
Deliverable 4.3 Knowledge transfer and exploratory research strategy
Work Package 5 – Coordination and management
Deliverable 5.1 Project Management and Quality Assurance Plan
Railway Projects Scan
The members of the TER4RAIL Project, as part of the Rail Innovative Research Observatory activities, have compiled a large number of Rail Research and Innovation projects financed at National Level under public competitive calls thanks to the kind collaboration of key stakeholders of the different countries.
Have a look at the 381 Projects from 6 European Countries gathered so far, available at: T4R_NationalRailProjects_Database_Oct2019
This information may contribute to a more successful rail research and innovation by facilitating the flow of information and stimulating the transfer of knowledge.
Should you be interested in the rail-related projects financed under the European Programme Horizon 2020, please feel free to consult the information on the 179 projects identified by TER4RAIL: https://ter4rail.eu/2019/04/11/rail-project-scan/.
Should you have further information to be uploaded on this live database, please contact TER4RAIL project partners at: [email protected] and [email protected].
TER4RAIL final event
The TER4RAIL final event was held remotely on 19 November 2020.
Below the recording of this event and of the 3 webinars for the Delphi Survey conducted by WP2 partners.
TER4RAIL Video Contest – winners announced!
Shift2Rail’s project Ter4Rail has announced the winners of their video contest for young people! The goal of the video contest was to engage and motivate a broad and young audience to use their own words and images to explain, support and create awareness around the promotion of railways in Europe.
Take a look at the winning video “Why Generation Z isn’t travelling by trains” and check the runner-ups contributions here also.
One of the activities of TER4RAIL project consisted on the elaboration of the report entitled “European Rail success stories”, that includes ‘real world’ examples showing efficient and effective implementation of rail services in Europe, constituting a great Read more…
On 19 November 2020, the Final event of the Shift2Rail JU funded CCA TER4RAIL Project took place remotely. This event was organised together with the plenary meeting of the European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC). Read more…
We are pleased to invite you to the ERRAC plenary meeting and TER4RAIL final event to be held online on Thursday 19 November from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This event will provide a unique Read more…
The TER4RAIL project delivered its third webinar on the Delphi Study on October 30th 2020 with implications for the upcoming SRIA and Shift2Rail2. The recording is available at: For more information, please contact Dr. Thomas Read more…
When speaking about public transport being the backbone of urban mobility, rail deserves an honorary mention. Considered by many as the heart of public transit, rail has proven to be one of the most sustainable, comfortable Read more…
Register here TER4RAIL is participating in the #ScienceisWonderful days from 22 to 24 September. Visit our booth, take part in the live sessions, have a look at our videos, and make the future of Railway Read more…
TER4RAIL project has joined forces with the Spanish Railways Technological Platform PTFE and the Spanish Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Technological Platform MATERPLAT for the distribution of the catalogue “ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR THE RAILWAY SECTOR”. These Read more…
by Franco Castagnetti, Vice President, NEWOPERA, and Partner, TER4RAIL Consortium The TER4RAIL project, financed by the EU-backed SHIFT2RAIL initiative, is working on a research programme titled “Rail as Benefit to EU Society,” and has carried Read more…
The TER4RAIL project delivered its second webinar on the Delphi Study on Friday 12 June 2020. In this webinar, we reported the results of the 2nd round and any areas or topics that are not Read more…
TER4RAIL is determining and assessing the existing roadmaps that drive the future of railways and compare them with the interpretations obtained from the observatory. This analysis will indicate the gaps that require to be covered Read more…
“We want to create the future of European railways together with you” In a world where sustainable and modern transport is becoming more and more important confronting climate change and the high demand of fast Read more…
In order to contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive map of rail research and innovation, TER4RAIL project is undertaking a revision of R&I railway projects, aiming at stimulating the transfer of knowledge and networking Read more…
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TER4RAIL will determine and assess the existing roadmaps that drive the future of railways and compare them with the interpretations obtained from the observatory. This analysis will indicate the gaps that require to be covered Read more…
The members of the TER4RAIL Project , as part of the Rail Innovative Research Observatory activities, have compiled a large number of Rail Research and Innovation projects financed at National Level under public competitive calls Read more…
