21st UIC World Security Congress
About
Description
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail and the International Union of Railways (UIC) are pleased to invite you to save the date for the 21st UIC World Security Congress, which will take place in Dublin, Ireland, from 3 to 5 November 2026, on the theme: “Collaboration: Tech and Teams for Secure and Resilient Railways”.
This edition of the congress will provide a unique opportunity for partners to share their views of and the challenges around making rail transport more safe and secure. The discussions will cover topics such as customer experience and human factors in security, emerging technologies, security of large events and reduction of crime and anti-social behaviours.
An exhibition area will also be available, allowing industry players and solution providers to show-case their latest developments, perspectives, and achievements in the field of railway security.
Venue
Aviva Stadium Lansdowne Rd, Dublin 4, D04 K5F9, Ireland.
Programme
Download the programme.
Participants
We welcome UIC members and partners as delegates and speakers at this important event.
Registration
If you wish to join us in Dublin, please contact the UIC Security Team to receive the link to the registration webpage.
Accomodation
Below are some of the conveniently located hotels in Dublin. Many more can be found on various Hotel Booking sites.
| Hotel | Location from Aviva | Contact | Rate | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandymount Hotel | 5 Minutes’ Walk | www.sandymounthotel.ie | 15% Discount off Best Available Rates on the hotel website | UIC2026 (before 1 October) |
| Ariel House Hotel | 3 Minutes’ Walk | guestrelations at arielhouse.ie | Single Occupancy €169.00 Two Sharing €179.00 | - |
| Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge | 2 Minutes’ Walk | events.ballsbridge at claytonhotels.com | - | - |
| Herbert Park Hotel | 3 Minutes’ Walk | jfall at herbertparkhotel.ie | - | - |
| InterContinental Hotel | 5 Minutes’ Walk | Eilish.Kealy at icdublind.com | - | - |
| Ashling Hotel | 10 min tram and 7 min train (DART) | info at ashlinghotel.ie | Single Occupancy Rate €174 Two Sharing €189 | Request UIC Rate |
How to get from Dublin Airport to the City Centre:
Express Coaches
Express private coach services run frequently from outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Dublin Express (Route 782 & 784): Runs every 15 minutes. Stops include O'Connell Street, Trinity College, and Heuston Station.
- Cost: Starting at €9 one-way when booked online.
- Travel time: Around 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
- Aircoach (Route 700): Runs 24/7, up to every 15 minutes. Serves the city centre and southern routes.
- Cost: Around €9 one-way (cheaper if pre-booked online or buying a return).
- Travel time: Around 30 to 40 minutes.
Public Dublin Bus
Standard local public buses also connect the airport to the heart of the city.
- Route 16 & Route 41: Route 16 goes to Ballinteer via O'Connell Street (City Centre) Route 41 goes to Lower Abbey Street around the clock.
- Cost: €2 using a TFI Leap Card, or €2.60 in cash (exact change required).
- Travel time: Roughly 30 to 45 minutes.
Taxis
Official taxi ranks operate 24/7 directly outside the arrivals areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Cost: Estimated between €25 and €45 depending on exact destination, time of day, and traffic.
- Travel time: Around 20 to 40 minutes. Taxis can use designated bus lanes to bypass certain traffic bottlenecks.
Contact
Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at: security at uic.org.
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Documents
View 21st UIC World Security Congress - Programme 2026