9th Training on Commuter and Regional Train Services

28 – 30 October 2026, Barcelona

The UIC Passenger Department is eager and delighted to be holding the ninth Training on Commuter and Regional Train Services, in-person, in Barcelona, Spain, hosted by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC).
The training will focus on enhancing operations and service quality to meet the distinct needs of both leisure and commuter travellers—ensuring they share the same train while enjoying a tailored experience.

Objectives

Offer an accurate and comprehensive overview of Commuter and Regional Train Systems all around the world and the latest challenges these services face in the new passengers’ behaviour;
Provide trainees with all the information needed to facilitate decision-making on the subject of Commuter and Regional Train Systems;
Give a global vision of Commuter and Regional Train Services on the system regarding the evolutionary scenario with a customer-centric approach;
Foster exchange of experience and information about the latest developments in this field.

Target groups

The training is targeted at:

Managers in decision-making positions in the transport sector in general and in the railways in particular;
Ministries, local or regional authorities, advisory bodies or agencies;
Universities or associations ;
Experience shows that it is highly beneficial for young railway professionals to gain an early global perspective of the industry while beginning to build their international network.

Conditions for participation

The course is targeted at people interested in acquiring a comprehensive overview of the commuter and regional train systems
Course participants do not need to have prior knowledge of any specific subject relating to commuter and regional train systems
Therefore, we wish to make attendance mandatory for ALL sessions.
Every participant will receive a certificate.

Venue

Venue: Hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya
Address: Carrer de Bergara, 11, Eixample, 08002 Barcelona
https://www.cataloniahotels.com/es/hotel/catalonia-plaza-catalunya
Tariff for participants: 220 Euros.
Website: https://www.cataloniahotels.com/es/hotel/catalonia-plaza-catalunya

Registration

Registration fees for 2026 Training:

Early Bird Registration: €800 (excluding VAT) 20% discount for UIC members
Regular Registration: €1,000 (excluding VAT) 20% discount for UIC members
Please note: In accordance with regulations, 20% VAT will be applied where applicable.
The final amount payable will therefore be:
Early Bird: €960 (including 20% VAT) 20% discount for UIC members
Regular: €1,200 (including 20% VAT) 20% discount for UIC members

For registrations purchased by a company, the VAT may be recoverable, depending on the company’s VAT status and the tax regulations applicable in its country. We recommend consulting your finance department or tax advisor regarding VAT recovery.

Both registration options include:

Certificate of Participation with official recognition of your attendance
Training sessions, workshops, and course materials
Technical Visit to Plaza Catalunya station and FGC Rubi’s control center
Full access to the conference resources
Networking events with participants
Daily catering (tea, coffee breaks, and lunches and a social dinner)
Fee does not include hotel accommodation and dinners

Event Duration & Schedule:

Total Duration: 3 days of training
Language: Training sessions will be conducted in English
October 28: Full day of CRTS Training.
October 29: Half Day Interactive Session + Half Day Training + Social Dinner
October 30: Half-day (0.5) Training + Technical Visit

Programme

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Our Speakers

More than 20 internationally renowned speakers have already been confirmed, with additional speakers to be announced shortly.

Oriol Juncadella I Fortuny, Director, FGC Operadora
Manuel Valdés, DG Metropolitan Transport Authority
Òscar Playà, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rodalies de Catalunya
Francesc Magrinyà, Ph. D. Ponts et Chaussées & UPC
Andrea Giuricin, CEO, TRA consulting
Francisco Cabrera, Deputy - Head of Operations & Safety, UIC
Grigore Havarneanu, Director of Security, UIC
Federica Follesa, Head of Regional Contract Management, Trenitalia
Carlos Romero, Assistant Professor of Railways, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Sunna Jónsdóttir Marchant, manager of the Future Trains Tech Team, DSB
Vanessa Pérez Miranda, Customer Experience & Accessibility, Senior Advisor, UIC
Joaquín Botella, Chief Technical Engineer Railways, Sener
Alberto Chiulli, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, Italy
Maria Gusarova, Senior Advisor, Passenger Department – Station Managers Global Group, UIC
Takuya Yamawaki, Senior Manager, JR East, Japan
Guillermo Calderón Polanco, Iberia Sales Director, IVU Traffic Technologies AG
Rosa Casquero, Head of Infrastructure, Asset Management & TTI
Silvia Carrosan, CEO RedBici & European Cyclist Federation Board Member
Marco Sacchi, Senior Director – Global Platforms & Innovation, Rolling Stock, Hitachi Rail
Magnus Just Hansen, Director of International Affairs, DSB
Carlos Sarabia Vives, Head of Infrastructure Projects and Works, ADIF
Jordi Juan Guillem, Partner, Cybersecurity & Resilience, EY