Together for Global Excellence – Shaping Passenger Mobility Services
The UIC Passenger Department is pleased to announce the first edition of UIC Passenger Week, a landmark event dedicated to the global railway passenger community. The inaugural edition will take place on site from 13 to 16 April 2026 at UIC Headquarters in Paris.
UIC Passenger Week is designed as a collaborative platform to exchange knowledge, explore innovation, and shape the future of passenger mobility services. The event will gather CEOs and senior executives of Passenger Business Units from railway companies, as well as key mobility actors, industry experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders from around the world, fostering strategic dialogue and partnerships across the passenger transport ecosystem.
Programme Overview
Monday 13 April – Expert Working Group Sessions
The week will begin with a day reserved for UIC working group experts. These sessions will provide a collaborative environment to advance technical discussions and ongoing project development within the UIC Passenger ecosystem.
Tuesday 14 April – Open Day: Multimodality and Innovation in Focus
The Open Day, accessible to all stakeholders and interested participants, will be the highlight of the week.
- Morning session: A deep dive into multimodal ticketing, exploring current challenges and future opportunities in seamless travel.
- Afternoon conference: A high-level gathering of key industry players to discuss the needs of the sector and the tools developed by UIC to support them.
Four dedicated Solution Panels will address:
- Standards
- User Experience & Multimodality
- Sustainability & Socio-Economic Impact
- Innovation
Wednesday 15–Thursday 16 April – Passenger Services Group & Global Passenger Forum
The final two days will be restricted to the Passenger Services Group (PSG) and the Global Passenger Forum (GPF), which are key governance and strategic meetings for UIC passenger activities.
Why Attend?
- Connect with international passenger rail experts and decision-makers
- Discover the latest developments in multimodal mobility and innovation
- Contribute to shaping the future of sustainable and user-focused passenger services
- Learn about UIC’s tools, standards, and collaborative projects
Practical Information
- Dates: 13–16 April 2026
- Location: UIC Headquarters, 16 rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France
- More about the UIC Passenger Department: https://uic.org/passenger/
We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for this exciting new event.
Join us to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of passenger rail.
Registration
Registration: https://evenium.events/uicpassengerweek/