Webinar Report: Academics for Rail & PhD4Rail Projects
Executive Summary
On February 10, 2026, EURNEX (European Rail Research Network) hosted a webinar showcasing progress from 16 PhD researchers funded under the Academics4Rail (6 PhDs) and PhDs EU-Rail (10 PhDs) projects, both supported by the Europe Rail Joint Undertaking. The presentations highlighted remarkable diversity across technical, operational, social, and environmental dimensions of railway research, demonstrating strong industry collaboration and tangible pathways to implementation. This report synthesizes key advances from each researcher and captures transversal insights from EURNEX Secretary General Armando Carrillo. Link to the whole transcription.
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