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Webinar Report: Academics for Rail & PhD4Rail Projects case Webinar.
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.

Academic Rail Research & PhD Showcase Webinar (Academics4Rail + PhDs EU-Rail)
Join us for a consolidated overview of the doctoral research ecosystem developed within Academics4Rail and PhDs EU-Rail, two initiatives supporting the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail JU). This webinar presents the complete portfolio of 16 PhD topics, offering a structured snapshot of current doctoral research directions and their relevance for Europe’s railway innovation agenda.

Annual meeting with all partners in Bilbao (UPV/EHU) in Spain. 17-18.09.2024
The project had its annual meeting, this time in Bilbao, Spain, at the University of the Basque Country. it was a great, productive and engaging meeting, featuring workshops and a visit to the CETEST independent test laboratory.

Kick off meeting in Berlin 19.09.2023
The project held a kick-off meeting on the 19th September in Berlin, gathering the whole consortium of 25 partners from ten countries.

Press release
The project has officially started.

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