23rd Conference of the European Passengers’ Federation
5-6 June 2026
EPF Conference 2026: Advancing Sustainable Passenger Mobility Across Europe
The 23rd Conference of EPF is set to take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands on 5–6 June, 2026 at the ‘Gouvernement aan de Maas’ building (Provincial House of Limburg). This annual event, this year organised by EPF member organisation Reizigersvereniging Rover, promises to be a dynamic platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore and discuss pressing issues and innovations in passenger mobility.
This year’s conference will feature a comprehensive program centred around the themes below:
- Urban and regional mobility: Green, clean and liveable cities
- Cross-border mobility: Euregio Meuse-Rhine
- Doubling international rail passengers by 2030/2035: A sustainable and affordable alternative for long-distance travellers
- Ticketing and passengers’ rights
- Structural funding for sustainable mobility
A highlight will be the signing of the Maastricht Manifesto on the closing day. The manifesto, currently being drafted by EPF, European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), European Disability Forum (EDF), and European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), calls for more structural funding for sustainable mobility at local, regional, cross-border and international levels, and we invite other organisations to join the initiative as co-signatories.
Confirmed speakers already include: Oana Gherghinescu (executive director of European Union Agency for Railways, ERA), Wouter Koolmees (CEO of Nederlandse Spoorwegen, NS), Josef Doppelbauer (chairman of the new Sector Delivery Group (SDG) of the Platform on International Rail Passenger Transport, IRP), Gunta Anca (Vice-President of the European Disability Forum, EDF), Henk Swarttouw (president European Cyclists’ Federation, ECF), Elisabeth Kotthaus (Head of Unit, DG MOVE), Jon Worth (independent railway commentator), Chiara Tomasi (head government relations Trainline), Elmer van Buuren (president ALLRAIL) with Marc Maartens as our moderator.
Venue: Provincial House Limburg in Maastricht
Gouvernement aan de Maas
Limburglaan 10
6229 GA Maastricht
Registration: register via the tab ”registration” by filling out the registration form.
About EPF
The European Passengers’ Federation links all major passenger organisations throughout Europe and represents the interests of public transport users at the European level. EPF is an international non-profit association under Belgian law. Each member organisation appoints a delegate who is responsible for the contacts between his/her association and the federation. All delegates are invited to attend the meetings of the Administrative Council and the General Meeting.
EPF is committed to improving standards on public transport, achieving comprehensive passenger rights throughout Europe and promoting effective and seamless multi-modal travel – by conducting research, publishing reports, organising conferences and working constructively with transport operators and decision makers.