RAIL4CITIES

🌟 We are excited to announce that the next phase of research work at the Polish Living Laboratory was successfully carried out last weekend! 🇵🇱 Road and Bridge Research Institute, in collaboration with Utila sp. z o.o. led placemaking activities during the NGO picnic in Tomaszów Mazowiecki. 🎉 During the event, Agnieszka Lukasiewicz, Ph.D. facilitated a panel discussion on the social role that a railway station can play in the community. 🚉 The panel featured representatives from Tomaszów Mazowiecki city authorities and local NGOs. The activities were well received, sparking interest among both residents and tourists. 🗣️ It was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas on the potential development of the station, share experiences, and learn from the opinions of regional railway station users. 📊 The winners of the photo competition ‘The Railway Station - A Place in the City’ were also announced during the picnic 📸 Congratulations to all participants for their creativity and innovation! 👏 Agnieszka Lukasiewicz, Ph.D., Katarzyna Goworowska, Gabriela Nozdryń-Płotnicka, Marta Popiołek #ResearchInnovation #Placemaking #CommunityEngagement #RailwayStation #UrbanDevelopment #LocalCommunities #SustainableCities #SocialImpact #TomaszówMazowiecki #Poland

Milestone alert from our project supported by Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking 🔊 🎉 Well done to the Living Lab teams for successfully completing the main steps of the innovative Rail4Cities methodology in Italy (Milano-Rogoredo Station), Poland (Tomaszów-Mazowiecki Station), Belgium (Ottignies Station) and France (Toulouse-Matabiau Station)! 🚉🇮🇹🇵🇱🇧🇪🇫🇷 Main methodology steps have been completed! This methodology is composed of 4 key steps where, with the support of the Rail4Cities consortium and other partners, the Living Labs have been: Step 1: Understanding the station context, its challenges, and opportunities.  📊 Collecting data and mapped internal stakeholders  🛠️ Holding interactive workshops with local stakeholders (internal & external such as the city representatives) using the Value Creation Tool  🏙️ Analysing the surrounding urban area, its facilities, population, and communities Step 2: Observing and engaging with the station’s users and the citizens of the area, which involved: 👥  Identifying and observing different user profiles 🕒 Developing flux & times maps  🗺️ Carrying out behavioural mapping  And performed targeted interviews to: 💬 Understand people’s daily life 🎯 Identify under-served needs Step 3: Analysing data to extract behaviour patterns and identify intervention areas, which involved: 📈 Analysis of users & citizens  🏢 Analysis of station’s spaces and its surroundings for potential intervention Step 4: Ideating to create solutions for the identified user profiles 💡 Creating ideas and solutions for the problems identified  📐 Fitting into the Sustainable City Promoter model  🏛️ Fitting into governance & policy boundaries Stay tuned for updates on our progress through our social media channels and the project website! 🌐 👉https://rail4cities.eu/ 👉social media (LinkedIn and X: @RAIL4CITIES_eu) #Innovation #Railway #LivingLabs #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #SustainableSolutions   RAIL4CITIES Consortium: FACTUAL (coordinator), Technical University of Munich, CIMNE, BABLE Smart Cities, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail, Groupe SNCF Hubs & Connexions, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, METROPARK SPA, PKP S.A., Road and Bridge Research Institute, SNCB, Smart City DB, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr, and Infraestruturas de Portugal.

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟 We are pleased to announce that Deliverable 2.2 of the European project RAIL4CITIES, supported by Europe's Rail, has been officially accepted! 🎉 You can discover it on: https://vu.fr/vAnbQ Deliverable 2.2: Report on Impact Analysis Methodology and Tool Setup focuses on developing a methodology to assess the impact of the new station model within urban contexts. This aims to calculate the Sustainable Return on Investment (S-ROI), which integrates environmental and social factors alongside economic costs and benefits. 🚉🌍 The methodology includes three interconnected components: 1. Theory of Change (ToC): Outlines activities, solutions, and impacts for each field of action identified in Deliverable 2.1, serving as a foundation for S-ROI and Multicriteria Analysis (MCA). 🔄🔍 2. S-ROI: Provides an objective indicator of the net contribution or overall benefit of each output, aiding in selecting optimal solutions based on their comprehensive impact. 📊🏆 3. MCA: Complements S-ROI by integrating various economic, environmental, and social aspects to determine key solutions. ⚖️🌱 The methodology will be applied and tested in WP3 workshops within living labs. Data from these labs will refine and validate the methodology, with further evaluations conducted in WP4. This comprehensive impact analysis tool aims to guide the development of services and solutions that holistically address social, environmental, and economic factors within the context of railway station transformation. 🛠️🤝 Living labs across Europe will provide real-world contexts to validate and refine both the SCP model and the impact analysis methodology. The insights gained will be instrumental in finalizing the model and methodology, ensuring they are adaptable, practical, and effective in promoting sustainable urban development. 🌍🏙️ These deliverables represent significant strides towards reimagining railway stations as pivotal elements in sustainable urban landscapes, with a robust framework for assessing their broader impacts on cities. 🚄🌿 #Sustainability #Rail4Cities #UrbanTransformation #RailwayStations #Innovation #SustainableCities #EuropesRail #ImpactAnalysis #SROI #MCA For more information, read our article on the project website: https://vu.fr/RfipM Follow us on: 👉https://rail4cities.eu/ 👉social media (LinkedIn and X: @RAIL4CITIES_eu) RAIL4CITIES Consortium: FACTUAL (coordinator), Technical University of Munich, CIMNE, BABLE Smart Cities, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail#UICrail, Groupe SNCF Hubs & Connexions, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, METROPARK SPA, PKP S.A., Road and Bridge Research Institute, SNCB, Smart City DB, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr, and Infraestruturas de Portugal.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Deliverable 2.1 of the European project RAIL4CITIES, supported by Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, has been officially accepted! 🎉 You can find out more at: https://vu.fr/dJsHp The Deliverable 2.1: Report on Railway Station Model and SCP Model introduces an innovative pathways for both existing and future railway stations, highlighting their crucial role in fostering sustainable urban futures. 🚉🌍 Our model, named Sustainable City Promoter (SCP), focuses on three key components: 1. Appraisal: A comprehensive review of existing station classification approaches and identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate current and future stations. 📊🔍 2. Fields of Action: Detailed descriptions of various areas for action to unlock the potential of railway stations for urban transformation, including mobility, energy, and logistics. 🚀⚡📦 3. Methodological Toolkit: A set of methods to facilitate stakeholder collaboration, envisioning and discussing the best path forward for each station and its unique context. 🛠️🤝 This deliverable dives into the scientific process behind the model’s development, from literature reviews to workshops, leading to the definition of action fields and the creation of the methodological toolkit. 📚💡 The applicability of this model will be tested in several living labs and case studies across Europe, with data collected to refine its final version. 🌍🏙️ For more information, read our article on the project website: https://vu.fr/RfipM Follow us on: 👉https://rail4cities.eu/ 👉social media (LinkedIn and X: @RAIL4CITIES_eu) #Sustainability #Rail4Cities #UrbanTransformation #RailwayStations #Innovation #SustainableCities #Europe'sRail #Mobility #Energy #Logistics #UrbanFuture RAIL4CITIES Consortium: FACTUAL (coordinator), Technical University of Munich, CIMNE, BABLE Smart Cities, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail#UICrail, Groupe SNCF Hubs & Connexions, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, METROPARK SPA, PKP S.A., SNCB, Smart City DB, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr, and Infraestruturas de Portugal.

We are thrilled to announce that Alice Lunardon from BABLE Smart Cities participated on behalf of Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking in the RAIL4CITIES project at In-move conference. The meeting was held at the UNEX facilities, the headquarters of the Eco-Innovation Working Group's president, in Barcelona on June 26th. 📅🌍 During this Eco-Innovation Working Group meeting, they focused on a crucial topic for the future of urban transport: designing sustainable stations with citizen participation. These stations are not just vital connection points in our cities but also spaces where positive community change can be fostered. 🚉💚 Throughout this event, they explored how public transport station design can effectively integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles while actively involving citizens in their conception and development. They firmly believe that citizen participation is essential to creating infrastructures that truly reflect the needs and values of the community. 🏙️🌱 The agenda included a variety of activities, from presentations of previous experiences to practical workshops. They highlighted the Living Lab RAIL4CITIES project, which promotes the cooperative design of sustainable stations with the active participation of citizens, businesses, and public entities. 🗣️🔧 Looking back on a productive and inspiring session! 🚉🌍💡 For more details, visit: https://urlr.me/W74dC #SustainableTransport #CitizenParticipation #UrbanMobility #RAIL4CITIES #EcoInnovation #EuropeRail #SustainableDesign #CommunityEngagement

🌍🚲 Exciting News from #VeloCity2024 in Ghent, Belgium! 🚲🌍 We are thrilled to share that Lucie Anderton CEnv, Head of Sustainability at UIC - International union of railways #UICrail, participated in the Velo-city conference held from June 18-21. Trains may not always take people door to door, but when paired with bicycles, they offer one of the most sustainable ways to travel. The #European project RAIL4CITIES, backed by Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, has been conducting a series of Living Labs across Europe to explore how to create more seamless connections between trains and bikes, helping people enjoy more car-free days. At #VeloCity2024, Lucie Anderton @uicrail shared key findings with the audience, emphasizing the crucial role of stations as mobility hubs. “Stations are key, they have the power to convene active and collective low carbon transport as a mobility hub.” Key Takeaways: ✔️ Stations must prioritize space for cycling services over cars, with safe and convenient bike storage and signage. ✔️ Technology services can simplify cycling with combined ticketing and up-to-date bike-friendly information. ✔️ Railways can collaborate with cycling partners to enhance their offerings for cyclists and make sustainable tourism more attractive. Together, we can create a more sustainable future by making rail and cycling the go-to options for travel! #Sustainability #Rail4cities #Cycling #GreenTravel #SustainableTourism #ActiveTransport

In one week #EU_Rail will be in Leipzig, Germany for the ITF - International Transport Forum Summit 2024 with a dedicated exhibition stand and interventions in different sessions. Our Acting Executive Director, Giorgio Travaini, representing the European Union, will participate in a panel focusing on Digital Automatic Coupling on 22 May at 17:00 CET. Additionally, on 23 May at 9:00 CET, Mr Travaini will join a panel discussion titled ‘Digital Infrastructure Promoting Climate-Proof and Resilient Transport’. We are ready to reflect on the #transport sector's role in #environmental #sustainability. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/erqkN_BY #ITF2024 -------------- Groupe SNCF Wabtec Corporation Knorr-Bremse AG Hitachi Rail Siemens Mobility Deutsche Bahn eSGR European Smart Green Rail (CEMOSA COMSA Corporación ENYSE ETRA Tekniker) Alstom ADIF MERMEC AŽD CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Ceit Research Center ČD Cargo, a.s. German Aerospace Center (DLR) Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. Indra Talgo Jernbanedirektoratet ÖBB PKP S.A. ProRail Nederlandse Spoorwegen Strukton Rail Thales Trafikverket voestalpine

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🌍 Exciting insights from mobil.TUM 2024 - The Future of Mobility and Urban Space, organized by Technical University of Munich and held from April 10th to 12th in Munich, Germany! 🚀 This conference brought together visionaries and experts to explore key topics shaping our urban landscapes and mobility choices. Here are some highlights: 1️⃣ Placemaking & Urban Integration: Exploring concepts like the "15-minute City" and innovative mobility hubs to enhance accessibility and liveability in urban spaces. 2️⃣ Sustainable Mobility: Advancing new mobility systems and promoting active mobility to create sustainable metropolitan regions. 3️⃣ Responsible Mobility Innovations: Addressing mobility challenges through community engagement, policy frameworks, and experimental approaches. 4️⃣ Mobility Justice: Focusing on equitable and inclusive mobility systems, with a spotlight on co-creation and stakeholder cooperation. 5️⃣ System Analysis & Design: Utilizing innovative modelling and assessment tools to design impactful transport systems. 👏 Special mention to Spyros N. Koulouris from TUM who talked about conducting a literature review on different station classification approaches as a way to develop a model for sustainable railway stations in his presentation:  What’s in a railway station? Developing a scientific model for sustainable railway stations of the future. This work aligns with our European project, supported by Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, which was also highlighted at the mobil.TUM 2024 conference. To find out more about this event, visit: 👉https://lnkd.in/efwvjj6N Follow us on: 👉https://rail4cities.eu/ 👉social media (LinkedIn and X: @RAIL4CITIES_eu) 📲 #TRA2024 #RailwayInnovation #Sustainability #TransportResearch #RAIL4CITIES RAIL4CITIES Consortium: FACTUAL (coordinator), Technical University of Munich, CIMNE, BABLE Smart Cities, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail, Groupe SNCF Hubs & Connexions, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, METROPARK SPA, PKP S.A., SNCB, Smart City DB, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr, and Infraestruturas de Portugal.

Exciting news from RAIL4CITIES at TRA 2024! 🚆 Eric Armengaud (FACTUAL), the coordinator of RAIL4CITIES, represented our European project (supported by Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking) at the TRA conference (https://traconference.eu) and led presentations. 🌟 TRA is a pivotal event for transport stakeholders, and we were delighted to engage with EU-RAIL JU members, including our project officer, Mrs. Carolina Cardea. It was inspiring to witness the progress of other projects. 🤝🌍 During the Special Session 3.6 on Railway Research and Innovation Agenda (RRIA), we were pleased to note that "multimodality," "sustainability," and "integrated system thinking" are central themes for the upcoming RRIA—and topics that RAIL4CITIES is already addressing. 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates on our contributions to advancing railway research and innovation! 🌱 Follow us on: 👉https://rail4cities.eu/ 👉social media (LinkedIn and X: @RAIL4CITIES_eu) 📲 #TRA2024 #RailwayInnovation #Sustainability #TransportResearch #RAIL4CITIES RAIL4CITIES Consortium: FACTUAL (coordinator), Technical University of Munich, CIMNE, BABLE Smart Cities, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail, Groupe SNCF Hubs & Connexions, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, METROPARK SPA, PKP S.A., SNCB, Smart City DB, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr, and Infraestruturas de Portugal. 🌍🌱 #TRA2024 #RailwayInnovation #Sustainability #TransportResearch #RAIL4CITIES #europeanproject #railwaystation