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CIT webinar highlights key CIT priorities and activities for the coming year
The future of rail passenger and freight traffic, digitalisation, and the implementation of new EU legislation were among the key topics discussed at CIT’s second online webinar of 2026. Held on 9 September, the event provided members with an overview of CIT’s current work, upcoming priorities, and strategic direction.
Organised twice a year by the CIT General Secretariat, the webinar offers members the chance to keep up to date with ongoing activities, share opinions and discuss priorities across the various areas of CIT's work.
Legislative developments and digitalisation in focus of passenger and freight rail traffic
In passenger traffic, CIT’s activities will focus particularly on the new Passenger Package published by the European Commission in May, as well as on other EU legislative proposals expected to be finalised in the near future. These developments are likely to have a direct impact on CIT products and therefore require close attention.
Data protection will remain another important area of work, with a particular focus on ticketing and the growing role of electronic tickets.
In freight traffic, CIT will play an active role in the Unified Railway Law (URL) Convention, while continuing its work on digitalisation. At the same time, OTIF activities aimed at revising the CIM and CUV Uniform Rules will be closely monitored.
Infrastructure use and the new CIT Strategy
Infrastructure use will also remain a priority for CIT. The General Secretariat highlighted the ongoing efforts to advance discussions on revising the CUI Uniform Rules — a longstanding CIT priority.
The CUI Committee also outlined CIT’s future work in connection with the Capacity Regulation. Implementing this new regulation presents a considerable challenge for railway undertakings (RUs), making continued CIT involvement and support important.
Particular attention was also given to the CIT Strategy 2026–2030. Participants were introduced to its ten key points and the actions that will guide the CIT’s work over the coming years.
With more than 40 participants and positive feedback, the webinar demonstrated the value of regular dialogue between the CIT General Secretariat and its members. CIT will therefore continue with this format, and the next online webinar is scheduled for 28 January 2027. During this webinar, members will then receive an overview of the activities and priorities planned for the year ahead.
The CIT Strategy 2026-2030 is available on the CIT website: CIT-Rail.org - Das CIT