Dissemination Event: June 16, 2026
Low Traffic, Great Value: activating the potential of rail services in Europe's rural zones
This dissemination conference, organised within the framework of the Tour&Rail initiative, will explore how rail services can generate significant economic, social, and environmental value in Europe’s rural areas with high tourism potential, despite relatively low passenger volumes.
Bringing together policymakers, researchers, regional authorities, transport operators, and infrastructure managers, the event will highlight the key role of rail in supporting sustainable tourism, territorial cohesion, accessibility, and local development in rural regions.
Florence, Palazzo Nonfinito
June 16th
09:00 – 12:30
The morning programme will feature keynote presentations, key findings from the Tour&Rail project, and interactive discussions with stakeholders from across Europe. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange perspectives, reflect on good practices, and explore policy implications and future strategies to strengthen the contribution of rail services to rural vitality.
Set in the historic Palazzo Nonfinito in Florence, the event will foster dialogue and collaboration towards a more inclusive, resilient, and value-driven vision of Europe’s railway system.
