Three years after the conclusion of the Translate4Rail project, UIC excited to share the initiative’s achievements and explore the question: “What challenges remain in implementing language tools for seamless rail communication across Europe?” via the Train Driver Communication Conference which will take place on 6 March 2025 at the UIC Headquarters in Paris.

As part of its work, the Translate4Rail project effectively delivered a prototype and tested the concept of using predefined messages to establish effective communication between train drivers and traffic controllers. This concept was successfully tested in cross-border operations between Italy and Austria in 2021.

Following the project, UIC has continued to support its members in overcoming language barriers, working closely with its members to test and enhance the tool further with the available resources.

Agenda

13:30 – 14:00 Coffee and welcome
14:00 – 14:10 Introduction and opening remarks
14:10 – 14:40 The current landscape of language tools: Where do we stand today?
14:40 – 15:10 Key milestones after Translate4Rail: Achievements over the last two years

• Technical points
• User experience

15:10 – 15:30 Progress update on pilot Interreg T4RAIL-IT-SI: Key insights and next steps
15:30 – 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:30 Panel discussion - From regulation to implementation: Insights on safety and follow-ups
16:40 – 17:00 Conclusion

Register now at: https://uic.org/events/train-driver-conference