Dear colleagues,

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It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Zurich for the EU Rail IMs Connecting Days 2026.

Europe’s railway infrastructure managers share a common responsibility: ensuring that rail remains reliable, efficient and capable of meeting the mobility needs of tomorrow. In an increasingly complex environment, close cooperation across organisations and national borders is more important than ever. The Connecting Days provide a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives, learn from one another and strengthen our European network.

As this year’s host, SBB is delighted to bring the European rail infrastructure community together in Switzerland. Over the course of these two days, we look forward to constructive discussions, inspiring encounters and new impulses for our joint work.

I hope that the programme will offer you valuable insights and sufficient opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Europe. I also invite you to take some time to discover Zurich and experience Swiss hospitality.

Welcome to Switzerland. I wish you an inspiring and successful event.

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Linus Looser

HEAD SBB INFRASTRUCTURE