The abstract submission deadline for both the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026 Conference and the TRA VISIONS Awards has been extended by two weeks. The new deadline is now 30 June 2025.
TRA2026, co-organised by the European Commission and supported by leading European Technology Platforms, will take place in Budapest from 18 to 21 May 2026. The central theme of the conference is “Re-Generation in Transport”, and it will cover five key topic areas:
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User-Centered Mobility
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Green Mobility and Decarbonization
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Planning and Operation
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Transport Digitalization
In parallel, the TRA VISIONS Awards will highlight excellence in transport research and innovation with recognition in four categories:
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Young Researcher Awards
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Senior Researcher Awards
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Special Honorary Award
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Host Award
Submitting an abstract is a mandatory step for applying to the TRA VISIONS Young Researcher Awards.
For full details on the Call for Papers and TRA VISIONS application process, visit: traconference.eu. The topic list is broad and inclusive—submissions are welcome from all areas of transport-related research.
We look forward to welcoming you to Budapest and encourage you to share your insights and research with the international transport community at TRA2026.
Rail experts from across the globe are invited to submit an abstract and participate in TRA2026 in Budapest to ensure the rail sector is strongly represented.