The route for user-oriented harmonisation of rolling stock.

Work Plan 2026

EuroSpec is increasingly focusing on the application of new developments arising from new available technologies, regulatory changes and new political policies. On regular bases the work plan Eurospec will be updated. The most up-to-date one can be found here.


Topics of Future interest

Topics that will receive more attention within EuroSpec in the coming years are:

Specifications to be published 2026 0r later

  • Alternative Energy Supply – Hydrogen
  • CCS On-Board
  • HVAC (v3)
  • Welding (statement only)
  • Toilets v4.0

 New Initiatives 2026+

  • FRP (Fibre reinforced plastic) exteriorparts
  • Interchangeability of the TCMS
  • Replacement Refrigerants for HVAC
  • CyberSecurity
  • TCMS message hierarchy
  • PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances)
  • Gangway in double deckers
  • Maintainability
  • Remote train operation / ATO (parking place to platform)
  • Documentation (v3)
  • Upgradeability electronic parts

The finished EuroSpec specifications are published and free to download on this website.