On 17 April 2026, the global transport community came together to celebrate World Public Transport Day, an initiative led by UITP (the International Association of Public Transport), with UIC as a privileged partner.

As part of its mission to promote rail as the backbone of sustainable mobility worldwide, UIC actively supported this initiative, highlighting the essential contribution of rail to the decarbonisation of transport systems and the importance of strengthened cooperation across all public transport modes.

In the lead-up to the event, UIC invited its Members to actively engage in the campaign by sharing messages, showcasing their initiatives, and amplifying the visibility of World Public Transport Day across social networks.

The response from the UIC community was inspiring. Among the contributions, JR East stood out, notably through a video message from the UIC Chair (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7450901802251743232), reaffirming the central role of rail in sustainable mobility. Other Members such as VIA Rail Canada, Etihad Rail and RSSB, as well as partners including APTA, also actively supported the initiative. These contributions illustrate the diversity and strength of the UIC network, united around a common objective: positioning public transport, and rail in particular, as a key driver of climate action.

UIC staff also contributed by amplifying the campaign on LinkedIn, further strengthening its visibility and outreach.

UIC will continue to build on this momentum by promoting the outcomes of this collective mobilisation and reinforcing its collaboration with UITP and its partners.