Friends Programme

Become a Friend of FEDECRAIL and support the preservation of Europe’s rich rail and tramway heritage! As a Friend of FEDECRAIL, you directly contribute to our work in protecting and strengthening rail culture, including the preservation of heritage railways, cross-border collaboration, and influencing policymakers to secure the future of historic railway systems across Europe.

Membership costs only 25 euros per year and offers several benefits. You will receive our newsletter, providing updates on FEDECRAIL’s initiatives, legislative changes, and progress in railway preservation. As a Friend, you’re also welcome to attend our conferences, giving you exclusive insights into our work and the chance to network with like-minded enthusiasts and professionals in the field.

Benefits of being a Friend of FEDECRAIL:

  1. Exclusive Information and Updates: You’ll receive our newsletter, featuring exclusive information on projects and developments within heritage railways and cultural preservation.
  2. Networking and Community: By attending FEDECRAIL’s conferences and events, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with others and exchange experiences with enthusiasts and experts from all over Europe. This community offers valuable insights and new perspectives on the preservation and growth of rail heritage.
  3. Exclusive Tours and Visits: FEDECRAIL occasionally organizes special excursions, study visits, and events, giving Friends a unique opportunity to visit heritage railways and historical sites not generally accessible to the public.
  4. Learning and Personal Development: Through lectures, workshops, and discussions with industry experts, you can deepen your knowledge of technology, maintenance, and the history behind Europe’s railways.
  5. Supporting Rail Heritage for the Future: Your support allows FEDECRAIL to continue its work influencing the EU and national authorities to protect and promote railway heritage. You make a real impact on preserving the tramway and railway history of Europe.

Becoming a Friend of FEDECRAIL is a symbolic supporting membership without voting rights, but it gives you an active role in our network, where you can both support and be inspired by others passionate about rail heritage.


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