Big-picture sessions chaired by David Hughes — full WG1 membership, strategy and direction.
Technical and design detail — led by Vice-Chair Bart Wiggers (ProRail). First Tuesday each month, 12:30–14:00 CET/CEST.
Field visits and study trips organised by the chair and group. Click to expand.
Have something you'd like the group to discuss? Submit it — others can vote to prioritise it for the agenda.
Register your interest in presenting. The chair will be in touch to schedule you in.
Know a station manager team or urban design group that should be part of the conversation?
Useful links, upcoming events, research and articles relevant to WG1. Anyone can add a link.
Open a pre-addressed email to the group. Your email client opens with everyone in the To field — just add your message.
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Participants are core delegates. Associates are connected colleagues and broader contributors.
Our Mission
This working group provides a dynamic platform for station managers, architects, urban planners, designers, and other experts to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collaborate on innovative projects.
The group's core mission centres on fostering sustainable design, green infrastructure, and transit-oriented development (TOD) to position railway stations as key components of future urban landscapes.
Sustainability & Innovation
A holistic approach to sustainability guides the group's work, encouraging energy-efficient building design, renewable energy integration, and eco-conscious material choices. Transit-oriented development strategies prioritise the role of stations as multimodal, walkable hubs that enhance urban connectivity and promote environmentally friendly travel.
The group also explores inclusive design strategies, seamless navigation, vertical mobility solutions, and thoughtful space planning to improve passenger comfort and safety. By championing innovation and sustainability, this working group seeks to redefine the role of railway stations as green, efficient, and community-centric spaces.