COLPOFER contributes to European security innovation through its participation in the IMPRESS project (IMProving Railway sEcurity through awareness and training), co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by the UIC Security Division. In its capacity as a member of the Advisory Board, COLPOFER provides strategic guidance and operational insight, ensuring that the project’s training programmes and awareness materials reflect the real needs of the railway security community and are aligned with current threats and practices. This involvement supports the development of practical, targeted solutions aimed at strengthening the protection of railway stations and trains and enhancing the preparedness of personnel operating across the rail environment. More on IMPRESS project

COLPOFER further supports European security research through its involvement in the CBRNe4Rail project (CBRNe Preparedness for Passenger Rail Transport Hubs), co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by the UIC Security Department. As a member of the project’s Advisory Board, COLPOFER contributes strategic orientation and operational expertise, ensuring that the project’s activities remain aligned with real-world railway security requirements and evolving threat scenarios. The project focuses on enhancing the preparedness of railway stakeholders to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNe) threats through the development of improved security frameworks and targeted training programmes. More on CBRNe4RAIL project