The Federation of European Train Drivers’ Unions ALE

The essential work of Ukrainian train drivers and railway workers

Once again, the crucial relevance of the railways as one of the strategic means of transport of a nation becomes striking, connecting its territories and structuring it internally. Our Ukrainian colleagues are living in a very difficult situation, immersed in a conflict in which there is still no end in sight.

Apply Now: Women in Rail Award 2024

For the 2024 edition of the Women in Rail Award, the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking together with the co-organisers, ALE, CER, the European Commission’s Women in Transport Platform , ERA and UNIFE...

Workers Exchange Programme

As part of the work we are doing in Europe for the profession and the development of the railway system, in recent weeks we have had the opportunity to share knowledge and learn from Daniel...

ALE Executive Presidency in Warsaw

The ALE - Federation of European Train Drivers Unions Executive Presidency has been meeting in Warsaw over the last days to establish the #strategic lines of work to strengthen the railway sector in...

ALE participates in the stakeholder conference on “How to mitigate the social impact of the transition to automation & digitalization in the transport sector”.

On the past 21st of March, our adjunct Secretary and train driver, Laura Pantone, represented ALE at the first stakeholder conference regarding the means on how to mitigate the disruptive effects of...

About us

ALE’s constituent member unions represent more than 45,000 train drivers.

The Federation of European Train Drivers’ Unions – ALE is an organisation of 13 European train drivers’ unions. ALE is a professional organisation, which represents its social and economic interests throughout the European railways.

What we do ?

The ALE is a Federation wich unites European trade unions and professional associations, which represent train drivers and other on-board staff.

Representing on the
European level

the professional, social and material interests of the indvidual members in the member unions.

Representing on the
European level

the professional, social and material interests of the indvidual members in the member unions.

Representing on the
European level

the professional, social and material interests of the indvidual members in the member unions.

Representing on the
European level

the professional, social and material interests of the indvidual members in the member unions.

Representing on the European Level

the professional, social and material interests of the indyvidual members in the memer union

Representing on the European Level

the professional, social and material interests of the indyvidual members in the memer union

Representing on the European Level

the professional, social and material interests of the indyvidual members in the memer union

Representing on the European Level

the professional, social and material interests of the indyvidual members in the memer union

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The essential work of Ukrainian train drivers and railway workers

Once again, the crucial relevance of the railways as one of the strategic means of transport of a nation becomes striking, connecting its territories and structuring it internally. Our Ukrainian colleagues are living in a very difficult situation, immersed in a conflict in which there is still no end in sight.

Apply Now: Women in Rail Award 2024

For the 2024 edition of the Women in Rail Award, the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking together with the co-organisers, ALE, CER, the European Commission’s Women in Transport Platform , ERA and UNIFE will bring the spotlight on winning combinations, inspiring role...

Workers Exchange Programme

As part of the work we are doing in Europe for the profession and the development of the railway system, in recent weeks we have had the opportunity to share knowledge and learn from Daniel Biernacik, a member of the Polish train drivers' union #ZZM, and Danilo...

ALE Executive Presidency in Warsaw

The ALE - Federation of European Train Drivers Unions Executive Presidency has been meeting in Warsaw over the last days to establish the #strategic lines of work to strengthen the railway sector in Europe, promoting the profession of train drivers. The upcoming EU...