The Federation of European Train Drivers’ Unions ALE

Train Accident in Adamuz (Spain)

In light of the serious railway accident that occurred yesterday involving trains operated by iryo and Renfe, ALE - Federation of European Train Drivers Unions wishes to publicly express its...

Oana Gherghinescu appointed new ERA Executive Director

On 19th March we attended, as a part of the European Union Agency for Railways' Management Board, the 68th meeting, where the new Executive Director of the Agency was elected for the next 5 years....

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...

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

Press Room

Meeting with European Air Traffic Controllers´ Union (ATCEUC)

Safety Culture and European Social Dialogue were the main topics of the meeting we held this morning with the President and representatives of the European Air Traffic Controllers' Union (ATCEUC - www.atceuc.org). This meeting, between European trade union...

ALE Board in Rome

On the 31 of May and 1 of June ALE celebrated his board meeting in the perfect context of Rome. At the event participated all the European members involved in the activities of ALE at EU level. The European Year of Rail 2021 has come to an end and we could...

European Rail Safety Days

On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of November, the "Rail Safety Days", promoted by the ERA (European Railway Agency), were held in the Portuguese city of Porto. The event was attended by numerous experts in the field, from all the railway institutions and organisations with...

Connecting Europe Express

The declaration of the year 2021 as the European Year of Railways has given rise to initiatives such as this one, where the European Commission has chartered this "Connecting Europe Express" to promote sustainable transport and attract more users to this means...