Railway station
Pexels Mikhail Nilov

RAISE-CE

Project overview

Revitalizing rural Areas through Integrated Station Enhancements

Underused rural railway stations miss the chance to connect people with wider mobility networks and services, fuelling isolation and outmigration. RAISE-CE aims to turn six stations in Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland and Germany into more vibrant mobility hubs. Pilot actions introduce e-sharing assets, demand-responsive links, digital kiosks and Wi-Fi community spaces co-designed with locals. Partners build capacities of station managers and embed results in strategies to secure lasting change.

0,79m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

6

Countries

6

Regions

6

Partners

2

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

18%

Project partnership

Project partners

Italia (IT)

Lead partner

Lombardy Region

General Management Infrastructure and Public Works/Railway, infrastructure and public works/Railways and Metro Network

Project partner

Address
Domovinskog rata 2
21000 Split
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
www.rera.hr
Total partner budget
129,997 €
Address
Kolodvorska ulica 11
1000 Ljubljana
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.prometni-institut.si
Total partner budget
119,994 €
Strategy and Development Office
Address
Szabadság tér 12
8400 Ajka
Country
Hungary (HU)
Web
www.ajka.hu
Total partner budget
99,805 €
Address
Wola Zarczycka 129A
37311 Nowa Sarzyna
Country
Poland (PL)
Web
www.dobrydom.org
Total partner budget
119,980 €
Address
Pritzwalker Straße 8
16949 Putlitz
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
https://www.desag-holding.de/de/
Total partner budget
110,000 €

Roadmap

1

Understanding local needs

Exploring challenges and opportunities in and around railway stations, with a focus on accessibility, connectivity, and everyday user needs

2

Designing solutions together

Working with stakeholders to shape mobility services and improve station spaces, building on good practices and local knowledge

3

Engaging communities

Involving citizens, operators, and public authorities through workshops, discussions, and shared activities to ensure solutions are relevant and widely supported

4

Learning and scaling up

Reviewing results and refining solutions to make them adaptable and applicable in different contexts

5

Sharing knowledge

Spreading insights, experiences, and practical know-how among stakeholders and transport actors, fostering exchange and encouraging the uptake of tested solutions

6

Policy Integration and long-term impact

Ensuring solutions go beyond the project lifetime by supporting their integration into local and regional strategies, promoting wider adoption, and contributing to more sustainable and resilient mobility systems over time

News

P3 Connected

NEWS

29.04.2026

Spotlight on Pilot Station: Edolo Railway Station

Rural railway stations often sit at the margins of mobility networks, yet they remain essential for daily life in many low density and mountainous areas. The case of Edolo Station in Lombardy Region offers a clear example of how a small station could still play a central role in ...

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NEWS

21.04.2026

Why Rural Railway Stations Matter for Sustainable Regional Mobility

Rural railway stations are vital links for sustainable regional development, yet many remain underutilized. The RAISE-CE project addresses this by transforming these stations into inclusive mobility hubs across Central Europe. By testing innovative transport services and community enhancements, the project aims to improve connectivity, reduce isolation, and foster regional growth.

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NEWS

04.03.2026

RAISE-CE partners organized the Kick-Off Meeting in Italy to officially launch the project activities

RAISE-CE has officially started with the first kick-off meeting. Partners from Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland and Germany met in Edolo (Italy) to launch pilot actions that will revitalise underused rural railway stations and strengthen sustainable mobility and local development.

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Pilot actions

Outputs

Output 1.3: Building a transnational cooperation network

The network works collaboratively on the design and implementation of pilot actions, fostering knowledge exchange, joint problem-solving, and continuous improvement of the solutions developed. The result is a structured and lasting cooperation that generates tangible impacts beyond national borders.
Type of output: Strategies and action plans
In development

Output 1.4: Connecting urban and rural communities

Through the implementation of two pilot actions and the definition of scalable solutions, the project seeks to improve access to services and connectivity for rural communities. The collaborative approach among partners enables concrete responses to territorial challenges, promoting solutions that can be replicated in other European contexts.
Type of output: Strategies and action plans
In development

Output 2.1: Scalable Smart Mobility Models for Rural and Peripheral Stations

The project is currently defining an integrated mobility model aimed at improving connectivity in rural and peripheral areas. The focus is on the integration of shared micro-mobility and demand-responsive transport services. Central to this output is the drafting of a technical operational and management guideline. This document will establish the necessary requirements for replicating integrated mobility hubs in minor railway stations, ensuring that the solutions developed remain transferable and sustainable beyond the pilot phase.
Type of output: Solutions
In development

Output 2.2: Transforming Minor Railway Stations into Community-Centered Hubs

Activities are focused on developing inclusive solutions to improve the functionality and attractiveness of minor railway stations. The process includes the design of interactive kiosks and the planning of multifunctional spaces to meet diverse user needs and foster social inclusivity. A strategic management model is being created to integrate space-use layouts and digital service frameworks. This toolkit will provide a structured approach for revitalizing station infrastructure through community-centered services and social engagement mechanisms.
Type of output: Solutions
In development

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Giovanni Mancardi
Email: giovanni_mancardi@regione.lombardia.it
Phone: +39 3457910029

Finance Manager

Edith Mbandakasa Malonga
Email: edith_mbandakasa_malonga@regione.lombardia.it
Phone: +39 0267655456

Communication Manager

Ilaria Pedalino
Email: ilaria_pedalino@regione.lombardia.it
Phone: +39 0267655739