In 2024, TRA takes place in Dublin, Ireland from the 15th – 18th of April. Transport Research Arena (TRA) is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility.
TRA offers a great venue for researchers, policy makers and industry representatives to get together and contribute to the discussion on how research and innovation can reshape the transport and mobility system. The conference provides a unique opportunity to hear about mobility trends in different parts of Europe, learn from achievements in industry as well as share best practices of policies and deployments.
TRA2024 Themes
Safe & Inclusive Transport
More Information- Transport safety
- Future workforce & skills
- People-centred & inclusive transport
- Transport policy
Sustainable Mobility of People & Goods
More Information- Urban, regional & rural transport
- Zero emissions transport
- Impact on health & the environment
- Logistics and sustainable transport
Collaborative Digitalisation
More Information- Digital transition
- Transport data sharing
- Connected, cooperative & automated mobility
- Digital transport infrastructure
Efficient & Resilient Systems
More Information- Resilient infrastructure
- Resilient networks & operations
- Circular economy & life cycle assessments
- Transport energy transition
Transport Modes
Road
Highways
Urban and inter-urban roads
Pedestrian and cycling infrastructures
Rail
Passenger and freight railways
Urban and light rail systems
Water
Inland shipping
Cruise & Ferries
Short-sea shipping
Offshore, floating infrastructure and support vessels
Maritime transport
Dredging
Air
Drones, automation and autonomy concepts
Aerodynamics
Acoustic and aero elasticity
Aircraft avionics and systems
Cabin design and passenger comfort
Future challenges in aviation
Emerging aviation risks
Material research
Cross Modality
Combined transport
Intermodality
Integrated infrastructures
Public transport
Logistics
Interfaces
Ports
ITS
Aviation infrastructures
Airports





KEY DATES
Tues 7th February 2023
Abstract Submission Portal Opens
Mon 29th May 2023
Abstract Submission Deadline
12th – 26th June 2023
Abstract Review
Mon 12th July 2023
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
Mon 12th July 2023
Full Paper Submission Opens
Wed 14th September 2023
Full Paper Submission Deadline
Tues 31st October 2023
TRA VISIONS Submission Deadline
15th – 18th April 2024
TRA2024 takes place in Dublin

TRA VISIONS 2024
The TRA VISIONS project organises two competitions for transport research awards to be announced at the TRA conference in 2024