A special train is set to travel across European tracks as of the coming September. The ‘Connecting Europe Express’ will be the flagship project for celebrating the European Year of Rail. It will crisscross the continent, connecting most European capitals and showcasing a crucial message: that rail is the cornerstone of European transportation. The unique initiative will result from the collaboration between the EU Commission and European Railways, while the Community of European Infrastructure and Railway Companies (CER) will coordinate the whole attempt.