The deployEMDS training programme on the common European Mobility Data Space (EMDS) is continuing with the launch of Module 3 – Governance Frameworks, now available through the FACTUAL Academy.

Following the first two modules, which introduced the EMDS vision and the technical building blocks underpinning mobility data spaces, the new module turns to another essential dimension of trusted data sharing: governance and the legal frameworks that shape how mobility data can be shared, accessed and used.

Effective mobility data spaces need more than the right technical infrastructure. They also require clear governance structures, shared principles and an understanding of the legal environment in which organisations operate. Module 3 provides learners with the foundations to navigate these aspects and understand how they contribute to the development of trusted and sustainable mobility data spaces.

What will you learn?

Module 3 takes learners through four key areas.

Governance fundamentals introduces the main definitions and terminology needed to understand and navigate the governance landscape of data spaces.

Governance of Mobility Data Spaces then explores different governance categories and models, as well as key governance principles and approaches to multilevel governance. This provides a broader understanding of how different stakeholders can work together within a mobility data space.

The module also provides an overview of the legal landscape, looking at the European regulatory frameworks that influence data sharing and the development of mobility data spaces.

Finally, learners can take part in dedicated GDPR training, exploring why data protection is central to trusted mobility data sharing and what GDPR means in practice. The module also includes a practical example drawn from a real deployEMDS implementation site, helping participants connect the legal concepts with their application in real-world mobility data space environments.

Building knowledge for the European mobility data space

With Module 3, the deployEMDS training moves beyond the technical foundations of mobility data spaces to address the organisational and regulatory conditions needed for their successful implementation.

The module is designed for stakeholders looking to strengthen their understanding of mobility data spaces and the governance approaches that can support their development across Europe. It forms part of the wider “Learn with the Common European Mobility Data Space” training programme developed through deployEMDS and delivered through the FACTUAL Academy.

Module 3 – Governance Frameworks is now available online.
Access Module 3 through the FACTUAL Academy

And the learning journey does not stop here. Module 4 will bring the training closer to implementation, offering practical insights and lessons learned from the deployEMDS project and its work towards scaling mobility data spaces across Europe.

Stay tuned for the next module and continue exploring the foundations of the Common European Mobility Data Space with deployEMDS.

On 13 May 2026, the European Commission took an important step towards making travel across Europe simpler and more seamless. Through its “One journey, one ticket, full rights” package, the Commission proposed new measures to simplify Europe-wide travel booking and strengthen passenger rights. The proposals aim to make it easier for passengers to plan and book journeys involving different rail operators and transport services, including cross-border journeys, while ensuring that passengers are better protected throughout their trip.

The announcement follows through on a commitment made by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2024 Political Guidelines. She called for a Single Digital Booking and Ticketing Regulation that would allow Europeans to book trans-European journeys involving several providers more easily, while retaining their passenger rights. The 2026 package therefore represents an important move from political ambition towards concrete action for more integrated European travel.

However, creating a genuinely seamless travel experience involves more than bringing different tickets together. Behind every multimodal journey is a complex network of data: timetables, routes, connections, disruptions, accessibility information, availability and other travel information. This data is often held by different operators, organisations and authorities, across different systems and countries. For passengers to experience mobility as one connected journey, the data supporting that journey also needs to be accessible and able to work across these boundaries.

The Commission’s May 2026 proposals recognise this wider challenge, including measures aimed at improving the sharing of multimodal transport data. Better access to and exchange of this information will be essential to enabling the integrated travel services that the Commission is seeking to support.

This is where mobility data spaces can play an important role. The common European Mobility Data Space is part of Europe’s wider effort to create a more connected mobility data ecosystem, facilitating the access, pooling and sharing of mobility data while supporting interoperability, security and data sovereignty.

The deployEMDS project is contributing to this ambition by putting these principles into practice through real-world implementations across Europe. Its use cases explore how mobility data can be accessed, shared and reused to support challenges including multimodal journey planning, public transport and mobility management. By working with different mobility actors and data sources, deployEMDS is helping demonstrate how more connected data ecosystems can support new and improved mobility services.

The relevance to the Commission’s 2026 initiative is therefore clear. Making it easier for a passenger to book one journey across several operators requires the different systems behind that journey to be able to exchange the information needed to make it work. Mobility data spaces can provide part of the digital infrastructure needed to enable this kind of collaboration, helping connect data and organisations across traditionally fragmented mobility ecosystems.

The “One journey, one ticket, full rights” package marks an important step towards the Commission’s ambition for more seamless European travel. As this ambition moves from policy into implementation, the ability to connect and share mobility data will become increasingly important. Through its practical implementations and real-world use cases, deployEMDS is helping explore how Europe can build the data foundations for a more integrated mobility ecosystem.

The Commission is setting the policy direction for seamless multimodal travel. Mobility data spaces can help provide the digital foundations needed to turn that ambition into a reality.