9th International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure

Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa

Welcome to the CETRA 2026 homepage!

We are pleased to invite you to the 9th International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure (CETRA 2026), which will be held from 27 to 29 May 2026 on the beautiful Croatian island of Brač.

Announcements

 

Special sessions

 

Dear authors, visitiors and participants,

We are pleased to announce that three special sessions will be held as a part of CETRA 2026 conference.

Special session 1: Advances in noise and vibration-based approaches for rail infrastructure condition monitoring

This special session will highlight recent advances in noise and vibration-based monitoring approaches, including novel methodologies, sensor technologies, and analytical tools for infrastructure diagnostics, maintenance planning, and long-term asset management.

 

Special session 2: Sustainable and Resilient Pavements

In this special session, the focus will be on exploring how sustainability and resilience intersect in pavement engineering to promote environmentally responsible and adaptable infrastructure solutions.

 

Special session 3: Advanced Assessment and Monitoring  of Bridges

The session seeks to foster dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and infrastructure owners, supporting the development and implementation of reliable, efficient, and sustainable bridge assessment strategies.

 

Please find more information about special sessions here.

You can apply your abstract for special sessions via Call for Papers & Guidelines until 31 January 2026.

 
Posted: 2026-01-08
 

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2026!

 
 
Posted: 2025-12-25
 

Registrations and accommodation booking for the CETRA 2026 are now available!

 

Dear authors and participants,

We would like to inform you that participant registrations and accommodation booking are now available at our website (buttons on the right).

Early registration for participants at reduced price is available until 31st March 2026. While registering your attendance (as an author), please enter the Paper ID that has been assigned to you in abstract acceptance email.

Accommodation booking is available for Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa (5*). We encourage you to book your accommodation at your earliest convenience because a limited vacancy due to a busy tourist season in Bol.

For more information on registrations, payments and visa requirements for your specific country, please visit Registration and Payment page.

 
Posted: 2025-12-11
 

Abstract submission extended to 15 Dec 2025

 

Dear authors,

following numerous requests and in order to support our authors and encourage even broader participation, the CETRA 2026 Organizing Committee has decided to extend the abstract submission deadline to 15 December 2025.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to all authors who have already submitted their contributions. Your abstracts will be forwarded to the reviewers shortly, and you will be notified of their decisions in the coming days.

CETRA Organizing Committee
 
Posted: 2025-11-15
 

Abstract submission is now open!

 

Dear authors,

you are now able to proceed with abstract submission for CETRA 2026. Please follow the Call for Papers and Guidelines section to successfully submit an abstract.

All abstracts should be submitted by 15 Novemeber 2025 and will be reviewed and approved by 10 December 2025.

Looking forward to your participation in CETRA 2026!

 
Posted: 2025-09-01
 
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