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Joining forces to shape the future of UK rail

2 Great Shows, 1 Exciting Rail Event

NEC, Birmingham | 7 – 9 September 2021

Last March, the first edition of EuroRail Hub took place online, providing the European railway community with the first meeting platform of the year. The event was launched by Mack-Brooks Exhibitions, organiser of Railtex and Infrarail in the UK, SIFER in France and EXPO Ferroviaria in Italy. The event gathered 1,300 visitors from 56 countries, who used the opportunity to log in during the two days of the virtual event to watch webinar content, view product demonstrations and meet exhibitors on their virtual stands. This new event format proved successful in current times, as many participants from all over Europe joined to discover innovations, trends and current solutions adapted to the railway industry.

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Following the successful show launch of the innovative meeting platform, the organisers are now looking ahead with a mind to continue bringing added value to the market at Railtex/Infrarail, scheduled for September 2021 to support the recovery of the UK rail market.

Exhibition Profile

Railtex and Infrarail have successfully served the rail market for over 20 years, and for the first time in 2021, the UK’s most important events in the rail calendar will come together to form the ultimate show for the industry. The co-located event will provide an unparalleled opportunity for companies serving all aspects of the infrastructure and rolling stock sectors to present their products and services, meet new and existing customers and be part of the industry’s networking event of the year.

The UK remains a healthy market for national and international companies active in the rail sector. Significant improvements are being made to UK’s rail network: more than £48 billion will be spent over the next five years. Many major new rail projects such as HS2, The Great North Rail Project, Crossrail 2 and the TFL Four Lines Modernisation amounting to billions of pounds are underway or planned.

More than just an exhibition

The event will deliver a diverse supporting programme, offering several new features that will enhance the exhibitor and visitor experience, making this edition a must-attend!

· Strong conference programme with 40+ speakers

· Two conference streams

· CPD accredited programme

· On –Track display

· Recruitment wall

· Plant and Machinery exhibits

New in 2021!

· Matchmaking

· First Time Exhibitor Zone

· Railtex/Infrarail Awards Evening

Exhibitor profile

More than 180 categories of products & services will be represented at the event. If you supply products/services in any of the following areas, then exhibiting at Railtex/Infrarail 2021 should be part of your marketing plan.

What previous exhibitors have to say

“Infrarail 2018 was a great opportunity for us to promote new product innovations, which have been very well received by many customers. We’ll be back.” Strategic Key Account Manager, Hilti Great Britain

“Railtex is a worthwhile event with all the major rail manufacturers either attending or exhibiting, which is key to growing our business.” Sales and Marketing Manager, Creative Composites

Top 5 reasons to exhibit

– Let your audience know you’re still in business!

– Consolidate your prospect database and generate new sales leads

– Discover the latest developments in the rail industry

– Meet new partners and close deals at the event

– Find out more about competitors

Who can you expect to meet?

Railtex and Infrarail have been the industry’s favourite meeting places for over 25 years and, combined, welcome over 10,000 visitors from 50 countries.

Visitors Primary Activity

Visitors by Job Function

Previous visitors included representatives of:

ATKINS • Arup • Balfour Beatty • CAF • Costain • Crossrail • Department for International Trade • DfT • Hitachi Rail Europe • Keolis Amey • Kier • London Underground • Mott MacDonald • Network Rail • Siemens Rail Automation • Skanska • SNCF • TfL • Thales • Transport Scotland • Trenitalia • VolkerFitzpatrick

The Midlands – A hotspot for rail activity

The NEC is the dedicated venue for all recent Railtex events. The exhibition centre is located at the heart of the Midlands region and is easily accessible by train, plane or car. The region is home to 250+ globally renowned rail companies, 9 rail and engineering specialist colleges, 5 rail test facilities and 20 rail centres of excellence. All these elements make the Midlands a key industry hub, connecting the country’s rail sector and making it the perfect location to host the UK’s premier rail event.

An unmissable event

With an international audience of visitors from over 50 countries around the globe and hundreds of exhibitors from across the entire rail supply chain, the co-located event is an unmissable opportunity for stakeholders active in the rail market. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact the Railtex/Infrarail team at uk-railhub@mackbrooks.co.uk or on +44 (0)1727 814 457.

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