An event that has reached its 10th edition, which demonstrates the strategic importance of the industry. The only B2B fair dedicated exclusively to the railway industry in Italy, EXPO Ferroviaria brings together the leading representatives of the industry. For the first time, a new area dedicated to tunnelling technologies will provide a privileged location for specialised companies in the construction and equipping of tunnels and underground spaces to present their technologies.
In the year that represents a restart, EXPO Ferroviaria, the only B2B fair dedicated to the railway industry in Italy, returns to Fiera Milano Rho and celebrates its tenth edition.
Furthermore, the European Union has designated 2021 as the European Year of Rail. The decision was taken by the European Council and is directly linked to the EU's efforts to promote the use of ecological means of transport, not to mention the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 according to the European Green deal.
A comprehensive showcase of railway technologies
EXPO Ferroviaria is dedicated to all sectors of railway technology. In addition to manufacturers in the major fields of rolling stock technology, track and infrastructure, signalling and communications, the fair is also a showcase for suppliers of many other specialised products, including vehicle maintenance equipment, ticketing systems and electronics and cables for railway applications.
The fair will take place in halls 16 and 20, which will see part of the exhibition space dedicated to the track area, showcasing products and equipment mounted on rails. That will be the highlight of this section together with the area dedicated to the tunnelling segment, developed in collaboration with Società Italiana Gallerie (SIG – Italian Tunnelling Association), which is an area that intends to create more opportunities for exhibitors and a greater attraction for visiting professionals of the industry.
The product categories present at EXPO Ferroviaria
- Rolling stock and traction for the leading lines of passenger and freight traffic
- Vehicles for urban and regional services
- Components for rolling stock, sub-systems, and interior fittings
- Track material, construction, and maintenance
- Train signalling and control
- Communications technology
- Traction power supply, electrification equipment and services
- Training systems and services
- Equipment for freight terminals
- Vehicle maintenance
- Ticketing and passenger information systems
- Station equipment
- Cables
- Electronics
- IT software and hardware
- Safety equipment
- Security systems
- Consulting services
Every two years, the fair is intended for all rail specialists, from major industry entrepreneurs, suppliers and subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers, to public transport operators and management authorities. Expected visitors will include representatives from: civil engineering, consulting, and construction companies; tunnel management and maintenance companies; major and urban railway infrastructure authorities; transport agencies; public services; safety specialists; officials of regional and national administrations.
Today, more than ever after the difficult period of the pandemic, the event represents an opportunity for professionals to share new trends, launch new products, foster corporate marketing activities, meet customers, suppliers, and business partners in person, all gathered under one roof.
The protagonists of EXPO Ferroviaria 2021
The show partners of EXPO Ferroviaria 2021 represent both the supply sectors and the leaders of the railway service in Italy. Among these, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, ASSIFER – Rail Industry Association, ANIAF – National Association of Railway Equipment Companies, DR Ferroviaria Italia, and SIG – Italian Tunnelling Association.
Among the confirmed exhibitors: Alstom Ferroviaria SpA, Colas Rail SpA, Stadler Rail Management AG, Knorr Bremse Rail System Italia Srl, ABB SpA, Lucchini RS SpA, Mermec, Wabtec Corporation, Salcef Group SpA, Vossloh Locomotive GmbH, Vossloh Sistemi Srl, and Siemens SpA. The exhibitor list is constantly updated. For the complete list, visit the site www.expoferroviaria.com.
As always, EXPO Ferroviaria will also include an intense programme of conferences, seminars, and exhibitor presentations, enhancing the visitor experience with relevant discussions and opinions on technological trends.
From the end of July, it will also be possible to register as visitors for the event on the website: www.expoferroviaria.com
The event is organised by Mack-Brooks Exhibitions, which also organises Railtex and Infrarail railway industry events in the UK in early September, and SIFER in France, planned in autumn 2021 to support the recovery of the European rail market. Altogether, the events form a network of 25,000 visitors, 40 industry partners and 1,300 exhibiting companies looking for business growth.