Expo Ferroviaria 2025: Leading Railway Industry Event in Italy
The official countdown begins for the 12th edition of EXPO Ferroviaria 2025, the international exhibition for railway technology, products, and systems, taking place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 in Halls 9 and 11 at Fiera Milano Rho. Attendees of EXPO Ferroviaria will have the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and advances in the international railway system, presented by key industry players. Registrations for the event are already open, with free admission for visitors.
Highlighting the significance of the event, over 230 confirmed exhibitors will be present, including major industry names such as ABB, Alstom, Hitachi Rail, JSW Steel Italy Piombino, Knorr-Bremse Rail System Italia, LINSINGER Maschinenbau Gesellschaft, Lucchini RS, MER MEC, Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen Gesellschaft, Progress Rail Signaling, Salcef Group, Stadler Rail Management, TELT (Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin), Vossloh Sistemi, Wabtec Corporation, ZF Italia, and many more. "EXPO Ferroviaria confirms itself as a key international event and a strategic meeting point for leading players in the railway sector. The event is designed to foster a stimulating environment for dialogue, innovation, and development, offering a unique opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies and to reflect together--through conferences and seminars--on the future of rail mobility." Claims Arianna Rossini, Event Director of EXPO Ferroviaria.
NEW FEATURES FOR THIS EDITION Among the main highlights of this year's edition is the Innovation Hub, a dedicated area for startups and SMEs offering highly innovative and creative solutions to tackle future mobility challenges. This initiative aims to support emerging players by providing a qualified showcase within the exhibition.
Participating companies must meet specific criteria: less than 9 years in operation, fewer than 80 employees, and annual turnover under EUR8 million. Another significant addition is the expanded Rolling Stock Area, enlarged by 780 m2 to meet the high demand for exhibition space from companies in this segment. This expansion reflects the growing interest in the sector and will offer greater visibility to manufacturers and operators developing cutting-edge rolling stock.
EXPO Ferroviaria is not only about rolling stock, rails, infrastructure, signaling, and communications. It also provides a platform to showcase other specialized products, such as safety equipment, cabling, and ticketing systems. The exhibition will feature dedicated zones for various segments of the railway industry and highlight cross-sector technologies and new business opportunities from related industries.
Following the great success of the 2023 edition, the Aerospace Technology Hub returns this year. This exhibit area allows visitors to discover the latest aerospace innovations and understand how these advanced technologies can be successfully applied to the railway sector. It will foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between two highly technical worlds -- aerospace and rail -- bringing together experts, companies, and institutions working on future mobility solutions.
The Track Area, where vehicles will be displayed on two sections of rail track alongside specialized rail equipment, underscores the vital role this segment plays within the industry. Meanwhile, the Tunneling Area will spotlight the tunneling sector, showcasing the latest innovations in underground construction and equipment. This area is organized in collaboration with TELT - Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin and SIG - Italian Tunneling Society.
EXPO Ferroviaria 2025 aims not just to be a railway trade fair, but also to explore future trends and promote dialogue among industry experts through sector-focused conferences, seminars, technical presentations, workshops, and international B2B meetings. EXPO FERROVIARIA PARTNERS Every year, EXPO Ferroviaria collaborates with various representatives from the railway and supply sectors to ensure the success of the fair and establish it as a premier networking platform for the industry.
This year's supporters include: ANIE ASSIFER - Association of Railway Industries, ASSTRA - Public Transport Companies, CIFI - Italian College of Railway Engineers, ANIAF - Association of the Railway Industry, UNIFE - The European Rail Supply Industry Association, DR Ferroviaria Italia - Partner for the Infrastructure Area. The event is organized by RX, a company that delivers targeted B2B exhibitions around the world across various industries.
RX also organizes SIFER in France for the railway sector.
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