7,000
Rail Professionals
79%
of the audience having decision-making power or influence.
290+
Exhibitors
60+
Expert Speakers

Why Visit?

17-18 June 2026 | Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre

Experience the UK's largest rail exhibition to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations and plan for 2026 and beyond.

Save time and money by connecting with more potential suppliers representing every corner of the rail industry in just two days than you could in six months!

Evaluate over 300 suppliers and make fast, informed decisions in a real railway environment via live demonstrations to directly compare pieces of kit.

Enhance your skills and elevate your career opportunities by networking with decision-makers and participating in sessions led by industry leaders across three seminar theatres: Policy & Leadership, Engineering, and Safety.

 



 

2026 Rail Live Features

HydroFLEX

Discover the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train, HydroFLEX, on display at Rail Live 2025. Explore zero-emission innovation in action.


 

Sustainability Zone
Discover cutting-edge green technologies, innovations and solutions driving a more sustainable future for rail.


 
Stadler Class 93
Get up close with the ground-breaking Class 93 tri-mode locomotive and explore how it’s shaping the future of low-emission rail freight.


 
Mental Wealth Café
Take a break and recharge at the Mental Wealth Café, a dedicated space to prioritise wellbeing and open conversations around mental health in the rail industry.


 

Top Reasons to Visit

Attend Live Demonstrations
Join a variety of in-depth content sessions led by experts from Network Rail, the Government, and more.
Real Rolling Stock on Display

The only rail event in the UK with real rolling stock on display in a real railway environment.

See Latest Rail Innovations
See technology you didn't know existed that can help you with your work practices, from safety, to productivity, to sustainability. Discover the products exhibitors are showcasing.
Connect With Decision-Makers

Through the insights provided by industry experts, live demonstrations, and within the dedicated signalling zones.
View 2025 Attending Companies

Meet 300+ exhibitors
Find solutions fast with access to the  leading rail suppliers  in the UK and Europe, saving you time & money. Discover the 2025 exhibitors
Hear From Rail Experts

Hear from key industry leaders and innovators as they share their insight on recent developments with HS2 and CP7. 
View 2025 Speakers

Rail Live was once again the premier railway exhibition to attend. Rolling stock, people, techniques – always a showstopper! Rail Live is consistently the best opportunity for everyone in the railway family to widen their networks, knowledge and understanding of the rail industry.

Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill
Chair of Network Rail |  Network Rail

Rail Live is a truly notable event for all people with a professional rail interest, not only those involved with rail and track working. Having RAIL take over the organisation and promotion of the show has made it possible for Rail Live to become a ‘Farnborough for the Railway’, and an event that is now well and truly in the international rail calendar.

Mike Noakes
Head of Rail, Department of Business and Trade

I would encourage you to get around and talk to as many people as you can, because in my visit I genuinely have spoken to people I would never have seen before. That’s one of the joys of this dynamic, and it’s why I’m a real passionate supporter of Rail Live.

Andrew Haines
Chief Executive |  Network Rail

Rail Live is an unmissable event for SMEs like us to connect with passionate industry leaders and suppliers. The event has become a staple in our calendar, and is a fantastic opportunity to incept exciting project collaborations and partnerships. We're highly anticipating this year's event, and look forward to taking in the diverse breadth of rail expertise on offer!

One Big Circle

Rail Live is a key event for Thomas Graham as an industrial supplier, it is a great opportunity to exhibit our range of products to the rail industry, speak to key contacts, that under normal conditions wouldn’t be accessible and we have been able to exhibit our specialised calibrated lockers, which have been a great success with some sizeable orders. 

Garry Smith
Thomas Graham

Rail Live 2023 was Trough-Tec System’s and HIRD Group’s best Rail Live yet! It’s the only show where we can truly showcase and demonstrate our entire product portfolio in such a practical manner, and to such a diverse audience of customers and end-users.

HIRD Group