Rail LIVE 2026 | June 17-18, 2026

7,000

Rail Professionals

88%

of the audience having decision-making power or influence.

300+

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 in just two days than you could in six months!

Evaluate over 300 suppliers representing every corner of the rail industry at Rail LIVE. 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 two seminar theatres: Strategy & Leadership, and Engineering & Safety.

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Rail LIVE is proudly brought to you by RAIL, the UK's leading media brand for the railway industry.

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Top Reasons to Visit

Join a variety of in-depth content sessions led by experts from Network Rail, the Government, and more.

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

See technology you didn't know existed that can help you with your work practices, from safety, to productivity, to sustainability.

Through the insights provided by industry experts, live demonstrations, and within the dedicated signalling zones.
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Find solutions fast with access to the leading rail suppliers in the UK and Europe, saving you time & money. Discover the 2026 exhibitors.

Hear from key industry leaders and innovators as they share their insight on recent industry developments.
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2026 Exhibitors

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2026 Sponsors and Partners

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

As the UK's only manufacturer of rail, Rail Live is a key event for the UK market and provides an unrivalled opportunity for us to connect with our customers, old and new. We enjoyed working with the Rail Live team last year, and we're already looking forward to what promises to be another superb event.

Caroleann Thompson

Commercial Manager Rail – UK & Ireland | British Steel

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.