24 August 2020
Mack Brooks Exhibitions has announced the Railway Industry Association (RIA) as the Main Show Partner for Railtex and Infrarail 2021 as part of an extensive long-term partnership agreement. Railtex 2021, the UK’s premier exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services, is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 11 – 13 May 2021. Infrarail 2021, the 13th International Railway Infrastructure Exhibition, will be co-located with Railtex for the first time, creating the UK’s largest rail show with a combined audience of 10,000 national and international industry professionals. For the upcoming events, both parties have agreed to bring together their combined experiences, providing extensive knowledge of rail trade shows and of the rail industry, its stakeholders and supply chain.
Nicola Hamann, Managing Director of Mack Brooks Exhibitions, said about the partnership with RIA: “We are very pleased to announce the Railway Industry Association as the main show partner for Railtex and Infrarail 2021. This extensive partnership, which is the foundation of a long-term cooperation between us and RIA as the voice of the UK rail community, will enhance the show experience for all participants and ensure that Railtex and Infrarail are the main meeting place for the rail industry in the next years to come”.
Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association, said: “We’re delighted that the Railway Industry Association will be the Main Show Partner at Railtex and Infrarail 2021, providing an extensive show programme across the three days. Our programme will include a new Unlocking Innovation Zone, with presentations on the latest innovations in the sector; a “Meet the Buyer” networking programme, to support companies looking to get new products and services onto the network; and a Future Focus Conference Zone, providing a strategic overview of where the rail industry currently is and where it’s heading.
“Put together, these events will provide exhibitors and visitors with fantastic insights and opportunities, helping them to navigate their way in the rail industry. We look forward to working with Railtex and Infrarail 2021 for a fantastic show!”