MORE THAN 7,000 rail industry professionals from across the UK and Europe are descending on the largest outdoors rail industry event being held at Long Marston next week, writes Neil Gordon.
Rail Live 2026 will see industry professionals from every sector of the rail industry attending the two day event across Wednesday (June 18) and Thursday (June 19) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, in between Stratford and Evesham.
Some 200 exhibitors will bring together plant, machinery, rolling stock, technology and digital systems and services from across the entire rail supply chain, all operating in a live rail environment.
Some 200 exhibitors will be present at Rail Live 2026. Picture by Neil Gordon Media.
Visitors can get hands-on access to solutions working in real conditions through demonstrations, and also enhance their skills by participating in sessions led by industry leaders. Meanwhile, networking opportunities with decision-makers will enable attendees to elevate career opportunities.
Keynote speakers include rail minister Lord Hendy, Sir Andrew Haines, chair of the Department for Transport and Andrew Clark, head of mayoral partnerships at Midlands Connect.
And the UK’s only heavy-rail hydrogen-ready passenger train will be providing rides around the newly constructed continuous test loop at the Long Marston site.
