INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR ELEVENTH RAILTEX SHOW
The popular Railtex exhibition returns to Earls Court in London from 30 April to 2 May. This will be the eleventh of these events organised by Mack Brooks Exhibitions, combining suppliers’ stands showcasing the best the railway supply industry has to offer with a wide range of additional features providing visitors with insights into developments in technology and policy.
vehicles. In addition, The Track will enable exhibitors to display rail-related machinery and tools on sections of track in the hall. The show will be opened by
Minister of State for Transport the Rt Hon Simon Burns MP on 30 April. On the same day the Minister will deliver a keynote speech as part of an extensive free seminar programme running over all three days of the event. Keynote presentations will also be made by Network Rail Chairman Richard Parry- Jones and by Crossrail Chief Executive Andrew Wolstenholme.
Like many other activities at Railtex, the seminar programme is open to all, free of charge and without prior booking. Further industry insights will be provided by The Platform, staged in partnership with Rail Champions. Here, panels of industry experts will address topical themes, with audience participation welcome. In addition, in the Project Update Theatre, project directors and managers will outline the status of major UK rail schemes, with strong participation by Network Rail. Railtex 2013 will also focus on the
More than 400 companies are expected to take part in the show. They include some of the most familiar names serving the UK rail market, like Alstom, Bombardier, Hitachi and Siemens, as well as many smaller specialists supplying a wide range of components, niche products and services to the industry. Among the many industry bodies supporting the event are the Rail Industry Association and the Rail Alliance. The regularly updated exhibitor list can be found at
www.railtex.co.uk
New at Railtex this year will be The
Yard, a display area in the exhibition hall for larger items of rail plant such as road-rail
industry’s skills needs. An initiative entitled ‘Rail – The Next Generation’ programme will introduce engineering students and graduates to career opportunities in the rail sector. The programme is supported by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering and Young Railway Professionals and provides engagement with participating exhibitors. And firms taking part will be making use of the Recruitment Wall to publicise their job vacancies and skills requirements. Also featured will be
the opening day’s
Networking Reception, while new this year will be the Railtex Awards, a dinner on 1 May celebrating the
achievements of companies taking part in the exhibition.
Railtex 2013 has been well received by the industry. Exhibition Manager Heidi Cotsworth said: “The response to this year’s show has been very positive. Our exhibitor list is especially strong, with a good mix of the best known companies, familiar smaller firms and some interesting new names. There has also been a lot of interest from the industry in this year’s innovations, such as The Yard and the Railtex Awards. We are expecting a busy show.”
Online registration to visit the show is now open at
www.railtex.co.uk. Pre- registering guarantees free access to Railtex and its many supporting activities and avoids a £20 entry fee payable on the door for non-registered visitors.
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