Foreword by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, UK Minister for Rail
The UK is represented by a significant number of exhibitors this year, demonstrating the strength, diversity, and ingenuity of the British rail sector.
Image: House of Lords. Photography Roger Harris
I am delighted to welcome you to the UK Pavilion at InnoTrans 2026, and I am really sorry that I can’t be there in person. However, it is a privilege to be part of the UK’s representation at this landmark global event, albeit remotely, and I am excited to support and champion the innovation, expertise, and ambition that define the UK’s rail supply chain.
the railway’s future and in tackling some of the key challenges facing the industry. Here at InnoTrans, UK companies are showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products, and services that are helping railways around the world improve capacity, performance, sustainability, and passenger experience and freight growth.
The UK is represented by a significant number of exhibitors this year, demonstrating the strength, diversity, and ingenuity of the British rail sector. From pioneering digital technologies and advanced manufacturing to world leading consultancy, design, and operational excellence, the UK continues to be at the forefront of rail innovation, as it has been for the last 200 years.
The UK Government is firmly committed to delivering a modern, passenger and freight focused railway through the most far reaching reforms for over 30 years, that will improve performance, enhance efficiency, and support long-term sustainability. The establishment of Great British Railways (GBR) will provide an integrated framework for the UK’s railway, and our Long-Term Rail Strategy will give industry the confidence to invest, innovate, and develop the technologies and capabilities needed for the future. These reforms will ensure that the
New technologies and innovations developed by the UK rail supply chain are fundamental to
UK remains a leading centre of rail expertise, innovation, and global partnership. With GBR taking shape and wider reforms already underway, including the reemergence of a vertically integrated railway, this is an exciting moment for the UK. I encourage you to explore the UK Pavilion, engage with our exceptional exhibitors, and discover the cutting edge solutions they bring to the global market. I wish you every success at InnoTrans 2026.
“innovations New technologies and developed by the UK rail supply chain are fundamental to the railway’s future
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