RSN 2025 Show Review

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Meet Our Sponsors

The RSN events team is especially grateful to all of the companies that support the show, we specifically recognise our valued sponsors listed below. We also thank Aura Brand Solutions for providing event graphics.

Lead sponsor

Platinum sponsor

The place where contacts are made, relationships are built and business is done

Associate sponsor

Silver sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Jobson James Rail is an independent insurance broker with over 1000 railway company clients working in all aspects of the rail industry.

We design and implement innovative insurance solutions through a detailed risk managementbased process developed by our directors over the last 20 years, which includes contract analysis to deliver complete protection, bespoke cover, and competitive premiums with niche rail specialist insurers.

Westermo is a global leader in reliable and secure railway data communications, which include wired and wireless solutions that form the backbone of operational and passenger systems worldwide, working closely with train manufacturers such as Alstom, Stadler, and Siemens.

In the UK, our networking solutions are integral to operational systems such as TCMS and DCO. In addition, our latest wireless and 5G solutions ensure reliable on-board connectivity for operational and passenger comfort applications such as PIS, CCTV and Passenger Wi-Fi.

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector.

Rail contributes £41 billion in economic value and £14 billion in tax revenue each year, as well as supporting over 640,000 jobs throughout the UK. For every job in rail, a further four jobs are supported elsewhere in the UK economy, and every job in the rail supply chain is 29% more productive than the UK average. RIA’s 400+ members, including 60%SMEs, provide a diverse range of rail products and services. RIA advocates for rail’s critical role in economic development, sustainability, and highperformance transport.

Delta XD delivers advanced 3D scanning, testing, and reverse engineering technical services. Specialising in high-precision 3D scanning, they support industries like rail, automotive, and aerospace, converting physical objects into accurate digital models for design, inspection, testing, and manufacturing applications.

Gold sponsor

Bronze sponsor

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On Train represents a number of international companies in the UK market providing route to market services, project delivery support marketing support and general consultancy.

We provide managed projects with our partners that enable technical uplifts to rolling stock. On Train’s route to market services international route to market services specifically offer air conditioning, passenger counting and labour supply solutions for trains and trams.

Empowering Rail Operators with IOT and Rolling Stock Data.

With telematic data, real-time diagnostics and remote monitoring, Railnova improves rolling stock performance and extends asset lifespan.

We help businesses to connect and grow, so that they can succeed. We can connect your business nationally with other businesses, with decision makers, and with potential new opportunities.

CAF is an international market leader in the design, manufacture, supply & maintenance of rolling stock and associated equipment for rail & infrastructure systems.

Aura Brand Solutions is one of Europe’s leading brand implementation & visual communications companies. Providing branding and image management across all sectors from Road to Rail.

Amygda is an AI/ML start-up for MaintOps in the rail and aerospace industries. Amygda’s proprietary, ML-based smart maintenance stack allows train lessors and operators to uncover risk and obtain actionable insights, helping save billions in reactive repair costs, improve risk management and prevent incidents.

This publication was produced by RSN. Content is based on submissions from exhibitors. All information is as provided to Rail Infrastructure Networking Ltd TA RSN Events or is an editorial interpretation. All content is the copyright of the originator & or RSN. It is produced for the sole purpose of representing the products and services of client exhibitors. RSN accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions and reproduces all information in good faith.

Westermo offers networking solutions for the rail industry used to support both critical and non-critical systems installed around the world. Our wide range of robust, cyber-secure and railapproved networking products are specifically designed for onboard, trackside or train-to-ground applications.

A Thank You Message from Kevin and Susan Lane

We were delighted to have welcomed so many industry friends and colleagues to Rolling Stock Networking 2025.

We are also pleased to report that RSN 2025 broke all previous records with more content, more visitors, more exhibitors and more smiles.

The show attracted the great and good with new builders, the heavy maintainers, systems integrators and depot equipment suppliers all taking part in a great day of exhibiting and networking.

It was heartwarming for the team to recieve so many kind words from exhibitors and visitors alike on the show day. We feel very entusiastic as we begin the preparations for RSN 2026 which will be on the 2nd of July at the same great venue.

For RSN 2026 we have a new floor plan and have increased the number of spaces for exhibitors to 181. At the date of publishing the take up has been incredible as within weeks of the show we are around 80% sold.

We firmly believe that unlike any other show, RSN offers a community feel for the rail industry, where visitors and exhibitors are enthused by the buzz the event provides and the relaxed but efficient networking experience. RSN is the place where contacts are made and relationships are formed.

Whilst the show is organised by a small team, we recognise the contribution that our substantial show partners bring to the event.

We particularly thank Rail Industry Connect, Rail Business Daily, Railway-News, Railway Industry Association, BusinessDaily, Jobson James Rail, Delta XD, Derby Arena, Derby Live, Rail Forum and the many friends that have helped us to shape an event that delivered something for everyone.

We are also thank Positive Traction for their superb outside display at RSN 2025, an 08e Shunter Locomotive fully converted to battery power.

RSN remains a show that is organised by railway people for railway people. The event is not owned by a media company and everyone in our team works day to day in the rail industry.

We would like to think that our everyday engagement in the industry helped us to provide wonderful event for you, that whilst affordable and accessible, also delivers high quality opportunities and information to help you to increase your market share in rail.

Most importantly we thank our exhibitors and visitors and hope that you all had a very successful show.

The hard work now continues to prepare RSN 2026 for you, which will see a major expansion in the number of exhibitors that we are able to host.

Kevin and Susan Lane Directors of On Train and RSN.

RSN 2025 - Exceeds Expectations

By Nigel Wordsworth Rail Industry Jounalist and Commentator

However one judges it, Rolling Stock Networking 2025 was a great success. There were more exhibitors than ever before, it attracted more visitors than any previous show, two co-located events were equally well received and the ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions were oversubscribed.

RSN2025 was the sixth event in the series. From its early days with with little over 130 exhibitors, it has now grown to occupy all of the available floorspace at the Derby Arena, plus the mezzanine plus an additional conference area.

But it seems the RSN team has pulled a rabbit out of the hat for 2026. The new floor plan going forward, can accomodate 181 exhibitors, and is configured to suit all exhibitors with many large stands plus enterprise stands for smaller companies, all in a completely new floor layout.

Visitors to RSN 2025 were left in no doubt they were in the right place when the first thing they saw was a huge (relatively) shunting locomotive parked outside the door. It was an 08e shunter from Positive Traction, daringly left parked on double-yellow lines atop a massive low-loader from Reid Freight Services.

An electric-traction conversion of a British Railways Class 08 diesel shunter, built in Derby, the new 08e is not only much greener but, with a reprofiled ‘bonnet’, it allows the crew much better visibility. The 08e is finding acceptance in quarries and storage yards around the UK.

Wide variety of exhibits

Once inside, visitors were spoiled for choice. Exhibitors had all types of products and services on display, all aimed at the rolling-stock sector. There were nuts and bolts and sophisticated electronics, vinyl stickers and high-tech door systems, windscreen wiper blades and digital signalling. Whatever visitors wanted to see, it was there.

Platinum sponsor Westermo was promoting a wide range of robust and secure industrial networking solutions specifically designed to make rail connectivity a tangible reality.

“The RSN team has pulled a rabbit out of the hat for 2026 as the new floor plan going forward can accomodate 181 exhibitors”

Many enjoyed the friendly networking that the show offered, whilst over 1,100 show guides distributed on the day provided key show information.

These solutions included: Wireless Communications Technology, Ethernet and Power over Ethernet Switches and Cybersecurity, all to the highest standards and certified to EN 50155.

Gold sponsor Railnova supported the event as it offered an excellent opportunity to engage with the UK rail community, share insights, and showcase how the company’s solutions enable smarter fleet maintenance and operations. Sales Director Francis Vander Ghinst delivered an impactful presentation on how IoT (Internet of Things) and real-time rolling-stock data can help operators improve performance and boost operational efficiency.

Train manufacturer Stadler had a stand – not to try and sell trains (though I am sure they would if you asked), but to attract UK suppliers so they can increase the UK content of trains destined for the British market and even for overseas ones.

British suppliers will have to be competitive on price, and one thing that seems to let them down is they have a tendency to ‘gold plate’ their offerings, offering products that are better than the specification but at a higher price. They have to learn to quote exactly what is asked for, and that will make them more competitively priced.

RSN enables you network with key companies like, Alstom, HS2, CAF, Stadler, Siemens Mobility, Hitachi and mingle with Teir 1’s, Train Operators and Train Owners

Derby-based DB ESG had a small 3D printer on its stand, seemingly following a red plastic template. In fact, it was actually a production machine and, although table-top in size, it was producing saleable switch housings.

Heidi Lee explained that 3D printing has changed the market completely for the train-refurbishment industry. Now, obsolete and out-of-stock items such as grab-handles, door locks and other interior fittings can be produced in tiny quantities, and in whatever colour you desire! Mechanical components are no problem either, with the printers capable of printing metal as well as plastic.

Railfleet helps streamline fleet management processes, including maintenance planning, work order dispatch and communication among stakeholders, while Railster devices enable the collection and transmission of real-time data from trains, which can be used for various purposes, including maintenance optimization and performance analysis.

At RSN 2025, Rayfast Ltd announced an agreement with Provertha Connectors GmbH to stock their range of M12 connectors and Quick Lock D-sub hoods to support customers in the rail market providing easy access to stock.

Aura Brand Solutions is another company working for train refurbishers as well as those building new. Full train liveries can be designed and produced, including the temporary wraps that a number of operators use to show support for Pride, local and national charities and other special events.

Gold sponsor Railnova specialises in fleet and maintenance solutions for the railway industry. Its Railgenius platform allows for real-time monitoring of rolling stock data, enabling predictive maintenance and fault diagnostics.

Westermo continued into their sixth year of sponsorship providing the show lanyards

DB ESG’s 3D printing offers many project advantages

Grinsty Rail took the opportunity while exhibiting at RSN2025 to announce its new partnership with MÖVE Fahrzeugsitze GmbH, a leading name in rail vehicle driver seats. This collaboration will ensure premium service, maintenance and support for MÖVE’s innovative seating solutions across the UK, reflecting the two companys’ shared commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Managing director Matt Perry-Parker said of the agreement: “We are proud to partner with MÖVE Fahrzeugsitze GmbH, a company renowned for its high standards in the railway industry. Our tailored service solutions will support the long-term performance of their exceptional products.” Local Derby South MP Baggy Shanker dropped by the stand to learn more about the new co-operation agreement.

Innovation and proven technology

Unipart featured Fuel Active on its stand. A simple and inexpensive (but clever) way of ensuring diesel fuel is free of contaminants when it is pumped into the engine, Fuel Active leaves particulates and water contamination in the tank and doesn’t draw it into the fuel pump. A very useful addition to fuel systems on diesel-powered trains, it can also be used on earth-moving machinery and other heavy plant.

Various items for train interiors also featured on the Unipart stand. With train refurbishment becoming increasingly important, the new offering is proving attractive to a variety of operators and maintenance facilities. Unipart has also recently formed a strategic partnership with Trainvac Group to deliver cuttingedge train toilet spares with quick lead times, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of rail sanitary systems across the UK.

“ True Heroes supports ex servicemen and women with a range of disabilities ”

Baggy Shanker MP (Derby South) Meets with the Akriveia and True

Heroes Teams

One of the more impressive stands, which attracted many visitors, was that of Akriveia, which specialises in 3D scanning, reverse engineering and mechanical engineering and has supported a wide range of rolling stock modification, gauging and upgrade projects.

Director Mike Baker explained: “The first thing that Akriveia asks the customer is ‘what are you trying to achieve?’, as this will dictate how the project is undertaken. With 3D scanning and reverse engineering, a successful outcome is often dependent upon the accuracy of the 3D scan, and how it is structured. Akriveia has developed a number of tools and processes which ensure that the needs of the customer are met or exceeded.”

Although this is fascinating technology, what drew the crowds was the large racing motorcycle that was at the front of the stand. A competitor in two of the British Superbike Championship support series, fielding two bikes in each, True Heroes supports ex-servicemen and women with a range of disabilities stemming from their service – and that includes the riders!

Team principal Phil Spencer was on hand to explain that True Heroes Racing is a non-profit organisation, requiring a great deal of dedication and hard work to operate. He is proud to have a diverse team of individuals from different backgrounds driving them towards their goals.

With so many exhibitors, it is impossible to mention them all. However, a few stood out. These included Mattei Compressors, which had a new model on show. The RVT-65, launched internationally at InnoTrans last year, can power pneumatic systems, including braking, suspension and pantographs, on new and refurbished trains. The example on display was powered by a permanent-magnet electric motor, making it lighter and more compact than other models. It is also quieter and requires minimal maintenance.

There were, of course, many other companies showing their wares to the crowd of visitors. Camira Fabrics displayed various designs and materials that are made up into train seats, from London Underground to mainline rail.

PSV Wipers and Hepworth Group were both showing their wide ranges of wiper blades, arms and mechanisms that are used on many trains around the UK and elsewhere in the world. EAO showed off its range of push buttons and switches for door controls and other applications, while regular exhibitors Harting (connectors) and Jewers Doors (sliding-folding doors for train depots) were busy talking with current and prospective customers. Sella Controls showcased its latest smart solutions for the digital railway including TrackLink3, its flagship Track-to-Train communications system. Roxtec showed its range of adjustable cable glands and Belvoir Rail had two robot dogs marching around the exhibition and attracting a lot of attention. The quadruped robots with advanced sensors and AI are more usually used to provide safer, faster, and more precise rail inspections.

Meet the Buyer

Exhibitors were given the opportunity to ‘Meet the Buyer’ in a series of meetings arranged by Jobson James Rail – The Rail Broker. Procurement experts from Alstom, Hitachi, West Midlands Trains, Loram, Wabtec, Yellow Rail, Buckland WH Davis and KeolisAmey were on hand to meet with exhibitors, as was an international trade adviser from the Department for Business and Trade

So popular were the sessions that they were booked up weeks in advance, and some exhibitors met with two or three buyers!

Natalia Pickett, head of procurement at Keolis Amey, said afterwards: “I had the pleasure of taking part in the RSN Meet the Buyer event in Derby — something I look forward to every year!

“These sessions are like professional ‘speed dating’, where suppliers and buyers meet, talk for 15 minutes or so, exchange details, and, if there’s mutual interest, continue the conversation afterwards. It’s a fantastic way to discover new suppliers and explore innovative ideas.”

RIA Conference

Alongside RSN2025, and on the mezzanine floor above the main exhibition, the Railway Industry Association organised a conference that considered the future outlook for UK rolling stock in the short, medium and long term. It was sponsored by Railnova and examined current options and proposals for the procurement of new-build trains as well as fleet cascade and refurbishment options, while focusing on how to adapt rail infrastructure and integrate alternative traction to achieve net zero targets.

Keynote speaker was Paul Baines, director of major programmes at Siemens Mobility. He spoke about the time frames that impact the government’s ability to implement its GBR (Great British Railways) policies through the procurement of rolling stock.

LORAM joined the panel of industry buyers in the Jobson James Rail MTB event.

He looked at four key elements. One was the cycle of government, which he assumed to be five years. Another was the GBR timeframe, which, if it happens at the end of 2026, is actually two and a half years into that government cycle.

Paul’s third key element was the rolling-stock innovation cycle, “around 12 years before obsolescence and other factors mean you need to be reinvesting in your platforms”, and the fourth was the tender timeframe – “if you decide today you want to buy a train, then it’s going to be six or seven years before a train arrives on the railway,” he explained.

“There are three tenders in the market at the moment (Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine), launched by the previous government,” he continued. “It’s in the public domain that they want three different trains, so that’s not really in line with the standardisation approach that GBR wants.

“If GBR is formed in 2026, we won’t receive any of those trains in this parliamentary term, they will arrive during the next parliamentary term. So, if GBR doesn’t review those tenders with its own policy, and despite the Secretary of State saying we are making all these changes, we won’t see any more rolling stock (apart from those three tenders) in the next parliamentary term and we probably won’t see it until the one after that.”

“Content of this quality normally comes with a heafty price tag ”

RIA CONFERENCE

Several other speakers took to the stage during the rest of the day, discussing empowering rail operators with extra data to improve performance (Francis Vander Ghinst –Railnova), applying machine learning models to railway condition data (Jordan Langfield – Angel Trains, with Steven Armstrong – Grand Central and Anisa Mamaniyat – Chrome Angel Solutions), decarbonising rail freight (Paul Long – Freightliner Group), new lineside remotecondition monitoring systems (Greg Howell – Rail Innovations, with Mark Bridel – Network Rail), and testtrack strategies for the future (Gareth Dennis – Network Rail).

Digitisation Forum

Delta XD, a Zeiss-certified metrology partner, is a leading provider of precision metrology, inspection and testing solutions. With over 25 years of experience, it specialises in highaccuracy 3D scanning and reverse engineering, utilising AS9100-certified procedures to enhance quality control and efficiency.

At RSN 2025, Delta XD staged its first Digitisation Forum for the rail industry, connecting with both new and familiar faces to show how 3D scanning, photogrammetry, reverse engineering and 3D testing can help solve the growing challenges around obsolescence, upgrades, and new builds — and the response was overwhelmingly positive.

The Panel Sessions in the RIA Conference provided lively discussion.

After years of fighting legacy and outdated drawings, companies are seeing the light and exploiting modern technology and services, such as those provided by Delta XD, to digitise and make advances in their own projects.

A packed agenda of presentations sparked plenty of discussion, with real interest in how digital tools are cutting costs and lead times across modernisation projects. The panel of expert speakers — including Daniel Lainchbury, Mike Ellis, and Geoff Sherwood — shared practical insight and real-world examples.

The mini expo stayed busy throughout the day, with visitors keen to explore the technology and talk through their own challenges. It was especially encouraging to see such a strong appetite for collaboration and innovation across the sector.

That’s a wrap!

Within days of RSN 2025 closing, enthusiastic exhibitors were already booking stands for 2026, with demand almost outstripping supply.

While the exact format of next year’s show is yet to be decided, it will be once again in Derby Arena, on Thursday 2 July 2026. There will be a huge array of exhibitors, and there is bound to be something new and interesting for all of those involved in the rolling-stock sector. As always, there will be a co-located conference and ‘Meet The Buyer’ opportunities.

“Once again, RSN exceeded our expectations in 2025,” said organiser Kevin Lane. “Every year we strive to do better than last year, and once again we succeeded. Next year, for RSN2026, we will expand to 181 exhibition stands. These will go on open sale on 1 September, but we are already well over 80% full with current exhibitors who have rebooked, but the new floor plan provides many more spaces.

“The Jobson James Rail Meet the Buyer will also be expanded next year, with more buyers, more tables and more appointments.

“With plans already well underway, we can’t wait until 2 July next year when we can once again renew old friendships and meet new people. Demand for specialist rolling-stock products and services is always buoyant, whatever the state of the economy, and RSN 2026 will be a great shop window for the sector.”

Organisers Keven Parker and Kevin Lane breifly reflected on the success of the show whilst Co-Organiser, Sue Lane and her team, kept the huge number of visitors flowing at the entrance

French Company PINET a leading manufacturer of hinges and latching systems, receive interest in their products.

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Eminox has many decades of experience in the rail industry, trusted by OEMs and ROSCOS to deliver Stage V emission control, exhaust after treatment systems and components for a wide range of rolling stock.

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Established in 1979 in Poole, Dorset, Alfatronix is the world’s leading manufacturer of USB Power Delivery Products, USB and wireless chargers, and Dc-Dc voltage converters, for both the rail and automotive industries.

With all products designed and manufactured in the UK with full rail certification, Alfatronix products are supplied on extremely short lead times and offered with full technical support by its team of dedicated engineers and technicians.

Alfatronix is proud to be launching its new high powered USB PowerVerter Power Delivery (PVPD) range. These devices accept an input voltage of 24Vdc and provide power to charge all laptops, tablets, and smart devices on the move. Due to their versatility and durability, these IP65 power products can be installed and integrated into passenger seating systems, tables, media benches, and carriage sidewalls providing safe, reliable and cost effective methods of charge. With an ever-changing technological landscape and the increasing demand to create a safe and inclusive journey experience for passengers irrespective of demographic, all power products are designed with the user in mind and are totally fit for purpose with a wide range of customisation to suit all rail interiors.

Due to its operating DC voltage, maintenance and installation costs are much reduced, efficiency is improved due to the reduced power consumption, and each passenger can have at seat charging by simply using an USB C cable negating the need for bulky power packs.

What a Difference a Year Makes

The Outlook for Rail

By Nigel Wordsworth Rail Industry Jounalist and Commentator

One year ago, Rolling Stock Networking (RSN 2024) took place on the day of the General Election. This ushered in a new Labour government, the first since Gordon Brown was defeated in 2010.

The new government brought with it new policies – including a pledge to bring railway operations into public ownership.

One year into Labour’s five-year term, and changes have started to come through. South Western Railway was taken into public ownership on 25 May 2025 as the Department for Transport’s contract with First Group and MTR Corporation came to an end. Control passed over to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO), formerly known as DfT OLR (Operator of Last Resort) Holdings Limited but renamed in December 2024 as “the changes made by the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 make appointing a publicly owned operator the default rather than a last resort,” to quote Secretary of State Heidi Alexander.

SWR joined LNER, Northern, Southeastern and Transpennine Express, which were already under the control of DfT OLR Holdings, directed by Robin Gisby from offices at London Waterloo.

Further operators will be taken into public ownership as current contracts expire. C2C will move over on 29 July 2025 and Greater Anglia on 12 October 2025.

Train operators in Wales and Scotland are already under the control of their devolved governments, with Transport for Wales Rail running the former Wales & Borders franchise since February 2021 and Scotrail Holdings taking over the operations of ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper in April 2022 and June 2023 respectively.

While the former owning groups will lose their controlling interest, management at the individual operators, including brand names and rolling-stock leasing arrangements, are expected to remain unchanged, at least in the short term. Some rationalisation of back-office functions is anticipated, but no details have yet emerged.

Open-access passenger operators and rail freight are not being affected at this stage, though the Labour Government’s attitude to new open-access applications is not clear, with some confusing messaging having been released.

New Rolling Stock

Shortly before last year’s exhibition, on 14 June 2024, the Conservative Government placed a £370 million contract with Alstom to build an additional 10 nine-car Aventra Class 345 trains for London’s Elizabeth line. This order was most welcome as the Litchurch Lane site in Derby had been running short of work.

As reported in the Show Guide for RSN 2024, further train orders were expected shortly. It was anticipated that around 1,000 vehicles could be ordered for Northern in 2025 for 2029 delivery, between 350 and 570 vehicles for Southeastern could be ordered as early as December 2024 for delivery in 2027, 20-70 new or converted units for Chiltern ordered early 2025 for 2029 delivery and up to 330 vehicles for Transpennine Express ordered mid-2025 for delivery mid-2029.

These figures were based on a letter from Conservative Rail Minister Huw Merriman in January 2024.

With the change in government, none of these orders have yet materialised, though discussions continue. Complaints about lack of work abound, and Parliament’s Transport Select Committee recently heard from both the Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Rail Forum on the consequences of the lack of orders. RIA’s David Clarke spoke of the ‘boom and bust’ nature of current and previous rolling stock orders and produced a chart showing this clearly.

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Despite this, contracts for rolling stock do exist. Siemens Mobility is building 94 new trains for London Underground’s Piccadilly line, with 80 per cent of them being assembled at the new factory in Goole, East Yorkshire. Manufacture will be complete during 2027, but Siemens is hopeful that orders for similar trains for other LU lines will follow.

Hitachi Rail is building 33 five-car Aurora sets (Class 810) for East Midlands Railways, which should commence testing on the Midland main line later this year. It also has a contract for 14 five-car electric or bi-mode trains for First Group and Angel Trains, destined for service with Lumo and Hull Trains.

CAF has a contract to build 10 Class 897 tencar Civity tri-mode (25kV overhead / battery / diesel) trains for LNER, to enter service in 2027. The first two will be built in Spain and the remaining eight assembled in Newport, South Wales.

HS2, while it has been curtailed in its reach, still needs the trains that were ordered as part of the original Phase 1 plans. 54 electric multiple-units, each 200 metres long, will be built in the UK by a 50/50 joint venture of Hitachi Rail and Alstom. The body shells will be manufactured and partially fitted out at the Hitachi factory in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. Bogies will be manufactured by Alstom in Crewe. Assembly of the finished train, including the interior fit-out, wiring and electronics, will be carried out at Litchurch Lane, Derby. The first example could be in production in 2026.

Train Refurbishment and Open Access

Although Wabtec announced in February 2025 that it plans to close its Doncaster site, with the possible loss of 300 jobs, refurbishment of several classes of trains continues at other sites around the UK.

East Midlands Railway unveiled its first refurbished Class 170 train in April 2025, fitted with new seats and tables, modern power and charging facilities, refurbished toilets and new passenger-information systems. Arriva Traincare, formerly LNWR, will work its way through the 44-strong, Porterbrook-owned fleet at the rate of one per month, with the work lasting until 2029. Arriva Traincare is also refurbishing CrossCountry’s Class 170 trains –work on the 29-strong fleet will be completed in 2028.

Southeastern has announced that its Class 707 fleet, cascaded from South Western Railway, will now be retro-fitted with toilet cubicles, as the original trains were destined for short routes and did not have them fitted.

Open-access operator Lumo, currently running between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh, will commence a new service between London Euston and Stirling in Spring 2026. Five 6-car Class 222 trains, to be released by East Midlands Railway once its new Class 810 trains arrive, will be used for the service. Train owner Eversholt Rail will need to refurbish the trains for their new customer and convert them from the five and seven-car consists currently operated by EMR, and this work will be carried out by Alstom at its facility in Widnes.

Go-Op, a cooperatively owned train company, was approved in November 2024 to run services between Taunton and Weston-super-Mare, Westbury and Swindon, and between Frome and Westbury from December 2025. Trains are likely to be Class 150 units that will shortly come off lease from Transport for Wales.

Having acquired Grand Union Trains in 2024, First Group has permission to run open-access operations between London Paddington and Carmarthen, likely to be run under the Lumo brand using some of its Class 80X Hitachi-built trains from 2027. Lumo has also applied for an open-access agreement for trains between London and Hereford, one of 13 applications that rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road is currently considering.

City Regions

On 4 June, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a package of funding that will unlock a number of regional metro and light-rail schemes that include both infrastructure work and the need for rail vehicles. These include:

West Midlands - £2.4 billion for a metro extension connecting Birmingham City Centre to the new sports quarter, the first phase of new mass transit from East Birmingham to North Solihull

£15.6 billion of funding for City regions with multi billion budgets assigned to Rail Projects

West Yorkshire – £2.1 billion to start building West Yorkshire Mass Transit by 2028, aiming for first services by the mid-2030s.

Greater Manchester – £2.5 billion including money to grow and transform the Metrolink tram network, with new tram stops in Bury, Manchester and Oldham and a Metrolink extension to Stockport.

South Yorkshire – £530 million to renew the tram network, providing a fleet of new, replacement vehicles, modernising tram stops, as well as maintenance to improve reliability.

North East – £1.8 billion for a metro extension linking Newcastle and Sunderland via Washington.

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City Regions : Cont

West of England – £150 million to improve rail infrastructure across the region, including funding to support WECA’s ambitions for increased frequency of services between Brabazon and the city centre.

Tees Valley – £60 million for the Platform 3 extension at Middlesbrough station, unblocking the local network.

East Midlands – £2.0 billion towards designing a new mass transit system to connect Derby and Nottingham, encompassing road, rail and bus improvements.

Infrastructure

Although Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7) commenced on 1 April 2024, contractors have complained about the slow pace of work orders coming through. Network Rail has a number of framework contracts in place, but actual work is not reaching the supply chain. This is said to be partly due to Network Rail curtailing work at the end of CP6 that has since been restarted, but orders for this were already in place and it has delayed new CP7 work being authorised.

In addition, the previous government’s commitment to publish a Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) annually since 21 October 2019 has not been upheld by either party. An announcement of the new government’s plans for a pipeline of railway enhancement schemes is still awaited.

Although Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has made a commitment to HS2 to Birmingham, the Transpennine Route Upgrade and East-West Rail, she has not yet published other long-term plans for enhancements to the classic network.

In addition, questions have been asked as to why East-West Rail will commence operations between Oxford and Milton Keynes using Class 196 diesel-powered trains, and why the new line wasn’t electrified as part of the construction process.

Rail Usage

According to statistics from the rail regulator, the number of passengers using the rail network continues to rise, despite complaints about the high cost of fares, poor customer service, delays and cancellations. There were 1.7 billion journeys in the 12 months to December 2024, a nine per cent increase on the 1.6 billion over the 12 months to December 2023. However, passengers are still making fewer passenger journeys than pre-pandemic levels, with levels for the fourth quarter of 2024 at 97 per cent relative to the 461 million in the same quarter five years ago (October to December 2019).

86.8 per cent of trains were punctual at their final destination using the Public Performance Measure classification (early or less than 5/10 minutes after the scheduled arrival time) in the latest quarter. The proportion of trains classified as cancellations in the latest quarter was 3.4 per cent.

Total passenger revenue was £2.9 billion in the latest quarter – an eight per cent increase on the £2.7 billion in the previous year (when adjusted for inflation). A total of 16.2 billion passenger kilometres were travelled in the latest quarter, up seven per cent from the 15.1 billion passenger kilometres travelled in the previous year.

For rail freight, 4,065 million net tonne kilometres were moved in the latest quarter (1 October to 31 December 2024), up six per cent compared with the same quarter the previous year. Intermodal non-maritime and biomass had the largest percentage increases in freight moved. The proportion of freight trains cancelled or arriving more than 15 minutes late was 9.7 per cent, 2.5 percentage points better (lower) than October to December 2023.

Summarising

the above, it seems that although the rail network has its challenges, the picture is not as bleak as some people make out. There is work around, for new trains, refurbishment, component supply and labour. There is still light at the end of the tunnel, it could just do with being a little bit closer.

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Hosted by Railway Industry Association, attendees will hear from leading industry speakers from companies including Siemens Mobility, Freightliner, Rail Innovations, Angel Trains, Grand Central, Chrome Angel, Railnova, Network Rail, Alstom and the Railway Industry Association (RIA)

Railway Industry Association’ conference at RSN 2025

The Railway Industry Association is providing its inaugural conference at Rolling Stock Networking, bringing their considerable market knowledge, insight and experience to the show . The conference will consider the future outlook for UK rolling stock in the short, medium and long term, focussing on new technology and providing case studies, and industry perspective regarding project experiences and the role of the supply chain.

Hosted by RIA, attendees will hear from leading industry speakers from companies including Siemens Mobility, Freightliner, Rail Innovations, Angel Trains, Grand Central, Chrome Angel, Railnova, Network Rail, Alstom and the Railway Industry Association (RIA). This year, the conference will address seven important themes :-

• The opportunities and risks of rail reform from a rolling stock manufacturers perspective.

• Empowering Rail Operators with IOT and Rolling Stock Data to Improve Fleet Performance.

• The Future of the Railway - A supply chain perspective

• The application of machine learning to RCM data.

• A new generation of lineside remote condition monitoring system.

• The De-carbonisation of Rail Freight

• Network Rail Test Tracks - Strategy for the Future

Following opening remarks by Richard Carr the RIA Technical & Innovation Director, Paul Baines, Director of Major Programmes for Siemens Mobility will explore the opportunities and risks of rail reform from a rolling stock manufacturers perspective. Paul will elaborate to highlight the work that Siemens are undertaking to widen their UK supply chain footprint.

Providing key experience in transforming fleet performance, Francis Vander Ghinst, Sales Director at Railnova will explain how Rail Operators can take advantage of technology, by harnessing the IOT and rolling stock data to improve the constant challenges affecting fleet performance.

Looking at the future of the railway from the perspective of the supply chain is a topic that Andrea Green, UK&I Business Development Director of Alstom will present upon. Alstom have always been highly engaged with the RSN show and her perspective is expected to be highly informative.

The event is free to attend for all delegates to RSN 2025. Visit www.rsnevents.co.uk to register.

Rounding off the morning session there will be a panel session where delegates can ask specific questions or seek clarifications on the first session of presentations.

Resuming promptly at 13.15 a joint presentaton by Jordan Langfield, Fleet Engineer, Angel Trains with Steven Armstrong, Fleet Engineer, Grand Central and Anisa Mamaniyat, Director, Chrome Angel Solutions are expected to share project experience on the challenges of applying machine learning models to railway condition data.

Paul Long, Head of Engineering for Freightliner Group will follow in the next presentation. Paul will be speaking on the de-carbonisation of Rail Freight. He will be followed by Greg Howell who will will describe his experiences in the introduction of Lineside Thermo-Optical RCM system onto the mainline, aimed at improving reliability safety whilst facilitating planned preventative maintenance.

Network Rail’s test tracks are transitioning into being Great British Railways’ test facility of choice - not just for new trains, but for better stations, staff training, quicker construction and the technologies of the future. Leading the development of that strategy is Gareth Dennis, who joins us to outline the plans, detail the changes and explain how you can have your say on the future of these invaluable facilities.

The ability to test trains and any changes to them in the real environment is always of benefit to project development particularly in the proving of a safety case. Gareth Dennis Strategy Lead, Test Tracks - Network Rail will lead on this key topic which will be of particular interest to entrepreneurial companies with newer technologies to offer.

During the panel sessions, audience participation will be encouraged. There will be opportunities for attendees to put their questions to the speakers and to take part in the debate on the conference’s topical discussion points.

Featuring Panel Sessions and encouraging delegate participation the conference will certainly be a lively event

Providing delegates with a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders and to be involved at the RIA Conference at RSN 2025....the only real question is can you afford not to be there?

Railway Industry Association’ conference at RSN 2025

Join us at a Railway Industry Association conference which will run between 10am and 3pm at the Annual Rolling Stock Networking Event.

The conference features ten leading industry professionals who will share their knowledge and experience during a series of presentations and audience participation sessions. With sessions throughout the day and speakers drawn from all sectors of the rail industry, the topics will be varied and will undoubtedly have much to interest all delegates.

Find us to the left of the entrance on the raised area within the main hall at Derby Arena.

Meet the compère, speakers and participants

Richard Carr

RIA Technical & Innovation Director

As Technical & Innovation Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), Richard’s role focuses on representing members interests in the important areas of technical strategy, innovation, research, safety and technical standards. He is also responsible for the coordination of RIA’s Nations & Regions network.

Richard has over 20 years of railway industry experience, as a consultant and rail business owner. Richard’s career has been focused in technical engineering businesses where design and innovation have played a leading role.

Paul Baines has worked for more than 15 years in the Rail Industry in project, sales and executive management roles. For the past 7 years he’s been the Sales Director for Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock and Customer Services business units in the UK and Ireland region.

Paul Long Head of Engineering

Greg Howell

Director Paul Baines Director of Major Programmes

From the 1st of May Paul took on a new role as Director of Major Programmes, and will assume responsibility for all of Siemens UK Rolling Stock programmes.

Paul started his career as a graduate engineer at Network Rail and stayed there for 14 years in a variety of engineering and project roles. He then moved to ZF to work as their Business Manager for the rail business in the UK & Ireland and also lead their global reengineering team. Paul then became the Technical Director of Loram UK; leading a team of engineering, operations and projects staff to deliver third-party works. He was also the technical lead for EMEA for new On Track Machines products. Paul now works as the Head of Engineering for Freightliner Group who are the UKs largest rail freight operator. He is responsible for the technical assurance for the fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, including locos and wagon, and also supports the development and delivery of Net Zero projects. Paul is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Greg Howell is a Chartered Engineer and has been working in the railway industry for over 15 years. Initially, Greg was Managing Director of LPA Connection Systems designing and manufacturing inter-car electrical jumpers and connection systems.

Greg has set up Rail Innovations to bring innovative technologies into the railway sector and he has been working with Network Rail since 2021 to introduce its Lineside Thermo-Optical RCM system onto the mainline. The system utilises thermal and optical sensors mounted trackside to monitor all passing trains, broadcast a real-time train status report to Network Rail and the train operator, plus allow operators to access the data via a Cloud-based portal. The reports improve service reliability and safety, plus offer early data to rolling stock maintenance teams that enable targeted planned preventative maintenance.

Railway Industry Association’ conference at RSN 2025

Jordan Langfield

Fleet Engineer (Class 175 & 180)

Steven Armstrong

Fleet Engineer

Anisa Mamaniyat Director

Francis Vander Ghinst Sales Director

Jordan is a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He has over 10 years of experience in the Rail Industry, starting his career at Wabtec Rail as a Graduate Engineer before progressing into Project Engineering roles at Wabtec Rail and later at the consultancy T&RS Engineering. Jordan is now working at Angel Trains where, as asset owners, he manages the engineering activities on the Coradia Fleets (Class 175 & Class 180), working in collaboration with the Train Operators, Train Maintainers, and technical service providers to take actions and devise strategies targeted at improving reliability and asset condition whilst protecting the safety of the railway.

Steven is an experienced Rail Engineer with a dual-trade background in electrical and mechanical systems. He has worked in the rail industry since 2016, beginning his career at Tyne and Wear Metro as an advanced apprentice before progressing through roles as Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, and Fleet Duty Supervisor. He then joined Arriva as a Technical Riding Inspector before stepping into his current role as Fleet Engineer at Grand Central (Arriva Traincare), the safety case holder and open access operator for the Class 180/221 fleet. Over the past six months, Steven has taken on additional responsibilities, effectively leading the engineering team and overseeing fleet maintenance, engineering change control, and safety-critical investigations, in the absence of the permanent Head of Engineering. Steven holds a BEng (Hons) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and is due to complete his MSc in Engineering Management in 2025, while working toward Chartered Engineer status.

Anisa Mamaniyat is a Director of Chrome Angel Solutions, a company that has been delivering responsible innovation and social value in the transport sector since 2006. Since joining the industry over 21 years ago as a graduate engineer with a Master’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Anisa has built up extensive experience of successfully introducing and implementing innovative new technologies that focus on maintenance optimisation, decarbonisation and data driven decision support. She now leads Chrome Angel’s Data business delivering remote telematics, data science and AI solutions.

Francis Vander Ghinst is a seasoned professional, currently serving as Sales Director at Railnova. Although he recently joined the railway industry, he brings a strong background in engineering and business development and has been instrumental in driving sales strategies and fostering client relationships. His expertise spans telematics, predictive maintenance, and IoT applications. With 16 years of proven experience in sales and product marketing management, Francis has gained valuable insights into IoT for manufacturers and machine builders, further deepening his understanding of digital transformation across industries.

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Gareth Dennis Head of Strategy Test Tracks

Andrea Green

Business Development Director

Gareth Dennis is an award-winning railway engineer and writer. He’s currently leading on the development of a strategy for Network Rail’s test tracks, working across industry to make maximum use of these incredible facilities. They offer unique testing capabilities including 140mph running, acoustic testing, plant and machine validation – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. He also hosts the weekly #Railnatter show and is a regular on podcasts, radio, television and in print making the case for railways at the heart of a sustainable future. He is the author of the bestselling book How The Railways Will Fix The Future and is a co-founder of the Campaign for Level Boarding.

A civil engineer by training Andrea has nearly 30 years experience across engineering infrastructure leading teams to address many of the UK’s most pressing challenges in transport safety and customer experience and now leads business development for Alstom’s 6,000 strong team.

Andrea is a positive and energetic business development leader with a strong track record in developing engineering solutions that deliver sustainable, pioneering and optimised solutions that make a real difference, respond to market needs and drive business growth.

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Railway Industry Association’ conference at RSN 2025 - Programme

09.30 - Show opens - networking on the conference mezzanine level.

10:30 - Richard Carr - RIA Technical & Innovation Director - opening remarks.

10:35 - Paul Baines, Director of Major Programmes, Siemens Mobility – Paul will be speaking on the opportunities and risks of rail reform from a rolling stock manufacturers perspective. Paul will also highlight the work Siemens are undertaking to widen their UK supply chain footprint, and how businesses can benefit from this.

11:00 - Francis Vander Ghinst, Sales Director at Railnova - Francis will cover the topic of empowering Rail Operators with IOT and Rolling Stock Data to Improve Fleet Performance.

11:20 – Andrea Green, UK&I Business Development Director, Alstom – The Future of the Railway - A supply chain perspective.

11:45 – Panel Discussion.

12:15 – 13:15 – Lunch (invited guests only).

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13:15 - Jordan Langfield, Fleet Engineer, Angel Trains with Steven Armstrong, Fleet Engineer, Grand Central and Anisa Mamaniyat, Director, Chrome Angel Solutions. The presentation will focus on the human side of innovation and why collaboration is important, featuring case studies to provide experiential examples.

13:45 - Paul Long, Head of Engineering for Freightliner Group – Paul will be speaking on the De-carbonisation of Rail Freight.

14:05 – Greg Howell, Director, Rail Innovations with Mark Bridel Senior Regional Freight Manager (Eastern) Network Rail. Rail Innovations has been working with Network Rail for 4 years to develop a new generation of lineside remote condition monitoring system that will provide real-time and actionable reports using Artificial Intelligence that will improve safety, service reliability and improve rolling stock maintenance.

14:20 - Gareth Dennis - Strategy Lead, Test Tracks - Network Rail - Network Rail Test TracksStrategy for the Future.

14:35 - Panel Discussion.

15:00 - Closing Remarks.

About the Railway Industry Association

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector. Rail contributes £41 billion in economic value and £14 billion in tax revenue each year, as well as supporting over 640,000 jobs throughout the UK. For every job in rail, a further four jobs are supported elsewhere in the UK economy, and every job in the rail supply chain is 29% more productive than the UK average. RIA’s 400+ members, including 60% SMEs, provide a diverse range of rail products and services. RIA advocates for rail’s critical role in economic development, sustainability, and high-performance transport. Learn more at www.riagb.org.uk

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The increasing demands on modern rail networks mean reliable connectivity has never been more important to those involved in the sector. Thankfully, the expertise HUBER+SUHNER holds within the industry means we are the best partner to have when it comes to enhancing and upgrading your fleet and networks.

Supporting with ETCS upgrades

One such pressure comes from the European Train Control System (ETCS), which will require all rail operators to upgrade to at least ETCS Level 2 or higher for optimal safety and efficiency. HUBER+SUHNER solutions can help stay ahead of the curve when it comes to upgrades, with an extensive portfolio of approved railway technologies and project management teams to coordinate the entire process.

This portfolio includes new high-performance GSM-R and GNSS antennas for optimal communications between trains, the trackside and the control center, alongside a wide range of cables and cable assemblies for lossless signal transmission. HUBER+SUHNER offers radio frequency (RF), low frequency (LF) and fiber optic (FO) cable assemblies that enable rapid data transfer and reliable power transmission essential to ETCS systems, as well as RF connectors for stable connections regardless of the effects of challenging environments. Innovative and customisable jumper solutions and cable harnesses are also available.

HUBER+SUHNER also offers project management with demonstrable experience in railway communication technologies. From planning to execution, our team can efficiently coordinate the ETCS upgrade process, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

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HUBER+SUHNER has developed a wide portfolio of different antenna types for high capacity of rail systems. As a result, operators can provide high-speed internet access for commuters while benefiting from features like real-time data transmission and predictive maintenance. These capabilities will also help with the ongoing FRMCS transition.

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LEARNING PARTNERS - Stand AA4

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• Innovative Energy Storage System assessments for use on Railway depots

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The clear choice for Railway Rolling Stock.

We are British designers and manufacturers of windscreen wiper systems, supplying our solutions worldwide from our Worcestershire based facility.

With a broad range of products including a wide array of rail windscreen wiper systems, our products can be adapted to all existing rolling stock, placing PSV Wipers as international leaders for upgrading existing train wiper systems as well as providing systems for new build to OEM’s.

A complete service from concept to customer care

PSV Wipers provide a total service from design, specification and supply for wiper systems for the most arduous duties. Our wipers can be found on Locomotives, EMU’s, DMU’s, fighting vehicles, public service vehicles as well as on and off road specialist vehicles.

We can provide solutions for any failing, obsolete or inefficient wiper system. Our solutions have embedded technology in the motors, drive systems and even our graphite coated wiper blades, with their rail glass safety claw design providing for a long service life and effective line of sight cleaning.

Experience

Our 30+ years of supplying rail and Tram applications benefit from 45+ years of experience gained from supplying Military and demanding on and off highway applications. As a result we have the knowledge and capability to ensure we provide the right solution to our customers.

Working with OEM’s and systems integrators, our ability to provide bespoke replacement or new solutions is key to the rail market. Every installation project is different, having challenges for the swept area as well as the dimensional envelope in which to install the equipment.

Our electric systems are easily deployed to replace legacy pneumatic systems, that have now become unreliable and short lived even after service rebuilds. With a cost effective plug and play electric wiper system, reliability is returned in a compact and easy to fit solution and of course they remove pneumatic system exhausting to the cab.

PSV Wipers activity within Rail (Trains and Trams) is growing across Europe and Asia, with complete solutions or uniquely by being included within other domestic suppliers solution packages

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Our experience and renowned service, has resulted in simple to retrofit solutions as well as new build equipment. With every conceivable spare part and component available from our UK manufacturing base from Motors, linkage and spindle parts, as well as a wide range of accessories, including; washer bottles, tubing, T-pieces and spindles.

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PSV continues to grow to meet the requirements for ever more complex solutions, in a myriad of industries. We primarily operate in three key market sectors supplying wiper systems and parts for manufacturers of Rail, Marine and specialist on and off road vehicles.

As an OEM supplier ‘PSV’ has grown to be one of the UK’s largest windscreen wiper equipment suppliers to the domestic market, for both new build and operator maintenance activities.

In addition we export globally to over 20 countries and are one of Europe’s leading suppliers to various specialist sectors including ‘airport support’ services where we are unquestionably the UK’s largest supplier.

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Infodev AI-Based APC: The New APC Data Paradigm

Since 2016, Infodev has been working on developing the next generation of its counting technology. The goal was to not only surpass the performance of our previous generation of systems but also to go beyond “counting passengers”. Since our first pilot in 2019, the results have exceeded our expectation for both objectives. This technological advance has produced extremely accurate results, reaching a level of 99.8% accuracy (less than 2 errors per 1000 passenger counts).

The AI-based system can also detect different passenger types as well as objects typically found in public spaces and transit.

AI-based technology, enables us to explore and then meet requests for additional features, some of which are already implemented and others feed our constant innovation, conducted in collaboration with our clients. We are now elaborating upon some of these exciting new opportunities to harness additional functionality and data capture into our revolutionalry AI-based technology, enabling us to surpass alternative APC system capabilities.

Seat and Space Occupancy / Passenger Presence Detection System:

This option enables real-time monitoring of seat and luggage space availability. It can also eliminate cumulative load errors and flags abandoned objects. It provides insights into transit usage patterns, improving service quality, providing vehicle designers with passenger behaviour information and enabling resource management.

The data can be displayed graphically or transmitted in real time via APIs or to apps.

Tailgating Security:

We can identify if two people are trying to enter a specific space at the same time (for example: airport security gates or turnstiles in transit building).

Trajectory Monitoring and Counting:

Our system provides multiple-counting zones. It is possible to monitor passenger flow into and out of vehicles.

Micro-Information:

Our system provides micro information about the counts and operations. Some client told us they consider this very useful strategic data.

Infodev EDI invest substantially in R&D ensuring we are always at the forefront of innovation

Automatic Incident Reporting:

We can detect unusual situations. For instance people remaining on the door threshold, passengers too close to the driver or remaining in the driver area.

Fare Evasion Detection:

We are currently working on detecting fare evasion with clients.

Double-back Counting and Re-crossing:

Our technology has the ability to detect passengers who double-back if they can be seen outside even partially.

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Our exceptional counting accuracy and data quality, gives you the information to plan and manage your services

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lnfodev EDI inc, a Canadian company, has been at the forefront of developing and installing Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) systems for over 30 years. As an OEM, we excel in delivering fully integrated equipment solutions for operators and authorities looking to enhance their ridership reporting. We offer options ranging from partial fleet coverage to comprehensive real time.

Our latest innovation combines our proven APC algorithm with advanced Al technology to create an Al-based passenger counting and detection system. lnfodev’s Al-Based APC system achieved over 99,8% accuracy in high-density traffic environments during our latest pilot projects in North America.

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Our optical sensor-based passenger counting equipment is fitted to UK train classes 142, 144, 150, 153, 155, 156, 158, 165, 168, 170, 180,220, 221,222,321,318,320,321,322,323,333,377,378,442 and to HST rakes and to many more vehicles worldwide.

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Website: https://www.infodev.com

Email: klane@on-train.co.uk our UK Representative

Phone: +044 (0)7527 811700 Meet our experts on Stand G2

Jobson James Rail Hosts Meet the Buyer at RSN 2025

RSN is delighted to announce that JJR will be running the popular Meet the Buyer sessions at RSN 2025, building on their highly successful series of events at sister networking show RIN.

Meet the 2025 Buyers

We are especially pleased to welcome West Midlands Trains, Wabtec and Loram to the panel of buyers this year.

The addition of Meet the Buyer provides a very welcome benefit to our exhibitors, enabling direct access to buyers who accept appointments based upon set procurement criteria.

If you have any questions about the MTB event, please contact Antoinette Stevenson, Marketing & Events Manager at Jobson James Rail.

Call - 07849 835412 antoinette.stevenson@jjrail.co.uk

The Jobson James Rail Meet the Buyer event is specifically aimed at providing access to New Builders, Tier 1 suppliers, Train Owners, Major Purchasing Organisations and Government Services.

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Jobson James Rail are the UK market leading rail insurance broker, specialising in securing the most effective policies for a wide range of companies operating in the rail industry, including labour supply companies, train operating companies, rail contractors, rolling stock companies, signalling companies and many more.

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Annual Rail Shows

Rolling Stock Networking 2025 sold out a full ten months before the show date. The popular rail event, organised “by railway people, for railway people” provides unrivalled exhibiting and networking opportunities for rail professionals.

Keven Parker co-founder of RSN and founder of RIN Events (pictured) said “RSN 2025 will provide huge interest to our visitors and RSN 2026 is already in organisation. We are delighted to have so much interest in the ongoing editions of the show. The feedback we recieve is heartwarming. Whilst only visible on the show day it is the culmination of a full year of the organisers efforts which re-start the moment each show closes. We have a great feeling of pride and fulfilment in providing you with what we believe is a show that is valued in the industry.”

For 2025 we have superb content with the Railway Industry Association providing the Conference, DeltaXD providing a forum on the subject of Digitalisation, an entire Locomotive from Positive Traction as an outside display and last but not least, the Jobson James Rail - Meet the Buyer event which provides quality procurement meetings with railway buyers. There really is no better place for rail professionals to be on 3rd July than RSN in Derby UK.

We are excited by the year on year growth of the show and to see the increase in the international reach of the show. You will find us at the front desk ready to greet you and we wish you all a very productive show. RSN a Day Well

The UK’s leading RISQS accredited specialist rail industry insurance broker

Trackside Contractors & Supply Chain (Civils/PWAY/Deveg/S&T/HV & LV including Labour Supply)

(Workshops,

Who Do We Insure? COMPETITIVE

We have detailed railway contract knowledge and are fully conversant with the needs of ROSCOs, TOCs and the supply chain that serves them.

Placing wider cover and achieving premium savings for our growing portfolio of clients using rail focused insurers. BESPOKE

SOLUTIONS

Highly experienced in analysing railway supplier contracts. JJR create bespoke insurance programmes without rail exclusions to meet our client’s needs.

RIN Events our sister show for Rail Infrastructure Networking

Jobson James Rail are the organisers of the popular RIN events

Rail Infrastructure Networking (RIN) events is the only networking event dedicated to the Rail Infrastructure supply chain.

Held annually in London, Glasgow, Derby and Harrogate, RIN events are run by railway people for railway people and provide the opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to:

✔ Meet with Tier 1 and Principal Contractor buyers

✔ Develop rail relationships

✔ Engage with 170+ Infrastructure exhibitors

✔ Network with 1200+ visitors

✔ Collaborate on contracts

✔ Source innovative solutions

✔ Increase brand awareness

✔ Share industry knowledge

✔ Achieve business growth

This popular event is competitively priced to enable rail companies of all budgets to exhibit and benefit from the networking and growth opportunities at RIN, showcasing products and services to a wide visitor audience.

RIN Derby

Thursday 11th September 2025 09:30 – 13:30 | Derby Arena Stands SOLD OUT, free to visit

RIN Harrogate

Thursday 13th November 2025

09:30-13:30 | The Yorkshire Event Centre Stands SOLD OUT, free to visit

RIN London

Thursday 12th March 2026

09:30am - 13:30pm | Old Billingsgate

Exhibitors £595 +VAT, free to visit

Free to attend, a visit to RIN is easily accommodated in the busiest of schedules.

Tea & coffee are provided through out, along with a hot breakfast roll for the early bird visitors.

For more information visit www.rinevents.co.uk

Book your space and join RIN!

Contact Antoinette Stevenson

Marketing & Events Manager Tel: 07849 835412

Email: antoinette.stevenson@jjrail.co.uk

Multipulse is established as a key specialist provider of wideranging electronic communication systems, focusing on the ongoing maintenance and supply for the rail and transport sectors. We support programmes such as GSM-R, wi-fi, RETB, energy metering, passenger information systems and remote monitoring controls. We are also able to offer a legacy/ discontinued product service, helping you to find spare parts when you need them. Find us at Stand A8 to discuss your requirements.

High performance, low smoke, low toxicity, elastomer components & materials

Extensive range of unique elastomer materials for Surface, Sub-Surface, Tunnel and Rolling Stock applications - all of which are tested & approved to EN45545-2 and many other certifications, inc LUL S1085 compliance.

Naturally, we can also provide many other components & sheetings for applications where conformance to EN 45545-2 is not required.

Department for Business and Trade

Bill Smith is an international trade adviser specialising in advanced manufacturing and rail who supports the Midlands Engine, which is part of the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). He will be in the Meet the Buyer section and appointments can be sought through the Meet the Buyer application process, drop in appointments with Bill are presently available.

DBT is the department for economic growth, supporting businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. It advises, supports and promotes British businesses wanting to grow and export by opening up new markets by removing barriers and striking trade deals, securing global investment from businesses and investors and championing free trade, economic security, and resilient supply chains.

See Bill in the Meet the Buyer Area

Bill is able to connect delegates with the appropriate services and information that is available through DBT. He can also help in developing an Export Plan, guiding companies through the process as he has many years of exporting experience in rail and other highly regulated industries .

Never Miss a Story

Railway-News is part of the brand portfolio of a2b Global Media Ltd. As a leading railway news and information portal our purpose is to provide operators and manufacturers with the latest information on the sector and suppliers in the field.

Keep up to date with all the latest news in the sector with our twice weekly newsletter or check out our e-magazine. Scan the QR code to find out more

Innovative,

Rail HMI, phone chargers and lighting.

As a global leader in railway HMI solutions, EAO will be showcasing a range of cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance both passenger comfort and operator control. Visit our stand to explore the latest phone and laptop charging systems—featuring wireless chargers for seatbacks and tables as well as high-power USB-C sockets with variable 5V–20V output up to 60W.

We’ll also be presenting our industry-leading HMI switching solutions including the Series 04 driver’s cab switches and Series 57 passenger and toilet door control panels. Discover our intuitive toilet occupancy indicators, modern seat reservation display systems and energyefficient LED lighting solutions for interior applications.

Connect with our rail specialists at Stand H6 to discuss your current projects and collaborate on the ideal HMI and interior solutions for your rail applications.

www.eao.com sales.euk@eao.com

Passenger Access

Driver’s

Toilet occupancy status displays.

Toilet Facilities

Passenger Convenience

Passenger Display Seat reservation displays and systems

MAFELEC TEAM -

Rollon by Timken, celebrating 50 years of expertise, is a global specialist in linear motion systems—with decades of proven experience in the railway sector. Our solutions are trusted by leading railway manufacturers for their performance, durability, and adaptability. Thanks to The Timken Company’s acquisition of Nadella, Chiavette Unificate, Durbal, Shuton-Ipiranga, and Rosa Sistemi, we now offer an even broader portfolio: from linear guides, actuators, and complete systems to ball screws and rotational components—enabling us to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions for the most demanding applications.

Why visit our stand?

Explore Rollon’s linear motion solutions for entrance systems, battery rafts, and train interiors—robust, low-maintenance components built for harsh conditions and tailored to your design and performance needs.

Contact us

Website: www.rollon.com or Scan QR Code

Email: ukandireland@rollon.com

Phone: +44 (0) 1234 964024

About Us

MAFELEC TEAM is specialized in the design of subassemblies and equipment operating in harsh environments. We provide innovative solutions for HMI, lighting, detection & protection for railway market.

With our engineering team and our extensive knowledge of railway requirements, we are ideally placed to develop robust and reliable control and signalling solutions.

With revenues of €100 million in 2024, our 700 employees serve customers in over 100 countries in the world. MAFELEC TEAM is located in France, Germany, UK, Poland and China through seven companies: Mafelec, Petercem Sensors, Petercem Switches, Stopcircuit, Full Electronic System, TSL-Escha and Comtronic.

Why visit our stand

Mafelec is always ready to listen to your requests and needs, transforming them into innovative and tailor-made solutions. Come and visit us — let’s talk about your next big project!

Contact us

Visit: www.mafelec.com

Email: neil.cooper@mafelec-team.com

Phone: +44 7590 285302

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Sheet Metal Fabrications

• Subcontrac t Sheet Metal Fabrications

• Established 1977

• County Durham

• 135,000 sq f t Fac tor y

• Interior/Ex terior Rolling Stock Components/Assemblies

• Trackside Equipment Cases/Components/Cabinets

• ISO 9001:2015

• ISO 3834-2 / BS EN 15085-2 CL1 C WR VC Welding

• DIN 6701 / EN 17460 for Adhesive Bonding

• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

Hydram is a highly experienced supply chain par tner, with an established and enviable reputation for subcontrac t precision sheet metal fabrication.

By work ing closely with customers to create long-term par tnerships, Hydram has developed its sheet metal fabrication exper tise, maintained multiple quality, ISO, and associated cer tifications, and has grown to be a successful leading sheet metal fabrication company

Your Complete Manufacturing PartNer

We’re thrilled to announce that a True Heroes Racing Honda CBR1000RR-R Pirelli National Superstock race bike will be on display on the Akriveia stand during Rolling Stock Networking 2025 in Derby on 3rd July!

This isn’t just any race bike — it proudly features parts 3D scanned and 3D Printed by Akriveia showcasing the cutting-edge 3D scanning, reverse engineering and additive manufacturing capabilities of Akriveia.

A huge thank you to the True Heroes Racing team for making this incredible addition to our stand possible and for your ongoing support. We’re proud to contribute to a team that not only competes at a high level but also carries such an inspiring mission at the heart of what they do.

If you’re attending RSN2025, be sure to stop by our stand and see the bike up close — it’s a perfect example of technology, teamwork, and passion coming together.

See Akriveia on Stand D1

RSN Participants

AA1 to Q3 are Stands

MTB = Meet the Buyer

Conference = Railway Industry Association

Delta XD Meeting Rooms take the lift to 2nd Floor

RSN Participants

AA1 to Q3 are Stands

MTB = Meet the Buyer

Conference = Railway Industry Association

Delta XD Meeting Rooms take the lift to 2nd Floor

RSN Participants

AA1 to Q3 are Stands

MTB = Meet the Buyer

Conference = Railway Industry Association

Delta XD Meeting Rooms take the lift to 2nd Floor

AA1 to Q3 are Stands

MTB = Meet the Buyer

Conference = Railway Industry Association

Delta XD Meeting Rooms take the lift to 2nd Floor