12-13 MAY 2027
NEC Birmingham

COLLABORATION. INNOVATION. TECHNOLOGY
FOR THE ENTIRE UK RAIL SUPPLY CHAIN

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3,500+

Attendees

100+

Exhibitors

150+

Speakers

50

Start-Ups

25+

Partners

Bringing The Rail Industry Together

UK Rail is the meeting place for the entire rail industry - a space to connect, collaborate, and showcase the very best of UK rail. It brings together leaders from across the UK rail sector, rail projects and operators, rolling stock OEMs, suppliers, and innovators.

This is where silos are broken down and partnerships are formed - across engineering, cybersecurity, AI, digital solutions, components, telecoms, energy, commercial strategy, ticketing, and customer experience. The full supply chain will be represented, making UK Rail the place to discover what’s next and who’s making it happen.

Following the successful launch of UK Rail, we are pleased to announce our dates for 2027 as 12-13 May. We'd like to thank our exhibitors, sponsors, partners, speakers and 3,000 attendees who joined us and invite you to secure your place with us again for next year. Get in touch to find out more.

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Strategic Partners

What is UK Rail?

UK Rail brings together the entire supply chain - from those delivering major infrastructure projects and rolling stock innovation to the leaders managing, maintaining, and digitising the nation’s railway network.

THE EXHIBITION

100+ Global Exhibitors

A free to attend exhibition hosting over 100 exhibitors, featuring new ways of thinking and novel partnerships to generate solutions.

THE CONFERENCE

150+ Expert Speakers

Explore the latest in digital innovation, sustainable rail, and passenger & freight futures as we unite to deliver a clear network vision for the UK.

NETWORKING

The entire supply chain

A premium industry networking hub, where the entire supply chain connects to build the partnerships for the future.

UK Rail 2026 Speakers Included

Mayor Richard Parker
West Midlands Combined Authority

Mayor Richard Parker speaking at UK Rail

Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyn
Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority

Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyn speaking at UK Rail

Vernon Everitt
Transport Commissioner
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Ruth Cadbury MP
Chair
Transport Select Committee

David Hughes
CEO
East West Rail

Graham Sutherland
CEO
FirstGroup

Patrick Doig
CFO
Transport for London

Richard Harrison
CFO
DFT Operator

James Richardson
Managing Director
TransPennine Route Upgrade

Hannah Ross
CEO
Scottish Rail Holdings

John Whitehurst
COO
Govia Thameslink Railway

Maria Machancoses
Chief Executive
Midlands Connect

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Uniting UK Rail - Driving Progress Together

UK Rail offers a unique opportunity for solution providers from across the rail value chain to connect with industry leaders, partners, and peers.

Whether through exhibition space or strategic partnerships, it’s a chance to share your expertise, build relationships, and be part of shaping the future of rail.

If you're looking to contribute to the next chapter of the industry, this is the place to start in 2027.

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