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

Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14th May 2026
Open to Exhibitors: 08:30
Open to All Attendees: 09:30
NEC, BIRMINGHAM

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3,000+

Attendees

100+

Exhibitors

150+

Speakers

30

Start-Ups

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.

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 CONFERENCE

FREE TO ATTEND

Explore the latest in Digital Innovation, Sustainable Rail, and Passenger & Freight Futures as we unite to deliver a clear Network Vision for the UK.

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THE EXHIBITION

FREE TO ATTEND

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

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NETWORKING

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

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UK Rail 2026 Featured Speakers

Graham Sutherland
CEO
First Group

David Hughes
CEO
East West Rail

John Larkinson
CEO
ORR

Hannah Ross
CEO
ScotRail

Richard Thorp
COO
London St. Pancras Highspeed

François Le Doze
CCO
Eurostar

Robert Whyte
UK Managing Director
Alstom

David Horne
Managing Director
LNER

Julie Gregory
Regional Head of Resilience & Sustainability
Nework Rail

Nicola Small
VLR Programme Director
Transport for West Midlands

William Godfrey
Director - Economics, Finance & Markets
Office of Rail & Road

Juliet Brilliant
Funding Lead
Network Rail

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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 2026.

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