RAIL INDUSTRY MEETINGS FRANCE 2018

Event Dates
2018-03-28 - 2018-03-29
Exhibitors
0
Event contact title
CONTACT
Event contact first name
Marie
Event contact last name
François
Email
mfrancois@advbe.com
Event contact telephone number
+33 5 32 09 20 01
Description

Over the past 10 years, competition on the international railway market has been on the rise. Fundamental changes in the sector can be seen in recent developments in policy with regards to urban development and land-use. A need for a greener approach as well as security and transportation policy is evident. Rail Industry Meetings has been developed to address these new challenges. Rail Industry Meetings is THE business convention for the railway industry and public transportation where major industry players gather to exchange, network and better apprehend future developments. Over 2 days, industry professionals of the railway market will come together in targeted b-to-b meetings to discuss their expertise, projects and needs. A genuine unique opportunity to identify potential partners, customers and suppliers as well as to network with key decision makers and buyers. Not just a traditional tradeshow, Rail Industry Meetings is a targeted b-to-b meeting convention, with a strict focus on bringing to light industry developments.

Exhibitor information

Rail Industry Meetings is dedicated to all the railway industry and public transportation players in these following applications:  Infrastructures: railway exploitation, signalling, maintenance.  Rolling stock: tractive stock, vehicle structure, vehicle maintenance, repair & renovation.  Embedded equipment  Railway vehicle interior

Partner Voices
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