Asia's No. 1 event for the entire rail value chain. 6 – 7 May 2026 | BITEC Bangkok
At Asia Pacific Rail 2025, expect more rail operators, more content, more exhibitors, more networking, and, above all, more opportunities for you to do business
With the digitalisation of rail services and operations taking place across Asia, opportunities are abundant in this part of the world. More than 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects are either planned or under construction, making Asia th
e most exciting rail market in the world. Whether you’re a rail operator, rail authority, or solution provider to the global rail industry, we look forward to seeing you in Bangkok, Thailand from 28-29 May 2025.
25/09/2025
Calling innovative rail operators and industry experts! Do you have insights to share on topics including:
👉 Railway signalling and communications
👉 Safety operations
👉Digital twin technology, predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring
👉Freight resilience, smart terminals and TOS systems
👉Cloud technology
👉Maintenance and asset management
👉The growth of data analytics, IoT and AI in enhancing decision-making
👉Passenger experience, station design, mobility solutions, and urban integration
👉Sustainable rail technologies, electrification and decarbonisation
…we want to hear from YOU!
👉 Apply now to speak at Asia Pacific Rail 2026: 🔗 in comments
22/09/2025
The region's entire rail market is here at Asia Pacific Rail 2026! Meet four more exhibitors who will be showcasing their solutions:
Resologi (F39) - Canadian leader in secure digital infrastructure for rail and transit systems
(E16) - Offering a diverse range of products and services, including OEM and OBM rail fastening systems for conventional, high-speed, heavy-haul, and metro applications
(E40) - Develops and manufactures patented cable connection systems for Railway, Grounding, and Cathodic Protection, distributed in 85+ countries
(J17) - Market leader in stationary rail welding machines for long welded rail production (LWR) and for welding machines for turnout parts, frog points and crossings
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Are you driving change in rail operations, digital transformation, passenger experience, or sustainability?
is back on 6–7 May 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand and looking for innovative rail operators and industry experts who are contributing to mainline and metro projects across the region.
If you have insights that could shape the future of rail in Asia-Pacific, this is your chance to share your expertise with thousands of industry peers at Asia’s most important rail event
✅ Rail operations & optimisation
✅ Digital signalling & automation
✅ Safety & regulatory compliance
✅ Passenger experience & urban mobility
✅ Sustainable rail & energy efficiency
👉 Apply now to speak at Asia Pacific Rail 2026: 🔗 in comments
12/09/2025
Asia Pacific Rail 2026 is where the entire rail value chain in Asia Pacific gathers in one place! Meet 4 more exhibitors who will be showcasing their solutions:
Loram (F16) - Industry-leading range of comprehensive solutions designed to achieve operational excellence, extend rail and track asset life, and enhance efficiency
LS Electric (J22) - Integrated solutions for railway power and signalling systems, supporting high-speed railways, metropolitan railways, and subways with reliable power equipment
Nencki (J15) - High-quality testing machines and equipment for bogie workshops and stationary rail welding plants
Optimus (D40) - Leading company in the field of public address, voice alarm (PA/VA), and intercom systems
Thailand and Malaysia are reconnecting by rail with the return of the Bangkok–Butterworth service - another step toward stronger cross-border rail integration in Asia.
Be part of the conversation shaping Asia's rail future at Asia's No.1 Rail Event. Showcase your solutions, meet industry leaders, and elevate your brand at Asia Pacific Rail 2026.
The agenda for Asia Pacific Rail 2026 focuses on the biggest priorities for operators, infrastructure owners, and technology providers across the region.
🏗️ Signalling and Infrastructure
⚙️ Operations
🚂 Freight
☁️ Digital Rail & Cloud
🧰 Maintenance & Asset Management
With governments investing heavily in railway infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific, and operators ready to modernise, these conversations couldn’t be more timely.
Join the region’s entire rail market at 2026 to meet the decision-makers, learn from metro and mainline project updates, and position your business at the heart of the region’s railway growth.
👋 Connect with Jonathan Drape-Comyn at [email protected] or Subaish Rajamanickam at [email protected] today to get involved!
📍 6–7 May 2026 | BITEC Bangkok, Thailand
01/09/2025
Asia Pacific Rail 2026 is where the entire rail value chain in Asia Pacific gathers in one place! Here are some of the standout exhibitors joining us:
Ambient System (C39) - European producer and provider of modern PAVA Systems and Intercom Solutions for the dynamically developing security communication
Contrail Machinery (J21) - Manufacturer of railway equipment, specialising in the design and manufacture of machinery for railway construction and maintenance
ESIM (G15) - Designs, prototypes and manufactures railway infrastructure monitoring systems
Logfret, your international logistics and supply chain partner (F16) - Leading global 3PL and 4PL logistics solution provider
Welcoming the Silver and Networking Zone Sponsor of Asia Pacific Rail 2026 - Arup
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, they collaborate with their clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.
Arup is at the forefront of transformative rail around the world, helping shape tomorrow’s sustainable travel.
Visit Arup at Stand B34 to learn how they’re shaping and delivering major rail projects for clients in the public and private sector.
Thailand is investing 2.46 billion baht (75.7 million USD) in freight rail upgrades - nearly 1,000 new flatcars to handle an extra 9 million tonnes of cargo every year. Delivering on projects of this scale requires collaboration, with transport suppliers bringing the technologies and expertise to make it possible.
At Asia Pacific Rail 2026, join 200+ exhibitors across the value chain to:
● Pitch your solutions directly to 4,000+ procurement leaders shaping rail investments
● Showcase and launch your latest technologies at Asia's biggest railway marketplace
● Connect with: operators, governments, and infrastructure leaders
If your business delivers tracks, signalling, rolling stock, or digital systems, get involved: connect with Jonathan at [email protected] or Subaish at [email protected]!
📍 6–7 May 2026 | BITEC Bangkok, Thailand
* Source: The Thaiger
20/08/2025
With 60% of the exhibition floor already sold, APAC’s biggest railway event is living up to its name. Top suppliers such as ALSTOM, Arup, Siemens and more have already chosen their stand location, alongside the region’s leading operators, including the The State Railway of Thailand.
Asia Pacific Rail will be the only meeting place where the entire APAC railway market comes together - through suppliers, contractors, operators, governments, and infrastructure leaders.
Ensure a strong presence and be recognised as the partner of choice for the region’s future rail projects.
📍 6–7 May 2026 | BITEC Bangkok, Thailand
👋 Connect with Jonathan Drape-Comyn at [email protected] or Subaish Rajamanickam at [email protected] today to get involved!
18/08/2025
Presenting Gold Sponsor of Asia Pacific Rail 2026 - Pandrol
Pandrol defines the industry standard across rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding. Their products and services extend to designing, developing, and manufacturing solutions to make constructing and maintaining railways more efficient. Their smart control systems increase productivity, monitor track condition, and improve the overall track life cycle. Their sustainable resilient systems are designed to extend the life of track and our electrification solutions support urban transport across the globe.
Visit Pandrol at Stand B10 to discover how their rail fastening and smart control systems are powering efficient, sustainable railways worldwide: https://bit.ly/4kq8sEP
👉 More than 4,250 attendees across both days - the highest ever!
👉 A busy show floor filled with exhibits from over 200 companies - more than ever
👉 Over 100 insightful sessions across our 7 theatres
👉 Hundreds of networking opportunities and meetings were arranged onsite and online
💪 All of these made this year’s event THE BIGGEST we’ve ever seen!
THANK YOU also to our 2025 sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and partners – we’re already counting down the days until next year!
📅 We can't wait to welcome you again next year, 6 - 7 May 2026, BITEC, Bangkok.
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With 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects either planned or under construction, Asia Pacific is the most exciting rail market in the world. But whilst it is a land of opportunity, for those projects already operating, there are also challenges.
Over the last 21 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more than 22,000 rail leaders from across the globe for the most exclusive and influential railway gathering in the region. 2019 was our biggest event ever, with 4 premium tracks of content, over 150 speakers (our largest ever faculty), 70+ sponsors and exhibitors and 2,000+ attendees.
But the industry is also changing as we enter a new digital era. So as Asia Pacific Rail enters its 22nd year, we’re making some changes too. We’re bringing you more rail operators, more content, more exhibitors, more networking and above all, more opportunities for you to do business.
Visionary keynotes will lay the foundations for two days of intensive learning, discussion and networking. Leading C-Level executives will share case studies from around the world, ensuring you can learn from the best of the best.
Plus, we’ve got a virtual exhibition floor, packed full of networking opportunities, on-floor presentations across multiple seminar theatres, product demonstrations and more.
Our 2020 virtual conference will bring more operator, authority and technology partner insights than ever before, covering the latest innovations in signalling & communications, asset management, passenger experience, rolling stock and new rail projects across the region.
Whether you’re a railway operator, railway authority or a solution provider to the global railway industry, join us virtually in November 2020 as we lay the foundations for Asia Pacific’s rail future.
