Discover our Innovations at the European Stand

FP1 and FP2

FP1 and FP2 will be presenting various virtual demos throughout the event. More information will be announced soon!

FP3               

• DEMO 1: With industrial 3D printing, railway operators are driving the development of a digital inventory to provide spare parts on demand, strengthen supply chain resilience, and sustainably reduce costs. The focus also includes applications using flame-retardant polymers and elastomers. In this way, obsolescence cases are future-proofed – based on certified processes in accordance with DIN EN ISO/ASTM 52920, from digitalization through to the quality-assured production of ready-to-use components.
• DEMO 2: Experience how XR and AI can support railway maintenance. Visitors will use an XR application to inspect the cabling of a point machine and verify that cables are connected to the correct pins. By taking a picture of the equipment, the system provides AI-based feedback on whether the connections are correct.
• DEMO 3: This demonstrator showcases a virtual reality interface of CEMBOX, CEMOSA’s digital twin platform for railway asset management. You can explore digital representations of railway infrastructure, including bridges, earthworks, and stations, and see how digital twins support monitoring, maintenance, and decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle.
  

FP4             

• DEMO 1: This physical demonstrator connects rail infrastructure and energy use. A compact energy hub, powered by the railway, stores and flexibly deploys energy. The model makes the concept tangible and shows how existing infrastructure can be better utilised.
• DEMO 2: This demonstrator showcases an Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) integrated into a traditional Tread Brake Unit (TBU). Visitors can observe the system up close and learn how EMB technology can be incorporated into a conventional TBU railway brake system.
  
• DEMO 3: This demonstrator presents two innovative railway technologies. The first features an eco-friendly HVAC configurator, alongside a 3D-printed HVAC mock-up made from sustainable materials. The second showcases a video presentation of electromechanical brake tests.
• DEMO 4: Explore a new bio-based material innovation for railway interiors with Woodflow, a design-to-manufacturing process that turns timber into a lightweight, high-performance composite. The demonstrator presents material samples in different sizes alongside visuals of a train interior mock-up, showing real-world applications in rail design. Visitors can handle the samples to feel their texture, weight, and strength, and understand how Woodflow enables more sustainable, circular, and comfortable railway interiors.

• DEMO 5: Within the framework of FP4-Rail4Earth and as part of Alstom’s Healthier Mobility™ solutions, come discover the technologies that improve air quality in the railway sector and immerse yourself in an experience where innovation meets performance. Explore a first setup integrating a PEPA-F™ filter equipped with micro-sensors and a screen displaying system performance, and a second setup featuring LED sanitisation lighting, a handrail with a sanitising coating and an air quality micro-sensor as well as an interactive dashboard showing air quality. See for yourself the effectiveness of filtration through a compelling visual demonstration: directly compare air quality differences using a smoke test. Handle physical components, interact with expert, see the explicative videos and discover real-world applications/demonstrations implemented onboard trains.

   

  An immersive, visual, and interactive experience to understand today the solutions that will enhance passenger protection (viruses, bacteria, fine particles, etc.) and support healthier mobility for the resilient transport of tomorrow.

FP5

• DEMO 1: Get an up-close look at the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC), including the electrical coupler and central computing unit.

FP6

• DEMO 1: Learn how a new train positioning solution is improving safety, accuracy, and cost-efficiency on regional railways. The demonstrator presents results from a real test run in Sweden, combining commercial off-the-shelf technologies with a real-time federated data space. You will interact with the actual hardware used during testing and you will be introduced to VirtuoSig, an innovative approach designed to transform train operations on regional lines across Europe.
• DEMO 2: Follow the development of a new lightweight rail vehicle designed for rural passenger transport. The demonstrator presents a modular carbody concept aimed at reducing both weight and costs while improving efficiency in regional mobility. You will discover a design made of two alluminum bogie modules and a central carbon-fiber sandwich structure, showing how advanced materials and modular construction can reshape future rail vehicles.

FA7

• DEMO 1: The EU-Rail Flagship Project 6 FutuRe is developing a sustainable, battery-electric rail vehicle designed to serve rural branch lines with maximum efficiency and inclusivity. In its largest configuration, the vehicle measures 16.7 meters in length with a maximum mass of 32 tonnes, driven by a battery electric traction system powering two single-axle bogies.

We are delighted to invite you on 22 and 24 September 2026, at Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE), Spandau (Berlin), to the demonstration event showcasing the
direct comparison between the new developed “DAC Basic Package” and the current screw coupler technology to build up a train in yard operation.

More than a technical demonstration, this represents a major milestone in Europe’s transition from traditional systems to fully digital freight train operations, helping ensure that Europe remains at the forefront of the global rail industry.

Join us to experience the efficiency advantage of a Full Digital Freight Train in operation with new DAC technology!

This initiative is led by rail stakeholders involved in European DAC Research and Innovation activities and, organised in collaboration with Europe’s Rail, DB, HVLE, FSI, Jernbane-Directoratet, Knorr-Bremse, ÖBB, RLE, Stadler, Voith, Wabtec, Dellner.

You can check the agenda here, where you’ll also find details about the free transport arrangements available to reach the venue from the fair site.

On 23 September, a High-level Demonstration will take place, convening high-level representatives from across the rail ecosystem, including European institutions, trade unions, industry leaders, and sector associations. Together, they will highlight and promote the core values advanced by European rail as part of the European way of life: sustainability, connectivity, and cooperation. This event is by invitation only.