Designing the Future: the main theme of the 12th Edition
EXPO FERROVIARIA 2025: TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY.
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At the opening ceremony that kicks off the exhibition, Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini and key industry representatives discuss sector trends and priorities.
Milan, 30 September 2025 – With the participation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Sen. Matteo Salvini, the 12th edition of EXPO Ferroviaria 2025 officially opened today. The biennial international exhibition dedicated to railway technologies, products, and systems is being hosted in Halls 9 and 11 at Fiera Milano Rho until October 2.
The opening ceremony featured institutional greetings from Arianna Censi, Counsillor for Mobility of the Municipality of Milan, Franco Lucente, Councillor for Transport and Sustainable Mobility of the Lombardy Region, and Claudia Maria Terzi, Councillor for Infrastructure and Public Works of the Lombardy Region. The session then continued with contributions from Andrea Severini (CEO, Trenord), Maurizio Bufalini (Director General, TELT), Michele Viale (President, ANIE Assifer), and Gianpiero Strisciuglio (CEO and Director General, Trenitalia), who discussed the prospects of the railway sector at local, national, and international levels. Central to the debate were themes such as digitalization, sustainability, and safety—key drivers for competitive development and the transition toward more environmentally friendly mobility.
Marking the 200th anniversary of the railway, the meeting also provided an opportunity to initiate a shared reflection on medium-term planning, aimed at guiding investments, industrial policies, and innovation initiatives toward a more integrated, resilient, and sustainable railway model.
According to ANIE ASSIFER 2024 data, the Italian railway industry today is worth €7.1 billion in turnover, employs over 22,400 people, and records €1.5 billion in exports. These figures highlight the sector's central role, supported by investments linked to the NRRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), and position Italy among the international leaders in the development of advanced technological solutions for rail and electrified transport.
Organized by RX, EXPO Ferroviaria enjoys strong support from the entire industrial sector, which sees the Milan event as a key platform for assessing new technologies and innovations, investments, political demands, and the future of freight and passenger transport. Arianna Rossini, Event Director RX Global, stated: "The 2025 edition confirms the sector's growth and dynamism with an additional exhibition hall, the return of the Outdoor Area, and new zones dedicated to innovation and cross-sector exchange. Highlights include the Aerospace Technology Hub, the Tunneling Area, the Innovation Hub, and EF Connect, the online matchmaking platform that facilitates networking. At RX, we believe the value of trade fairs lies in their ability to generate real relationships and opportunities: EXPO Ferroviaria is a prime example, as it does not merely showcase innovations but creates the space where these innovations become business."
INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES ON DISPLAY
With over 290 exhibitors from 16 countries, EXPO Ferroviaria welcomes leading names in the sector such as ABB, Alstom, Hitachi Rail, Knorr-Bremse Rail System Italia, Lucchini RS, MER MEC, Plasser & Theurer, Progress Rail Signaling, Salcef Group, Stadler Rail, Vossloh Sistemi, Wabtec, and ZF Italia, as well as around 100 new exhibitors including CAF, Fermerci, Škoda Group, SNCF Voyages Italia, Tratos Cavi, and Đuro Đaković Special Vehicles.
A key highlight of this edition is the return of the Fiorenza Trenord Outdoor Area, where the latest developments in rolling stock are being presented. FS Logistix (FS Italiane Group) is showcasing a wagon equipped with DAC – Digital Automatic Coupling technology, which enables automatic coupling of freight wagons. Also in the outdoor area, Sitav (Società Italiana Treni Alta Velocità) is displaying a hydrogen locomotive prototype, developed in partnership with the University of Genoa, designed for shunting and last-mile operations. Alstom is unveiling the new Coradia Stream™ train for Trenitalia.
In Hall 11, Stadler is presenting TREEN, a battery-powered train destined for FAL (Ferrovie Appulo Lucane): over 36 meters in length, aluminum alloy carriages, capacity of around 180 passengers, and a 636 kWh battery capable of covering the entire Altamura–Matera route without intermediate charging.
The exhibition offering also includes dedicated thematic areas such as the Innovation Hub, focusing on start-ups and SMEs with cutting-edge solutions for the mobility of the future, and two major internationally relevant spaces: the Aerospace Technology Hub and the Tunneling Area, created with TELT and SIG, showcasing the most advanced technologies for large-scale underground infrastructure.
EXPO FERROVIARIA PARTNERS
Under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, EXPO Ferroviaria is supported by the following partners: Gruppo FS, ANIE-ASSIFER – Italian Railway Industry Association, ANIAF – Italian Association of Railway Equipment Companies, ASSTRA – Public Transport Association, CIFI – Italian Railway Engineers Association, UNIFE – European Railway Industry Association. For the tunneling TELT – Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin and SIG – Italian Tunnelling Society.
For the infrastructure area: DR Ferroviaria Italia. Host partner: Trenord.
Media partners for this edition include: FerPress, IRJ – International Railway Journal, Rail Target, Railway Gazette, Tecn'è, Èureka and Vision Journal.
The event is organized by RX, a company that delivers targeted B2B exhibitions around the world across various industries. RX also organizes SIFER in France for the railway sector.
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