09.05.13
Railtex visitor numbers up 19% on 2011 show
Visitors to Railtex 2013 increased by 19% on 2011, with 8,202 rail professionals and attendees attending, plus almost 2,500 exhibitors.
Sixty-four companies exhibited at Railtex for the first time this year. Attendees came from 49 countries, and the show was the biggest since 2007.
Railtex 2013 was formally opened by transport minister Simon Burns MP, who said: “Industry needs trade shows because they bring together people, they spark new ideas and they help to build new working relationships. We need more opportunities to meet face to face – that's what makes events like Railtex particularly valuable.”
Keynote speeches were additionally delivered by Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE, Chairman of Network Rail, and Andrew Wolstenholme OBE, CEO of Crossrail.
The first Railtex Awards dinner was also a success, recognising innovation across the industry.
Exhibition manager Heidi Cotsworth said: “This positive feedback confirms that this was a very successful show and we thank everyone who contributed to it – exhibitors, visitors, speakers and participants in all our supporting events, as well as our show partners and supporting organisations.
“Our focus is now on next year’s Infrarail exhibition, which will bring us back to Earls Court. Planning for that is well under way and stand reservations are already coming in quickly.”
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