18-19 June 2025
Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Rail Live Network Rail Features

 

Network Rail’s ‘village’ is always one of Rail Live’s centrepiece attractions – and 2024 is no exception

Here, you’ll find exhibits ranging from tours through mobile maintenance trains’ to demonstrations of the latest thinking in biodiversity and innovation. The village is also heavily supported by ambassadors direct from NRs apprenticeship and graduate scheme and is guaranteed to bring to life the diverse ways of working and thinking Network Rail uses everyday to maintain the infrastructure.

Network Rail Village

A Message from Lord Peter Hendy, Chair of Network Rail

"Network Rail is really pleased to continue to support Rail Live 2024. However, pre-election restrictions on public bodies mean that Network Rail won't be able to take part in any speaking slots this year. Our team, including Andrew Haines, Network Rail Chief Executive, will still attend in force.

The Network Rail Village will still have lots of exhibits across multiple zones, including safety, technology, and vehicle demos, so please do come and say hello. Our team are still pleased to speak to you, just not in a formal, recorded manner. We're all looking forward to seeing you there!"

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Visit the Network Rail village to find out about:

Sustainability

Network Rail is helping make the railway simpler, better and greener – and that includes finding solutions that work in tandem with nature. Listen to Network Rail experts talk about biodiversity - and find out about the part you can play.

sustainability

Innovation

From on-track technology to models and videos, Network Rail has plenty of ways to show off its new technology. Find out how Network Rail is leading the way in using ‘tech’ in proactive asset and maintenance management.

Innovation

On-track and on-road

With workshop facilities, an ability to carry rails and – importantly – provide protected cover to workers, Network Rail’s Mobile Maintenance Trains allow work to take place on running lines without the need to close adjacent tracks. 

Road Rail Vehicle

Supplier and Networking

The supplier and Networking area is the perfect place to relax, meet and greet or even find out how to become a supplier to Network Rail in and play a role in helping the infrastructure owner be a collaborative, accessible and innovative client.

Innovation

Exhibit with us!

All aboard the sponsorship express!

Steer your brand to success at Rail Live 2025—your next stop is recognition! Display your latest innovations and services in an immersive environment to 7,000 visitors.