18-19 June 2025
Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
The Zone brings together a diverse range of the Network Rail supply chain focusing on signalling technology. The demonstration areas are designed to show trackside equipment in a realistic environment, without the dangers presented by being trackside. Many of the exhibitors are taking advantage of this space to provide live demonstrations of a variety of new innovations, these include:
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Rainford will be demonstrating its next generation single and double location” TRACKSAFE” which has been designed specifically to meet all requirements of Network Rails new specification NR/L2/SIG/19820/K02. This new design gives maximum flexibility for installation and maintenance with minimal down time to your signalling asset, giving protection against the elements and any outside threats such as theft and vandalism. Also on the stand will be our off grid power solution using an methanol fuel cell.
TRACKSAFE – Safe inside
The Aluminium Lighting Company Ltd has exhibited regularly at Rail Live and have columns along the main roadway through the site.
This year the Aluminium Lighting Company have been invited to show a product in development on the Network Rail Signalling Zone. This is an innovative solution to power cameras and other kit without expensive and often difficult connections to the National Grid. The demonstration version has solar panels and a wind turbine. The ALC hinge column unit allows for easy cleaning, maintenance, calibration and removal of powered equipment. Alongside the off-grid solution there is a standard Echalon hinge column. This should generate a lot of interest in off-grid renewable energy solutions, and safe and easy access to all types of powered equipment.
The Aluminium Lighting Company also has products on the Anchor Systems stand. The safe and easy-to-access ALC PADS approved Echalon hinge system complements Anchor Systems’ quick and simple foundation and earth anchoring systems and solutions.
Kwik Step are showing their versatile range of Modular Platforms & Stairways. Their stand has an integrated Aluminium Lighting Company Echalon hinge column which was developed with SEA to support equipment to monitor road traffic behaviour near level crossings. Their equipment identifies and records evidence of near misses and bad driving that can be used in prosecutions. Kwik Step are also showing another ALC product in development with Network Rail which supports train detection equipment to monitor rail traffic movements.
ATL Transformers are the leading manufacturer of magnetics on the railways focussing heavily on decarbonisation, sustainability and safety. We have been absent from the Rail Live event for the past 2 years focussing heavily on research and development though excited to be returning to the Signalling Zone once again in 2023. ATL will be showcasing its recently approved, full range of bar setting PSP/ASP transformers as well as our new generation Intelligent ready Points Heating Transformer pending approvals. This stable of new generation products follow our design principles of supporting designers, Installers and maintainers with key benefits over legacy technology. In addition to these new product lines, we will be exhibiting our full range of High Efficiency/Low carbon PADS approved FSP Signalling transformers, Point drive rectifiers, domestic supply and associated functional supply magnetics.
Haide Technologies is a research and development entity supporting product innovation and design. Our core business model is the exploration and development of Novel patented technologies to support the engineering and scientific communities with advancements in technologies & systems that answer industry challenges. This year at Rail live we will be showcasing our pads approved solar Mitigation system ‘LEMUR-AG15’ which has been adopted as Networks rails preferred, passive, solar mitigation system for track side apparatus housings, buildings & structures. Haide technologies will also be showcasing its novel, Intelligent AWS digital switchable magnet along with a newly developed, in partnership with ‘Message Maker Uk’ full matrix Digital TSR speed board integrated within the system to support the objectives of the Central Rail Systems Alliance. The primary benefit of this modern system compared to legacy TSR boards and track mounted magnets is safety, keeping engineers away from the track unnecessarily wherever possible. Secondary benefits include significantly reduced power consumption, removal of civils and with intelligence on-board, remote telemetry for system and local environment interrogation, magnet state changes, TSR speed and notice changes, all away from track via its developed IP control portal within Network Rails the secure Azure cloud.
TT Electronics / AB Connectors will be presenting our Rail Approved ABCIRH Connector series for “Plug and Play” applications. Our ABCIRH series has been approved under specification NR/L2/SIG/30027.
We will be demonstrating the ease of assembly and the robustness of the installation for harsh environmental trackside applications.
Eldapoint group have been designing & manufacturing enclosures for the rail industry for over 20 years. From steel REB’s manufactured by Eldapoint to fibreglass DNO’s from Fibaform.
The group will be showcasing a new environmentally friendly, fully recycled core material to be used in the Fibaform DNO’s.
Also on show will be a new steel REB by Eldapoint.
TF Jacksons will also be exhibiting under the Eldapoint Group umbrella with a temporary modular building system.
Rail Live was once again the premier railway exhibition to attend. Rolling stock, plant, people, techniques – always a showstopper! Rail Live is consistently the best opportunity for everyone in the railway family to widen their networks, knowledge and understanding of the rail industry.
Rail Live is a truly notable event for all people with a professional rail interest, not only those involved with rail plant and track working. Having RAIL take over the organisation and promotion of the show has made it possible for Rail Live to become a ‘Farnborough for the Railway’, and an event that is now well and truly in the international rail calendar.
Some impressive tech on display at the @RAIL #RailLive2023 today - including digital temporary speed restriction signs, composite platforms from and even a @BostonDynamics robot dog! (I have no idea whether the @BTPDogs met robodog...).
I would encourage you to get around and talk to as many people as you can, because in my visit I genuinely have spoken to people I would never have seen before. That’s one of the joys of this dynamic, and it’s why I’m a real passionate supporter of Rail Live.
Rail Live is an unmissable event for SMEs like us to connect with passionate industry leaders and suppliers. The event has become a staple in our calendar, and is a fantastic opportunity to incept exciting project collaborations and partnerships. We're highly anticipating this year's event, and look forward to taking in the diverse breadth of rail expertise on offer!
Rail Live is a key event for Thomas Graham as an industrial supplier, it is a great opportunity to exhibit our range of products to the rail industry, speak to key contacts, that under normal conditions wouldn’t be accessible and we have been able to exhibit our specialised calibrated lockers, which have been a great success with some sizeable orders.
Rail Live 2023 was Trough-Tec System’s and HIRD Group’s best Rail Live yet! It’s the only show where we can truly showcase and demonstrate our entire product portfolio in such a practical manner, and to such a diverse audience of customers and end-users.
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 manor.
We're all looking forward to seeing you there!