InnoTrans is the world’s leading international trade fair for transport technology, held biennially in Berlin, Germany. It brings together global leaders across rail infrastructure, rolling stock, digital systems, sustainability, and mobility innovation.

InnoTrans Berlin 2026 presents a strategic opportunity to position Australia’s rail industry on the global stage, establish new or strengthen existing international partnerships, and accelerate innovation and investment outcomes.

The ARA-led delegation to InnoTrans Berlin 2026 will:

1. Promote Australia’s rail capability
Showcase Australian expertise, innovation, and project experience across passenger, freight, and heavy haul rail.

2. Enable international engagement
Facilitate structured engagement between Australian delegates and global suppliers, operators, and policymakers.

3. Support Industry growth and exports
Create pathways for ARA member companies to access international markets, partnerships, and supply chains.

4. Strengthen policy and thought leadership
Engage with global best practice in rail technology, sustainability, and workforce development, and translate insights back to the Australian context.

5. Deliver value for delegation members
Provide a coordinated, high-quality experience that delivers tangible commercial, strategic, and reputational benefits for participating organisations.

ARA members – $990 no GST
Non-ARA members – $2490 no GST

Participation in the ARA delegation provides:

• Use of the 152m2 ARA Australian Rail Pavilion as a base throughout InnoTrans
• The ability to join pre-InnoTrans site visits/briefings
• Invitations to and attendance at networking functions held at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion during InnoTrans
• Inclusion of a company profile and contact details within the professionally designed Australian Rail Industry InnoTrans Capability Directory (subject to providing content by deadline)
• Ability to use the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion for meetings, including booking into one of three (3) meeting rooms available for delegation members only
• Ability to use the pavilion and its range of open seating for more informal meetings or connecting with other delegation members
• Ability to display material to promote your organisation at the ARA Australian Rail Pavilion (A4 or smaller in size)
• Pre-departure virtual briefing