德国柏林国际轨道交通技术展览会(Innotrans)是全世界轨道交通行业规模最大、发展最快、专业观众最多的国际展览盛会，展会分为：轨道技术展区、基础设施展区、隧道建设展区、公共交通展区和车辆内饰展区等五大展区。Innotrans展创始于1996年，两年一届在柏林国际展览中心举办，展会为期四天，并且展后两天室外区为公众开放日，经过十几年的发展，Innotrans目前已经成为世界上规模最大、影响力最广的的轨道交通专业展览盛会。该展会由德国柏林国际展览公司(MesseBerlinGmbH)主办，得到了欧洲铁路工业联合会(UNIFE)、德国铁路工业协会(VDB)以及德国地下交通设施学会等专业组织机构的大力支持。主办方将室内展区和室外展区有机的结合，在展览的同时召开一系列高级论坛、会议和行业峰会，使得Innotrans成为各国轨道交通行业人士进行产品、技术和信息交流的最佳平台。
展会参考大量的运输工程技术和220多家交通技术企业。柏林是德国的轨道工程业的主要重点，并作为InnoTrans展会的主办城市，是买家和客货轨道技术销售商的国际化平台的理想场所。 InnoTrans展会已经成为国际业界建立了以铁路技术为重点名胜区。阿铁路车辆品种齐全，并静态显示在柏林展览中心的展览大厅外轨道位置。 InnoTrans展会的其他主要功能包括铁路基础设施，室内设计，公共交通和隧道建设等。
InnoTrans大会以下相关部门的参与及支持：Verkehrsforum（德国运输论坛）、Verband德意志Verkehrsunternehmen（VDV值，德国运输公司协会）、欧洲铁路运输行业协会（UNIFE）、德国Verband组织在 Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen（VDB，德国铁路工业协会）、德国铁路股份公司主办、欧亚铁路峰会（土耳其）提供运输部和中央欧亚铁路运输公司等。
在隧道建设领域将是伴随着国际隧道论坛设有一个与国际嘉宾的系列讨论和STUVA支持（注册成立的地下交通系统协会）。公共交通论坛Planungsbüro献给Verkehr（PBV）等咨询组织的重点在公共交通系统当前和今后的发展。
每届展会计划从星期二到星期五为展览交易日，星期六、星期天为公众日，轨道演示以及户外试乘体验。来宾类别(贸易观众)则包括：交通系统生产商和供应商、公共或私人交通运输公司、交通服务公司、交通基本建设公司、交通管理专家、通信和数据处理专家、货运物流公司等。
展品范围(Show Products):
铁路及轨道技术：轨道交通及铁路机车车辆设备及零部件和机电设备；车辆段设备；供电系统；通信、信号系统；自动售检票系统；升降系统；火灾报警系统；通风、空调与采暖系统；环境与设备监控系统；综合监控系统；票务清分系统；屏蔽门安全系统；轨道交通及铁路建设施工材料、装备、安全、节能、环保技术与维护等。
铁路基础设施：铁道设施建设，车站及站场设备，轨道线路铺设、养护、维修装备与技术；铁道土木工程、桥梁道路、给排水、环境工程、风景园林、公用工程等建设。
隧道设计与施工：隧道施工建设机械设备、配件、材料与技术，工程机械，安全装置及设备等；地下交通检测、勘探技术、建设材料与技术设备等；地下线路、信号、桥梁、隧道、供电网、站房等施工机械及配套设备等。
公共交通及技术：智能交通管理系统、道路收费系统设备、智能交通产品及安防监控设备；视频监控设备、交通信息采集设备、交通控制设备、道路收费系统设备；地铁、汽车、巴士等轨道交通运输工具。
内部装饰设计：铁轨车内部设计、更新、装饰服务，门、窗帘，隔断，桌椅，行李架，扶手杆，替换零件，锁柜，安全带，涂料，手推车，洗手间，厨房设备等。
展会报告(Show Reports):
InnoTrans breaks all records - the world's leading trade fair draws a successful balance sheet
• Largest trade fair for transport technology worldwide
• 2940 exhibitors from 59 countries
• Record attendance: around 170,000 visitors from 133 countries
• Focus on digitalisation and sustainability
• Voices of the exhibitors
InnoTrans, the world's largest trade fair for transport technology, set several records at its 14th edition from 24 to 27 September 2024. It occupied all the exhibition halls and the entire outdoor and track area of the Exhibition Grounds of Messe Berlin and offered the largest exhibition space since InnoTrans was founded in 1996. ‘InnoTrans 2024 was a real record-breaking trade fair - both in terms of exhibition space and visitor numbers. Around 170,000 visitors from 133 countries came to the Exhibition Grounds of Messe Berlin this year - so we were once again able to increase the pre-corona level in terms of visitor numbers and internationality. InnoTrans has impressively demonstrated that it is the world's leading trade fair for transport technology and mobility,’ says Dirk Hoffmann, Chief Operating Officer of Messe Berlin.
‘InnoTrans was once again the event of the global railway industry,’ said InnoTrans Director Kerstin Schulz. ‘With a firework display of innovations and 226 world premieres, the trade fair attracted visitors from all over the world.’ The 2,940 exhibitors from 59 countries presented their latest products and services in the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction. The trade fair became even more international this year. Around 600 new exhibitors took part - and with them new countries such as Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Africa. Exhibitors from all over the world presented 133 vehicles on the 3,500 metres of track. In the Bus Display in the Summer Garden, trade visitors were able to experience eleven buses in live operation on a 500 metre long circuit.
The main topics at this year's trade fair were sustainability, electrification, digitalisation and, above all, artificial intelligence. ‘AI is also becoming increasingly important in the transport industry,’ says InnoTrans Director Kerstin Schulz. InnoTrans took this development into account with the new exhibition area, the AI Mobility Lab. ‘This was exactly the right decision. The demand for AI-based solutions and cybersecurity was enormous,’ reports Schulz. 42 exhibitors from 17 countries presented their expertise in AI, robotics, data protection and cybersecurity. The next InnoTrans will take place at the Exhibition Grounds of Messe Berlin from 22 to 25 September 2026.
What exhibitors had to say about InnoTrans 2024:
Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility: ‘We are delighted with this year's InnoTrans in Berlin - the trade fair was a great success. We were able to show thousands of visitors and customers how Siemens Xcelerator uses standardised interfaces to digitally connect data from our products, operators and ecosystem partners in new ways. In this way, we are promoting ground-breaking innovations that make rail transport the most sustainable, convenient and cost-efficient transport solution. InnoTrans offers us the perfect setting for personal dialogue and joint progress.’
Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom: “This InnoTrans 2024, we saw how the industry is actively responding to the rapidly evolving transportation needs of the world. I am grateful for the many visitors from around the globe, particularly Alstom’s customers and partners, who took the time to exchange with us. We were proud to showcase the innovation from our 84,000 talented employees, working together to make transportation clean, efficient, smart, reliable, enjoyable and accessible for all. The challenges we face – climate change, rapid urbanisation, and a changing technological landscape – need a united approach and we are well are on the way. InnoTrans 2024 has confirmed my optimism about the future.”
Dr Richard Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn AG: ‘More rail in Germany and Europe and therefore more climate protection can only be achieved together. That's why the dialogue within the industry at InnoTrans is so important. With innovative approaches and digital technologies and with tangible improvements for our passengers in terms of trains, connections and integrated public transport services, we at DB are taking responsibility for a strong railway.’
Markus Bernsteiner, Group CEO of Stadler: ‘InnoTrans 2024 was a great success for Stadler. At our stand, we were able to present our innovative strength for modern rail vehicles and customised signalling and service solutions to our guests and customers. With eight vehicle concepts, we once again demonstrated our commitment to sustainable, safe and reliable mobility. We look forward to the upcoming projects and partnerships that will emerge from this successful week at the trade fair.’
Ghizlane Aaboud, Head of OPC Planning and Interfaces, ONCF: ‘We were delighted to take part in InnoTrans 2024. The show provided a valuable opportunity to connect with key industry leaders and explore the latest developments in railway technology. For our company, participation in InnoTrans is essential to remain at the forefront of innovation and strengthen our global partnerships. This event is an important part of our mission to promote sustainable and efficient solutions in the rail industry.’
Sarah Stark, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB): ‘Every two years, InnoTrans shines the spotlight on an industry that moves the everyday lives of millions of people and makes their mobility future-proof. From innovative regional trains that can replace the office and run on hydrogen and battery power, to high-speed trains that can withstand desert temperatures and sandstorms, to digital information systems for quick orientation or barrier-free railway doors that bridge height differences without steps - InnoTrans 2024 has once again demonstrated the innovative power of the rail industry this year.’
Martin Schmitz, Managing Director Technology, Association of German Transport Companies (VDV): ‘InnoTrans 2024 has once again impressively demonstrated the innovative strength of the German and international rail industry. We should use this powerful and forward-looking appearance of the industry to now also emphatically demand the necessary support for our transformation from the EU and federal politicians.’
Enno Wiebe, General Director, UNIFE (European railway industry): “The largest ever InnoTrans has impressively demonstrated the capabilities of the rail supply industry, and the role it will play in delivering the railway system of the future. With fair international competition and a level playing field with other modes - alongside ensuring the necessary financial means and migration paths - we can continue to successfully deploy what has been presented here in Berlin, the capital of the Future of Mobility.”
Dr Heike van Hoorn, Managing Director of the German Transport Forum (DVF): ‘InnoTrans is always an impressive showcase, a class reunion for the industry and a source of encouragement in difficult times. The latter was particularly important this time because we were once again able to realise how much is in motion and how modern the railways are. If we finally unleash the industry politically in this country, then it will be able to fulfil our mobility dreams. The road is not easy, but we can do it!’
Azar Mottale, Head of Mobility, ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association): ‘InnoTrans is one of the world's leading trade fairs for rail transport. This has been demonstrated once again this year. Its international character and enormous popularity make it an indispensable platform for finding out about the latest trends and innovations. It is impressive to see what is already possible today. We need this dialogue in order to take the next step towards the mobility of the future together. We need to work together to pool our interests in order to push ahead with topics such as the digitalisation of rail infrastructure. We also need to drive forward the electrification of railway lines and the use of alternative drive technologies. And finally, we need to step up the pace to further develop the topic of artificial intelligence for the railways. These are all crucial steps towards making rail transport even more efficient and sustainable.’
Malte Hofmann, Industry Segment Manager at HARTING: ‘We are very satisfied with the high number of high-quality customer meetings at InnoTrans 2024, which not only gave us the opportunity to present innovative new products, but also to discuss future topics such as the circular economy and generative AI. With its growing international audience, it is the most important trade fair in the rail industry.’
Patrick Oosterveld, Sales Director, Ebusco: ‘The trade fair went very well for us. The nice thing is that you don't just have a static presentation of the buses, but can also go for a ride. This gives the customer a feel for how the vehicle behaves during the journey and what noises are produced. You can try that out here.’
InnoTrans is the world’s leading trade show for transport technology and takes place every two years in Berlin. The five segments at InnoTrans comprise Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction. InnoTrans is organised by Messe Berlin GmbH. The 15th InnoTrans will take place at the Exhibition Grounds of Messe Berlin from 22 to 25 September 2026.
