InnoTrans 2026: 113 Vehicles from 17 Countries in Berlin

<p>From high-speed trains to autonomous rail taxis: <strong>InnoTrans 2026</strong> transforms the Berlin exhibition grounds from September 22 to 25 once again into an international showroom on rails. A total of 113 vehicles from 17 countries will be on display in the outdoor and track areas – an impressive cross-section of current developments in the global rail industry.</p>

<h2>Outdoor and Track Areas as Visitor Magnets</h2> <p>The 20,000 square-meter area with 3.5 kilometers of track length is traditionally one of the largest attractions at the fair. For the 2026 edition, 130 exhibitors have registered, including 30 companies presenting in the outdoor area for the first time. "Nowhere else can the diversity of the international rail industry be experienced so directly," says InnoTrans Director Kerstin Schulz.</p>

<h2>Alternative Drives in Focus</h2> <p>A central theme of the vehicle presentations is alternative drive technologies. Swiss manufacturer <strong>Stadler Rail</strong> brings seven vehicles for Germany, Austria, Italy, Norway and Switzerland – including a hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train and a battery-powered regional train. <strong>Siemens Mobility</strong> and <strong>CAF</strong> also showcase vehicles with alternative drive concepts, while Chinese manufacturer <strong>CRRC</strong> presents a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid locomotive.</p> <p>Slovak wagon manufacturer <strong>Tatravagónka</strong> exhibits the largest single fleet with eight vehicles. <strong>Alstom</strong> showcases two Traxx locomotives with innovative onboard signaling technology. High-speed traffic is provided by Hitachi's <strong>ETR1000 Frecciarossa</strong> and Hyundai Rotem's <strong>EMU 320</strong>, which reaches a maximum speed of over 300 km/h.</p>

<h3>Autonomous Solutions and New Mobility Concepts</h3> <p>Beyond conventional train concepts, the industry is increasingly focusing on autonomous and remote-controlled systems. Specifically announced are, among others:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Railevo</strong> presents an autonomous rail taxi</li> <li><strong>FS Group</strong> shows an unmanned vehicle</li> <li><strong>TH Ostwestfalen-Lippe</strong> presents the Monocab, an autonomous monorail vehicle for rural areas</li> <li>Belgian exhibitor <strong>Otiv</strong> plans a demonstration of remote-controlled train operation in the Netherlands</li> </ul> <p>These examples show that the industry is not only dealing with drive changes, but also with fundamentally new operating models – from automated public transport solutions to digitally controlled remote-control concepts.</p>

<h2>Night Train Concepts and International Range</h2> <p>The program is complemented by innovative night train concepts that reflect growing interest in comfortable long-distance rail travel. With vehicles from countries such as South Korea and China, InnoTrans 2026 also underscores its claim as a global leading trade fair: manufacturers from 17 nations meet in Berlin and make technological trends directly comparable – from high-speed trains to freight transport solutions to urban mobility concepts.</p>

<h2>Conclusion and Outlook</h2> <p>With 113 vehicles from 17 countries and 130 exhibitors in the outdoor and track areas, InnoTrans 2026 once again sets standards as an international platform for the rail industry. The focus on alternative drives, autonomous systems and new travel concepts shows how dynamically rail transport is developing worldwide. Visitors from September 22 to 25, 2026 in Berlin can look forward to a comprehensive glimpse into the future of rail-based mobility.</p>