ARTS – Shanghai International Rail Transport Exhibition

Shanghai International Rail Transport Exhibition (ARTS) is a specialized event for China’s rail transportation industry, focusing on advanced technologies for railways, metro systems, urban rail transit, rail infrastructure, and intelligent transportation systems. After more than two decades of development, the exhibition has become a professional platform connecting equipment manufacturers, operators, engineering companies, and industry decision-makers.

The 2026 edition focuses on intelligent systems, green transportation, safety and resilience, and the integration of rail and urban transportation networks. ARTS therefore provides companies across the rail equipment, systems, and technology supply chain with opportunities to present solutions and develop B2B cooperation.

For international buyers and rail industry professionals, ARTS provides an opportunity to meet Chinese manufacturers and technology suppliers and explore potential sourcing and project cooperation opportunities in China’s rail transportation sector.

Main Sectors of ARTS Shanghai

Rail Vehicles and Equipment

Urban rail and metro trains, high-speed trains, passenger and freight rolling stock, locomotives, rail vehicle components and equipment, and train interior systems.

Rail Infrastructure and Engineering

Rails and track equipment, track systems and structures, tunnel equipment, railway bridges, station equipment, and technologies for infrastructure construction and maintenance.

Signalling and Control Systems

Rail signalling systems, rail traffic control, train control systems, communication equipment, automation systems, and intelligent traffic management technologies.

Digitalization and Intelligent Transportation

Artificial intelligence, digital twins, predictive maintenance, data analytics, intelligent management systems, and rail operation automation.

Power, Energy and Traction Systems

Power supply systems, traction equipment, motors and drive systems, batteries and energy storage, regenerative braking systems, and energy management technologies.

Rail Safety and Security

Fire detection and suppression equipment, video surveillance systems, access control, safety equipment, cybersecurity solutions, and emergency management systems.

Green and Low-Carbon Technologies

Energy-saving technologies, lightweight and low-carbon materials, renewable energy solutions, energy-efficient ventilation systems, carbon reduction technologies, and sustainable transportation solutions.

Who Should Visit ARTS Shanghai?

ARTS Shanghai brings together professionals and organizations from across the railway and urban transportation value chain, including:

• Railway managers and operators
• Metro and urban rail companies
• Train and rolling stock manufacturers
• Railway engineering and contracting companies
• Rail equipment and component manufacturers
• Signalling and telecommunications companies
• Rail infrastructure and construction companies
• Maintenance professionals
• Urban transportation project managers
• Technology and artificial intelligence companies
• Power supply and traction system suppliers
• Investors and rail equipment buyers
• Equipment importers and distributors
• Government organizations and transportation authorities

Why Visit ARTS Shanghai?

• Discover the latest rail transportation technologies
• Identify Chinese and international manufacturers and suppliers
• Explore metro, railway, and urban rail equipment
• Discover intelligent and digital transportation solutions
• Evaluate predictive maintenance technologies
• Explore energy-saving and carbon reduction solutions
• Negotiate directly with specialized companies
• Develop B2B business connections
• Explore cooperation opportunities for railway projects
• Understand emerging trends in intelligent transportation

International buyers and project teams can also use ARTS Shanghai to compare Chinese suppliers, technical solutions, equipment specifications, and potential cooperation opportunities directly with participating companies.

Importance of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction at ARTS Shanghai

At a specialized event such as ARTS Shanghai, an exhibition stand should professionally communicate a company’s technical capabilities and expertise. For businesses involved in rail components, control systems, railway equipment, and intelligent technologies, the stand should provide suitable areas for presenting products, equipment, models, and technical solutions.

Using industrial design, digital displays, 3D models, appropriate lighting, and dedicated B2B meeting areas can help communicate technical information more effectively and support discussions with professional buyers and project managers.

Exhibition stand design and construction services in shanghai are also available for companies participating at ARTS Shanghai as exhibitors.

ARTS Shanghai Exhibition Visit Services by Exhibition Makers

Visiting Shanghai International Rail Transport Exhibition (ARTS) requires effective planning for travel, exhibition access, and business meetings.

Exhibition Makers, with more than 15 years of experience in international exhibition services, provides support for companies and industry professionals visiting ARTS Shanghai, including:

• Exhibition registration and entrance pass
• Professional ARTS exhibition visit planning
• Hotel reservations and transportation
• Professional Chinese and English interpreters
• B2B meeting coordination
• China business visa assistance
• Factory and company visit coordination
• Pre-exhibition consultation
• Payment and currency transfer coordination

These services allow companies to focus on identifying technologies, evaluating suppliers, conducting business negotiations, and developing opportunities within the rail transportation industry.