Railway Interior Innovation Summit Europe

RAILWAY INTERIOR INNOVATION SUMMIT EUROPE

NOVEMBER 17-19, 2026 | VALENCIENNES, FRANCE

HOSTING PARTNER

Welcome

We are pleased to welcome you to the RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit, hosted by Alstom.

Over three days, the summit will bring together industry leaders, designers, and experts to explore the future of railway interior design, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and passenger experience. Through presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will exchange ideas and discover the latest trends shaping modern rail interiors.

We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring and collaborative event.

Team RedCabin

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... knowledge on trends, opportunities and challenges on the rail interior topics

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... your network by exchanging business cards during our networking activities

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... your business to key stakeholders

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... meet with decision makers from manufacturers, designers, suppliers, government officials and explore how you can be part of their future projects

Coradia Max for PKP

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Interior of the MPL25 metro (Lyon)

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Metropolis automated metro trains will operate on the eastern section of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop project (Non-contractual design for illustrative purposes

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PARTNER

SEKISUI KYDEX

SEKISUI KYDEX innovates and creates sustainable thermoplastic material solutions for the next generation of product design to help enhance the passenger experience.

The KYDEX® Thermoplastics Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) business model of manufacturing bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities expands beyond thermoplastic sheet.
The fully compliant KYDEX® portfolio also includes injection molding resins, proprietary Infused ImagingTM technology, integral special effects, unique textures, antibacterial protection and custom products and design.
The SEKISUI KYDEX appLabTM and designLab® Innovation Centers are collaborative spaces for clients and customers to bring the supply chain together for rapid prototyping and design development. These spaces are the bridge between engineering and art.

PriestmanGoode

PriestmanGoode is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading design studios working in transport today.

Our expertise spans everything from rail to aviation, autonomous vehicles, cruise ships and personal transport.
We work with operators, rolling stock manufacturers and across the supply chain on both industrial and vehicle design, as well as liveries and branding, interiors and customer experience.
We have a proven track record of delivering ground- breaking transport solutions for our clients and their passengers.
Moreover, we regularly develop our own initiatives around future mobility solutions. These projects give us an opportunity to address issues – from accessibility to sustainability – that we believe lie at the heart of successful future transport.

Röchling Industrial Allgäu

Röchling Industrial Allgäu is a leading European manufacturer of high-performance plastics and part of the Röchling Group.

Röchling delivers pioneering products and services worldwide across all industries with focus on customers, innovation, quality and sustainable material solutions.Maywoflamm® Plus materials comply with the European standard EN 45545 2 and the U.S. safety standard NFPA 130.
Our sustainable product portfolio features recyclable materials engineered to conserve resources through waste reduction and the Röchling ReLoop® circularity concept, driving closed loop cycles.
Maywoflamm® Plus SPX offers anti-graffiti surfaces for enhanced durability. Our Material Testing department provides fire testing and extensive test methods for rapid response.

3M: Driving Innovation to Improve Everyday Life

At 3M, we use science to solve real-world problems. With operations in 70 countries and sales in over 200, our innovations improve daily life across industries. One-third of our sales come from products developed in the past five years, showing our strong focus on progress and collaboration.

Stronger Bonds with Industrial Adhesives and Tapes

Advanced Graphics for Lasting Impact

Smarter Solutions for the Rail Industry

EAO

EAO – Punctual. Intuitive and reliable.

Founded in 1947, EAO Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality HMI control units and HMI Systems. With a global footprint and production sites in Switzerland, China, Germany and North America, as well as 10 sales companies, EAO can guarantee worldwide availability.

CLERPREM

Clerprem is an international company specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative seating systems and interior parts for mobility.

With over 50 years of experience, Clerprem serves the automotive & rail sectors, combining Italian design, innovation, and engineering excellence. Operating across multiple continents, with its HQ located in north of Italy, the company is committed to sustainability, comfort, and safety, delivering customized products that meet the highest standards
Trusted by major OEMs and operators worldwide, Clerprem continues to shape the future of mobility through quality craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.

wabtec corporation

We provide innovative Display Technologies for Modern Train Design

New display technologies open up exciting opportunities for innovative interior and exterior train designs. They not only enhance the passenger information experience but also contribute to improved passenger flow during boarding and alighting.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether in passenger or freight rail, bus transportation, mining, industry or shipping, our expertise, technologies, and people are working together to accelerate the future of transportation.
ANNAX is a leading manufacturer of advanced display systems for rail vehicles. Thanks to our extensive experience, we are well-positioned to support you not only with cutting-edge technology but also with valuable insights into best practices — and common pitfalls — when it comes to the optimal integration of displays into train designs.

LAKOWA

Lakowa is a specialist in interior solutions of rolling stock. Our plastic components are reliable, resistant and above all lightweight and can be delivered as ready-to-install systems.

SCHURTER TrenoLux

SCHURTER TrenoLux is a market leader in advanced LED lighting solutions for railway vehicles, combining engineering excellence with deep industry expertise.

As part of the SCHURTER Group, TrenoLux develops and produces high-performance exterior and interior lighting systems that enhance safety, reliability, and passenger comfort in modern rolling stock.
Built on a modular platform, our interior lighting solutions support both standardized and fully customized designs.
Our SMART Ecosystem, based on CANbus or DALI, enables advanced features such as adaptive lighting scenarios based on environment, location, and time, as well as luminaire-level diagnostics for efficient, condition-based maintenance.

FISA

Every day, millions of people travel by train. We make their journeys better. FISA is history, expertise, and vision coming together to improve the way the world travels.

A long-term specialization in the design and manufacturing of bespoke railway interiors solutions.
Every project is tailor made to fit the specific design and compliance requirement. We can support our customers with comprehensive interior proposals in conjunction with the passenger seats, this enables to simplify the approval and delivery processes and determines significant positive impact on the final project performance.
FISA, thanks to its efforts in the last 25 years, is one of the most qualified seats producers in Europe and is the only one that is still family owned.
FISA is always looking to grow and is always investing in new products with new features that can be beneficial both for their clients and for its own production.
To increase productivity, reduce costs, and create a better working environment, we are always looking for the best technology for our needs.

Forbo Flooring Systems

Forbo Flooring Systems offers a truly comprehensive, compliant and sustainable floor covering product offering for the global rail sector. Whether you are sourcing floor coverings for high speed, intercity, regional, light rail, trams or metro vehicles, we can provide you with an exceptional range of products and services.

Leonica

Leonica, a family tannery renowned for its exceptional quality and versatility, has earned a reputation for producing the finest leathers.

These leathers find their way into a wide range of applications, including business jets, high-speed trains, commuter transport, buses, tailor-made car interiors, cruise ship cabins, and super yachts.
Leonica leather has also been selected for prestigious lounges, theatres, auditoriums, and luxury hotels. Leonica provides customized solutions for each project, ensuring a seamless blend of style and functionality.
LEOTECH – Railway leather is specifically developed for railway interiors. Starting as a by-product of the food supply chain, it is upcycled into a noble, durable, repairable, and reusable upholstery material.
Certified as ECO-LEATHER under the UNI 11427, it guarantees sustainability, traceability, and compliance with strict environmental and safety standards. This makes it the ideal choice for operators and designers looking to combine elegance with robust performance and eco-responsibility.
Textures, patterns, colours, and finishes are always tailored to designers’ specifications, ensuring perfect harmony with each project.

EC Engineering

EC Engineering is a European engineering and manufacturing company with more than 25 years of experience in the rail industry. Headquartered in Kraków, Poland, the company employs over 330 specialists in mechanical design, structural simulations, vehicle dynamics and electrical engineering.

Expliseat

Since 2021, Expliseat has been leveraging its aerospace heritage to transform rail seating, adapting breakthrough lightweight technologies to the unique challenges of ground transportation.

Vending Automater ApS

Vending Automater ApS is Europe's specialist in EN-compliant onboard vending solutions for snacks, cold drinks and hot beverages in rolling stock.

Our systems operate in daily passenger service, generating many thousands of passenger transactions every month.
This unique operational data provides insights that no laboratory testing can deliver—covering passenger behaviour, reliability, replenishment, maintenance and lifecycle performance.
By combining certified compliance with railway standards and evidence from real-world operation, we help OEMs and operators develop safer, smarter and more efficient onboard retail solutions that reduce total cost of ownership while delivering an outstanding passenger experience.

KEY TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS and guests

Alstom

SNCF Voyageurs

Dutch Railways (NS)

Deutsche Bahn

Siemens Mobility GmbH

PriestmanGoode

Stadler Rail Management AG

zweigrad Industrial Design

N+P Innovation Design

RMV (fahma)

Chemins de fer Belges

Neomind

go.Rheinland

Studio Perspectives

Studio Maxime d’Angeac

Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH (BEG)

MEDIA PARTNERs

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE ON-SITE

WHO IS WHO

Get in touch with other experts before the conference starts. Take a look at the business cards and photos while enjoying your first conversational and networking experience.

KEYNOTE SPEECH

Get to know in-depth knowledge, listen and learn from industry experts, including OEMs, train operators, regulators, seat manufacturers and materials suppliers.

SPEEDNET WORKING

Break the ice and get to know your industry peers in these fast-paced one-to-one meetings. Greet each participant in this series of brief exchanges and share your professional background.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Interact with our panelists, and ensure that all of your questions are answered during these sessions.

ROUNDTABLE SESSION

Discuss with experts or stakeholders, in a circular arrangement to exchange ideas, share insights, and address specific topics or chal- lenges. Be part of an environment for open dialogues and problem- solving, allowing for diverse perspectives to be heard and considered.

EVENING RECEPTION

RedCabin invites you to a Dinner. Take this opportunity to network and make new business contacts. Or just relax and round off your first conference day.

testimonials

I learned a lot. Did not know how much goes on in the design of the car interiors. Very instructive. I was surprised by the tourist approach of the Dolce Vita train in Italy. Never thought of travelling by train like we do on cruises. Very innovative.

Société de Transport de Montréal (STM)

RedCabin provides a great opportunity for focused discussion and knowledge sharing on specific topics with industry experts from around the world.

VIA Rail Canada

It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other operators and manufacturers from across the industry. The panels and round tables were highly insightful, and the event was very well organized in a wonderful location. A special highlight was the visit to Omer, offering valuable insights into their production processes.

DM Fernverkehr AG

Fantastic opportunity to network with key contacts, learn about issues facing the industry, and discuss collaborative solutions.

SEKISUI KYDEX

Very well organized, good presentations, very good attendees, meet the expectations.

Compin Fainsa

Great location and planning – everything was very well organized. I really liked the positive and cooperative atmosphere as well as the mix of interactive sessions paired up with presentations, panel discussions and of course the very interesting company visit. Well done!

DEUTSCHE BAHN

Very well organized.

STADLER Deutschland

The event is outstanding because, like no other, it brings together the most important players and decision-makers in railway interior design and enables inspiring and relevant connections.

Nose Design Experience