The Railways Ministry in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), introduced the 16th edition of the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 as Asia’s Largest Railway Equipment Exhibition providing key insights on the various showcase elements to be highlighted at the event between October 15 and 17.
The 16th international Railway Equipment Exhibition will seek to bring together senior representatives and officials of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India working in close conjunction with top private sector business leaders, railway sector experts and representatives from media - so as to highlight the scale, themes and opportunities that clearly position the 16th IREE 2025 as a global marquee landmark event in the railway sector.
The conference outlined the objectives and scale of IREE 2025, including the exhibition’s role in promoting advanced technologies such as AI, IoT and green solutions, supporting MSME participation and showcasing India’s capabilities under the Make in India program. Officials emphasised that the exhibition provides a platform for domestic and international companies to connect, collaborate and share knowledge in the railway sector.
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director (I and P), Ministry of Railways said, “India is progressing rapidly from a developing to a developed nation, guided by the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Exhibitions like CII IREE play a pivotal role in this journey by showcasing India’s strength in manufacturing and innovation. Such platforms empower our railway manufacturers and suppliers to compete at a global level and highlight the strides we’ve made in railway infrastructure — from modern trains like Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat to world-class production capabilities that position India firmly on the global rail map.” Sitaram Sinku, Additional Member (PU), Indian Railway added, ‘“Indian Railways is
modernising its fleet, rolling stock, key station, signals and telecommunications and nationwide station infrastructure, developing world class viaducts and Gati Shakti Frieght corridors — all this while leading railway transportation through a transformational and sustainable transition. This is being achieved through large-scale electrification and advanced green technologies.The innovations showcased at IREE 2025 show that rail can drive economic growth while moving us closer to becoming a Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030”
“IREE 2025 is a platform that provides a connect between Indian Railways and equipment manufacturers from across the world. This year’s edition is a defining moment as Indian Railways looks to transform India as a global benchmark for modernisation, sustainability and smart mobility,” B Thiagarajan, Chairman, CII Trade Fairs Council, stated.
The panel of speakers discussed the key themes for IREE 2025, including youth involvement in sustainable railways, technology showcases, global collaboration and measures to ease business processes for international and domestic participants. Officials pointed out that the exhibition will facilitate knowledge sharing, business development and partnerships across the railway sector.
“Indian railways is what all about what make in India and Atmanirbhar Bhart is all about, it has helped an entire ecosystem develop itself supported through rapid growth in recent years and today we are future ready to design, develop, manufacture and supply to the world.” Narayan Sethuramon, Managing Director, Sanmar Matrix Metals Ltd, observed. Puneet Kaura, Managing Director, Samtel Avionics Limited, highlighted the collaborative aspect, noting, ‘IREE 2025 is collaboration between the industry and the Government.
The event is testament that we are a country who are on move — the commitment towards modernisation of our infrastucture in the railway segment is creating the excitement.’ The event set the stage for IREE 2025, providing key stakeholders with a clear view of the exhibition’s scope and impact. IREE 2025 is expected to host participants from around the world, creating opportunities for collaboration, technology adoption and business growth. The conference successfully communicated the vision, objectives and expected outcomes of the exhibition.
