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InnoTrans picture special: The global show that will shape UK rail

29/10/2024 in Features
New rolling stock featured strongly. This is the view over one end of the display-track area. RALF GÜNTER © MESSE BERLIN GMBH.

The world’s biggest rail trade show had plenty to interest the UK industry. Tony Streeter and Richard Wilcock report from InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin.

When GB Railfreight Chief Executive John Smith launched his company’s new Class 99 at InnoTrans (RAIL 1019), it underlined the importance of the Berlin show - not only to international markets in general, but to the UK in particular.




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