InnoTrans 2026 will bring around 113 rail vehicles to Berlin as manufacturers and operators showcase developments across battery, hydrogen, high-speed, autonomous and night-train technology.
Taking place from 22–25 September, the exhibition will feature rolling stock from 130 exhibitors across 17 countries on 11 tracks. Here are some of the trains to look out for at this year’s event….
Battery Trains
Battery-electric trains will be among the key areas of interest, with CAF, Hitachi Rail and Škoda showcasing battery technology.
Notably, CAF will present its Civity BEMU, designed for operation in the Rhine-Ruhr region. The train recently completed a range test covering 273 kilometres in battery mode.
Hydrogen Trains
Stadler will present the world’s first hydrogen train designed for narrow-gauge routes. The train is expected to enter passenger service in 2028 on narrow-gauge lines operated by ARST in Sardinia.
CRRC will also bring a hydrogen fuel-cell locomotive to Berlin. The vehicle combines hydrogen fuel cells with large-capacity batteries and has been developed for applications including heavy-haul transport in mines, factories and ports.
Locomotives
Siemens will showcase its Vectron X locomotive, the latest generation of its Vectron platform. The locomotive incorporates Siemens’ Xcelerator digital ecosystem, highlighting the increasing role of software and data alongside conventional traction technology.
Among many other exhibitors, Alstom will also display two Traxx Universal locomotives equipped with onboard signalling technology.
High-Speed Trains
Alstom’s Coradia Stream Intercity for Trenitalia will showcase the latest generation of the operator’s intercity rolling stock. The train can accommodate up to 1,076 passengers and is designed for speeds of up to 200 km/h.
Meanwhile, Hitachi Rail will present its ETR1000 New Generation high-speed train. Developed and manufactured in Italy, the train will be capable of speeds of up to 300 km/h and will use Hitachi Rail’s HMAX digital asset management platform.
Hyundai Rotem will also bring its EMU 320 high-speed train to Berlin. The train is capable of speeds exceeding 300 km/h, providing an opportunity to see high-speed rolling stock developed for the Asian market alongside European designs.
Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles
Autonomous rail technology will also feature in the outdoor display. Railevo will present an autonomous rail taxi, while Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane will display an unmanned vehicle.
In addition, Monocab, developed by TH Ostwestfalen-Lippe, is an autonomous monorail vehicle intended for rural applications.
What’s more, Belgian company Otiv will demonstrate remote train operation in the Netherlands during the exhibition.
Night Trains
Night-train design will provide another theme at InnoTrans 2026, with several concepts exploring how overnight rail travel could make better use of available space while offering passengers greater privacy.
Nox Mobility will showcase a prototype featuring private compartments for one or two passengers, while Luna Rail GmbH will present concepts incorporating two-storey seating and reclining areas alongside private cabins.
Together, the vehicles and concepts on display provide a snapshot of where rolling stock development is heading, from alternative propulsion and digitalisation to autonomous operation, high-speed travel and new approaches to overnight journeys.
For a closer look at the trains expected at this year’s exhibition, including visuals, watch the latest episode of All Routes Considered.
