Mobco 2027 (Saint-Étienne, 31 Mar-1 Apr 2027): dates and guide

Mobco 2027 opens on Wednesday 31 March and closes on Thursday 1 April 2027 at Parc Expo in Saint-Étienne, central France. The show is run by GIE Objectif transport public, the joint venture of GART, the association of French transport authorities, and UTPF, the federation of public transport and rail operators.

Key facts

• Dates: 31 March-1 April 2027.
• Venue: Parc Expo de Saint-Étienne, around 12 minutes' walk from the city-centre station according to the organisers.
• Organiser: GIE Objectif transport public (GART and UTPF).
• Local hosts: Saint-Étienne Métropole and STAS, the local transit network.
• Format: trade show plus congress.
• Edition: second Mobco.

From RNTP to Mobco

For years the French public transport sector had two separate gatherings: the RNTP national meetings, hosted by a different city each time, and European Mobility Expo in Paris. Mobco merges them into a single show that alternates between Paris and the regions. The first edition was held in Paris on 9-11 June 2026, and Saint-Étienne is the first regional host. The organisers sum up the idea as bringing tomorrow's decision-makers together with today's industry players.

Format

The Mobco website describes an exhibition combined with a free-access GART-UTPF congress, with talks on the Agora stage and the Forum main stage, awards ceremonies and technical visits. The 2027 programme has not been released yet; GART says details are to come. Visitor and exhibitor figures on the website refer to a three-day format, so we don't quote them for this two-day edition.

Why attend

Mobco is where French transport authorities, operators and suppliers meet. It comes at a busy time for the sector, with regional rail and Paris-region bus services being opened to competition, new metropolitan express rail projects to fund and fleets to decarbonise. For rolling stock or ticketing suppliers looking at the French market, two days in Saint-Étienne put them in front of the elected officials and engineers who write the tenders. TrainsNews rates it highly for operations and public transport, and solid for rolling stock.

Practical information

Parc Expo can be reached on foot from Saint-Étienne's city-centre station. Registration details and fees for 2027 have not been published yet and will appear on the GART and Mobco websites.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mobco 2027?

On 31 March and 1 April 2027.

Where is Mobco 2027 held?

At Parc Expo de Saint-Étienne, France.

Who organises Mobco?

GIE Objectif transport public, set up by GART and UTPF, hosted locally by Saint-Étienne Métropole and STAS.

Is Mobco the same as the RNTP?

Mobco merges the RNTP and European Mobility Expo into one show that alternates between Paris and the regions.

Published on 26 October 2026. Dates verified on the official website: gart.org. Spotted an error? Report it.

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