RailX (Dubai, 31 May-2 Jun 2027): dates and trade show guide
The first RailX runs from 31 May to 2 June 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, organised by Dubai's RTA with CRRC. Themes, audience and market context.
About the Event
RailX, a new rail and mobility conference and exhibition, will hold its first edition at Dubai World Trade Centre from 31 May to 2 June 2027. It is organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with Chinese train builder CRRC as founding organising partner. The RTA announced the event on 14 September 2026.
At a glance
- Dates: 31 May-2 June 2027.
- Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.
- Organiser: Dubai RTA, with CRRC as partner.
- Format: conference and exhibition.
- Expected size: 5,000+ participants, 60+ exhibitors and 70+ speakers (RTA).
- Theme: "Building the Future of Rail and Mobility".
Five programme pillars
The conference is built around five pillars. Reach looks at connectivity across the GCC, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, corridors, high-speed and intercity rail, and interoperability. Advance covers AI, automation, predictive maintenance, digital twins, cybersecurity and electrification. Invest deals with PPPs, sovereign capital, green bonds and sukuk, and transit-oriented development. Link addresses national and urban strategy, multimodal planning and governance, while X-perience focuses on service quality, stations, smart cities and MaaS. Cross-cutting tracks cover passenger transport and freight, including trade corridors and dry ports.
Market context
According to the RTA, Dubai Metro, opened in September 2009, carries 40% of the emirate's public transport ridership and has handled nearly 3 billion passengers. The Blue Line is due in 2029 and the Gold Line tender is expected in late 2026; together the two lines are worth about AED 55 billion and will extend the network from 90 to 162 km. RailX is part of the RTA 2030 strategic plan and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Why attend
For train builders, suppliers and engineering firms, RailX offers direct access to the client behind Dubai's next metro lines just as tenders are being prepared. In the TrainsNews team's view, it is of solid interest across signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure and operations.
Good to know
No dedicated website or registration process has been published yet; this guide is based on the RTA's official announcement and will be updated once registration opens.
Related events
- Global Rail in Abu Dhabi (28-30 September 2027).
- Saudi International Rail in Riyadh (14-15 November 2027).
Frequently asked questions
When is RailX 2027?
From 31 May to 2 June 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Who organises RailX?
Dubai's RTA, with CRRC as founding organising partner.
How do I register?
Registration details have not yet been published by the RTA.
Published 19 October 2026. Dates and details verified on the official website: rta.ae. Spotted an error? Report it.
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