Approved by
Ministry of Railways (MOR), P. R. China
Ministry of Commerce, P. R. China

Supporters
Science and Technology Department, MOR, P. R. China
International Cooperation Department, MOR, P. R. China
Foreign Capital and Technical Import Center, MOR, P. R. China
High-speed Railway Office, MOR, P. R. China
Qingzang (Qinghai-Tibet) Railway Construction Steering Office

Organizers
China Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS), MOR, P. R. China
Shanghai Exhibition Center, China
China World Trade Center Co., Ltd.
Scientific and Technological Information Research Institute, MOR, P. R. China

Co-organizer
Grand Exhibition & Convention Co., Ltd.

Why Modern Railways?

• The only international exhibition on railway that is approved and fully supported by MOR.
  
  
• The best opportunity for the exhibitors to meet MOR officials, directors of all MOR's regional railway administrations, experts and professionals in the Chinese railways within 4 days. In other words, it is a grand meeting between the manufacturers and suppliers and all the important decision-makers and users.
  
  
• High-level Forum and different seminars held during the exhibition further intensify the exchanges of information and know-how.
  
  
• Though held in China, it is a real international event with previous exhibitors coming from more than 20 countries and regions around the world. Please refer to Previous Exhibitors for details.
  
  
• The best platform for you to compete with your competitors, find new clients or consolidate customer relationship.
  
  

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  Background
  
  MODERN RAILWAYS, the only large international railway exhibition in China that is approved by the Chinese Ministry of Railways, has been successfully held for 5 times since 1992, winning high acclaim from the Chinese government, enterprises and railway manufacturers and suppliers of all countries.
  
  MODERN RAILWAYS 2002, held in Beijing in June 2002, attracted more than 150 manufacturers and suppliers from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. Over14,000 government officials, decision-makers and professionals visited the exhibition. Leading government officials who attended the exhibition included

  Fu Zhihuan, Minister of MOR, P. R. China
  Liu Zhijun, Sun Yongfu, and Cai Qinghua, Vice Ministers of MOR
  Wei Jianguo, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, China
  Shi Dinghuan, Secretary General, Ministry of Science and Technology, China

During the exhibition, a Forum on Railway Development Strategy was held at Beijing Hotel, participated by governmental officials, experts and scholars from both at home and aboard, and senior managers from well-known enterprises under MOR, Development and Research Center under the State Council. Presentations were given by the representatives from Bombardier, Siemens, Alstom and JRC on railway development strategy, advanced technologies of locomotive and rolling stock. Technical seminars were hosted by Nexans, SKF, GM, Balfour Beatty, Korea High-speed Railway Construction Group and other related manufacturers on high-speed railway, train operation safety, traction and power, and new materials.

MODERN RAILWAYS 2003 aims at providing an outstanding platform for the manufacturers and suppliers from all over the world to understand China's current situation, requirement and investment environment, unfold their corporate image and technical innovations, and intensify exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese railways. Major themes of this exhibition are high-speed railway, heavy-haul transportation, informatization, safety and construction. Advanced technology and equipment of from overseas on high-speed railway construction, high-speed train operation, safety operation, informatization, and improvement on railway construction level are especially welcome for display at MODERN RAILWAYS 2003.

During the exhibition period, a high-level forum on "Innovation and Railway Development" will be held. Government officials, senior managers of famous enterprises from both China and overseas and high-level personnel will be invited to attend.