Welcome to Freight Locomotives 2011

Freight Locomotives and Wagons 2011 is the only technical event dedicated to freight locomotives and wagons, taking place on 4-6 October 2011 at theMaritim Hotel in Berlin, Germany. Supported by the European Commission, European Rail Agency, UNIFE, EIM, CER, New Opera, Ferrmed, Hector Rail and the Freight and Logistics Leaders Forum, it is the definitive industry gathering and your opportunity to gain business critical insights into the strategies that will define the safe, efficient and interoperable rail freight networks of the future.

From our extensive research programme with Europe’s leading rail freight professionals such as Jurgen Mues, (SBB Cargo), we understand that emerging from the recession, there is great pressure upon both established and emerging operators to capitalise upon the recent resurgence. Investment in new traction, wagons and locomotives is necessary to:

· Maximise the value of CAPEX projects and minimise OPEX to improve ROI

· Enhance interoperability and meet new certification standards to remain competitive

· Ensure compliance with new directives and improve reliability to meet customer needs

These unique challenges require in-depth analysis and leading figures within the industry including Joachim Schoepfer (BLS Cargo) and Markus Hoeschen (Cargo Rail Europe), have told us that there is a need for a dedicated technical event to discuss these specific requirements. Backed by an expert Advisory Board, Freight Locomotives and Wagons 2011 is this event. The conference brings the industry’s senior managers, technical specialists and project leaders together to identify the strategic, technical and operational solutions to these critically important issues.

If you are involved in the rail freight market, you cannot afford to miss this event - your chance to meet the key individuals from the industry in the same place, at the same time! Due to the support that the event has received, we are offering a limited number of discounted places for government, regulators, infrastructure managers and operators, and by booking now, you will also be entitled to our discounted early booking rate! 

We look forward to seeing all of you in Berlin!