ARTS Shanghai — international exhibition for high-speed rail, metro systems, and smart transport technologies in Shanghai

ARTS Shanghai

December 17–19, 2025

Shanghai

Transport and Logistics

Key Information about ARTS Shanghai

General Information

400+ exhibitors, 60,000 sqm, 50,000 visitors

The ARTS Shanghai International Advanced Rail Transit Technology Exhibition is Asia’s premier event for railway and metro innovation. Since 2015, it has grown into China’s largest trade show dedicated to rail transport, infrastructure, and smart mobility. Covering 60,000 sqm at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, the 2025 edition gathers over 400 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors. Supported by the Ministry of Transport, CRRC, Huawei, Siemens, and Alstom, ARTS Shanghai provides an international platform for technology exchange and strategic partnerships.

Themes

High-speed rail, metro, infrastructure, signaling, automation and smart transport

The exhibition covers high-speed rail, metro systems, light rail, and tramways, alongside infrastructure, signaling, electrification, rolling stock, and digital control systems. Key topics include energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, automation, and cybersecurity for transport networks.

Participants

Rolling stock manufacturers, component suppliers, infrastructure engineers, and digital solution providers

Participants include leading global and Chinese companies such as CRRC, Alstom, Siemens Mobility, Knorr-Bremse, Hitachi Rail, ABB, Huawei, and ZTE. Visitors include engineers, procurement managers, operators, government representatives, and investors.

Exhibits

Rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signaling, safety and digital systems

Exhibits range from locomotives, EMUs, and metro trains to track components, signaling, SCADA platforms, and predictive analytics tools. Demonstrations highlight automation, AI-driven monitoring, and energy-saving innovations.

Venue

Shanghai New International Expo Center

Located in Pudong, SNIEC is a world-class venue capable of hosting large-scale industrial exhibitions with live demonstrations and testing areas.

Organizer

Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Service Co., Ltd.

Organized by Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Service Co., Ltd., with support from the Ministry of Transport of China, CRRC Group, and the China Railway Society. The event is UFI-certified, ensuring international quality and global participation.

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