Press Hub

Please follow the link below to apply for a press pass, which eligible journalists will receive via email free of charge. The press pass is valid for the duration of the exhibition.

Please note that press passes will only be issued for members of the editorial team and journalists (ID required). They will not be issued to members of publishing or advertising departments.

10th April 2025

SIFER 2025 Save the date

From June 24 to 26, 2025, Lille will host the 14th edition of SIFER, the International Exhibition of Railway Technology, the only B2B event in France entirely dedicated to the rail sector.

Held every two years since 1999, SIFER brings together the entire rail ecosystem under one roof: rolling stock manufacturers, railway operators, infrastructure developers, technology providers, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, maintenance specialists, regulatory bodies, research institutions, and industry innovators. The previous edition in 2023 welcomed over 7,000 visitors to Lille Grand Palais — a record that reflects the strategic role of this event within the French rail industry and the dynamism of the sector. In 2025, over 300 exhibitors from 14 countries – including around 100 newcomers – will showcase their latest innovations in a market buzzing with momentum.

31st March 2023

SIFER beats all attendance records for this 13th edition

A total of 7000 visitors walked along the aisles of Lille Grand Palais during this 13th edition of SIFER, from 28 to 30 March. The event hosted 378 exhibitors, of whom 24% were new participants, coming from 20 countries, accounting for 22% of international companies. With the support of partners and exhibitors, 43 sessions and 20 associated events (conferences, round tables, workshops, presentations) were organised. This record attendance underlines the dynamism of the sector, which is revolving around a major topic: innovation, in response to competitivity and climate issues. The French railway industry is indeed launched at full speed!