At Expoferroviaria 2025, held from 30 September to 2 October at Fiera di Rho in Milan, the railway sector reaffirmed its central role in the transformation of European mobility.
The exhibition, which brought together over 10,300 visitors from more than 60 countries and 290 international exhibitors, once again proved to be a privileged observatory for technological trends redefining efficiency, safety, and sustainability in rail transport.
This year’s edition focused particularly on digital evolution, low-impact propulsion, and the integration of electronics and mechatronics in railway systems, themes that now form the foundation of intelligent mobility.
Key technologies on display: DAC, hydrogen trains, and battery-powered solutions
Among the innovations presented, the DAC (Digital Automatic Coupling) project by FS Logistix stood out, automating the coupling of freight wagons to improve safety, operational speed, and precision.
Another highlight was the hydrogen-powered locomotive developed by Sitav in collaboration with the University of Genoa, symbolising the ongoing energy transition within the sector, together with TREEN, the battery-powered train developed by Stadler for Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, capable of covering the entire Altamura–Matera route without intermediate recharges.
Alongside these innovations, the event underlined the increasingly decisive role of artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and advanced electronic systems in predictive maintenance, quality control, and operational safety.
In this field, industrial players such as the Elemaster Group stand out for their ability to deliver integrated electronic and mechatronic solutions, designed for mission-critical applications and compliant with the highest standards of reliability.
Electronics and mechatronics: intelligent systems transforming the railway industry
Expoferroviaria 2025 confirmed that digital signalling, smart data management, and the modularity of electronic systems are now strategic cornerstones of the railway industry.
In this context, the Group’s experience translates into a concrete contribution to the development of control and automation systems for trains and infrastructure, the result of close collaboration between electronic, mechanical, and software engineering.
Through Eletech, the lead company of the International Design Centres (IDCs), R&D division of Elemaster Group, the Group develops customisable platforms and technologies for process control, diagnostics, and safety.
Among its most significant projects are applications for different SIL (Safety Integrity Level) levels and the SIL Flex platform, which ensure design flexibility and regulatory compliance.
Collaboration with European partners in the development of hydrogen-powered trains further demonstrates Elemaster’s commitment to a more sustainable and interconnected mobility ecosystem.
Expoferroviaria as a hub for innovation and international collaboration
Beyond product showcases, Expoferroviaria 2025 reaffirmed its role as a hub connecting companies, institutions, and research centres.
The thematic areas, from the Innovation Hub to the Aerospace Technology Hub, encouraged collaboration among major players, start-ups, and SMEs, fostering synergies and new models of technological cooperation.
Within this framework, the Elemaster Group reaffirmed its position as a global technology partner, supported by a continuously growing network of production and research sites: from Romania, where the Group is expanding its manufacturing capacity, to the United States, with the enlargement of the Duluth facility, and the joint venture with Syrma SGS in India, dedicated to producing high-reliability electronic solutions for the railway, medical, and industrial sectors.
Towards the future of rail transport: innovation and sustainable progress
With its focus on digital technologies, energy efficiency, and sustainability, Expoferroviaria 2025 showcased a sector in full transformation, where collaboration between research and industry is the key to building the railway transport of the future.
From hydrogen-powered locomotives to intelligent electronic systems, the direction is clear: to innovate responsibly, with solutions that combine reliability, safety, and environmental respect, values that have always guided the commitment of the Elemaster Group.