Networking: Mainspring offers you the chance to bring your passion, expertise and products to decision-makers across the European and UK Urban Transit sector.
Mainspring delivers industry leading events across the passenger transit sector to share information, create new contacts and deliver innovation through our extensive networks of exhibitors and key industry speakers.
Our events, held across both Europe and the UK, offer unrivalled opportunities to mix with senior decision-makers within the industry, the chance to showcase your new products or services, develop your brand and so much more.
Our customers know and trust our ability to organise an industry wide event, provide fantastic value for money and to offer unique networking opportunities - so much so that many return to our events year after year.
Our current calender of events can be seen below, but if you have a specific need or audience that you would like to engage with, we'd love to hear from you.
The European Light Rail Congress brings together leading voices from across Europe to explore the future of sustainable urban transport. Showcasing international projects, pioneering technologies and best practice, the Congress provides delegates with valuable insights from some of the world's most successful light rail systems.
Designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing, it offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts and discover ideas that are shaping the future of mobility across Europe.
The UK Light Rail Conference is the leading annual gathering for the UK's light rail and tramway sector. Bringing together operators, local authorities, manufacturers, consultants, suppliers and industry leaders, the conference provides a platform to share knowledge, explore the latest innovations and discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of light rail.
With a programme of expert speakers, engaging panel discussions and invaluable networking opportunities, it's where the industry comes together to learn, collaborate and drive progress.
The Global Light Rail Awards celebrate excellence across the international light rail industry. Recognising outstanding projects, innovations, organisations and individuals, the awards honour those making a significant contribution to the development of light rail around the world.
Bringing together industry leaders from across the globe, the evening is a prestigious celebration of achievement, innovation and the people driving the sector forward.
Dinner at the Roundhouse is one of the rail industry's most anticipated networking events, bringing together senior leaders, operators, suppliers and professionals from across the sector for an evening of celebration, conversation and connection.
Combining exceptional hospitality, inspiring guest speakers and first-class entertainment, the event provides the perfect opportunity to strengthen relationships, forge new partnerships and celebrate another successful year within the rail industry.
Tramways and Urban Transit is your one-stop shop for news and analysis of everything across the LRT world.
Each month you’ll get comprehensive project updates, detailed Systems Factfiles, all the latest news from across the globe and features on the latest innovations and technologies from across the spectrum of rail-based public transport.
The Global Light Rail Portal consolidates global light rail intelligence into a structured, searchable environment. Users can explore network evolution, opening timelines, population context, system configuration, fleet scale, track composition and revenue indicators, all standardised for meaningful comparison across regions.
Want to take advantage of a chance to exhibit and share your brand with the urban transit world?
We at Mainspring love to help our clients share their expertise, knowledge and know-how with each other. So many of our conferences have led to new innovations and collaborations and this is a tradition that we would love to continue. With your own dedicated agent overseeing the management and promotion of your stand, you can be assured that you and your brand will receive not only the personal touch, but also the chance to be showcased to the leading lights in the industry
Of course, if you want your brand to be at the forefront of our delegate's minds, we have many unique sponsorship opportunities available to you. Just ask us how we can help communicate your brand to the wider industry!
Why choose Mainspring events?
17 years of experience in organising and running events
World-leaders in LRT networking events
Promotional opportunities through our newsletter and SM channels
Bespoke sponsorship packages available for any budget
Depot tours and evening networking opportunities
Your promotional material available to every delegate
Support from your personal agent from booking to the event date
Positive reviews and reactions year after year from our customers