WAGNER Rail, the fire protection specialist, will present new rolling stock fire protection innovations at InnoTrans 2026, the company has confirmed ahead of the Berlin trade fair.

InnoTrans, held every two years at the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds, is the rail industry's largest trade show. The 2026 edition follows the September 2024 event, which drew more than 170,000 visitors and over 2,800 exhibitors. Suppliers across the rail supply chain routinely use the show to launch products aimed at fleet operators, rolling stock manufacturers and maintainers.

WAGNER Rail's stated focus for the event is fire protection technology for rolling stock. The company says the innovations it plans to unveil address detection and suppression requirements on board trains, a segment where suppliers face tightening standards from regulators and operators across Europe and beyond.

Fire protection has become a procurement factor in new-build and modernisation programmes as operators specify systems that limit damage, reduce downtime and improve passenger safety. EN 45545, the European standard for fire protection on railway vehicles, defines material and system requirements that suppliers must meet, and its application shapes what detection and extinguishing equipment operators can install across their fleets.

The announcement positions WAGNER Rail among the suppliers using InnoTrans to reach decision-makers at operators and vehicle builders. As with any pre-show launch, the specifics of what the company will display — product specifications, certification status and first applications — remain to be verified against its stand presentations and technical documentation when the fair opens.

Trade visitors will be able to assess the new systems in Berlin, where WAGNER Rail joins a supplier lineup spanning vehicle equipment, interior fittings and safety technology halls.