Expo and conference · Sandton, South Africa

Africa Rail 2027

Transportation, Logistics

Dates6–7 Jul 2027Dates announced · read on terrapinn.com · checked 12 Nov 2026
VenueSandton Convention CentreSandton, South Africa · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2011Annual · 6 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on terrapinn.com on 12 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Editions on record
6first in 2011

About Africa Rail

Africa Rail is the continent’s leading rail event. It is Africa’s only railway conference and exhibition with attendees from all over Africa. It is supported by government and industry alike.

Co-located with the Ports & Harbours Show and exhibition – the Africa Rail exhibition draw 3000+ visitors annually.

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
20276–7 Jul 2027
Dates announced
Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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201524–27 Jun 2015Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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201430 Jun – 3 Jul 2014Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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201324–27 Jun 2013Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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201225–29 Jun 2012Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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201127 Jun – 1 Jul 2011Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Africa Rail?

6–7 Jul 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2014 edition was at Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, South Africa. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 6 editions on record since 2011.

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