Updated on 31/7/2020

We moved our event to 1st July 2021.  This is because we believe that the safety of our visitors and exhibitors is paramount.  We also believe that attempting to deliver any form of RSN event in 2020 is untenable; this is because it is essential that we provide an opportunity for people to meet face to face and do business.

It is our view that there has been a lack of Government clarity for the Events Industry and mass gatherings in particular and that when clarity is provided that rapidly changing circumstances and swift Government policy changes then emerge to overwrite this and make the situation unmanageably uncertain.

This became all the more apparent on the 31st of July, when the Prime Minister advised that :-

• Indoor performances will not resume.
• Pilots of larger crowds in sports venues and conference centres will not take place.
• Wedding receptions of up to 30 people will not be permitted.
• From 8th August, Face coverings should be worn in indoor places, especially if it is a place where you may come in to contact with people you do not usually meet.  This is not legally enforceable for non listed venues.
• Coupled to this we saw considerable tightening of regulations to ten Northern England areas that even prevents contact between households.
• It is expected that from 1 October events will be allowed, in line with guidance set out in section 2.2.3, and dependent on whether the virus remains around or below current levels into the autumn.
• That the measures are part of a wider plan to avert a second peak and avoid a return to full national lockdown.

The points above are drawn from the announcement below.

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-31-july-2020

https://www.conference-news.co.uk/coronavirus-updates-news/conference-centres-can-host-events-30-says-government-update

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/the-visitor-economy

Given this we conclude that is was the right decision to move to 1st July 2021.

We have also noted that other major exhibitions that were due to run in 2020 have also all moved to 2021.  We are thinking of Innotrans and Railtex.  We also expect another major UK rail event to imminently announce changes to their plans.

But we do have Great News Too

RSN 2021 already has 140 Exhibitors, there are 2 stand spaces still available at just £950 for a 4m x 3m space carpeted with electrics and Sponsorship Opportunities still Exist at Platinum and Silver Levels.

Since our change of date we have three new exhibitors booking these are Pullman Rail, Segula and Capitol Batteries.

RSN in 2021 will only run as a physical event, it will be Bigger Better and will have further Added Attractions, including a Meet the Buyer Event organised by Railway Industry Association.

This welcome addition will undoubtedly add extra value to the Show with RIA focusing on Meet the Buyer Appointments for their members and RSN Exhibitors.  We also expect this addition to the Event to engender increased Visitor footfall and interest in the Show.

The 2021 Show will offer superb content. RSN 2021 will be a great platform for your business and will be the place to be on 1^st July 2021.

The RSN web site has already been refreshed to show our added attractions.  See the new web site content HERE

RSN 2021, RSN 2022, RSN 2023 and RSN 2024

As part of the changes we have agreed a Contract with the Venue to continue the growth of Rolling Stock Networking.  The show now has further dates in 2022, 2023, and 2024.  These are 1^st July 2021, 7^th July 2022 and 6^th July 2023, and 4^th July 2024  This is in line with our policy to continue to provide a high value, low cost to exhibit, long term Event for the Rail Industry.

We look forward to seeing you all on 1^st July 2021.

If you have any questions please call one of our staff or refer  back to our web site which will carry all of the updates or mail info@rsnevents.co.uk

Kevin               07527 811700

Sue                  07477 358672

Keven              07816 283949

Kind regards

The Events Team at Rolling Stock Networking