INNOTRANS 2002 in Berlin was the biggest of the InnoTrans exhibitions held so far. It attracted more than 1000 exhibitors, plus 30,000 trade visitors. The event, organised by Messe Berlin, ran for four days and incorporated Bahnbau, the specialist section devoted to railway infrastructure equipment and services.
The event was described as a success by many of the key figures who attended, including Mr Dieter Klumpp, president of the German Rail Industry Association (VDB) and Mr Drewin Nienwenhuis, general manager of the Union of European Rail