Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 2025
OKOndt GROUP participated in Saudi International Rail 2025, the Middle East's premier exhibition showcasing innovations and technologies for the strategic development of the railway industry. The company's participation in this prestigious event was a natural progression of its activities in the region, supporting initiatives that promote the diversification and sustainable growth of Saudi Arabia's economy.
The Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition and conference, a two-day event, took place on 19–20 October at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre. It brought together railway professionals from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. Participants discussed the future of transport and infrastructure modernisation in the region, including in the context of the implementation of the Saudi Vision 2030 programme.
The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Transport And Logistic Services was responsible for organising the event. The exhibition featured more than 250 international companies and over 200 speakers, including top-level executives, policymakers, and manufacturing companies.
The conference opened on 19 October with an official ceremony attended by the Saudi Arabian Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, His Excellency Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and representatives of the leading regional railway organisations. Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Syria, Egypt and South Africa delivered presentations on the first day, as did top managers of international companies and equipment suppliers.
The main topics of discussion included:
- modernisation of railway infrastructure;
- development of high-speed rail services;
- digitalisation of transportation;
- localisation of manufacturing in the railway sector;
- formation of a sustainable transport and logistics ecosystem.
Particular attention was given to the Saudi Landbridge Project, the largest railway corridor which will connect the east and west of the Kingdom, becoming a key element in the development of Saudi Arabian transport and logistics.
OKOndt GROUP presented its advanced rail testing solutions at the 2025 Saudi International Rail exhibition
Key Themes and Focus Areas of Saudi International Rail 2025
Advanced achievements of the railway industry were presented in the specialised exhibition zones of Saudi International Rail 2025, including:
- Digital railway systems featuring intelligent monitoring, automation and data-driven maintenance.
- High-speed railways and metro systems, showcasing innovative solutions for modern passenger and freight transportation.
- Freight transportation and integration of transport flows (ports): the development of multimodal logistics solutions.
- Sustainable infrastructure environmentally responsible development of railway networks and transport facilities.
The exhibition was held in collaboration with Mobility Live Saudi, which focused on innovations in transport and mobility, and Highways KSA, which focused on the development of highways and road infrastructure. This provided a broad context in which to discuss the future of mobility, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to establish itself as a major logistics hub in the Middle East.
OKOndt GROUP representatives and stand visitors at Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition in Riyadh
OKOndt GROUP’s Contribution to Railway Safety
Following its successful participation in the Mobility Live Saudi 2024 exhibition, which was held in Riyadh alongside Saudi Rail 2024, OKOndt GROUP presented a wide range of non-destructive testing (NDT) systems. These systems are designed to enhance the safety, efficiency and reliability of railway maintenance.
At its stand, the company presented ultrasonic and eddy current testing systems and instruments for inspecting rails, welded joints, and rolling stock components.
Among the company’s key exhibits were:
- The UDS2-77 ultrasonic rail flaw detector, which is equipped with a search wheel probes (SWP) that provides stable coupling with the rail surface;
- The OKOSCAN 73HS high-speed rail inspection System, which enables continuous automated rail inspection.
- The USR-01 rail weld inspection kit, which includes the SONOCON BL flaw detector, provides a high-quality evaluation of welded joints in accordance with international standards.
- The ETS2-73 and ETS2-77 eddy current flaw detectors, which are designed to detect surface and near-surface rail defects.
Demonstrations and technical characteristics
During the event, OKOndt GROUP specialists provided a detailed presentation of the capabilities of the UDS2-77 ultrasonic rail flaw detector. This device is equipped with search wheels containing immersion ultrasonic probes (SWP). The key advantages noted were:
- high stability of acoustic coupling;
- clear visualisation of defect signals;
- rapid localisation of defects in installed rails.
Visitors were also given an introduction to the OKOSCAN 73HS, a high-speed rail inspection System that ensures effective defect detection in real time at travel speeds of up to 40 km/h. This generated particular interest among representatives of railway administrations, metro systems and track infrastructure maintenance companies.
OKOndt GROUP specialists also held consultations, providing detailed explanations of how the presented equipment can be used to address various tasks and the ways in which its implementation contributes to improving railway safety.
Discussion of technical solutions with OKOndt GROUP specialists at the company’s stand, Saudi International Rail 2025
Strengthening Cooperation in the Gulf Region
OKOndt GROUP's participation in the prestigious Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition was a significant step in strengthening its presence in the Middle Eastern rail inspection equipment market, initiating long-term cooperation with regional industry partners.
Following the exhibition, preliminary agreements were successfully reached to supply advanced OKOndt GROUP non-destructive testing equipment to railway customers. These negotiations expand the company’s geographical reach and highlight OKOndt GROUP’s contribution to developing safe and reliable railway infrastructure in the Kingdom and neighbouring countries.
OKOndt GROUP confirms its strong commitment to Saudi Arabia's initiatives aimed at the development of the transport sector.
By presenting its latest technologies and engaging in direct dialogue with stakeholders, OKOndt GROUP once again demonstrated its active support for transport modernisation within the framework of the Kingdom's strategic projects.
Event outcomes:
The exhibition was an ideal platform for the effective exchange of experiences and the establishment of strategic partnerships. It also served to strengthen the company’s reputation as a reliable international manufacturer of non-destructive testing systems for the railway industry.
