Kuala Lumpur:Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2026, scheduled for next week at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), aims to serve as a strategic platform to advance Malaysia's transport transformation. The event, taking place from October 20 to 22, will focus on emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and the exchange of ideas to shape the future of the country's transport sector.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasized that the expo will address crucial topics such as autonomous mobility, electric vehicles, next-generation logistics, and sustainable innovation. The event is expected to attract local and international industry players, with more than 150 speakers and over 60 forum sessions.

The expo will include the ASEAN Transport Connectivity Forum on October 21, concentrating on cargo competitiveness, multimodal integration, AI, and digital trade facilitation. Major rail projects like the Trans Borneo Railway, East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), and RTS Link will be highlighted, alongside discussions on rail operational digitalization and strategic partnerships.

Indoor and outdoor demonstrations will showcase emerging transport technologies, including electric vehicles, autonomous driving, AI applications, vehicle crash simulations, and automatic emergency braking systems for motorcycles. The event will also feature logistics and light electric vehicle demonstrations aimed at improving safety and efficiency.

The programme will commence on October 19 with the Road Safety Congress 2026 and workshops by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), focusing on road safety and digital identity. The TXA Awards and Gala Dinner will recognize achievements across the transport sector, with exhibitions held in Halls 2 and 3, Level 1, MITEC. Further details can be found at www.txa.my.