Railway Improving The Design RFP Process Through Supply Chain Collaboration

The Rail Interiors Show, 24 November 2025 – 25 November 2025, O2 Universum, Prague, Czech Republic

The demand for innovative rail solutions that elevate customer experience has never been greater. In recent years, we’ve seen a growing shift toward highly tailored, non-standard programs—bringing both opportunity and complexity to the design RFP process.

On one hand, these bespoke solutions move far beyond baseline products, offering uniqueness and innovation. On the other, full customisation poses significant challenges for the supply chain, particularly around lead times, cost control, and R&D efficiency.

In a presentation to The Rail Interiors Show, Prague, Tangerine’s Director Weiwei He will share real-world examples to demonstrate how a more collaborative RFP process—one that involves suppliers from the outset—can help strike the right balance between innovation and delivery. We will explore how early engagement with the supply chain can de-risk the process, streamline development, and ultimately lead to more successful outcomes.

About The Rail Interiors Show 

24 November 2025 – 25 November 2025, O2 Universum, Prague, Czech Republic

The Rail Interiors Show is organised by the publishers of Railway Interiors International and it exclusively invites designers, engineers, specifiers, and brand managers from all over the world to attend the event. The Rail Interiors Show is a global exhibition with a global Forum that is free to attend.

Anyone involved in the design or specifying rolling stock passenger cabins should attend The Rail Interiors Show. Visitors will come from Rolling Stock Manufacturers, Design Houses, and Rail Owners and Operators.

Manufacturers and suppliers of the very latest and next-generation rail-car interior concepts and technologies will showcase their products and services. The only exhibits on show will be technologies and services that can improve the passenger experience while at the same time reducing the carbon footprint and perhaps even improving safety, durability, and security.

About Weiwei He

Weiwei is an innovative designer and strategist who has worked across a wide range of industries from consumer electronics and retail strategy to automotive, rail and aircraft cabin interiors. This cross-sector experience has enabled Weiwei to build knowledge and develop a specialism for innovation in the mobility sector, delivering programme management to clients at board level. During two decades at tangerine Weiwei has worked on over 20 rail projects. She now heads up the rail team at the studio, a position that has enabled her to form key partnerships with high-profile clients such as Volkswagen, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Talgo and Heathrow Express.