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Conference Info
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2009
CONFERENCE DAY THREE
Technology, Safety & Efficiency
| 09:00 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks by the Chairperson
Peter Moore, Executive Director, International Association of Public Transport – UITP (Australia/New Zealand) |
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SIGNALLING & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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| 09:10 |
Project Delivery for Singapore’s Downtown Line
Robert Cooke, Senior Signalling Engineer, Invensys Rail |
| 09:40 |
Preparing for the Next Generation of Communications Technologies and Solutions
The Telecom world is moving on and so should the rail industry. This presentation will address the dramatic changes that have taken place in the communications industry from both a Telecom Carrier and Rail Operator perspective. Core networks and radio technologies have made significant strides for Carriers whilst Rail communications solutions have been mostly static. Now is the time for Rail Operators to prepare for the big leap into the next generation of communications technologies and solutions.
Olivier Andre, Director, Mainline Rail Market, Alcatel-Lucent |
| 10:10 |
True Blue Safety – Managing Human Factors Down Under
The presentation will tell the Australian story of safety management in the rail industry and the emphasis being placed on human factors risk management. Case studies will be used to demonstrate that managing technical integrity is second to understanding and managing the people factors when it comes to incident and accident prevention.
Nick Coleman, Manager Human Factors Australasia, Lloyd’s Register Human Engineering Division |
| 10:40 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
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| 11:00 |
Tailoring Maintenance to the Asset
- Tailoring your maintenance programme according to how the asset actually degrades and only when it is needed
- Maintenance to minimize downtime
- Weighing the pros and cons of outsourcing maintenance
John Nuttall, Traction & Rolling Stock Manager, Halcrow Pacific |
| 11:30 |
Passenger Information and Digital Signage
Alok Jain, President, Transconsult
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| 12:00 |
Construction Risk Management
Timothy G. Galarnyk, CEO, Construction Risk Management
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| 12:30 |
Designing Out Maintenance
Prof. Jan Lundberg PhD, Prof. of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Operation & Maintenance Engineering, Lulea University of Technology
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| 13:00 |
Networking Lunch for Speakers and Delegates |
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SUSTAINABLE RAIL
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| 14:00 |
Achieving Climate Change and Environmental Objectives – How has Australia Managed to Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions through Investment in Rail?
- What part does rail play in Australia’s new climate change initiative and national targets for lowering emissions?
- Improving coordination between governments, agencies and operators
- Build it and they will come – transport infrastructure as a vehicle for strategic urban growth
- It’s all in the delivery – providing people with what they need, where they need it and when they need it
Peter Moore, Executive Director, International Association of Public Transport – UITP (Australia/New Zealand) |
| 14:30 |
Creating a Sustainable Metro Operation in Bangkok - Plans and
Experience from BMCL
- Outlining the background to BMCL and its commitment to the UITP’s Charter on Sustainable Development
- Setting sustainable goals, using targets based on Nova and applying these to the BMCL situation
- Tools and processes used for continuous improvements
- Asset management
- Maintenance contracts
- improvements and realignment
- Targeting critical systems and equipment
- Risk Based Maintenance
- Progress to date with examples of outputs, and lessons learned
Lakthan Thongnopakoon, Deputy Operations Director, BMCL
Michael Hamlyn, CEO, Kusieog |
| 15:00 |
Best Practices in Train Operation and System Design for Optimum Energy Saving Opportunities
- Considering energy saving techniques at the rail system planning and design stage
- Benchmarking energy performance with other railway systems
- Building the business case for investing in energy saving and identifying low-cost investment opportunities
- What initiatives can you put in place now, without having to wait for asset replacement or technological advancement?
Albert Chui, StarTop |
| 15:30 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
| 15:50 |
Panel Discussion: Energy Saving Options for Rail
- What current technologies are available for reducing energy consumption on rolling stock?
- Regenerative braking systems
- Anti-idling technology
- Energy saving motors
- Trackside energy storage
- Cooling systems
- Platform screen doors
- What is the outlook for longer, higher, more aerodynamic trains that will work with existing track infrastructure in Asia Pacific?
- What are the options for better train control?
- How can driver training improve energy consumption?
Moderated by: Michael Hamlyn, CEO, Kusieog
Panellists include:
Craig Wilson, National Manager, Environmental Sustainability Planning, ASCIANO, Australia
Albert Chui, Managing Director, Star Top
Anirudh Gautam, Executive Director – Engine Development, Research Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO)
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| 16:30 |
Future Fuels - Evaluating the Potential of Next Generation Fuels and Alternative Energy Sources for Low Cost, Sustainable Alternatives to Diesel
- Weighing up the cost, energy efficiency and sustainability of alternative fuels such as ultra low sulphur diesel and biofuel
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation biofuels and their impact on rail traction
- Measuring progress towards the establishment of a consortium of various governments on biofuels development
– building knowledge banks and sharing findings
- Timeframe for the delivery of solutions following collaboration between operators, governments and OEMs
- Revealing results from the latest feasibility studies on hydrogen fuel cells. When will this technology be available and how should you start planning for it?
- Evaluating the viability of hybrid locomotives
- Debating the business case, costs and environmental impact of electrification - What are the options and limitations for generating electric power from renewable or nuclear sources?
- What are the best options for emerging countries? - Managing the food vs. fuel debate
Anirudh Gautam, Executive Director - Engine Development, Research Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO) |
| 17:00 |
Close of Day Three |
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