Conference Day One - Asia rail 2010

Day One: Tuesday 30th November 2010

08:00	Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00	Welcome and opening remarks by the Chairperson David Hyland, Director, Rail Personnel
	Showcasing the Latest Rail Market Developments in Singapore
09:10	Keynote address I: Expanding the application of knowledge and best practices of an operator Outlining SMRT’s fundamental role as a public transport operator in Singapore Assessing the challenges in building the Circle Line and how they were overcome Evaluating how SMRT is looking to develop its capabilities and capacity, and expand into other markets Yeo Meng Hin, Chief Operating Officer,SMRT Corporation

10:10	Keynote address II: Latest developments in Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) - the Metro Este experience Latest on the status of installing a CBTC system on the Downtown Line and the challenges overcome Outlining the importance of long term relationships to overcome project challenges Examining how to work effectively with partners on large complex projects Charles Page, Business Development Director – Asia, Invensys Rail
10:40	Morning coffee and networking
11:00	Keynote address III: Independent assurance – lessons learnt from recent applications Evaluating some of the lessons learnt in applying independent assurance to major projects Discussing how these lessons are being applied in upcoming projects to increase the value of independent assurance Outlining some of the changes likely to be seen in independent assurance application Paul Seller, Managing Director, Lloyd’s Register Rail
	Urban Rail Opportunities
11:30	Examining growth opportunities in urban rail for the private sector Assessing what cities require from urban rail solutions Investigating the level of regional opportunities for the private sector R Gopal, Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Practice, Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan
	Metro Regional Project Focus
12:00	Bangkok Metro: update on its financing, construction and success to date Outlining what Public Private Partnership (PPP) model was used to finance the Purple, Red and Blue Lines, and why A critical analysis of the metrics used for assessing and delivering lines An overview of project management lessons learned to date Has the metro eased road congestion enough to justify the costs of building it? Oravit Hemachudha, Deputy Director-General, Traffic and Transportation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
12:30	Networking Lunch for Speakers & Delegates
	Afternoon Chairperson: David Hill, Transprotation General Manager, Lloyd's Register Rail
14:00	Ho Chi Minh City Metro: update on the financing and construction status Investigating how lines that have gone beyond the planning stage have succeeded in securing funding Assessing the level of funding and skills required to move other lines beyond the planning stage To what extent have the lines that have reached the construction phase gone according to plan and budget? Hoang Ngoc Tuan, Vice Director PMU2, Management Authority for Urban Railways
14:30	Sri Lanka: rail expansion and opportunities for overseas companies Outlining short to long term rail and road expansion in Sri Lanka, and the implications for passenger and freight movement Assessing government policies that are encouraging transportation from road to rail Evaluating possible opportunities for foreign manufactures, engineering and consultancy providers Jayantha Gunathilake, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Highways and Road Development, Sri Lanka and Former Director, Planning & Project Implementation, Ministry of Transport, Sri Lanka
	India Focus: Challenges and Project Opportunities
15:00	Mumbai Metro: construction challenges and future project opportunities Assessing why BOOT was used for the financing framework An overview of the planning and construction challenges so far faced in building phase one, and how they have been overcome Evaluating phases two and three: what expertise will be required and why? Surjit S Madan, Vice President, Head of Rolling Stock, Mumbai Metro One
15:30	Namma Metro: lessons learnt so far and expertise still required An analysis of what financing model was used and why What best practice lessons can be learnt from the route planning phase? Evaluating the commercial strategies deployed to maximise passenger ridership and growth Are the safety procedures deployed any different to other Indian metros and what can be learnt from them? Are there further opportunities for the private sector to get involved, and in what areas? Mr N Sivasailam, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation
16:00	Afternoon tea and networking
16:20	Metro Railway of Kolkata: metro underwater building challenges and further private sector opportunities Evolution of Kolkata Metro over the years- the first Metro System in India Challenges that it faces today and how it can be overcome in the medium term Operational improvement, Autoamtic Fare Collection System Interface with the East West Metro New Projects in the pipeline Niraj Kumar, Chief Traffic Manager, Metro Railway of Kolkata
	Planning Sustainable Metros
16:50	Energy saving: what cost-effective methods can you employ? Assessing energy saving techniques and technologies at the planning, design, construction and operational phases Outlining key methods of benchmarking your energy saving performance What initiatives can you put in place now without having to wait for asset replacement or technological advancement? Highlighting best practice case studies across Asia and abroad Anirudh Gautam, Executive Director – Engine Development, Research Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO)
17:20	Sustainable metros – new innovations in design and fixings · How customers benefit by support in project management at the planning stage · Advantages of flexibility and sustainability with cast-in channels · Evaluating safety of fixings in rail vehicles Thomas Murauer, Manager, International Competence Center, Technology, Halfen
17:50	Close of day one & official conference cocktail party sponsored by: