Pre-conference workshop

Led by EC Harris

Interpreting policy and funding solutions - improving infrastructure and operations to maximise client and stakeholder satisfaction

Practical initiatives in the evolution of metro railways to develop revenues and control costs

An interactive workshop led by EC Harris with guest speakers from major international funding, operational and supply organisations

Metros are an economic, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly form of transport.  However to encourage greater use of metros there is a need for continuous revitalisation, renewal and new build to maximise attractiveness and the key advantages of metros in respect to speed, numbers of passengers carried and service quality.

This workshop will aim to reflect best practice and new thinking in the metro sector on a range of subjects.  It will discuss issues that need to be resolved in order to move the sector forward.  Your workshop leaders will inform, co-ordinate views and outline some initial agreement among participants on new requirements, revisions and changes in metro evolution to achieve practical effectiveness.  The workshop will also headline issues for further discussion during the conference.

By attending the workshop you will improve your proficiency in:

·         RECOGNISING the characteristics of successful metros

·         OVERCOMING barriers in moving forward within developing strategies for metro railways

·         BETTER IDENTIFYING ways to influence government policy in an  evolving market        through exchange of proven solutions

Workshop agenda in summary:

09:00    Registration

09:30    Opening of the workshop and workshop objectives

               09:40    Metro rail policies and perspectives

               10:20    Coffee

               10:50    Critical features in developing successful schemes

               11:30    Case study: metro structures and their evolution in Europe

               12:10    Lunch

               13:40    ‘Brave new world’ of  PFI and PPP approaches in metro

               15:00    Coffee

               15.30    Case studies and interactive panel: best practice examples and lessons learned

               16:10    Closing panel session: chaired by workshop leader                                                      

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 Attend the conference and benefit from the experience of your workshop leaders:

Stuart Webb

Stuart has an in-depth knowledge of structuring, development, implementation and operations across all areas of the rail sector.  He recently led the consultancy team developing heavy rail proposals for the London 2012 Olympics bid and has advised Governments, rail authorities and contracting consortiums on various projects in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Daniel Giblin

Daniel’s background is in Rail and Logistics. A strategic consultant for 12 years, Daniel has held senior positions in business consulting, international rail and, before joining EC Harris in 2004 he was a Marketing Director with JacobsGIBB with responsibilities on key accounts such as SRA, Bombardier, Contractors, the World Bank, EU and other International Funding Institutions (IFIs) where he has consulted on a number of projects, particularly in restructuring, institutional, business case and project management.

Mark Elliott

An expert in private finance consultancy, Mark provides advice to a variety of clients in the transport sector. He played a leading role in the team who developed and awarded the London Underground PPP. His experience includes finance, planning, engineering and operations in both open-access and competition based scenarios. Mark has a detailed understanding of the procurement, technical and commercial issues faced by transport schemes and has particular expertise in the management of the scheme evaluation process.

EC Harris LLP is an international consultancy practice that advises large international public and private clients on their business strategy, construction and use of built assets. Our Public Private Finance Consultancy (PPFC) advises Governments, Sponsors, funders and SPVs on their PPP/PFI strategies and execution plans for infrastructure, health and education projects globally.  www.echarris.com