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Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities at this event then please contact:
Danny Featherstone, Project Manager
Email: danny.featherstone@terrapinn.com
Tel: +44 (0)207 092 1286
Fax: +44 (0)207 242 1508
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Gold Sponsors
We’re a global group of companies incorporating some of the world’s most respected names in railway signaling and control systems. Together we have a global strength built on shared technology opportunities and a mutual determination to deliver everything that is demanded of us within budget and on time, every time.
Wherever you operate in the world you will recognise some or all of the names within our group:
- Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd is the leading supplier of signalling systems for mainline and mass transit railways in the UK and has built a strong customer base in Europe and in the Far East;
- Dimetronic Signals is the leading supplier of signalling and control systems for both mainline and mass transit railways in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America;
- Safetran Systems is a major supplier of state-of-the-art components for automatic grade crossing warning systems, wayside signalling systems and mainline and yard switch machine applications to the US Railroad; and
- Westinghouse Rail Systems Australia is the leading mainline railway signalling and control specialist in the South East Asia region with facilities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Now operating under the IRG brand, these companies continue to focus on the innovation and quality for which they have become known. Our combined expertise is unsurpassed in the industry and enables us to deliver a level of service and professionalism that really makes a difference to our customers’ operations.
At IRG, we listen to what our customers want. Then we offer creative, cost effective solutions founded on safety, innovation and delivery excellence.
www.invensysrail.com
Lloyd's Register Rail Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lloyd's Register Group which is an international organisation which has technical excellence across the marine, energy, oil and gas, transportation and industrial sectors. Lloyd’s Register Group is an independent non profit distributing organisation with more than 5,200 employees located in around 240 offices worldwide.
Lloyd's Register Rail specialises in rail systems integration, risk management and safety assurance founded on core rail skills in all key rail disciplines, including rolling stock, signalling, telecommunications, civil engineering, power systems and operations. Leading areas of experience include risk assessment, system assurance, safety case preparation and independent safety assessment.
The Group’s rail capability has developed considerably in recent months through a mixture of organic growth and acquisition, the most recent developments being the acquisition of BSL Management Consultants (Germany) and NedTrain Consulting (Netherlands) in 2006.
Services are now provided by over 500 personnel to help improve rail systems safety, quality and asset management worldwide, with the ability to deliver first class technical and management consulting solutions.
Services in economic and strategic disciplines are provided by BSL Management Consultants, the transportation management consultants in the Lloyd’s Register Group. BSL Management Consultants focus on the economic, organisational and corporate governance issues in the public transport sector. Coupled with the skill set and experience in Lloyd’s Register Rail, the combined team offers a detailed understanding of railways and their operation. www.lr.org/Industries/Rail
Associate Sponsors
Bentley Systems provide software for the lifecycle of the world’s infrastructure. The company’s comprehensive portfolio for the building, plant, civil, and geospatial verticals spans architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations. With 2004 revenues exceeding $300 million, Bentley brings 20 years of dedication to the world of civil engineering, setting the standard of excellence for everything from complex transportation systems to remarkable site designs.
The importance of collaboration
Whilst offering the most comprehensive set of solutions for building, operating and maintaining the world's infrastructure, Bentley's strength goes beyond just isolated engineering tools. Recognizing collaboration is critical for timely delivery of today's engineering projects; we support that collaboration by uniting project teams across locations, organizations, and engineering disciplines.
TSF S.p.A. is the Italian IT leading company in the development and management of ICT services for the Transport and Logistics sectors. Born as a spin-off of the Italian Railways IT Dept., TSF is currently the official and exclusive ICT outsourcer for the Italian Railway Group (FS – Ferrovie dello Stato SpA). Moreover, TSF belongs to the AlmavivA Group by 61%, whereas the FS Group owns the remaining 39% of the Company shares.
TSF has derived, from the products specifically developed for these two Market branches, vertical solutions which are re-applicable to different segments of the Market itself: Ticketing, Control and Access/Credit Validation Systems, Outdoor and Indoor Localisation Platforms, Infotainment Systems, Infrastructure Risk Management Methodologies, Content Management Systems, competence on handheld devices and PDA Software development, Work Force Management systems, CRM and Customer Loyalty Systems.
The Company has a staff of approximately 700 employees at its Rome, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, and Turin offices with professional, technological and process skills gained during years of experience on the numerous complex projects carried out in the different and various spheres of the transport sector, making TSF the reference ICT partner for large and medium-size operators in the Transportation & Industry sectors.
TSF supply covers the whole ICT value chain, with technological and application platforms based on all the main market standards and with ad hoc solutions for the Transport sector; the company also has a cutting-edge technological ICT infrastructure, and releases a wide and diversified range of services, ranging from process analysis to complete operating management.
A reference in transport engineering and consultancy.
Ineco Tifsa has been providing engineering and consultancy services within the transport infrastructure sector for over 35 years by developing a wide range of technological solutions.
Our areas of activity include:
- Aeronautics
- Railroads
- Urban Transport
- Roads
- Telecommunications
- Environment
Ineco Tifsa gets involved in various stages within the development of the projects in which it takes part:
- Planning and studies
- Project
- Works
- Operation and maintenance
We develop projects not only within our country – Spain – but also around the world. The growth the company has experienced over these years has turned the Group into a clear benchmark in the sector.
Workshop Sponsor
For over 90 years, Parsons has been delivering innovative design, engineering and construction solutions to our customers in 25 countries. We are professionals, over 10,000 strong, committed to delivering interconnected and sustainable communities, a better environment and a safer and healthier world. The Rail & Transit Systems Division of Parsons is a global leader for design-build, advanced technology solutions and systems integration.
Our highly qualified professionals have expertise in all phases of transit and railroad engineering, from initial planning through final design, construction, and commissioning. These fully integrated capabilities can be applied rapidly to projects of any scale anywhere in the world from our strategically located offices across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. We are leaders in the successful application of all technologies, from Bus Rapid Transit to driverless Metros . Our goal is to work with our clients to deliver the right solutions that meet their specific operating needs. Visit us at www.parsons.com
CPCS specializes in the sustainable commercial development of infrastructure around the globe, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. We developed a strong and reputable practice focused on helping to promote Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in infrastructure development. Our reputation for delivering the “best deal” for Governments when privatizing a railway or port has become a testament to those interested in pursuing PPP. Along the way, we have established a reputation for providing independent, professional advice and an ability to work effectively with a wide variety of key stakeholders including government, investors, and international financial institutions.
CPCS has complementary expertise in engineering, operations, finance and procurement management in infrastructure sectors including rail, ports, urban transport, marine, power and roads. We have developed state of the art tools and approaches to assist our clients to successfully develop and transform infrastructure as well as key stakeholder institutions. In addition to our technical strength, our focus on creativity and business know-how mean we excel at project development finance, financial appraisal and deal making. This rare blend of expertise sets us apart and has contributed to our ability to successfully compete with leading internationally recognized firms for project mandates.
www.cpcstrans.com
Serco is an international service company, which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos and with more than £2.5bn annual sales.
We improve services by managing people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise policy makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver to the public.
Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner with a solid track-record of providing assured service excellence. Our people offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aerospace, defence, education, health, home affairs, local government, science, technology, transport and the commercial sectors.
Our governing principles
o We foster an entrepreneurial culture
o We enable our people to excel
o We deliver our promises
o We build trust and respect
We have been operating in the Middle East since 1947.
We enable safe, efficient travel with our air traffic control services; we protect borders through smart technology; we help better communications by designing connectivity solutions; we add strategic management and operational direction to urban developments; we enhance occupant lifestyles by delivering integrated services to properties and facilities. We bring service to life.
Transport is a major part of Serco’s business. We plan, manage and deliver transport operations and services throughout the world. We handle 15% of all rail travel in the UK and we also provide bus and water transport services. We have an Intelligent Transport Services division that provides a full range of technology services, including road charging, car parking and traffic management systems. We designed, built and now operate the National Traffic Control Centre in the UK.
www.serco.co.uk
Event Partner
Under the presidential leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Roads &Transport Authority (RTA) came into development in November 2005. It is responsible for planning and executing transport and traffic projects in Dubai, preparing legislation and strategic plans, constructing major projects, and developing integrated solutions of road systems and marine networks that are in line with the city's rapid economic growth.
It has four core service agencies; Traffic and Roads Agency, Public Transport Agency, Rail Agency and Marine Agency in addition, to two supporting corporate organisational sectors: Strategy & Corporate Governance and Corporate Supports Services. www.rta.ae
Exhibitor
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog: at home on rail and road
The Unimog/Special Vehicles Division is part of DaimlerChrysler’s busi-ness unit Truck Group Europe. The main pillar of the division is the well-known Mercedes-Benz Unimog, with its two: implement carrier and ex-treme off-roader product lines.
Thanks to its unique chassis design, the Unimog U400 is ideally suited for operations on rails. The compact axle dimensions and special rims enable the Unimog to be driven via it’s own wheels on both standard or broad-gauge tracks. The retractable rail guidance system keeps the vehicle safely on track, allowing speeds up to 50 km/h.
In cooperation with renowned international body manufacturers, Daimler-Chrysler can offer vehicles for various operations on rails, such as shunting units for cost-effective manoeuvring of hauled loads up to 1000 tonnes, ve-hicles equipped with an access-platform for overhead-line maintenance, re-covery vehicles with hydraulic equipment for re-railing derailed wagons or units for maintenance work on the rail infrastructure, snow clearing or vegetation control.
ACS is the largest provider of transportation services to governments worldwide. Our Transportation Solutions business provides toll collection, transit fare collection, parking fare collection, transportation safety enforcement, transportation violation collection, port management, and other systems and services to clients in more than 30 countries.
In the commercial transportation industry, ACS provides document digitization and imaging, help desk support, network management, and supply chain management services. For our clients in the travel industry, ACS provides customer care and call center services, reservation management, lift-ticket processing, and e-ticket fulfillment. We currently process more than 2 million billing documents every night for a worldwide shipping and logistics firm, provide centralized document imaging and data capture services for over 500 trucking companies across the U.S., and process more than 50 million transactions each year for 12 major passenger airlines.
ACS offers deep industry expertise and solutions specific to the transportation and travel industries. Our eTravel services encompass customer support, fulfillment services, and technology solutions for the travel industry. ACS' TripPak services for commercial trucking include log auditing; reporting and compliance; remote document retrieval; overnight shipping and production scanning; and workflow improvement.
ACS' services for the transportation and travel industries strengthen profitability through lower costs, streamline operations, and improve accuracy, quality, and productivity, freeing up our clients' time and money to focus on their core business.
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