Intermodalism: the promises and challenges Improving railway operational efficiency Commercialisation of rail Innovative investment and funding for sustainable development and much more to learn from... "The event gives one an opportunity to have a global view of the railway industry and challenges facing this industry to develop our countries."    Yubu Mwanawina, Government Inspector of Railways, Ministry of Communications & Transport, Zambia Put your business on the African map... Improve efficiency, save costs and increase revenue...Don't lose out! This is your ONLY chance to get your railway onto the African map this year! Book your ticket to railway success now! Key benefits of attending: Recapture rail freight volumes Actively assess investment in the rail industry for profitable return on investment Increase traffic in the African region through viable concession models Successfully manage integrated transport networks for profitable intermodal transfers and trade Get the brochure Topics that will be covered include: Intermodalism: the promises and challenges Improving railway operational efficiency Commercialisation of rail Bi-national concessioning case studies Innovative investment and funding for sustainable development Regulation safety and security... More reasons why you should attend (as if you need them):                                            This year presents a special occasion as Africa Rail celebrates 10 years of laying the tracks for progress in the African rail industry. Join us on Tuesday 26 June 2007 for an enjoyable evening of fun and relaxation.  We have your views! Thank you for sharing your views with us! This survey is now closed. Survey results will be made available to attendees at the Africa Rail 2007 conference. Our exhibitors, sponsors and conference delegates love it. And now you too can enjoy our highly successful speed networking. Attend our Speed Networking and meet your fellow participants in a progressed setting. Business cards are exchanged and introductions are made at the beginning of each session, forming a starting point for networking throughout the show.

While visiting the exhibition, take the opportunity to attend our free presentation theatres, presented by some of the world’s leading suppliers to the rail and ports industries. VISITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER WHEN YOU VISIT AT THE AFRICA RAIL 2007 EXHIBITION ENTRANCE! EXPO TIMES Tuesday 26 June: 10am-5pm Wednesday 27 June: 10am-5pm Thursday 28 June: 10am-4pm Have you lived the Terrapinn experience?   We are responding to the extreme skills shortages in the rail sector by hosting an on-floor job zone for you. This new innovation has been designed to (a) highlight critical skill shortages, (b) present industry training programs, (c) showcase job opportunities for new potential employees and (d) allow recruiters to source new, fresh talent. Interactive seminars encourage open discussion and debate amongst all participants. Learn about the latest technologies! See live product demonstrations! Let industry experts answer your questions! And meet your peers who face the same challenges as you! Experienced product managers will facilitate the seminars on-site. Register your details so that we can send you our finalised program. Are you not meeting the right people? We will set up meetings for you before and during the show with our unique Business Matchmaking Programme. The key objective of the programme is to create an easy platform to facilitate one-on-one meetings between exhibitors, delegates, visitors and sponsors. Just send us your wish list and we will do the rest.  The 2006 results: Pre-show activities - 211 meeting requests Onsite activities - 158 confirmed meetings over 3 days First contact!!! Want to plan your show attendance better?  CONTACT is a system that enables you to set up meetings before the event. You can search and target the exhibitors that you want to do business with - and then email them directly without ever having to find their contact details. We facilitate your first contact and you take it from there. Register to visit NOW and stand in line to win GREAT prizes! It is with regret that we announce that the Honourable Minister, Jeff Radebe will not be able to attend Africa Rail 2007. As a courtesy he has nominated the Director General of Transport – Mpumi Mpofu to deliver his keynote presentation on his behalf. In light of this, the Africa Rail 2007 exhibition will officially be opened by the Honourable Minister – Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, Minister of Railways, Ports and Harbours, Ghana and Mr. Siyabonga Gama, Chief Executive of Spoornet, South Africa.