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Africa Rail 2009 - Buyers Survey
Your input and feedback is very important to us - and something we value! 
 
Take part in the Africa Rail 2009 Buyers Survey and you 
stand the chance of winning one of five complementary conference passes!
 
Register online now 
or call +27 (0)11 516 4041
conference details
Conference:
Day 1
24 June 8am - 5:30pm
Day 2
25 June 8am - 5:30pm
Day 3
26 June 8am - 5:30pm
 
Workshops:
These are seperately bookable
Workshop 1
22 June 2008 8am - 5pm
Workshop 2
23 June 2008 8am - 5pm
 
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exhibition visitors
Exhibition details:
Day 1
24th June 10am - 5pm
Day 2
25th June 10am - 4pm
 
Complimentary entry link
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highlights from Africa Rail 2008
 
 
 
 
  • African operators discussed their main focus areas as being Operations and IT, Human Resources, Infrastructure development , Equipment and Marketing  
  • Our keynote speakers including Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group, Switzerland and Mike Karakadzai, General Manager of National Railways of Zimbabwe who both gave insightful presentations
  • Lucky Montana, CEO of SARCC.Metrorail hosted an on the floor question and answer session for suppliers in industry. 
  • His Excellency Mr Navdeep Suri Consular General of India opened the exhibition with Siyabonga Gama, CEO of Transnet. The ambassador highlighted India’s interest and investment into Africa, with an expanding presence for 2009
  • The 1st annual Africa Rail Awards was a fantastic success where top performers in Africa were recongnised. 
  • Complimentary seminars held in the exhibition area were well attended, with exciting product launches. Transnet Freight Rail hosted a dedicated session on "how to do business with them”
 

 

Africa Rail Awards criteria

Overview of the Africa Rail Awards categories
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We are inviting entries in the following categories:
1. Best technology provider

For all technology providers with innovative solutions relating to operational aspects, maintenance, freight or signalling.

The judges will be paying particular attention to the following:

  • Contribution of the software to improving the competitiveness of railways
  • Improvements in productivity, speed, efficient as well as delivery 
  • Contribution towards increasing the volumes being transport 
  • Impact on advancing the value of railways to a country
2. Best concessionaire

For a concessionaire or private railway operator who has shown consistency and performance improvements when taking over and African railway system.

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • An active project of over 5 years 
  • Structure and complexity of the deal 
  • Social development and surrounding benefits 
  • Use of local industry supply 
  • Effective local partnerships
3. Special merit for operational excellence

For a railway operator, asset owning authority or concessionaire who has demonstrated innovation and excellence in their operations.

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Implementation of new technologies or processes 
  • Improvements in timing, efficiency and reliability 
  • Cost management 
  • Percentage shift of freight from road back to rail
4. Best mining railway

For all mining companies that develop their railway to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. Let your innovations teach the railway sector.

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Consistency in safety data 
  • Creativity in on-site safety initiative 
  • Production
       a. Link size of operations to the production e.g. gross ton/km 
  • Maintenance of Siding and Equipment
       a. Track conditions (Audits and use of technology)
       b. Track classification
       c. Creativity in strategies for maintaining equipment 
  • Environmental Compliance and Environmental and Occupational Health issues 
  • Staff development through training
5. Best railway operator

This award is open to all operators, operating in Africa.

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Customer experience  
  • Creative initiatives to promote traffic back to railways  
  • A consistent safety record 
  • Operational efficiency 
  • Average freight rates (excl. bulk mined products)
 
6. Africa Rail Personality of the year

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Contributes to industry through development and initiatives 
  • Promotes innovative approaches  in the industry 
  • Well accepted visionary leader in industry
 
7. Africa Rail Lifetime Achievement  Award

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Someone who’s role has advanced, and has expanded access rail  in Africa 
  • More than 15 years loyal service to industry 
  • Well accepted visionary leader in industry
 
8. Best Passenger Rail Operator

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Customer experience 
  • Creative initiatives to promote traffic back to railways  
  • A consistent safety record 
  • Operational efficiency (on time trains etc)
 
9. Organisation that has contributed successfully to skills development

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Sponsoring, enhancing, and contributing to the training of their staff. 
  • Gone the extra mile to advance their staff knowledge by way of training 
  •  An extra effort has been made to implement a skills development programme.
 
10. Best service provider to the Railway Industry

The judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Contribution of the hardware to improving the competitiveness of railways 
  • Improvements in productivity, speed, efficient as well as delivery 
  • Contribution towards increasing the volumes being transport 
  • Impact on advancing the value of railways to a country

   

Africa Rail Awards
Date: 24 June 2009
Time: 19:30
Venue: Sandton Sun
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sponsorship opportunities
A sales solution that generates leads and new business Africa Rail 2009 is Africa’s only railway forum where all key industry suppliers, consultants and financiers can showcase their products.
 
Why your company needs to be there:
  • It's extremely cost-effective
  • Attended by real decision makers
  • Offers sponsorship packages that create year-round advantage
  • Supported by an extremely targeted marketing campaign
  • That works with all industry role-players to create the industry meeting point
Call Alwyn Peacock now to take advantage of this year-round marketing campaign. Tel: +27 (0) 11 516 4053 or email him
 
 
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Africa Rail Awards categories
 
Nominations deadline

Submit all nominations by 26/05/2009
 
 
 
 
  • Best Technology Provider
  • Best Concessionaire
  • Special Merit for Operational Excellence
  • Best Mining Railway
  • Best Railway Operator
  • Africa Rail Personality of the Year
  • Africa Rail Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Best Passenger Rail Operator
  • Organisation that has Contributed Successfully to Skills Development
  • Best Service Provider to the Railway Industry

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