Mr. Richard Bowker, speaking at Middle East Rail 2010

Mr. Richard Bowker,
Chief Executive Officer
Union Railway

Richard Bowker CBE was appointed CEO of Union Railway in July 2009 and took up his post in September 2009. He has a 20 year career in the railway industry having worked in both the public and private sectors. In his early career at London Underground and later on at Virgin Rail Group, he became a recognized expert in the innovative financing and procurement of rolling stock working on new trains for the Northern Line of London Underground and the new trains for both the West Coast Main Line and Cross Country. From September 2000 to December 2001 he was Group Commercial Director for the Virgin Group of Companies with specific responsibility for transport. He was a Non Executive Director of Virgin Atlantic Airways and Co-Chairman of Virgin Rail Group. In December 2001 he was appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport to be Chairman of the Strategic Rail Authority, a post he held for 3 years. He is credited with leading the industry through a particularly turbulent period and putting a number of major projects back on track including the £8 billion upgrade of the West Coast Main Line and the £3 billion replacement of all the commuter trains on the networks south of London. Between September 2006 and July 2009 he was Group Chief Executive of National Express Group Plc, one of the world’s leading international transport businesses. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport. He was awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2005 for services to the railway industry.
Appearing:
Conference Day One: Tuesday 11th May 2010
09.00

Keynote: UAE - project priorities, contract opportunities and timeline updates

  • Project priorities for Union Railways
  • Opportunities for the private sector
  • Addressing both passenger and freight rail infrastructure needs
  • Contract opportunities and current timelines
Mr. Richard Bowker,
Chief Executive Officer,
Union Railway
11.10

Keynote Q&A Laying the foundation of a sustainable rail industry

  • Answering customs and cross-border security concerns: ensuring the free flow of goods
  • Tackling the cost and operational challenges of the region’s key railway projects
  • Visions on sustainability of rail project growth and long term growth drivers
Eng. Bassam Mansour,
(Moderator)
Expert Trains and Railway Systems,
National Transport Authority
Dr. Rumaih Al Rumaih,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Operations,
Saudi Arabian Railway Company
Mr. Martin Bay,
Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors,
DB International
Mr. Richard Bowker,
Chief Executive Officer,
Union Railway
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Tuesday 11th May 2010

 Black Tie Cocktail 
                  reception and Gala Dinner

Cocktail: 18.15pm,
 

Dinner: 7:30pm - SOLD OUT
Venue: The Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai

Following the end of the first day of the conference you are invited to join us for a relaxing drink in the beautiful ballroom at luxurious Address Hotel over looking the Burj Khalifa as the sun sets followed by a sumptuous feast, some small industry awards and a plenty of entertainment.

So Dust of your tux, get out your best cocktail frock or come in National Dress to a fun filled evening to celebrate with the elite of the Middle East rail industry.

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