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Thursday 25 February 2010, MetroRail Australia

Thursday 25 February 2010, MetroRail Australia »

Stream A: Signalling, Communications and New Technologies »

Stream B: Infrastructure Upgrades, Operations & Maintenance »

last modified: 11/02/2010 22:45:41 (GMT)

08.30

Welcome Coffee

08.50

Opening remarks from the Chair

Mr David George,

Chief Executive Officer, CRC for Rail Innovation

Developing and Investing in Urban Rail Infrastructure

09.00

Maximising the potential of urban rail

What is urban rail’s real potential and are we making the most of it?
Rail as part of an integrated transit network
Enhancing service planning and operational efficiency to improve patronage levels

Mr Rob Mason,

Chief Executive, RailCorp

09.25

Developing and investing in urban rail infrastructure - ensuring rail delivers value for money

Is network expansion or the maximisation of existing infrastructure the answer?
The need for a proper infrastructure capacity assessment
Achieving the ideal balance between public and private sector investment

Mr Simon Ormsby,

General Manager Commercial, Australian Rail Track Corporation

09.50

Complex collaboration and its role in the delivery of sustainable transport solutions

Redefining the business model for the delivery of major transport infrastructure
Achieving Innovation through a disciplined approach
Leveraging knowledge-led partnerships and alliances

Mr Chris Lock,

Chief Executive Officer, Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation

10.15

Metro’s role in reforming Sydney’s urban transport network

The CBD Metro as a network enabler for the planned Sydney-wide metro network
How will the metro be integrated into the existing public transport network?
The commercial framework, funding models and risk allocation

Mr Rodd Staples,

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Metro

10.40

Morning Tea

11.10

Panel discussion: Key projects planned for the Australian urban rail market

Identifying priority projects
Ensuring strategic plans are in place to attract funding
Governance and management arrangements that deliver maximum efficiency

Ms Ann Turner,
(Moderator)

Management Consultant, Ann Turner Consultants

Mr Rod Hook,

Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director, Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure, Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure SA

Mr Chris Lock,

Chief Executive Officer, Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation

Mr Rodd Staples,

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Metro

11.50

People centered transportation systems that focus on delivering integrated multi-modal solutions

Mr Jean De-La Chapelle,

Customer Director, Australia and New Zealand, Alstom Transport

Major Projects and New Lines

12.15

Examining the business case for upgrading and expanding the metro network

Overview of the three-pronged strategy
Ensuring operators drive efficiency and improve service standards
Delivering the projects at least cost and minimal disruption

Mr Wee Meng Sim,

Group Director, Rail, Land Transport Authority

12.40

The ingredients of a successful turnkey transport project

Mr Eran Gartner,

President Systems Division, Bombardier

13.05

Lunch

14.00

THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK IN AN ANCIENT WORLD’S CAPITAL CITY

Safeguarding the archaeological heritage of the city whilst constructing Line C
How is metro expansion delivered in such a challenging technical environment?
What are the challenges and constraints of tunnelling and construction works in a historical city?
PPP approach in building new lines

Mr Federico Bortoli,

Chief Executive Officer, Roma Metropolitane (Italy)

14.25

Investing in light rail to improve Adelaide’s public transport network

Why light rail is a viable alternative for reducing congestion in major traffic corridors
Making the network visible and integrated
Promoting sustainability and urban regeneration

Mr Rod Hook,

Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director, Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure, Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure SA

14.50