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| 8am | Registration and welcome refreshments | ||
| 8.50am |
Opening remarks from the Chair | ||
Cost-effective and safe signalling | |||
| 9am |
Keynote address: How to roll out a cost-effective signalling system | ||
| 9.30am |
Keynote Panel: Sourcing products that support simpler installation, testing and maintenance![]() Hilton BayayiMy name is Hilton Bayayi and I am a French national who was born in Zimbabwe on the 30th of January 1970.My Railway career started in February 1992 when I was employed as a Customer Service Assistant for London underground before moving to Network... more..![]() Ernst SwanepoelErnst is a professional engineer who has extensive experience in physical asset management, Information Communications Systems, and project and programme management, all within the Rail environment. Ernst’s academic background started with achieving ... more.. | ||
| 10.10am |
Huawei GSM-R enables cost efficient rail operation
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| 10.35am |
How to decrease signalling costs using condition-based maintenance
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| 10.55am | Morning refreshments and networking | ||
Project update | |||
| 11.15am |
The Rift Valley Railway update - Revitalising existing metre gauge railway & moving to the standard gauge | ||
| 11.45am |
How to achieve sustainable projects and save money by selecting the right wireless technology
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| 12.15pm |
The business case for developing specific management systems to suit your network
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| 12.45pm | Networking luncheon | ||
Migrating | |||
| 2.15pm |
Case Study: The advantage of progressing towards a centralised train control system
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| 2.45pm |
Case Study: Migrating to new systems - the impact on train control and efficiency
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| 3.15pm | Afternoon refreshments and networking | ||
Efficiency | |||
| 3.45pm |
Case study: The Gautrain signalling system![]() Nevin ReddyQualified with a BSc Eng (Electronic) from the University of Natal. I have an MBA from the University of Wales. Started my carrier working as a Signal Engineer for Spoornet at Durban, working on Maintenance and management of the Signalling on the... more.. | ||
| 4.15pm |
Panel Discussion: Creating cost effective systems to boost efficiency![]() Mr Justice RamontshoJustice Ramontsho works for Botswana Railways as Chief Signals and Telecommunications Engineer, a position he has held since July 1999. He holds a Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Vinnitsa Polytechnical Institution (USSR). Justice... more..![]() Nevin ReddyQualified with a BSc Eng (Electronic) from the University of Natal. I have an MBA from the University of Wales. Started my carrier working as a Signal Engineer for Spoornet at Durban, working on Maintenance and management of the Signalling on the... more..![]() Nkululeko GobhoziNkululeko Gobhozi Pr. Eng's Experience Principal Engineer - Communications Technology Transnet Freight Rail Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry January 2012 – Present (1 month) Johannesburg Area, South... more..
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| 5pm |
Closing remarks from the Chair |