Mr Akihiko Nakamura | General Manager
Central Japan Railway Company | United Kingdom

Mr Akihiko Nakamura, General Manager, Central Japan Railway Company

Akihiko Nakamura joined Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in April 1990 after graduating from Kyoto University. The core of JR Central’s operations is the Tokaido Shinkansen, the main transportation artery linking Japan’s principal metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. JR Central also operates a network of 12 conventional lines centered in the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas. Akihiko gained extensive experience in the Corporate Planning Division, Shinkansen Operations Division, Rolling Stock Depot, Train Crew Depot and Station in his twenties and early thirties. After holding important posts in JR Central, such as Manager of Public Relations Department and Manager of Personnel Section in the Conventional Operations Division, Akihiko moved to London as General Manager of the London Office in July 2008. Akihiko is also Managing Director of JRK (UK) Ltd which operates Japanese Restaurants in London.

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Appearances at this years' conference:

PRE-CONFERENCE BRIEFING DAY Monday 30 January 2012


@ 09.40
Panel discussion: Is HSR viable in the Middle East? Debating business and financial considerations

  • Will the Middle East’s international competitiveness be enhanced by linking various parts of the region with HSR?
  • Given the high cost of HSR, is it a viable option for the region?
  • Under what circumstances would the private sector invest in HSR development in the Middle East?
  • Are there any learnings it can take from Europe and UK?

 

  • › Mr Akihiko Nakamura, General Manager, Central Japan Railway Company
@ 11.50
Impact of high speed rail on society

  • Create a vertically integrated operation with the privatisation of Japanese National Railways
  • Explore the safety, punctuality, frequency, and environmental suitability of Tokaido Shinkansen
  • Tokaido Shinkansen: an efficient new line dedicated to passenger transport

  • › Mr Akihiko Nakamura, General Manager, Central Japan Railway Company
Sponsors
Title sponsor
CSR Corporation Limited at Middle East Rail
Title sponsor
Huawei Technologies Investment Co. Ltd at Middle East Rail
Platinum sponsor
Kapsch CarrierCom at Middle East Rail
Gold sponsor
Thales at Middle East Rail
Gold sponsor
VAE GmbH at Middle East Rail
Silver sponsor
Talgo at Middle East Rail
Silver sponsor
Blue Eye Video at Middle East Rail
Cocktail sponsor
OTN Systems at Middle East Rail
Official site visit sponsor
Serco Middle East at Middle East Rail
Exhibitor
M Steel Projects a.s. at Middle East Rail
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J. Lanfranco Et Cie at Middle East Rail
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Erico at Middle East Rail
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A. Rawie GmbH & Co. KG at Middle East Rail
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Nencki AG at Middle East Rail
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Marioff Corporation Oy at Middle East Rail
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Edilon Sedra at Middle East Rail
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The India Thermit Corporation at Middle East Rail
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Rusexpo at Middle East Rail
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Lane International BV at Middle East Rail
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Haugen System AB at Middle East Rail
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Loram Maintenance of Way - HAUGEN System AB at Middle East Rail
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Alstom Transport at Middle East Rail
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Mipro Oy at Middle East Rail
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Expandium at Middle East Rail
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PBL Group at Middle East Rail
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Kemrock at Middle East Rail
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Jindal Steel & Power Ltd at Middle East Rail
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Getzner at Middle East Rail
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Eltek Valere AS at Middle East Rail
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Zephir SAP at Middle East Rail
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Greenwood Eng. at Middle East Rail
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Comtest Wireless International at Middle East Rail
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T-track (Jubran Holding) at Middle East Rail
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Alkan CIT at Middle East Rail
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Aboud Group at Middle East Rail
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Linsinger Maschinenbau at Middle East Rail
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Bentley Systems International Limited at Middle East Rail
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Dar Engineering at Middle East Rail
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KV at Middle East Rail
Knowledge partner
Isocarp at Middle East Rail
Endorsing partner
US-UAE Business Council at Middle East Rail
Endorsing partner
UK Trade & Investment at Middle East Rail
Relaxation station
Spadunya Colour Experience at Middle East Rail