Madrid, 26 - 28 November 2025

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Nov 269:30
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Organiser's welcome

Keynotes
Sean Willis, Managing Director, Terrapinn
Víctor Ruiz, President, Mafex Spanish Rail Industry
Nov 269:40
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In conversation with ADIF

Keynotes
Interviewee: Luis Pedro Marco De La Peña, President, ADIF
Interviewer: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Nov 269:50
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In conversation with Renfe

Keynotes
Interviewee: Álvaro Fernández Heredia, Presidente, Renfe
Interviewer: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Nov 2610:00
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In conversation with Metro de Madrid

Keynotes
Interviewee: Ignacio Vázquez, Chief Executive Officer, Metro de Madrid
Interviewer: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Nov 2610:10
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Next stop innovation: Strategic priorities shaping the future of the rail industry

Keynotes
Moderator: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Helene Valenzuela, Managing Director, OUIGO ESPAÑA
Kristina Meidė, CEO, LTG LINK
Fabrizio Favara, CEO, iryo
Christoph Grimm, CEO, Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser
Zsolt Hegyi, CEO, MAV Co. Hungarian State Railways
Victor Carballo González-Corroto, Director, High Speed and Commercial Services, Renfe
Javier Iriarte, CEO Rolling Stock, CAF
Nov 2610:50
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In conversation with Alto: Canada's largest ever infrastructure project

Keynotes
Interviewer: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Interviewee: María Luisa Dominguez, Chief Project Management Officer, Alto
Nov 2611:00
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La expansión del ferrocarril en América Latina: Retos y oportunidades

Keynotes

Simultaneous interpretation into English available.

Moderator: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
José Solorza Estevez, Chief Executive Officer, EFE Trenes de Chile
Carmen Deulofeu, General Manager, METRO DE LIMA LINEA 2 S.A.
Manuel Arias, Under Secretary, Secretaría Nacional Ferrocarril de Panamá
Jaime Mas, Director of Operations, Incofer
Alejandro Nuñez, President, Belgrano Cargas y Logistica
Leonel Vera Maldonado, Director General, Line 1, Metro Bogotá
Nov 2611:50
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AI and Blockchain applications in future public transport

Digital Transformation
Interviewee: Soy Ozgur, Executive Chairman, Metro İstanbul
Interviewer: Hayden Sutherland, Architect, Rail Delivery Group
Nov 2611:50
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Cross-industry collaboration to support climate adaptation in UK rail

Energy & Climate Resilience
Jason Brooker, Head of Environment and Sustainability, GTR Govia Thameslink Railway
Samuel Jones, Environment Specialist, RSSB
Nov 2611:50
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Experiences breaking down data and work silos to enhance cyber efficiency

Cybersecurity & Safety
Nov 2611:50
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Helsinki's system integration approach for multi-supplier metro upgrade

Telecoms & Train Control
Heikki Viika, Programme Director, Capacity Improvement, Helsinki Region City Transport
Nov 2611:50
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Leading rail’s future: Women and Leadership

Skills, Diversity & Talent
Natalie Rodriguez, Head of Innovation, Hamburger Hochbahn
Mailis Alt-Adamson, Head of Digital, Estonian Railways
Jovita Starynina, Head of Virtual Design and Construction, RB Rail AS
Moderator: Sue Williams, Managing Director, Hexagon Consultants Ltd.
Nov 2611:50
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The traintravellers' club: A new loyalty approach to drive business results at LTG Link

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Nov 2612:10
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Delighting passengers, growing revenue

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Antonio Melo, Head of Sales, Europe, Plusgrade Inc.
Nov 2612:10
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Virtualised protection and predictive fault detection: Advancing rail energy resilience

Energy & Climate Resilience
Daniel Losada Ramos, Regional Technical Manager, EL, ABB
Nov 2612:30
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From Experience to Innovation: Closing the Skills Gap between retiring experts and emerging talent

Skills, Diversity & Talent
Patricia Nieto Esteban, Knowledge manager, Université de l'Ingénierie SNCF
Nov 2612:30
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SD: The evolution of bolted fastening systems - Towards greater efficiency and sustainability

Energy & Climate Resilience
Alejandro Giner Sastriques, SD Product Manager, Pandrol
Nov 2612:30
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Signalling X – One Signalling data centre for countries and cities

Telecoms & Train Control

No matter if passenger or freight traffic, with the high demand for rail transport, rail systems worldwide are under pressure. Digitalizing rail infrastructure can provide a quantum leap and increase capacity without laying new tracks - delivering up to 30% more track capacity, up to 30% less energy consumption, and improved operational efficiency by up to 20%. Discover how leveraging the benefits of digitalization can make investments future-proof, drive connectivity, standardization, and ensure the highest safety and cybersecurity with a data center for mainline transportation. Signaling X, our common computing platform, allows for the seamless control and operation of signaling applications for countries and cities from one centralized Signaling Data Center powered by standard hardware.

Enrique Torres Verdasco, Head of Sales, Siemens Mobility Spain
Nov 2612:30
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The Dual Edge of AI on Rail Cybersecurity: Unlocking the Future for Attackers and Defenders

Cybersecurity & Safety
Omar Benjumea, Field CISO, Cylus Cybersecurity
Nov 2612:30
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When travel plans change: The economics of passenger cancellations

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Yan Laporte, Product Director, ExPretio
Nov 2612:50
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Challenges with implementing OT security in an established rail operator

Cybersecurity & Safety
Rolf Härdi, Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Deutsche Bahn AG
Nov 2612:50
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Deutsche Bahn: Saving 100 million euros in maintenance with digital manufacturing

Digital Transformation
Stefanie Brickwede, Head Of Additive Manufacturing, Deutsche Bahn
Nov 2612:50
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Revenue optimisation methods and initiatives using yield management at JR West

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Satoshi Tajima, Deputy Manager, WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY
Nov 2612:50
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Rolling out hydrogen-powered rolling stock in full passenger service in Lower Saxony

Energy & Climate Resilience
Christoph Grimm, CEO, Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser
Nov 2612:50
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Updates and next steps for the transportation system and O&M of M5 in Copenhagen

Telecoms & Train Control
Matias Sevel Rasmussen, TS/OM Manager M5 and Head of Signalling, The Copenhagen Metro and Greater Copenhagen Light Rail
Nov 2613:10
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Connectivity Chaos: Taking back control of your comfort IT networks

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Torsten John, SVP EMEA, ICOMERA
Nov 2613:10
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Large aluminium extrusions for sustainable trains

Energy & Climate Resilience
Nov 2613:10
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OPTIO on 5G wireless communications

Telecoms & Train Control
Alejandro Basarte, Wireless Communications Engineer, CAF
Nov 2613:10
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Train 2B Equal: Gender responsive railway station design

Skills, Diversity & Talent
Maria Gusarova, Senior Advisor, Passenger Department – Station Managers Global Group, UIC
Nov 2613:30
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Fast-tracking digital retail services for passengers across the UK

Digital Transformation
Harsh Narula, Global lead of ground transportation practice, Nagarro
Nov 2613:30
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Leveraging dynamic pricing: How Eurostar is creating value through Sqills' pricing engines

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Christos Roussakis, Senior Pricing Manager, Eurostar International Ltd
Sanne ter Braak, Business Consultant, Sqills
Nov 2613:30
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Optimising battery traction systems for enhanced efficiency

Energy & Climate Resilience
Ondřej Škuta, Global Commercial Director, Traction Systems, Railway & Mobility, Ingeteam Srl
Nov 2613:30
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Providing innovative technology for rolling stock: Rethinking audio for trains

Telecoms & Train Control
Thomas Auner, Head of Sales and Marketing / Partner, cn-mobility
Nov 2613:30
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Skills, Diversity and Talent in Albania and introducing R&I EU Rail Programme

Skills, Diversity & Talent
Eneida Elezi, Head of Foreign Affairs, Albanian railways
Nov 2613:50
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AI, VR and Automation: Leveraging new technology for innovation at Hamburger Hochbahn

Digital Transformation
Natalie Rodriguez, Head of Innovation, Hamburger Hochbahn
Nov 2613:50
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Biodiversity & Circularity at SNCF Réseau

Energy & Climate Resilience
Emmanuelle Weiland, Director of Environment & Sustainability, SNCF Réseau
Nov 2613:50
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Integrating network planning algorithms and personalisation metrics to maximise revenue at iryo

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Fernando Castejón, Director of Pricing, Network Planning and Distribution, Iryo
Nov 2613:50
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Rail in Chile: EFE’s Strategy for the next 5 years

Skills, Diversity & Talent
José Solorza Estevez, Chief Executive Officer, EFE Trenes de Chile
Nov 2613:50
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Survival of the governed: Controlling enterprise AI at NS

Cybersecurity & Safety
Rens van Dongen, AI Officer & Senior Information Security Officer, NS
Nov 2614:20
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Attracting greater private sector investment in rail

Roundtables
Jeremy Godley, Legal Director, Osborne Clarke LLP
Nov 2614:20
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How to make railways more resilient to cyber-attacks: RERA Cyber aligned with the UIC's resilience strategy

Cybersecurity & Safety
Esther Mateo Rodríguez, Director of Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation, ADIF
Nov 2614:20
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Implementing sustainability at an organisational level at NS

Energy & Climate Resilience
Nov 2614:20
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Lessons learned from the implementation of ÖBB’s new loyalty club

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Sven Pöllauer, Head of PR, Marketing & Public Affairs, ÖBB-Personenverkehr
Nov 2614:20
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OBB's Nighjet & the return of night trains in Europe

Roundtables
Martin Cizek, Product Management Specialist, ÖBB Personenverkehr AG
Nov 2614:20
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SNCF Réseau's strategy for migrating from analogue to digital signalling

Telecoms & Train Control
Eric Morand, Head of Digital Signalling, SNCF Réseau
Nov 2614:20
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Unlocking Seamless Multimodality in Europe: Enabling Passenger-Centric Air–Rail Integration through Policy, Data, and Collaboration

Roundtables
Vanessa Perez, Senior Advisor Passenger Department And Latin America Region, U.I.C. International Union of Railways
Nov 2614:20
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Utilising virtual design and BIM in greenfield projects

Digital Transformation
Jovita Starynina, Head of Virtual Design and Construction, RB Rail AS
Nov 2614:40
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AI on Rails: Delivering Speed, Scale and Smarter Support

Digital Transformation
Ravina Mutha, Chief Growth Officer and Co Founder, Enterprise Bot
Nov 2614:40
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Improving rail operations via renewed IP fixed 5G mobile telecommunications

Telecoms & Train Control
Benoit Leridon, Transportation Segment Leader, Network Infrastructure, Nokia
Nov 2614:40
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Turning complexity into simplicity: The future of schedule optimisation

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Rémi Habfast, General Manager, PAXONE, Wiremind
Nov 2615:00
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Advancing railway safety with UIC's HARMO COSMERA project

Cybersecurity & Safety
Francisco Cabrera Jeronimo, Head of Operations and Safety, UIC
Nov 2615:00
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BLS' migration and roll-out strategy to ETCS Level 2

Telecoms & Train Control
Florian Kappler, Head of ERTMS, BLS AG
Nov 2615:00
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Driving progress: How transport fuels economic growth

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Revantha Rodriguez, Co-Head Corporate Finance, UK Department for Transport
Moderator: Kara Oldhouser, Former Director of Sustainability and Climate Resilience, Amtrak
Nov 2615:00
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Promoting digital accessibility at Wiener Linien

Digital Transformation
Stefan Ruscher, Project and Program Manager, Wiener Linien
Nov 2615:00
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Strategies to improve earthworks resilience to climate change and natural hazards at SNCF Réseau

Energy & Climate Resilience
Joséphine Boisson Gaboriau, Head of Earthworks Maintenance Engineering, SNCF Réseau
Aurélie Schwager-Guillemenet, Geotechnical Asset and Natural Risks Division Deputy Head, SNCF Réseau
Nov 2615:20
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EN 50716: The strategic push towards certified model-based engineering for the development and testing of SIL 3 / 4 applications

Cybersecurity & Safety
Bruno Privat, Sales Manager, Ansys
Nov 2615:20
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From data to decisions: Turning complex rail data into clear decisions with digital twins

Digital Transformation
Angel Zuil Tejero, Business Development VP, KONUX GmbH
Marko Milosevic, Senior Data Scientist, KONUX GmbH
Nov 2615:20
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How MoySEST bring FRMCS closer to reality

Telecoms & Train Control
Alfredo Calderón, CTO, TELTRONIC
Nov 2615:40
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How XR will transform the future of train travel: SNCF Voyageurs' vision of the customer experience of tomorrow, powered by new devices

Digital Transformation
Damien Wattez, Director of AI, SNCF Voyageurs
Nov 2615:40
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Innovating Rail: Implementing ETCS at the core of the Netherlands' high-density network

Telecoms & Train Control
Jasper Dekker, Programme Manager, ERTMS Implementation, Nederlands Spoorwegen
Nov 2615:40
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Revenue management in Malaysia: Exploring new technologies, dynamic pricing, and diversifying sales channels

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Mohammad Yusof Azami, Vice President, Finance & Revenue Management, Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd
Nov 2616:00
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How AI helps to increase ridership through smart information

Digital Transformation
Thomas Wolf, Chief Operating Officer, Hacon - Siemens Mobility
Nov 2616:00
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Our path to net zero: Urban transport and transport of passengers and goods

Energy & Climate Resilience
Maria Sanchez, Business Development Manager, ArcelorMittal
Nov 2616:00
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Panel: Unlocking and diversifying revenue streams for rail with ancillary services

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
  • How can operators leverage retail and premium services to generate additional revenue beyond ticket services?
  • What role does digital innovation play in enhancing ancillary revenue opportunities, for example through apps, subscription models and personalisation?
  • How can partnerships with third parties create new value propositions for passengers and drive sustainable revenue growth for operators?
Christoph Hinterleitner, Head of pricing and revenue management, ÖBB Personenverkehr AG
Marion Veber, Director of Products and Ancillary Revenue, Eurostar International Ltd
Mohammad Yusof Azami, Vice President, Finance & Revenue Management, Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd
Balaji Narasimhan, Director of Revenue Management Products, Amtrak
Yan Laporte, Product Director, ExPretio
Moderator: Ralph Gambetta, Secretary General, Calypso Networks Association
Nov 2616:00
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Secure, safe, and connected: The new era of railway networking

Telecoms & Train Control
Nov 2616:20
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Digital Transformation at Renfe Engineering & Maintenance

Digital Transformation
María Muñoz Martinez, Director, Strategy and Digital Transformation, Renfe Engineering
Nov 2616:20
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Enhancing safety and climate resilience: JR East's Railway Operations and Anti-Disaster Measure

Energy & Climate Resilience
Toru Sahara, Senior Manager, East Japan Railway Company
Nov 2616:20
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Funkwerk's toolbox for the introduction of MCX / FRMCS in train radio communication

Telecoms & Train Control
Siegfried Steggemann, Managing Director, Funkwerk Systems
Nov 2616:40
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Panel: Accelerating ERTMS Deployment – Challenges, Solutions, and Progress

Telecoms & Train Control
  • Overcoming challenges with high costs and complexities associated with ERTMS roll out.
  • Ensuring interoperability and cross-border integration with ERTMS to strengthen collaboration and promote connectivity.
  • Developing strategies to keep pace with technology advancements and future-proof ERTMS.
Florian Kappler, Head of ERTMS, BLS AG
Emanuele Mastrodonato, Project Officer, European Union Agency for Railways
Gerard Scheffrahn, Programme Director, ERTMS Netherlands
Yann Freson, Head of Strategy and Steering Department - Digital Signalling, SNCF Réseau
Hartwig Schuster, UNISIG General Manager, U.N.I.F.E. The European Rail Industry
Joudia Boujdaini, Vice President, Asociación Española del Transporte
Moderator: Martin Fenner, Director, Flare Technology
Nov 2616:40
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Where can AI be implemented across the rail industry to drive value for customers, reduce costs, and optimise operational efficiency?

Digital Transformation
  • Improving customer experience with AI from enhanced journey planning to real-time service updates and personalisation.
  • Understanding the role of predictive maintenance and automation in reducing operational costs and minimizing service disruptions.
  • Optimising network efficiency through smarter scheduling, traffic management and resource allocation with AI.
Damien Wattez, Director of AI, SNCF Voyageurs
Moderator: Hayden Sutherland, Architect, Rail Delivery Group
Michele GESUALDI, High-Speed Rail Advisor, UIC
Sara Guillén Ortega, Head of Operations, Transport and Mobility, Renfe
Karel van Gils, Programme Manager, Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking
Nicole Kontor, Managing Director, Data & AI, Accenture
Nov 2617:00
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Electrifying Rail Baltica: Pathways to sustainability and climate resilience

Energy & Climate Resilience
Jean Marc Bedmar, Head of Systems and Operation, Rail Baltica
Nov 2617:20
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Meeting growing mobility demands and fostering growth with local rail services

Keynotes
Ana Moreno Lorente, Chief Executive Officer, Los Tranvias de Zaragoza
Jorge Maroto Gómez, Managing Director, Metro de Sevilla
Humberto López Vilalta, CEO, TRAM-TRAMVIA METROPOLITÀ, S.A.
Fernando Lozano Ruiz, Director General, METRO DE MALAGA
Moderator: Hayden Sutherland, Architect, Rail Delivery Group

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Nov 279:45
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Building resilience to future-proof critical rail infrastructure

Keynotes
Moderator: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Marko Kivila, CEO, Rail Baltica
Miguel Jorge de Campos Cruz, CEO, Infraestruturas de Portugal
Piotr Rachwalski, Member of Management Board, CPK
Robert Sinclair, CEO, London St Pancras High Speed
Georgios Ioannou, Chairman of the Board, OSE
Claus Hincke, Board Member & Chief Technical Officer, Banedanmark
Maciej Kaczorek, Member of Management Board, Chief Strategy Officer, PKP PLK
Nov 2710:25
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Keynote Interview: Engineering Partner

Keynotes
Interviewee: Sergio Vázquez Torrón, President, INECO
Interviewer: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Nov 2710:35
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Maximising revenue potential: Strategies for commercial growth in the rail industry

Keynotes
Moderator: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Francois Le Doze, Chief Commercial Officer, Eurostar International Ltd
Fabrizio Bona, Chief Commercial Officer, Italo - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori
Rene Kubis, Chief Sales and Commercial Officer, ZSSK
Anja Riedle, Board Member, Head of Passenger Transport, BLS AG
Elmer van Buuren, CEO, European Sleeper
Maria Hofberg, Chief Commercial Officer, VR Snabbtåg
Nov 2711:10
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Driving transformation: Overcoming challenges to unlock rail's digital future

Keynotes
Moderator: Jeannette Ceja, Presenter, Independent
Rolf Härdi, Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Deutsche Bahn AG
Kristian Kolind, EVP Business development and Technology, Vy
Danny Gonzalez, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, London North Eastern Railway
Angel Sotoca Pedregosa, Managing Director, Rail and Transit, Spain, Accenture
Pilar Gorriz Ramon, Director General of Innovation, Renfe
Nov 2712:00
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An update on Dublin MetroLink

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Sean Sweeney, Director, Metrolink
Nov 2712:00
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Experiences from the operation of ETCS lines in Czechia

Telecoms & Train Control
Radek Cech, Director of international affairs department, Správa železnic
Nov 2712:00
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How the use of 3D is revolutionising the monitoring and maintenance of the French rail network

Smart Infrastructure
Nov 2712:00
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Leading AI transformation roll out at DSB

Digital Transformation
Annette Kvist, IT Director, DSB
Nov 2712:00
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Masterprofile: From frustration to loyalty - The role of innovative payments in exceptional customer experience

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Nov 2712:20
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From Cloud to AI: The New Era of Predictive Maintenance

Digital Transformation
Javier de la Cruz García Dihinx, Managing Director at CAF Digital Services, CAF
Nov 2712:20
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Innovative solutions for the railway market

Smart Infrastructure
DIEGO MANZANO, R&D Area Leader, ArcelorMittal
David Alvarez Diez, Scientist, Rail R&D, ArcelorMittal
Nov 2712:20
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LEO Satellites: Driving the Next Era of Connected Rail

Telecoms & Train Control
Mike Butler, Director of Rail, Clarus Networks
Nov 2712:20
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Tren Maya: A boost to the communities and the local economy of Yucatán

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Tomás Melero, Director, Transit International, Indra
Nov 2712:40
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Facing mobility requirements in Peru with Metro Lima Line 2

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Carmen Deulofeu, General Manager, METRO DE LIMA LINEA 2 S.A.
Nov 2712:40
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LNER's AI-Driven Journey towards passenger-centric innovation

Digital Transformation
Adrian Varma, Head of Business Transformation, LNER
Nov 2712:40
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Multimodal seamless ticketing: iryo's Air+Rail intermodal partnerships

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Juanjo Quesada, Head of Distribution, Iryo
Nov 2712:40
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Smart Trains, Smarter Maintenance: A new era for Renfe

Telecoms & Train Control
Javier FERNANDEZ PELLO BALBUENA, Director, Engineering Services, RENFE INGENIERÍA Y MANTENIMIENTO
Nov 2712:40
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Towards an infrastructure digital twin: Insights into R&D activities at OBB Infrastruktur

Smart Infrastructure
Thomas Petraschek, Head R&D, ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
Nov 2713:00
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EwOC - LS Object Controller

Telecoms & Train Control
Nov 2713:00
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From Rail to Multimodal: Building Seamless Mobility for Passengers and Business

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Bertrand MINARY, Passenger Director, UIC International Union of Railways
Nov 2713:00
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Integrated management of railway cybersecurity: Current and future challenges

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Sergio Alejo Gonzalez, OT Cybersecurity Manager, CAF T&E
Jorge Juan Martín Lopez, Cybersecurity Project Manager, CAF T&E
Nov 2713:00
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Strategies for efficient testing: From digital twins to acceptance tests

Digital Transformation
Nov 2713:20
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Engineering the future: Designing a specific transmission module for Portugal's Railways

Telecoms & Train Control
Nov 2713:20
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How will distribution preserve CX in a fragmented supplier market? Considering coming changes in the EU market

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Emilie Escoffres, International Sales Director, SNCF Connect & Tech
Bertrand Blais, Product Director, SaaS, SNCF Connect & Tech
Nov 2713:20
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The future of revenue decisions, powered by GenAI agents

Digital Transformation
Charles Pierre, Co-Founder & CTO, Wiremind
Nov 2713:40
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6G: The next step in seamless train communication

Telecoms & Train Control
Nov 2713:40
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Challenges and opportunities with infrastructure interoperability and the Austrian approach

Smart Infrastructure
Nina A. Trninic, Head of Railways Technology Department, Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Nov 2713:40
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Closure of physical ticket offices in Lithuania and still driving great customer experience

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Ignas Lamanauskas, Head of Smart Ticketing, LTG LINK
Nov 2713:40
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Fostering a change mindest as a first step to digital transformation at Estonian Railways

Digital Transformation
Mailis Alt-Adamson, Head of Digital, Estonian Railways
Nov 2714:10
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AI across the ecosystem at SMRT

Digital Transformation
Devi Vijayakumar, Lead AI Engineer, SMRT
Nov 2714:10
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Bridging the rail gap between Lviv and European cities through TEN-T integration and gauge change

Smart Infrastructure
Dmytro Petsiy, Deputy Director of the Department of Urban Mobilit, Lviv City Council
Nov 2714:10
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CLUG2: Results and achievements in the GNSS EGNOS base solution for safety critical applications

Telecoms & Train Control
Valentin Barreau, Head of Localisation Innovative Projects, SNCF
Nov 2714:10
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Lessons learned from rolling our the UK's first pay as you go system on heavy rail

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Nick Clarke, Head of Retail, Northern Trains
Nov 2714:10
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Using new technology to keep our customers safe: Experiences from London

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Marian Kelly, Director of Safety, Health and Environment, TfL
Nov 2714:30
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Digital Payments: Any Time, Any Place, Any Where

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Jon Hall, CEO, Novo Onboard Retail Limited
Nov 2714:30
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How customer-oriented vehicles significantly increase operational efficiency

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Nov 2714:30
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Optimizing tram traffic flow and punctuality in St. Gallen by integrating TSP

Digital Transformation
Daniel Haas, Chief Technology Officer, cn-mobility
Nov 2714:50
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Advancing rail asset management through digital twins

Smart Infrastructure
Nov 2714:50
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Driving rail value: Digital services that benefit both operators and passengers

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Jan Kolář, CEO, Passengera
Nov 2714:50
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Empowering passengers: Enhancing travel experiences with smart technology

Digital Transformation
Paul Vaclik, Head of Product Innovation, Nomad Digital
Nov 2714:50
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ERTMS portfolio in Spain: A focus on the deployment on conventional lines and on Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking projects

Telecoms & Train Control
Adrián Molí, Innovation Project Engineer, ADIF
Nov 2715:10
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Digital Transformation of Asset Management at Infrabel

Smart Infrastructure
Pieter Verlinden, Head of Digital & Data Operations, INFRABEL
Nov 2715:10
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EU Space Programme for Rail: Opportunities and next steps

Telecoms & Train Control
Daniel Lopour, Market Development Officer, European Union
Nov 2715:10
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Greater Manchester's case for change in rail: Delivering infrastructure, passenger needs and rail reform

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Simon Elliott, Head of Rail, Transport for Greater Manchester
Nov 2715:10
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Metro de Sevilla: Innovation & Operational Excellence begin with team culture

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Jorge Maroto Gómez, Managing Director, Metro de Sevilla
Nov 2715:30
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Bringing rail travel closer to the customer: Expanding distribution methods and reaching new customers at SBB

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Rino Schmid, Senior Manager Digital Platforms & Ecosystems, Swiss Federal Railways SBB
Laura Lichtenberger, Manager Digital Platforms and Ecosystems, SBB
Nov 2715:30
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From Telecoms to distributed sensing: How SNCF turns existing telecommunication fiber optic into a multi-purpose railway monitoring system

Digital Transformation
Gabriel Papaiz, Head of Project, Innovation, SNCF Réseau
Thomas Mensch, Head of Data Science, SNCF Réseau
Nov 2715:30
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Global update on Metro Automation

Telecoms & Train Control
Alex Barron, Associate Director & Head of Metro and Light Rail Benchmarking, Railway and Transport Strategy Centre, Imperial College London
Nov 2715:30
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Metro de Madrid: Leadership and innovation in urban sustainable mobility

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Julio Plaza Garcia, Head of Transformation, Metro de Madrid
Nov 2715:30
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Usage of intelligent video analysis and Monte Carlo train station 

Smart Infrastructure
Fabrice Morenon, Managing Director, SNCF Hubs & Connexions
Nov 2715:50
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Application of V2X technology to light rail prioritisation systems

Smart Infrastructure
Juan José Ruiz Ruiz, R&D Engineering Manager, Coalvi (Grupo Aldesa)
Nov 2715:50
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Collaboration: the transformative power of digitalisation

Digital Transformation
Almudena Huertas, MOTR Traction Service Manager, Spain, ABB
Nov 2715:50
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Developing ancillaries to put your customer at the heart of the retailing journey

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Nick Ashton, Global Strategy Lead - Transportation, Protect Group
Nov 2715:50
Conference pass

Gigabit Innovation Track: boosting synergies for 5G & FRMCS

Telecoms & Train Control
Moderator: Andy Harrison, Founder, Mim
Pablo Pastor, Head of 5G Transport Corridors, Vantage Towers
Jose Carlos Garcia, KAM Emerging Business, Ericsson
Paul Walker, Manager, valantic NXT GmbH
Nov 2716:10
Conference pass

Clearer, smarter, better: The new wayfinding strategy of Metro de Sevilla

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Marisa Machado Suárez, Head of Communication and Customer Relations, Metro de Sevilla
Nov 2716:10
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How technology can be leveraged to improve safety for women and girls on rail networks; from design to delivery

Digital Transformation
Nov 2716:10
Conference pass

Planning, Design and Investment in Tenerife's Tren del Sur

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Raúl Parra Hermida, Director of projects, Metropolitano de Tenerife S.A.
Nov 2716:10
Conference pass

Towards smarter sensorised railway assets

Smart Infrastructure
Miguel Rodriguez-Plaza, Head of R&D Project Development, ADIF
Nov 2716:30
Conference pass

Empowering people for safer commuter rails: Japan’s human-centred approach to strengthen safety management

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Toshiki Ishii, Manager, Tokyo Metro Co. Ltd.
Nov 2716:30
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IRIS Certification: Implementation and Next Steps

Smart Infrastructure
David Martínez, IRIS Control Manager, UNIFE – The Rail Supply Industry Association
Nov 2716:30
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Panel: Navigating the Transition: Challenges and Next Steps in Migrating from GSM-R to FRMCS

Telecoms & Train Control
  • Considering the key technical and operational challenges of the transition to FRMCS.
  • How can the industry ensure a smooth transition while maintaining interoperability, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance?
  • Collaborating across the industry to accelerate the adoption and implementation of FRMCS in time for the deadline.
Fraser Allan, Senior Programme Manager & FRMCS Lead, Network Rail
Karel van Gils, Programme Manager, Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking
Markus Myslivec, UNITEL Committee Representative, UNIFE – The Rail Supply Industry Association
Moderator: Andy Harrison, Founder, Mim
Nov 2716:30
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Panel: Overcoming challenges in the implementation of conversational AI to enhance CX

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
  • Understanding the key challenges in implementing conversational AI from data accuracy to language diversity and integration with legacy systems.
  • How can conversational AI be leveraged to improve passenger experience through personalisation, booking support and real-time disruption management?
  • Discussing best practice to ensure conversational AI solutions are accessible, secure and continuously improving to meet customer needs.
Pranay Jain, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Bot
Damien Wattez, Director of AI, SNCF Voyageurs
Devi Vijayakumar, Lead AI Engineer, SMRT
Moderator: Hayden Sutherland, Architect, Rail Delivery Group
Kerry Phillipson, Retail Product Manager, Arriva Group
Nov 2716:50
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The application of artificial intelligence in maintenance: The MARIO project

Digital Transformation
Enrico Paolo Buzzo, Engineer, AMT Azienda Mobilità e Trasporti S.p.A.

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Nov 2810:00
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Delivering intermodal: Connecting Puerto de Algeciras to Zaragoza through rolling highway

Freight
Julio Gomez Pomar Rodriguez, President, ECORAIL
Nov 2810:00
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Expanding rail in Panamá: In conversation with Secretaría Nacional Ferrocarril de Panamá

Megaprojects
Marlene Garrido, Director of Communications, Secretaría Nacional Ferrocarril de Panamá
Nov 2810:00
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Innovative Anti-Rat Solutions: Protecting Railway Infrastructure & Enhancing Durability

Smart Infrastructure
Reiko Sasaki, Manager, East Japan Railway Company
Nov 2810:00
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Powering multimodal transport in Luxembourg with CFL's P+R app & Bikebox App

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Julie RENO, Project Manager, CFL
Nesrine CHATELKHIR, Project manager, CFL
Nov 2810:00
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Urban Mobility Hierarchies and the Role of Light Rail: The case of Prague

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Jaromír Beránek, Deputy of the Prague City Assembly, Chairman of the International Relations and EU Funds Committee, City of Prague
Nov 2810:20
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From Onboard Intelligence to Operational Insight: Bridging Edge, Connectivity, and Unified Control

Smart Infrastructure
Nov 2810:20
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Mega Events: How digital tools keep transport on track

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Karolina Korth, Head of SW Region SWE and CoC, Siemens Mobility
Nov 2810:20
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Where are we with Full Digital Freight Train Operations?

Freight
Javier Ibáñez De Yrigoyen, Senior Programme Manager, Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking
Marianto Zocco, Chief Technical Officer, Mercitalia Intermodal
Monica Pelegrín Preixens, Head of R&D Analysis and Development, ADIF
María Marsilla, Head of R&D, Stadler Rail
Nov 2810:40
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£365 million loss a year: Balancing revenue protection with passenger experience

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Sharon Hedges, senior engagement manager - rail contracts, Transport Focus
Nov 2810:40
Conference pass

Innovations and strategic priorities of the rail industry for Albania in the WB6 region

Smart Infrastructure
Eneida Elezi, Head of Foreign Affairs, Albanian railways
Nov 2810:40
Conference pass

Next steps and opportunities with Coventry's Very Light Rail

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Nicola Small, VLR Programme Director, Transport for West Midlands (TFWM)
Nov 2810:40
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The future of rail in Africa: Opportunities for investment and growth

Megaprojects
Mesela Nhlapo, Chief Executive Officer, African Rail Industry Association (ARIA)
Nov 2811:00
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Using digital twins for railway project planning

Smart Infrastructure
David Griffiths, Global Product & Digital Applications Manager, Digital Trains
Nov 2811:20
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Opening up the long-distance services in Poland: How to attract newcomers? Conclusions after market consultations

Megaprojects
Franciszek Łabno, Director for Internation Cooperation, CPK
Nov 2811:20
Conference pass

Seamless travel: the UIC Open Multi-Modal Toolkit (OMMT), a rail technical framework set to transport the passenger experience of door-to-door mobility

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
David SARFATTI, Senior Advisor Passenger departement, UIC
Nov 2811:20
Conference pass

The Future of Axle Load Management in Railway

Smart Infrastructure
Rosa Deneb Casquero Soler, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, UIC
Nov 2811:20
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Zero-Emission Long-Haul Freight Transport in Europe: Intermodal applications in the ZEFES Project

Freight
Fabian Figueroa, Technical Advisor – UIC Freight and Ops & Safety Departments, UIC International Union of Railways
Nov 2812:00
Conference pass

“Multimodal Digital Mobility Services”: User-specific information, ticketing and customer support. What do potential passengers expect to see public transport as the first choice?

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Delphine Grandsart, Senior researcher, European Passengers' Federation
Nov 2812:00
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Digital Capacity Management: Enabling seamless European railway planning

Freight
Ádám Kertai, Leader Capacity Process Management, RNE
Nov 2812:00
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Digitalisation and sustainability in railway asset management: Progress of the European Project FP3-IAM4RAIL

Smart Infrastructure
Rosa Deneb Casquero Soler, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, UIC
Martin Espenschied, Principal Technology Advisor and Strategist, SBB
Ana Maria Millán Marín, Lead Engineering Asset Management, Hitachi Rail
Harald Eller, CEO, Savvee Strategic Management
Moderator: Henk Samson, Senior Programme Manager Innovation, FP3-IAM4RAIL Project
Nov 2812:00
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Innovation in High Speed Rail Systems: HSR, Maglev, Hyperloop

Megaprojects
Michele GESUALDI, High-Speed Rail Advisor, UIC
Nov 2812:00
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Renewing metro track systems using ballastless technology at ATAC

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Raffaele Santulli, Technical Director, ATAC SpA
Nov 2812:40
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By rail from Spain to France, do difficulties in network access prevent existing traffic?

Commercial Strategy, CX & Ticketing
Hibai Unzueta, Member, Promoció del Transport Públic (PTP)
Nov 2812:40
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Creating an interconnected network in Pest

Metro, Light Rail & Commuter Rail
Zoltán Rácz, Head of Infrastructure and Vehicles, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport
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