Johannesburg, 13 - 14 May 2025

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May 139:30
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Presentation Open Source Railway (OSR) initiative project: transforming Africa’s rail future through collaboration and innovation

Strategic Development

Mehdi Dib, Chief Technology Officer, SNTF subsidiary EPE Rail Electr
May 139:50
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Panel Aligning key rail projects with national and regional strategies: unlocking investment, enhancing trade efficiency and stimulating job creation through coordinated planning 

Strategic Development

Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation
Makgola Makololo, Business Development Exec & Managing Director Rolling Stock, Alstom Southern Africa
May 139:50
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Fireside Chat Modernisation of infrastructure: managing upgrades, corridor expansion and recovery from vandalism to build a stronger and more productive rail system

Infrastructure Maintenance

Moderator: Nomathamsanqa G. Msomi, Mechanical Engineer and SASRE Committee Member, Rail Enthusiast
Martin Tafara Dinha, Managing Director, Zimbabwe Investment and Development Initiatives
May 1310:20
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Presentation Innovating the railway business: a case study on Flemish government support for advancing rail in Africa

Infrastructure Maintenance

May 1310:40
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Alstom Address

Strategic Development
Tristan le Masne, Managing Director, Alstom Southern Africa
May 1310:40
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Presentation Enabling rail reform and intra-Africa trade through the LeaseCo

Infrastructure Maintenance
Yolisa Kani, Chief Business Development Officer, Transnet SOC Ltd.
May 1311:00
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Keynote Address

Keynotes

Hon. Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport, Government of South Africa
May 1311:10
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Keynote Address

Keynotes

Hon. Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, Minister of Transport, Government of the Republic of Liberia
May 1311:20
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Presentation: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and Gautrain Management Agency

Keynotes
Tshepo Kgobe, Chief Executive Officer, Gautrain Management Agency
May 1311:40
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Keynote Interview United vision, shared responsibility: driving progress and collaboration in transport and logistics for national growth

Keynotes

Rudi Dicks, Head of Project Management Office, National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), The Presidency
May 1312:20
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Keynote Panel Driving sustainable rail development: harnessing public-private partnerships to strengthen government-private sector collaboration for efficient project delivery 

Keynotes

May 1313:00
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Power Hour PRASA

Keynotes

May 1314:00
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Presentation Rail renaissance: fostering an entrepreneurial culture to drive third-party profitability and economic growth

Strategic Development

May 1314:00
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Presentation Maintaining world class mobility for densely populated cities by RatPDev

Infrastructure Maintenance

Thembani Ncayiyana, Operations Rail Specialist, Richards Bay Coal Terminal
May 1314:20
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Panel Tackling operational and legal barriers in private railway ownership to enhance competitiveness and efficiency: navigating challenges and seizing opportunities

Strategic Development

May 1314:20
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Panel Optimising ESG performance: adopting green practices to minimise environmental footprint and promote long-term sustainability

Infrastructure Maintenance
Moderator: Xihluke Maluleke, Lecturer/Researcher, University of Johannesburg
Sanet Smit, Principal Engineer: Research and Development Department, Transnet Engineering
Pierre-yves Rabillon, MARKETING DIRECTOR, Alstom Southern Africa
May 1314:50
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Presentation HYT

Strategic Development

May 1315:10
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Presentation Growing in Africa with Africa…Moving people across the continent to home, work and play

Strategic Development
May 1315:10
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Presentation Full-Service Synergy

Infrastructure Maintenance

Marcos Imhof, Commercial Manager, Loram South America
May 1315:30
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Interview Global Gateway strategic corridors: supporting Africa’s connectivity and economic development

Strategic Development
May 1315:30
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Presentation Wireless remote monitoring: providing critical data to manage track and structure deterioration and mitigate risks from landslides, rockfalls and floods

Infrastructure Maintenance

May 1315:50
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Panel Standardising interconnectivity: navigating complexities of rail corridor development to implement unified procedures and operating models for greater market access

Strategic Development

May 1315:50
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Presentation Rolling Stock Equipment Philosophies

Infrastructure Maintenance
Hector Zondi, General Manager: Rolling Stock Maintenance, Transnet Engineering
May 1316:30
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Keynote Panel African Union’s Agenda 2063: advancing integrated high-speed railway network with actionable strategies for funding, infrastructure enhancement and cross-border cooperation

Keynotes

Sacha Parneix, Vice President Commercial, Sales & Business Development, Alstom AMECA
Ivan Bekker, Business Development Director, Siemens MOBILITY South Africa
Winston R. Cluff, Chief Executive Officer, Cluff Trade & Investments
Glory Jonga, Senior Advisor on Transport Infrastructure, AUDA-NEPAD

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May 149:30
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Fireside Chat Shaping the future of connectivity, safety and performance in modern rail networks to minimise delays, prevent accidents and strengthen effectiveness

Operational Efficiency and Safety

Tshepo Mothoagae, Chief Information Officer, Railway Safety Regulator, South Africa
Pierre-yves Rabillon, MARKETING DIRECTOR, Alstom Southern Africa
May 149:30
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Presentation Transnet Engineering Capabilities

Engineering and Asset Management
Bessie Mabunda, Chief Executive, Transnet Engineering
May 149:50
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Panel Unleashing the potential of owning rolling stock: addressing supply, investment and operational challenges for private sector growth

Engineering and Asset Management

Wilson Mogoba, General Manager: Transnet Group Business Development, Transnet SOC Ltd.
Martin Tafara Dinha, Managing Director, Zimbabwe Investment and Development Initiatives
May 1410:10
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Presentation Impact of Tariffs in intercontinental Trade and movement of goods, impacting on rail management

Operational Efficiency and Safety
Winston R. Cluff, Chief Executive Officer, Cluff Trade & Investments
May 1410:30
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Presentation Human factors in rail: a catalyst for safety, performance and innovation to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks and improve passenger experience

Operational Efficiency and Safety

May 1410:30
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Presentation Improving the effectiveness of rolling stock manufacturing and maintenance processes to enhance efficiency, reliability and performance

Engineering and Asset Management

May 1410:50
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Gibela Power Half Hour

Keynotes

May 1411:30
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Keynote Presentation Digital transformation: building seamless through multimodal transport integration to boost regional trade corridors and drive export growth

Keynotes

May 1411:50
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Keynote Panel The future of rail is women: empowering women through inclusivity, diversity and strategic workforce development to drive collaboration, innovation and profitability

Keynotes

Moderator: Nomathamsanqa G. Msomi, Mechanical Engineer and SASRE Committee Member, Rail Enthusiast
Maphefo Anno-Frempong, Chief Executive Officer, Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)
Makgola Makololo, Business Development Exec & Managing Director Rolling Stock, Alstom Southern Africa
Jameela Pathan, Commercial Project Manager, Siemens Mobility
May 1412:50
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Power Hour Transnet

Keynotes

May 1413:50
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Presentation Manufacturing and Maritime

Operational Efficiency and Safety

Tshwanelo Zach Tswai, Executive Manager, Transnet Engineering
May 1414:00
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Panel Upgrading signalling and control systems: exploring key needs and innovations to revitalise and overcome infrastructure obstacles for a more reliable rail network

Engineering and Asset Management

May 1414:10
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Panel Revolutionising rail terminals and stations: integrating technology, sustainability and passenger-centric design to attract ridership and elevate user experience

Operational Efficiency and Safety

Biruk Wondimu, Technical Research and Technology Transfer Team Leader, Ethiopian Railways corporation
Annette Lindeque, Chief Executive Officer, Intersite Asset Investments SOC ( Subsidiary of PRASA)
May 1414:40
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Presentation Locomotives’ lifecycle analysis, energy/fuel sources and sustainability

Engineering and Asset Management

May 1414:50
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Presentation Implementing compressor brake wagons to reduce brake incidents at rotary tipplers: development, implementation and performance review

Operational Efficiency and Safety

May 1415:00
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Panel Moving towards renewable energy systems, hydrogen and battery-powered trains for lower emissions, energy consumption and operational costs

Engineering and Asset Management

May 1415:10
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Presentation Integrating technological innovations into the safety management systems of railways to prevent incidents

Operational Efficiency and Safety

last published: 14/May/25 07:55 GMT

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