CONFERENCE AGENDA

 
 

 


The conference theatres feature exclusive though-leaderships and insights from global rail leaders covering topics such as Digital Rail, Signalling & Communications, O&M and Asset Management, Mainline and Metro. 


The RailTech Talks present 2 days of presentations from top tier suppliers, rail operators and railway authorities from across the region at the exhibition floor.


Get ready to be inspired!    

Bangkok, 29 - 30 May 2024

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May 299:00
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Organiser’s welcome address

Keynotes

ผู้จัดงานกล่าวต้อนรับ

Paul Clark, Managing Director, Asia, Terrapinn
Keynote
May 299:10
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Guest of honour welcome address

Keynotes

แขกกิตติมศักดิ์ให้เกียรติกล่าวต้อนรับผู้ร่วมงาน

Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Keynote
May 299:20
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Rail leader interviews

Keynotes

บทสัมภาษณ์ผู้บริหาร

Keynote
May 2910:00
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Unleashing Asia's next generation of rail infrastructure: Getting ready for the future

Keynotes

การพัฒนาโครงสร้างพื้นฐานด้านระบบรางในยุคใหม่ พร้อมก้าวต่อไปในอนาคต

Keynote
May 2910:00
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Wheelset: Innovations to decrease LCC

RailTech Talks 2
Marcel Ujfalusi, Head Of Business Development And Marketing, Bonatrans Group a.s.
RailTech Talks 2
May 2910:30
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Digital adoption in the design of metro projects through regional collaborations

RailTech Talks 1
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May 2910:30
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Solution for LL type composite brake block replace cast iron brake shoe

RailTech Talks 2

RailTech Talks 2
May 2911:00
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From detection to prevention: Unleashing the potential of AI

RailTech Talks 1
Ting Chain, Sales Representative, VIVOTEK INC
RailTech Talks 1
May 2911:00
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Intelligent and clean – SKF Innovations for a sustainable railway

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 2911:20
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Chairperson opening remarks

Mainline
Mainline
May 2911:30
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Pay with your face: Using biometrics to navigate the station experience

Digital Rail
Digital Rail
May 2911:30
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Integration of train movement and signalling control

Signalling & Communications
Sanyawit Aphichatapong, Deputy Chief Engineer, State Railway of Thailand
Signalling & Communications
May 2911:30
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Cost savings and efficiency gains in rail maintenance

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Tayakorn Chandrangsu, Director of Safety and Maintenance Standards Division, Department of Rail Transport
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 2911:30
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Economic impact of high-speed rail expansion

Mainline
Anan Phonimdang, Deputy Governor, State Railway of Thailand
Mainline
May 2911:30
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Nord-Lock in the railway industry: Your reliable global partner to a safe railway ride

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 2911:30
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Simulation technologies for rail operations training

RailTech Talks 2

RailTech Talks 2
May 2911:50
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On track to total automation: Embracing robotics revolution

Digital Rail
Digital Rail
May 2911:50
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Realtime data transmission and management for predictive analytics

Signalling & Communications
Signalling & Communications
May 2911:50
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Enabling efficient railway operations: Remote access for condition-based monitoring in maintenance strategies

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Sebastian Oertel, Managing Director, Plasser Asia Pacific Ltd.
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 2912:00
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Updates to FRMCS standardization and activities

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 2912:00
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Building greener and smarter stations

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 2912:00
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Presentation delivered by Officine Meccaniche BBM SpA

RailTech Talks 2

RailTech Talks 2
May 2912:10
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Panel: Efficient boarding and departure: Optimising passenger flow

Digital Rail
Digital Rail
May 2912:10
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Panel CBTC: Revolutionising rail traffic management

Signalling & Communications
Moderator: Yanto Yulianto, Division Head of Metro System, The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, Indonesian section, Indonesia
Roderta Cahya Diputra, Head of Operation Technology, PT MRT Jakarta
Signalling & Communications
May 2912:10
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Panel: 300+km/h…400+km/h…500+km/h? The race is on!

Mainline
Ditsapol Padungkul, Chairman of Traffic and Transportation Engineering Subcommittee, The Engineering Institute of Thailand Under H.M. The King's Pratronage (EIT)
Wang Dongzhou, Asst. Manager of Electrical, Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co., Ltd.
Sandeep Srivastava, Director, Rolling Stock, National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd
Mainline
May 2912:30
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Safe & stable transport: Innovations at DC feeder circuit protection in Japan & worldwide insight into fault locator on shinkansen and conventional train system

RailTech Talks 1

RailTech Talks 1
May 2912:30
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Successful noise mitigation by rail dampers in urban transport

RailTech Talks 2

Karl-Stephan Schneider, CEO, Schrey & Veit GmbH
RailTech Talks 2
May 2913:30
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Presentation delivered by Piper Networks

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 2914:00
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Sustainable rail: Implementing eco-friendly practices and green technologies in rail operations and infrastructure

Keynotes

Moderator: Perran Tregarthen Coak, Executive Director, Railway, AECOM
Patchariya Petchpong, Senior Researcher, Rail Technology Research and Development Agency (RTRDA)
Jessica Chan, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation
Keynote
May 2914:00
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EMU Revamp: Riding the waves of rolling stock renewal and lifecycle extension in Germany

RailTech Talks 1

RailTech Talks 1
May 2914:00
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One ContiTech for express of APAC railway

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 2914:30
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Paving the way for resilient rail

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 2915:00
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Innovative holistic system monitoring to improve benchmark railway operations

Keynotes
Keynote
May 2915:00
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Introduction of LiDAR technology and railway application

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 2915:30
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Emerging trends in composites for rail interiors

RailTech Talks 2

RailTech Talks 2
May 2915:40
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Maglev metropolis: How Chinese cities are embracing the future of transportation

Digital Rail
Wang Dongzhou, Asst. Manager of Electrical, Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Co., Ltd.
May 2915:40
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The case study / success stories: Connectivity

Signalling & Communications
Natchaya Tortainchai, Lecturer, Mahidol University
Signalling & Communications
May 2915:40
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Cost-benefit analysis: Evaluating the economic viability of upgrade and replacement projects

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Jiraroth Sukolrat, Deputy Director General, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 2915:40
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Project update: Thailand - High speed rail

Mainline

Presentation of Thailand’s High speed rail infrastructure from State Railway of Thailand.

Athaphon Kawprasert, Deputy Chief, Special Project & Construction Engineer, State Railway of Thailand
Mainline
May 2916:00
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How can our rail network benefit from mobility hubs?

Digital Rail
Digital Rail
May 2916:00
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Unlocking satellite in rail: Lessons from other industries' adoption of satellite technology

Signalling & Communications
Signalling & Communications
May 2916:00
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Infrastructure asset management: Diagnosis, budgeting and implementation

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 2916:00
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Project update: Japan - latest update

Mainline
Kenji Yoshihara, Manager, JR East
Mainline
May 2916:00
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Presentation delivered by Huawei

RailTech Talks 2

RailTech Talks 2
May 2916:20
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Panel: Intermodal integration: Implementing seamless transportation solutions

Digital Rail
Ruengdej Mangkorndejsakul, Director of Strategic and Planning Division, Department of Rail Transport
Panji Arum Bismantoko, Head of Strategic Planning, PT MRT Jakarta
Digital Rail
May 2916:20
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Panel: Enhancing control through connectivity: Driverless, IOT and safety

Signalling & Communications
Jirawat Jungwat, Founder & Admin, Thailand infrastructure
Signalling & Communications
May 2916:20
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Panel: Balancing sustainability with critical maintenance & asset management

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Moderator: Andrew Chong, Advisor, Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering (CRIE)
Rudolf Kodytek, Sales Director, Bonatrans Group a.s.
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 2916:20
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Project update: Philippines - latest update

Mainline
John Dela Cruz, Engineer IV, Department of Transportation
Mainline
May 2916:40
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Project update: Australia - latest update

Mainline
Mainline

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May 309:05
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Organiser’s welcome address

Keynotes
Paul Clark, Managing Director, Asia, Terrapinn
Keynote
May 309:20
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Thailand’s rail expansion: Progress, prospects and growth

Keynotes
Moderator: Tanaporn Rojhirunsakool, Lecturer, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
Paiwan Kerdtuad, Head of Research and Development of Light Rail Transit Vehicle Prototype Project, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Athibhu Chitranukroh, Deputy Director General, Department of Rail Transport
Jiraroth Sukolrat, Deputy Director General, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning
Suradech Taweesaengsakulthai, Co-Founder, Khon Kaen City Development (KKTT)
Keynote
May 3010:30
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Transforming Railway Infrastructure: Exploring innovative monitoring solutions in an open platform

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 3011:00
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The advantages of low vibration slab track technology in railway viaducts and tunnels

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 3011:20
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Securing digital rail networks: Best practices and strategies

Digital Rail
Alvin Gee, Deputy Managing Director - Administration, Bangkok Expressway and Metro
Digital Rail
May 3011:20
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Revolutionising rail operations with AI: A comprehensive overview

Signalling & Communications
Pipatphon Lapamonpinyo, Lecturer, Mahidol University
Signalling & Communications
May 3011:20
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Rolling stock asset management and lifecycle optimisation

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 3011:30
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Navigating the future of railways with AI-driven digital twins and spatial intelligence

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 3011:30
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Unlocking Efficiency: The role of axle counters in modern rail networks

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 3011:40
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Security by Design-Security Engineering for (not only) new systems

Digital Rail
Christian Schlehuber, Managing Director, CyberShield
Digital Rail
May 3011:40
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Innovative track maintenance safety solutions: New sensor technologies that improve rail safety while reducing costs for operators

Signalling & Communications
Signalling & Communications
May 3011:40
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Unlocking potential: Navigating shadow operations in rail transport for enhanced commercial success

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 3011:40
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Session delivered by Jacobs

Metro
Metro
May 3012:00
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Panel: Cybersecurity - Preparing for emerging threats

Digital Rail
Khairul Shahrir bin Hashim, Head of Dept, System Assurance, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd
Digital Rail
May 3012:00
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Next generation signalling systems: How AI can improve railway safety and efficiency

Signalling & Communications
Moderator: Nugroho Widiyanto, Head of Signaling Engineering, The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, Indonesian section, Indonesia
Naphat Ketphat, Senior Committee, Thai Railway Engineering Association
Signalling & Communications
May 3012:00
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Rolling stock: Enhancing the travel experience

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Moderator: Andrew Chong, Advisor, Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering (CRIE)
Taron Smart, Senior Project Manager, Network Rail
Kimjay Lamar, Chief Transportation Officer, Department of Transportation
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 3012:00
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Panel: Underground and overground: Breaking down barriers and misconceptions about driverless rail

Metro
Moderator: Nirdosh Gupta, Jt Chief Engineer, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
Riska Muslimah, Head of Engineering Division, PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda)
Metro
May 3012:00
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Train maintenance for the digital age

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 3013:00
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Stress-free temperature determination of LWR and CWR tracks via nondestructive testing

RailTech Talks 1
RailTech Talks 1
May 3013:00
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Winding construction evolution: Unveiling changes between DC and AC traction motors, exploring benefits and insulation needs

RailTech Talks 2
Tony O'Brien, Managing Director, Australian Winders
RailTech Talks 2
May 3013:30
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Thai makes train project: A stimulus to the rolling stock domestic industry

RailTech Talks 1
Rattapoohm Parichatprecha, Director, Railway and Infrastructure Research Center, KMITL
RailTech Talks 2
May 3014:00
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Keeping the wheels turning - Financing the future of rail projects in Asia

Keynotes
Wenyu Gu, Senior Transport Specialist, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President, Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC)
Keynote
May 3014:00
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Mobility safety, sustainability & cost saving solutions by TÜV Rheinland

RailTech Talks 2
RailTech Talks 2
May 3014:30
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Trackwork viaduct inspection

RailTech Talks 2
Chayut Butsri, Infrastructure Department Manager, Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTS)
Suchat Denkitkul, Deputy Director of Maintenance, Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTS)
RailTech Talk 2
May 3015:20
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Leveraging passenger data for efficient railway operations

Digital Rail
Digital Rail
May 3015:20
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Digital twins for rail infrastructure

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Sanphawat Jatupatwarangkul, Head of Standard and Executive Committee, Thai BIM Association
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 3015:20
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Project update: Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand - latest update

Metro
Natthaphat Unhakhongkha, Director, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)
Raveewan Phongsupatsmit, Director, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)
Metro
May 3015:40
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Better data for better railways: A whole lifecycle approach

Digital Rail
Digital Rail
May 3015:40
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Get ready for FRMCS

Signalling & Communications
Signalling & Communications
May 3015:40
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Project Update: Hong Kong - latest update

Metro
Metro
May 3016:00
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May 3016:00
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Panel: Ensuring rail network resilience through safety-critical communication systems

Signalling & Communications
Mohd Azrul Bin Osman, Senior Project Manager, Sarawak Metro Sdn. Bhd.
Prasetyo Rianda Mulyo, Construction Manager -LRT, PT Jakarta Propertindo (Perseroda)
Signalling & Communications
May 3016:00
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Panel: Shaping the present and future: AI-powered rail operations

Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
May 3016:00
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Project update: Indonesia - latest update

Metro
Muhammad Arifudin, Head of Infrastructure, PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)
Metro
May 3016:20
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Myanmar preparation for international railways connectivity

Metro
Nyi Nyi Swe, General Manager Planning, Myanma Railways
Metro
May 3016:40
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Project Update: Philippines - RATP Dev expertise on railway

Metro
Metro
last published: 22/Apr/24 18:16 GMT

 

 

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