UrbanRAIL 2011

The Annual Urban Rail Conference is the only event made FROM the industry FOR the industry

Growing population, climate change and rising fuel prices Australia`s cities are facing major challenges in the near future. Our world class cities need world class urban rail networks to guarantee the mobility of their citizens, businesses and visitors. After the great success of last year`s event, the 3rd annual UrbanRAIL 2011 conference looks set to continue its role as Australia`s premier event discussing the future of rail networks in our growing metropolitan regions.

The 3rd annual ARA Urban Rail conference will take a closer look on how a growing population will affect the rail industry. It will address the problems arising from higher passenger numbers and changes in government policy. Moreover, we will focus on the need to drive and deliver innovative public transport solutions in rail to ensure future mobility and sustainable growth in our world class cities. This event is designed by industry for industry and will give you the latest update on Urban Rail projects currently under way.

As a delegate at our 3rd annual ARA Urban Rail conference you will get a comprehensive update on all issues relevant to those at the forefront of planning, building, maintaining and operating Australia s urban rail networks. Topics discussed by policy makers and rail industry leaders will include:

• Key experiences from overseas
• Industry outlook and research on passenger transport, population growth and sustainability
• Transport and sustainable cities (Planning for sustainability)
• Long term and integrated transport planning and land use planning
• Active transport - Integrating bus and rail, active transport
• Connectivity (urban and regional, i.e. High Speed Rail)
• Environmental sustainability
• Enhancing the passenger experience
• Customer interface operational efficiency
• Freight rail in urban settings
• Improving services through integrated business intelligence programs