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Electric Vehicles as Disruption for Sustainable Impact

20 June 2019
The need to find more sustainable options to power demand for personal mobility is greater than ever, and the automotive industry is currently undergoing a big transformation. In this presentation, Mr. Atsushi Najima discussed how electrified mobility can help tackle the continuing challenges of…

Impact of Air Pollution on Youth

5 June 2019
In this presentation, William Lucht emphasized the health effects of air pollution on the youth. He also encouraged participants to beat air pollution by suggesting specific actions to incorporate such as proper vehicle maintenance and using public transport.​

Linear Infrastructure Projects Fully Designed with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

23 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Touat shares his experience with utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the design of linear infrastructures such as railway lines, citing real-life examples from previous projects.​

Wayside Condition Monitoring Systems

23 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Aschberger gives an overview of wayside condition monitoring systems, which measure the operational performance of railway infrastructure assets, giving the necessary data that allows rail operators to optimize maintenance, safety, reliability, and cost.​

High Performance Machines: Pay Off!

23 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Polterauer shares some points on choosing the right machines for rail track installation and maintenance, including technical considerations, and how to calculate annual output and costs. ​

Asset Management Digitalization: Key Transformations Introduced by Digital Technologies

21 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Romei shares Systra's experience with asset digitalization, including the challenges involved and case studies that illustrate its successful implementation. He also emphasized the value of utilizing digital technologies such as big data and IoT, and integrated platforms…

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Railway Design, Construction, Operation and Asset Management

21 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Makwana gives an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM), including the drivers for its global adoption, and its uses in the railway sector. He also presents a number of technology solutions for rail track systems, electrification, signalling and communications, as…

Green Roads for Water Initiative

28 January 2019
MetaMeta’s Frank van Steenbergen discussed the Green Roads Initiative, presenting techniques and examples from different countries.

Introduction - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on Halving Road Deaths and Injuries: Impacts and the Role of Infrastructure

12 September 2018
Understand the relationship between road design and risk. Learn why achieving the sustainable development goal target for road safety is important for countries. The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is dedicated to preventing the more than 3,500 road deaths that occur everyday…

Flood Control Management in Taipei,China

6 July 2018
Rapid urbanization in many cities has spawned floods in many areas, polluted rivers, and narrowed down their passageways. This was the case in Xizhi district, Taipe,China. Through the YuanShanTze Diversion Project, floods have substantially decreased in 2017. Moreover, the project has contributed…