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Designed Elastic Components to Improve Life Cycle Costs of Track Superstructures

23 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Dorfner shares Getzner's solutions to vibrations and structure-borne noise generated by railways, which have a detrimental effect on track superstructure components such as rails, sleepers, and ballasts. He also underscores the importance of introducing more elasticity…

ADBs Regional Cooperation Programs and Their Role in Scaling Up Investment Needs in New Technology and Methods

22 May 2019
In this presentation, Ms. Yang discussed integrated corridor management in the context of ADB's existing regional cooperation programs. In particular, she presented various initiatives related to modal integration, intermodal logistics centers and services, integrated border crossing point…

Bangladesh Railway

22 May 2019
Bangladesh, a member of South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), is developing a railway network linking the country with neighboring SASEC member countries like India, Myanmar, and Nepal under the financial assistance from different institutions such as ADB. In this presentation, Mr.…

Infrastructure Sustainability A Shift of Priorities Towards Lifecycle Cost and Maintenance

21 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Leather cites inadequate financing support to develop high-quality, high-capacity transport infrastructure and services as a key contributing factor to the current infrastructure gap in Asia and the Pacific. He also emphasized the importance of rehabilitation, improved…

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…

Adapting Global Smart Ticketing Solutions to Local Realities

21 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Noka discussed how to adapt automated fare collection (AFC) solutions created for developed countries to the needs of developing countries such as the Philippines. He also talked through the features of AFC solutions, as well as the development process of an AFC solution…

Tackling Corruption Through Open Government

20 May 2019
Open Government Partnership (OGP) as an implementation and accountability platform for anti-corruption commitments that have been developed and implemented through action plans.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project

8 May 2019
In this knowledge sharing session initiated by SPD and SDCC, PAUW and CWUW will share experiences in designing the first PRFs. The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF), administrated by SDCC, is cofinancing CWUW's first PRF for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project. This…

Pakistan KP Cities Improvement Project KPCIP Project Readiness Financing

8 May 2019
In this knowledge sharing session initiated by SPD and SDCC, PAUW and CWUW will share experiences in designing the first PRFs. The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF), administrated by SDCC, is cofinancing CWUW's first PRF for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project. This…