Bangladesh Railway

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. Hossain gave an overview of the different rail corridors being developed in Bangladesh under the SASEC program, and its interconnectivity to the Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) Network.

ADB's Regional Cooperation Programs and Their Role in Scaling Up Investment Needs in New Technology and Methods

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 management, and harmonization of standards and procedures.​

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

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 well as some implementation challenges regarding BIM.

Jugal Makwana

Jugal Makwana is currently the Global Director overseeing the Digital Engineering unit at Royal HaskoningDHV. An industry leader in Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and an avid supporter of innovation, Jugal leads the development and implementation of Digital Engineering/BIM and Automation within the business of Royal HaskoningDHV.

Asset Management Digitalization: Key Transformations Introduced by Digital Technologies

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 to deliver solutions for asset digitalization and effective decision making.​

Infrastructure Sustainability: A Shift of Priorities Towards Lifecycle Cost and Maintenance

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 management, and maintenance in improving the region's railroad system standards and operations, as well as the changing areas for ADB assistance in the railway sector.​