Application of a Digital Twin in Rail Asset Management Read more about Application of a Digital Twin in Rail Asset Management In this presentation, Mr. Boom makes a case for deploying a virtual model of physical rail assets, processes, systems, and passenger flows to analyze data and monitor systems enhance the reliability and safety of urban rail transportation network.
Bangladesh Railway Read more about 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 Read more about 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.
Adapting Global Smart Ticketing Solutions to Local Realities Read more about Adapting Global Smart Ticketing Solutions to Local Realities 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 for the Philippine transport sector.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Railway Design, Construction, Operation and Asset Management Read more about 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.
Asset Management Digitalization: Key Transformations Introduced by Digital Technologies Read more about 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 Read more about 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.
Asia-Pacific Railway Innovations Forum 2019 Read more about Asia-Pacific Railway Innovations Forum 2019 The level of railway technology varies greatly throughout developing Asia and the Pacific but is often ancient in terms of railway infrastructures, systems, and rolling stock. New technologies in the digital sphere, from control systems to data gathering, create an immense opportunity, but at the same time, the agony of choice as countries must sort and prioritize which technologies are the most appropriate in their specific, national case.
Olly Norojono Keywords transport planning Civil Engineering transport engineering sustainable transport mobility Read more about Olly Norojono Mr. Olly Norojono joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2002. He has more than 30 years of professional experience. During his work with ADB, he prepared and managed projects in Afghanistan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. He was appointed as the country director for Azerbaijan in 2010 where he was in charge of developing and managing ADB's portfolio in the country. He assumed office as the Director for Transport, Energy, and Natural Resources at Pacific Department in October 2015. Prior to working with ADB, he was teaching and conducting research in Indonesia. Mr.
Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe Read more about Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe Find out why fuel cell (FC) buses are the most flexible zero-emission transport option. Shifting public awareness towards sustainability and eco-friendliness requires new sustainable transport solutions. Investing in FC buses bears significant benefits politically, environmentally, operationally, economically, and organizationally.