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.
Peter McQueen Keywords arbitrator cross-border commercial disputes international trade transport dispute resolution international commercial arbitration maritime law Read more about Peter McQueen Mr. Peter McQueen practices globally as an arbitrator in respect of cross-border commercial disputes, in particular those relating to international trade and transport.
Mingzhi Xu Keywords transport economics peking university Read more about Mingzhi Xu Mingzhi Xu is an Assistant Professor at Peking University. In 2018–2019, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the National Bureau of the Economic Research and a visiting researcher at the Growth Lab of Harvard Kennedy School. He obtained the Ph.D. in economics from the University of California Davis.
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.
High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation Read more about High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation This presentation reviews the rapid progress of high-speed rail (HSR) construction and its successful competition with cars and air travel on distances between 100 and 1,200 km. More than 20 countries have built or are building HSR lines, but the United States is not among the leaders in HSR development.
Enhancing Linkages in City Regions: High-Speed Rail and Station Area Development Read more about Enhancing Linkages in City Regions: High-Speed Rail and Station Area Development Countries in Europe and East Asia are expanding their high-speed rail (HSR) networks. Station areas served by HSR are emerging as new hubs of economic and cultural activities, thereby affecting the network of service sector industries in the HSR corridor. Over time HSR cities gain functional specialization, creating a polycentric regional form. The authors show that cities located on a proposed HSR corridor have a varied functional structure and established branch network of firms.
Fumihiko Seta Keywords economics infrastructure rail transport urban planning Read more about Fumihiko Seta