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The Future of European Rail & The Future of High-Speed Rail
15th Annual Conference: Europe’s leading strategic rail event
15th, 16th & 17th March 2010, Hotel Husa Princesa, Madrid
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Monday 15 March 2010, Hotel Husa Princesa, Madrid
The Future of High-Speed Rail
09:15
09:20
Chairman’s opening remarks
Eugenio Prieto
Partner, Madrid, AT Kearney09:25
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Making a pan-European network a reality: how close are we?
Ignacio Barron
Director of High-Speed, UICSESSION ONE: FORGING THE RIGHT STRATEGY FOR A HIGH-SPEED FUTURE
09:45
Building on experience: improving the high-speed proposition
Michel Leboeuf
Head of Major Infrastructure Projects, Passenger Department, SNCF10:05
.Italo: revolutionising the high-speed market
Giuseppe Sciarrone
Managing Director, NTV10:25
Moving towards 2013: Portugal’s high-speed future
Luís Marques
Planning Director, Rave10:45
Questions
11:00
Refreshments
SESSION TWO: BUILDING A WORLD CLASS HIGH-SPEED NETWORK
11:30
Spain: connecting a country with high-speed by 2020
Daniel Freire
Head of Strategic Projects, Renfe11:50
Assessing the challenges of high-speed rail communications
Paul Broekhuizen
CT Head, Railways, Nokia Siemens Networks12:10
Examining the future for the UK's high-speed network
Professor Andrew McNaughton
Chief Engineer, High Speed Two12:30
Towards high-speed rail for California
Jim Earp
Chair, California Transportation Commission12:50
Questions
13:10
Lunch
SESSION THREE: FINANCING HIGH-SPEED RAIL
14:25
Investing in rail’s future: funding new and improved infrastructure
Matthew Arndt
Head of Division - Rail & Road, Projects Directorate, European Investment Bank14:45
Advanced business models for high-speed rail to overcome the downturn and financial restrictions
Vanda Nogueira
Principal, Iberia, AT Kearney15:05
CASE STUDY: Dutch high-speed infrastructure
Michiel van Roozendaal
Director, NS HiSpeed15:25
Questions
15:40
Refreshments
SESSION FOUR: CHALLENGING THE AIRLINES: IMPROVING HIGH-SPEED’S MARKET SHARE
16:10
FYRA: How to compete with the car and in the meantime be an European Capital air-rail connector?
Michel Jadot
Directeur Général, SNCB Europe16:30
Air and high-speed rail: co-operation and competition
Andrew Sharp
Director General, International Air Rail Organisation16:50
Sustainability and economic performance of high-speed rail
Andy Meany
Managing Consultant, Oxera17:10
Questions
17:25
Chairman’s closing remarks and close of the conference.
Tuesday 16 March 2010, Hotel Husa Princesa, Madrid
The Future of European Rail - Day One
09:00
Introduction to Marketforce
09:05
Chairman’s opening remarks
Michael Robson
Secretary General, EIM
Michael Robson
Secretary General, EIM
Biography
Michael Robson, Secretary General of the European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM), is a time-served railwayman having been in the industry for 35 years. During this time he has held various senior positions. He has experienced of working in an integrated railway, British Rail, a private stock market listed infrastructure company, Railtrack, and a company limited by guarantee and privately financed, Network Rail.
Working in these three different environments has given him a unique insight into railway structures there complexities and cultures. During his career, he has been involved in Operations, Performance, Timetabling, and Contract Management, Passenger and Freight Marketing and other retail activities in addition to the usual General Management and Project activities.
His previous post, prior to taking over as the EIM Secretary General, was as the Head of European Affairs for Network Rail where he was responsible for developing and implementing the Network Rail policy on European issues.
He sees his current role as promoting the railway, and in particular the interests of infrastructure managers, at all European levels including interfacing with the European Commission, Council of Ministers and MEPs. The other key role consists in ensuring that the EIM views are heard in the European Railway Agency (ERA) discussions on TSI development and in other standardisation bodies involved in this area.
Michael is married with one daughter. His hobbies include walking, gardening, travel, and good food and wine. Michael is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics and the Institute of Management
09:10
KEYNOTE OPENING ADDRESS: Driving Spain’s rail proposition forward
Victorino Pérez Fernãndez
Director of European Affairs, RENFE09:25
Questions
SESSION ONE: 2010 AND BEYOND - TOWARDS A NEW ERA OF COMPETITION
09:30
To what extent is competition meeting the needs of the rail industry?
Barbara Dalibard
Chief Executive, Long Distance Passenger Services, SNCF09:45
Welcoming competition? The operator’s perspective on EU policy
Dr Jochen Rau
Business Development Director, Abellio10:00
Can train leasing continue to enable competition through the hard times?
Niamh McBreen
Strategy and Marketing Director, Alpha Trains10:15
Capitalising on competition: what is required to succeed in new markets?
Luisa Cecilia Velardi
Director of Strategy, Trenitalia10:30
Panel Discussion
The previous speakers will now form a panel to discuss the current state of the European railway industry and what the future may hold. Questions to be discussed include:
- Is European transport policy achieving its objectives?
- Assessing the need for a recast 1st package
- Examining the impact of the 3rd railway package on the market
- Is the Commission doing enough to enforce a level playing field?
- Analysing the challenge of achieving a Trans-European network
- How will increased competition affect incumbent operators?
- Examining rail’s modal-share: how can we increase it?
- What is the long-term outlook for the European rail industry?
10:50
Refreshments
SESSION TWO: STRATEGIC FORUM – REPOSITIONING FOR GROWTH
This forum will bring together stakeholders from throughout the industry to discuss how volumes and passenger numbers have changed over the past twelve months and where the opportunities for growth are.
11:20
Assessing the rail industry’s fortunes during the economic crisis
Wouter Radstake
Senior VP Land Transport Research, DVB Bank11:40
Maximising operational efficiency & sales for a deregulated rail market
Diane Bouzebiba
Head of Rail Business Unit, Amadeus12:00
Taking advantage of liberalisation: opportunities for growth throughout Europe
Keith Bastow
Director, New Business Development, Arriva12:20
Questions
12:40
Lunch
SESSION THREE: SUPPORTING GROWTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE REGULATION
13:55
Assessing the future for Europe’s transportation networks
Michael Robson
Secretary General, EIM
Michael Robson
Secretary General, EIM
Biography
Michael Robson, Secretary General of the European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM), is a time-served railwayman having been in the industry for 35 years. During this time he has held various senior positions. He has experienced of working in an integrated railway, British Rail, a private stock market listed infrastructure company, Railtrack, and a company limited by guarantee and privately financed, Network Rail.
Working in these three different environments has given him a unique insight into railway structures there complexities and cultures. During his career, he has been involved in Operations, Performance, Timetabling, and Contract Management, Passenger and Freight Marketing and other retail activities in addition to the usual General Management and Project activities.
His previous post, prior to taking over as the EIM Secretary General, was as the Head of European Affairs for Network Rail where he was responsible for developing and implementing the Network Rail policy on European issues.
He sees his current role as promoting the railway, and in particular the interests of infrastructure managers, at all European levels including interfacing with the European Commission, Council of Ministers and MEPs. The other key role consists in ensuring that the EIM views are heard in the European Railway Agency (ERA) discussions on TSI development and in other standardisation bodies involved in this area.
Michael is married with one daughter. His hobbies include walking, gardening, travel, and good food and wine. Michael is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics and the Institute of Management
14:15
Analysing track pricing schemes and incentive regulation
Karsten Otte
Head of Rail Regulation, Federal Network Agency14:35
Encouraging competition on the rail network
Brian Kogan
Deputy Director Railway Markets & Economics, Office Rail Regulation (ORR)14:55
Transforming rail through effective regulation
This session will give delegates a chance to hear industry leading figures discuss the key regulatory issues that are currently affecting infrastructure managers and train operators. Contributors will explore strategies for more effective regulation that will ensure a competitive and effective rail industry.
Karsten Otte
Head of Rail Regulation, Federal Network AgencyMichael Robson
Secretary General, EIM
Michael Robson
Secretary General, EIM
Biography
Michael Robson, Secretary General of the European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM), is a time-served railwayman having been in the industry for 35 years. During this time he has held various senior positions. He has experienced of working in an integrated railway, British Rail, a private stock market listed infrastructure company, Railtrack, and a company limited by guarantee and privately financed, Network Rail.
Working in these three different environments has given him a unique insight into railway structures there complexities and cultures. During his career, he has been involved in Operations, Performance, Timetabling, and Contract Management, Passenger and Freight Marketing and other retail activities in addition to the usual General Management and Project activities.
His previous post, prior to taking over as the EIM Secretary General, was as the Head of European Affairs for Network Rail where he was responsible for developing and implementing the Network Rail policy on European issues.
He sees his current role as promoting the railway, and in particular the interests of infrastructure managers, at all European levels including interfacing with the European Commission, Council of Ministers and MEPs. The other key role consists in ensuring that the EIM views are heard in the European Railway Agency (ERA) discussions on TSI development and in other standardisation bodies involved in this area.
Michael is married with one daughter. His hobbies include walking, gardening, travel, and good food and wine. Michael is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics and the Institute of Management
Brian Kogan
Deputy Director Railway Markets & Economics, Office Rail Regulation (ORR)
Georg Furnkranz
Head of the Management Board, Schienen-Control15:15
Questions
15:25
Refreshments
SESSION FOUR: PEER TO PEER NETWORKING
In this valuable networking opportunity, delegates will get the chance to participate in two focused discussions of key industry issues with their peers. The discussions will start at 16:15 and each session will last for 40 minutes, moderated by a leading expert on the topic. Delegates will choose two tables from the following issues:
TABLE ONE
Improving the passenger experience
- Using technology to give passengers the information they need, when they need it
- Improving the journey experience: exploring new technologies
Moderator to be confirmed
TABLE TWO
How can rail increase its modal share?
- Which markets should rail be targeting to increase its modal share?
- How can rail operators benefit from multi-modal transport routes?
Patrick Hoenninger, Link Project Coordinator, ILS Research
TABLE THREE
Examining the impact of EC policy on the rail industry
- Domestic services: a timetable for liberalisation?
- Implementing the packages: what challenges does the industry face?
Jan Moellmann, Secretary General, EPTO
TABLE FOUR
Network optimisation
- Rationalisation versus expansion: towards an efficient network
- Increasing efficiency through improved scheduling
Michel Croc, Director, Large International Projects, RFF
TABLE FIVE
Assessing the high-speed industry
- Can rail really replace international short-haul flights?
- What will make the rollout of high-speed a success?
Moderator to be confirmed
17:15
Chairman’s closing remarks and end of day one
17:20
Drinks reception hosted by Amadeus
Wednesday 17 March 2010, Hotel Husa Princesa, Madrid
The Future of European Rail - Day Two
09:15
Chairman’s opening remarks
Xavier Massa
Operations Director, Enterprise, Spain, CiscoSESSION FIVE: THE INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGE
09:20
Creating a transport network for the 21st century
John M Walker
Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, Swiss Federal Railway09:40
How the IP Network can enable change in the way railways do business
Nick Watson
Vice President, Strategic Accounts and Global Enterprise Theater, Cisco10:00
Planning the modernisation and development of a railway network in the short, medium and long term
Michel Croc
Regional Director, Réseau Ferré de France10:20
Optimizing station management – levers for revenue increase and cost reduction
Robert Tasiaux
Partner, AT Kearney10:40
PANEL DISCUSSION
The previous speakers will now participate in a panel discussion focussing on how the rail industry can create an infrastructure network best suited to the needs of passengers over the next 30 years.
Questions will be taken from the floor throughout
- How will a pan-European network be achieved?
- What is the future for long-term investment?
- Examining strategies to increase capacity
- How has high-speed rail changed investment plans?
- Assessing the challenges of increasing interoperability
- What benefits have IMs seen from ERTMS?
11:10
Refreshments
SESSION SIX: STREAMS
Delegates will now have the chance to attend one of two streams, focussing on either rail freight or the passenger sector.
STREAM A: RETURNING TO GROWTH: STRATEGIES FOR RAIL FREIGHT
The rail freight industry has endured a difficult twelve months with rapidly declining volumes putting businesses under increased pressure. Continued uncertainty surrounding freight priority corridors, policy implementation and the need for operators to closely match demand patterns means 2010 will be an important year for the industry.
11:40
Developing rail freight along the East-West corridor: examining the potential for growth
Walter Schultze Freyberg
Managing Director, Polzug12:00
Improving rail freight¹s position for a return to profitability after the recession
Alan Gibson
Managing Director, ERS Railways12:20
Advisory session
12:40
Questions
STREAM B: FOCUS ON THE PASSENGER SECTOR
Whilst the passenger sector has not been as affected by the economic downturn as alternative transport modes, challenges remain. Capacity issues, the importance of the environmental agenda and continued efforts to increase rails market share are all key issues the sector needs to face.
11:40
Advisory session
12:00
Bringing high-speed rail to commuter routes
Patrick Jeantet
Executive Vice-President, International, Keolis12:20
From A to Z: toward a passenger focused transport network
Patrick Hoenninger
Link Project Coordinator, ILS Research12:40
Questions
12:55
Lunch sponsored by Cisco
SESSION SEVEN: RAIL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
14:10
A green railway? Promoting rail’s environmental agenda
James Wright
Sustainable Development Manager, Virgin Trains14:30
Advisory session: Assessing the next generation of passenger trains
14:50
Case Study: Creating a sustainable railway with renewable energy
Paul Wiersma
Business Development Manager, Railwind Project, ProRail
Jeroen Wiercx
Business Development Manager, Railwind Project, ProRail15:10
Case Study “Tread Lightly”: improving rail’s green credentials
Luke Ervine
Environmental Manager, Eurostar15:30
Questions
15:50
Chairman’s concluding remarks and close of conference
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