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We’re pleased to be hosting the Urban Rail Conference taking place on 18-19 July 2022 at the QT Surfers Paradise.
From light to suburban rail and metro, Urban Rail 2022 will bring together operators, manufacturers, contractors and government stakeholders across every level of the passenger rail sector to hear cutting-edge case studies, project updates and learn from successful projects in Australasia and the world.
Urban rail is reshaping the Australasian landscape by reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse emissions and transforming the way we travel by offering smart solutions and completing multimodal connections. With transport planning refining our cities and regions, now is the time to build a long-term, strategic urban rail future that benefits all by helping cities work seamlessly by improving connectivity with other modes of transport.
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Transport, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety and MP for Mt Roskill, New Zealand
KEYNOTE ADDRESS| 10 years on Queensland’s passenger rail network
Sally Stannard, Deputy Director-General (Translink), Department of Transport and Main Roads
KEYNOTE ADDRESS| Light Rail – Changing the city
Phil Mumford, CEO, Gold Coast Light Rail
KEYNOTE ADDRESS| Cross River Rail
Graeme Newton, CEO, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED INCLUDE:
- Parramatta light rail project update
- Mass transit project update
- What are the transport and technology disruptors now present that are challenging urban rail? How does urban rail compete?
- Rollingstock investments and upgrades
- Getting the most out of our transport investments: Perspectives from the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan
- Re-shaping urban rail and fare reform – Victoria’s infrastructure strategy 2021-2051
- What do we need to do differently to reduce the costs of projects?
- The role of rail in decarbonising mobility and making cities more liveable
- Unlocking the full potential of regional growth areas through faster rail
- Global emerging trends in decarbonisation and alternative energy systems for light and urban rail
- How RISSB is supporting the light rail industry
- Innovative real-time condition monitoring technology to improve urban railway operations
- Designing accessible trams for customers with vision impairment
- Bringing passengers back post-covid
- Diversity & Inclusion: Pursuing equality at Yarra Trams
- Promoting women’s employment: Steps towards an inclusive urban rail
speakers
Sally Stannard
Deputy Director-General (Translink), Department of Transport and Main Roads
Hon Michael Wood
Minister of Transport, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety and MP for Mt Roskill New Zealand
Phil Mumford
CEO, Gold Coast Light Rail
Graeme Newton
CEO, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
Sandi Robertson
Global Capability Leader, Rail & Mass Transit, Aurecon
Judith Sturman
Executive Group Manager, Transport Canberra
Shaz Pooladi
Rolling Stock Consultant, ATKINS member of SNC Lavalin Group
Donna Watson
Director Passenger Experience, Keolis Downer, proud operator of Yarra Trams
Peitta Dyball
Chief People Officer, Keolis Downer, proud operator of Yarra Trams
Robert Angus
Principal, Rail & Mass Transit, Aurecon
Peter Kartsidimas
Director Networks & Planning, Infrastructure Victoria
Craig Paterson
Project Director, Parramatta Light Rail
James Coutts
Program Director Urban Growth, Sunshine Coast Council
Peter Colacino
Chief of Policy and Research, Infrastructure Australia
Yuyu Zhang
WSP Technical Executive – Strategic Rail Planning, WSP Australia
Magda Robertson
Chief Operating Officer, Auckland One Rail
Lucie Anderton
Head of Sustainability, UIC
Tom Sargant
Pacific Representative, UIC
Alana Dave
Urban Transport Director, International Transport Workers' Federation
Cris Fitzhardinge
Standards Development Manager, RISSB
Leanne Holmes
Vice-President, RTBU
Zoe Toogood
Deputy Director Engineering & Innovation, Rail Projects Victoria
Professor Ravi Ravitharan
Director, Monash Institute of Railway Technology, Monash University
Professor Graham Currie
Public Transport Research Group, Monash University & Chair, Light Rail Transit Systems Committee, US Transportation Research Board
Joseph Louis
Executive General Manager Projects, UGL
Joeley Pettit
Director Corporate Services and Corporate Affairs, ARA
Claire Clarke
Deputy Women Transport Workers’ and Gender Equality Officer, International Transport Workers' Federation
agenda
pricing
Dinner
18 July 2022
Starting with pre-dinner drinks at 6:15pm, the conference dinner at The QT provides you with the perfect opportunity to continue networking and connecting with peers in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Open exclusively to conference attendees and invited industry guests, register at the time of your conference booking.
Our dinner speaker this year is Dr Chadden Hunter. Few people have seen more remote places and wild animals than Dr Chadden Hunter. From the Sahara desert to the Antarctic ice cap, Chadden has not only braved the elements but returned with award-winning footage and death-defying stories. Originally from north Queensland, Chadden grew up surrounded by rainforest and coral reef, an immersion in nature that inspired his life journey.
He studied marine biology on the Great Barrier Reef and his passion for wildlife took him on a wild ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ adventure to study gelada baboons in the remote war-torn mountains of Ethiopia for his PhD. While dodging armed bandits and surviving brain parasites he learnt the local language and realised he wanted to communicate with a greater audience.
As a wildlife filmmaker Dr Hunter has worked alongside Sir David Attenborough for over 20 years, documenting everything from snow leopards in Pakistan to anaconda in the Amazon.
Whilst filming arctic wolves for Frozen Planet learnt that minus 40C was cold enough to freeze his eyes shut. As a Divemaster he has worked alongside underwater crews around the world, exploring the issue of plastics in the ocean and describing how the Blue Planet 2 Effect was able to change corporate behaviour and global politics.
Event Images
View images from Light Rail 2021 | Day One & Two, Conference Dinner and Site Tour
Next Generation Conference Scholarships
Do you have an idea that could disrupt or bring greater awareness of urban rail in Australia and New Zealand?
We invite all rail sector personnel aged 25yrs and under to submit their innovative ideas for the opportunity to win one of 10 scholarships to attend the Urban Rail conference and dinner.
Your idea may take inspiration from or could be applied to any discipline or field within the urban rail sector such as light rail, passenger rail, metro rail and trains, new technology, customer service and sustainability and decarbonisation – in 200-300 words describe your idea or concept and how it could enhance or promote the benefits of urban rail.
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- Complimentary attendance to Urban Rail conference & dinner
- Opportunity to network with industry representatives
- Certificates of acknowledgement at the conference dinner
KEY DATES:
Competition deadline: 27 May 2022
Winners announced: 10 June 2022
Certificates presented at the Conference Dinner: 18 July 2022
Eligibility: Recent graduates and young railway professionals
Open to all recent graduates and young railway professionals who are 25yrs or under (as at 18 July 2022) A maximum of 3 winners will be selected from the same organisation.
Insights
Delivering a world class light rail project
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CAF’s light rail expansion in Australia
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The role of light rail in an integrated future transport network
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Bombardier’s solution for tram networks in growing cities
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Innovative approach for LRT and Tramway Management
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Light Rail Project In Jerusalem: Opportunities & Challenges
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ABB – Innovations in Light Rail DC Traction Networks
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Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
when & where
18 - 19 Jul 2022
QT Gold Coast
7 Staghorn Avenue,
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
+61 7 5584 1200
www.qthotels.com/gold-coast
SPECIAL EVENT RATE*
To secure your accommodation at the QT Gold Coast, please enter ‘QTEVENT22’ into the Promotional code when checking for rates and availability on the hotel website www.qthotels.com/gold-coast.
* Room availability and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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