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Join us in world-class sustainable Brisbane for Urban Rail 2024 on 18-19 June at the Sofitel Brisbane as we bring together stakeholders across every level of the light rail, suburban rail, metro and high-speed rail passenger rail sector to hear cutting-edge case studies and lessons learned from projects locally and globally.
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 multimodal connections.
Becoming the second city in the world to achieve this recognition, Brisbane’s recent gold level achievement under the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Global Initiative was largely due to transport wins such as Brisbane Metro, a fully-electric high-capacity mass transit system saving 50,000t of emissions over 20 years.
Across Australia, projects such as Sydney Metro, Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop, Light Rail Extensions and Cross River Rail are focussed on meeting the transport needs of the +22,000million people who live in Australia’s largest cities.
Get involved to review all the recent project, policy and technology developments in the sector. Stay tuned for more announcements!
Topics to be discussed include:
Project Updates
- Latest progress on new rail projects, programs, and upgrades
- Strategies to streamline procurement and improve construction productivity to accelerate delivery
Network and Rollingstock Improvements
- Interoperability and long-term strategies around fleet and asset management
- Next generation rollingstock
- Integrating rail and precinct design aspirations with community needs
Decarbonisation, Network Resilience and Sustainability
- The journey to net zero
- Strategies to mitigate climate change and extreme weather
Safety and Standards
- Level crossing safety
- Sharing safety best practice
- Adopting national standards towards harmonisation
Technology and Innovation
- Digital Innovation
- Accelerating the adoption of new technology
- Showcasing the latest products, research findings and services
Data
- Taking advantage of new data sources for increased efficiency and safety
- Improvements in customer communication and service
- Making data accessible across organisations
Speakers
Kat Stapleton
Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Rail
Phil Mumford
Chief Executive Officer, GoldLinQ
Frankie Carroll
Chief Executive Officer, Suburban Rail Loop Authority
Georgia Gosse
Principal, Infrastructure Advisory, Aurecon
Ben Phyland
Head of Rollingstock Development, Department of Transport & Planning, Victoria Government
Judith Sturman
Executive Group Manager, Transport Canberra and City Services
Duncan Edghill
Chief Executive Officer, ALTRAC Light Rail
Emilie van de Graaff
Director, Elleeva Associates
Peter Gill
Program Director – Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), Translink Division, Department of Transport and Main Roads
Pricing
Call for Papers
Deadline 8th March
Are you interested in speaking or submitting suggestions for the Urban Rail Conference?
We encourage you to register your interest to speak, and/or nominate topic ideas that you would like to see featured. Submit an extract using the buttons below or contact the Conference Manager, Diana Lauzi for further details; Diana.C.Lauzi@informa.com
Submissions should be 200-400 words and contain your full contact details along with a presentation title, theme and main findings.
Urban Rail 2024 Dinner
19 June 2024 | Sofitel Brisbane | 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Guest speaker: Nat Cook OAM OLY
Five-time Olympian, Olympic Gold & Bronze medallist, author and coach
Serving as a Director of Brisbane 2032, Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee, and holding a position on the World Olympians Association Board, Nat is a firm believer in the transformational power of sport and the life lessons learnt pursuing your dreams.
Join Nat at the Urban Rail 2024 conference dinner learn how she is inspiring the next generation of athletes, teams and leaders before she flies out to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Commencing with pre-dinner drinks at 6.30pm, the Urban Rail Conference dinner takes place on the evening of the 19th June at the Sofitel Brisbane and includes our guest speaker plus the presentation to our Next Generation Conference Scholarships. Attendees must register to attend the conference as well.
Available to sponsor
Acceleration Allies
NEW TO 2024 | Count Her In: Achieve a minimum 30% female representation to join our ‘Acceleration Allies’ program
To celebrate the 2024 theme of International Women’s Day, ‘Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment’ Informa Australia will be showcasing the organisations who achieve a minimum of 30% female representation at Urban Rail & Rail Signalling with special acknowledgements as ‘Acceleration Allies’. This representation will include speakers, delegates, sponsors and delegates. Join the movement to ‘Count her in’ and enjoy special recognition at the event.
Rail Signalling Brisbane
We are holding our intensive one-day rail signalling workshop alongside Urban Rail 2024.
Advances in rail signalling are transforming rail networks to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability and capacity. Understanding the role, integration and management of signalling systems is key to maximising the record investment in rail projects underway across Australia. Join us to enrich your understanding of the latest developments, benefits and challenges.
SPECIAL OFFER: A 15% DISCOUNT WHEN REGISTERING FOR BOTH THE RAIL SIGNALLING WORKSHOP AND URBAN RAIL CONFERENCE.
2023 Sponsors
Next Generation Conference Scholarships
Congratulations to the winners of the Next Generation Conference Scholarship for Urban Rail 2023.
Were delighted to be supporting the winners professional development and sharing their innovative ideas on how to disrupt or bring greater awareness of urban rail in Australia and New Zealand.
Winners will receive complimentary attendance to the Urban Rail Conference and will be presented with a certificate of acknowledgement at the conference dinner.
Insights
Light rail is coming to Auckland
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The very light rail technology that will make trams two thirds cheaper to install
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Understanding machine learning within rail asset management
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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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ConnectMe + Streamly
ConnectMe • Networking enhanced
All of our events utilise a bespoke dynamic smartphone app, ConnectMe – which guarantees attendees a premium event experience. Logins are sent prior to the conference commencement allowing you to check who’s attending, schedule in meetings and catch ups, participate in live Q+A and interactive polls, and much more. ConnectMe ensures you never miss a beat prior, during and post event.
Streamly • On-Demand video vault
Streamly is a new video platform from Informa Connect – hosting hours of session recordings from our events and more. Select the Streamly add-on at the checkout to receive year round access to exclusive On-Demand session recordings from all of our related transport events*. Login information will be sent post event. For more information visit our Streamly page.
* Note: In a minority of cases, speakers may request their sessions to be excluded from Streamly access.
when & where
18 - 19 Jun 2024
Sofitel Brisbane
49 Turbot St
Brisbane QLD 4000
+ 61 7 3835 3535
www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE
We have secured a special accommodation rate of $295* per room per night, with breakfast for 1, for conference attendees at the Sofitel Brisbane for the nights of the 16-18 June 2024 inclusive.
To book the special event rate, click here.
* Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking and valid till 2nd June, we suggest booking early to avoid disappointment.
contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
info@informa.com.au
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sarah Ingram
+61 406 530 043
Sarah.Ingram@informa.com
Speaking Enquiries
Kate Twentyman
Senior Conference Director
Kate.Twentyman@informa.com.au
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Paul O’Connor
paul.c.oconnor@informa.com