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Melbourne is gearing up to host the Urban Rail Conference in 2025!
Victoria’s Big Build predicts that by the 2050s, Melbourne city is projected to grow to 9 million people. To prepare for this future in Melbourne, transformative projects like level crossing removals, the Metro Tunnel, and the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) are reshaping the way people travel across Victoria.
We need smart, sustainable and interoperable rail options right across Australia and significant rail projects such as Sydney Metro, Parramatta Light Rail, Cross River Rail, Gold Coast Light Rail, and METRONET are revolutionizing passenger networks in the nation’s primary urban hubs.
Urban Rail 2025 will showcase the transformative work shaping the future of urban rail/mobility, making it an invaluable experience for Government Agencies, Rail Operators, Developers, Contractors and Rolling Stock Manufacturers.
Bringing together stakeholders across every level of the light rail, suburban rail, metro, and high-speed rail passenger sectors, the event will feature cutting-edge case studies and valuable lessons learned from both local and global projects. Attendees benefit from the collaborative atmosphere, with industry experts readily sharing their expertise and perspectives.
Celebrating how urban rail is reshaping the Australasian landscape by reducing traffic congestion, lowering greenhouse emissions, and transforming the way we travel. With a focus on smart solutions and multimodal connections, the event will highlight the vital role rail is playing in modernising urban mobility highlighting advancements in rail technology and sustainability and the continuous developments and strides being made to improve accessibility underscoring the industry’s commitment to enhancing the customer experience across urban rail networks.
With new dedicated networking opportunities and interactive sessions act now to book your place!
Speakers

Michael Hopkins
Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Commission

Dr Deborah Hume
Deputy Director-General | Translink Division, Department of Transport and Main Roads-QLD (Invited)

Frankie Carroll
Chief Executive Officer, Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Amy Lezala
Chief Engineer – Rail, Network Design & Integration, Department of Transport and Planning – Victoria Government

Tim Parker
CEO, High Speed Rail Authority

Ben Phyland
Head of Rollingstock & Ticketing, Network Design & Integration, Department of Transport and Planning – Victoria Government

Georgia Gosse
Manager Sustainability, Queensland Rail

Emilie van de Graaff
Managing Director, Elleeva Associates

Paul O’Halloran
Executive Director Network Assets & Assurance, Metro Trains Melbourne

Ashley Vincent
Managing Director, METRONET
Pricing
Acceleration Allies
Informa Rail ‘Acceleration Allies’: #MarchForward at every event
Launched in 2024, ‘Acceleration Allies’ is a program across all Informa Rail events that calls on organisations to commit to gender equality. In 2025, starting with Urban Rail #MarchForward in your commitment to advance the ‘Rights. Equality. Empowerment.’ of ALL and everyone in your organisation.
Organisations achieving 30% or more female representation—across speakers, delegates, sponsors, and attendees—will be acknowledged as ‘Acceleration Allies’.
- Why It Matters: Public recognition as a leader in gender diversity positions your organization at the forefront of industry innovation and inclusivity.
What’s in It for You?
- Exclusive Recognition: Featured acknowledgments as an as ‘Acceleration Ally’.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded industry leaders who prioritise equality and empowerment.
- Positive Brand Visibility: Show stakeholders, clients, and partners your commitment to diversity and inclusion.
How to Get Involved: Simple Steps to Make an Impact
- Step 1: Assess your current representation and identify female colleagues to attend, speak, or participate.
- Step 2: Register your organisation and track your progress towards the 30% goal.
- Step 3: Celebrate your achievement and enjoy the recognition of being an Acceleration Ally at Urban Rail.
#MarchForward
- Elevate the women in your organisation. Champion gender equality, diversity and change.
- Secure your place as an Acceleration Ally today!
Next Generation Conference Scholarships
Congratulations to the winners of the Next Generation Conference Scholarship for Urban Rail 2024:
Natalie Davenport, Consultant, SYSTRA ANZ
Gabriella D’Agata, Graduate Engineer, SYSTRA ANZ
Geet Janawalkar, Graduate Electrical Engineer, Queensland Rail
Yuxin Liu, Graduate Engineer, SYSTRA ANZ
Milan Naidu, Rail Engineer, WSP
Will Penrose, Technical Sales Engineer, Vossloh Australia
Feng Yang, Advisor, Urban Design, Suburban Rail Loop Authority
Hudson Yao, Rail Engineer, WSP
Aiden Yap, Graduate Engineer, SYSTRA ANZ
Zameer Zuhair, Graduate Engineer, SYSTRA ANZ
We’re 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 Rail Signalling Workshop (17 June) + Urban Rail Conference (18-19 June)
- Certificates of acknowledgment at the Urban Rail 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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Event Code Of Conduct
This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour – because actions can impact others and everyone has a role to play in getting it right.
Anyone not following these rules or behaving in an unacceptable way will be asked – and expected – to stop doing so immediately and may be removed from the event. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.
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
25 - 26 Jun 2025
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE
Secure your accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne with a $50 discount* off the best available flexible rate.
To book this rate, click here and enter EVENT in Special Offer Code, or call call 13 1234 (provide offer code EVENT).
* Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking, 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