Day 1
08:30 Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Fred Brown, Honorary Chairman, MVA Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Fred Brown has over 30 years of international experience in the transport industry,
directing major transportation and development projects in Asia, Australia and
Europe for both private and public sectors.
He has directed railway network development strategies for Hong Kong and
Guangzhou, coordinating railway expansion and land-use development planning
at a strategic level. He has been involved in rail system and extension studies in
Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Lahore, Sydney and
the UK and has taken a leading role in creating rail and property development hubs,
integrating multi-modal transport interchange facilities and airspace development
with the adjacent urban environment.
09:10 Growth Opportunities in Urban Rail for the Private Sector
- Asia Pacific urban rail market & lifecycle stage
- Urban rail projects under development/planning in Asia Pacific
- Profile of top 5 most promising Asia Pacific cities
- Attractiveness of Asia Pacific cities for urban rail investments
- Opportunity assessment for urban rail industry stakeholders
Rohit Gunavanthe, Senior Consultant, Asia Pacific Transportation & Logistics
Practice, Frost & Sullivan
Rohit Gunavanthe monitors and analyses emerging trends and market behaviour in
the logistics, transportation and rail industry in Asia Pacific. Since joining Frost &
Sullivan in November 2004, Rohit has completed several research and consulting
projects in the rail, transportation and logistics business for the Asia Pacific and
Middle East markets, with focus on market entry, new products, distribution and
aftermarket, pricing and vendor-based development strategies. He has spearheaded
and completed several studies on the rail market in Asia Pacific, including the Asia
Pacific Rail Market and Asia Pacific Urban Rail Market.
RAIL PROJECT UPDATES, NEW PROJECTS AND LINE
EXTENSIONS IN ASIA |
09:50
Singapore: Connecting Singapore through an Extended and Integrated MRT Network
- SMRT vision and strategy to connect all corridors for a multi-modal, integrated transport system
- Updates on line extension projects and new lines
- Timelines and developments in expanding current capacity
Ng Teck Poo, Vice President of Maintenance, SMRT Trains Ltd, Singapore
Ng Tek Poo is responsible for the operational maintenance and running of the SMRT
trains system in the North-South East-West Line, Circle Line and the Bukit Panjang
Light Rail Transit, which cover the following functional areas: rolling stock and track,
signaling and communication, traction power, fare system and building services.
10:30
Morning Refreshments & Networking
11:00
Government Address: Rail and Public-Private Partnership Projects for Metro Manila
- LRT Lines 1 and 3 integration for seamless connectivity and expanding capacity for both rail systems
- Update on feasibility study, right-of-way and the tender processes and bid date
- Masterplan for the National Railway System and the Mindanao Railway System
- Financing and funding new projects
Glicerio Sicat, Undersecretary for Railways and Civil Aviation, Department of
Transport and Communications, Philippines
Glicerio V. Sicat is currently the Undersecretary for Rail Transportation and Civil
Aviation with the Department of Transportation and Communications. He has vast
experience in development banking, credit, and finance. He was a Professor in
the MBA Program at Ateneo De Manila University, and was Dean of Engineering
at Central Colleges of the Philippines. His extensive private sector credentials
include Assistant General Manager for Caltex Philippines, Executive Vice President for Philippine Telephone and Telegraph Corporation, and Chairman / President of Inter-Pacific Capital Philippines Corporation.
11:40
Hong Kong: Looking Beyond the Border: MTR Projects
Overseas
- MTR franchise strategy and market focus
- Investment needs and partnership opportunities in rail infrastructure projects
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the project
Andrew Brown, Strategy & Planning Manager,
MTR Corporation Ltd, Hong Kong
Andrew Brown is a British chartered civil engineer. Based in Hong Kong for the past
15 years, Brown has worked for MTR Corporation since 1998 on various railway
extension projects with responsibilities as diverse as contract tendering, dispute
resolution, cost estimating and project negotiations. His current role in the China
and International Division entails the review and targeting of the Corporation’s
strategy in respect of its international and China-related expansion objectives.
12:20
Bangladesh: Mass Rapid Transit for Dhaka: Options, Issues
and Realities
- Population and traffic scenario in Dhaka
- The Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for Dhaka: Options, estimated costs, and implementation plan
- Feasibility study outcome, government initiatives and recent developments
- Investment plan and mode of procurement
- Options for private-public partnerships in Dhaka’s MRT system
Md Saidur Rahman, Deputy Project Director, Bangladesh Railways, Bangladesh
Md Saidur Rahman joined Bangladesh Railway (BR) in 2003 and served on several positions until he joined the Asian Development Bank in 2009 under lien as a project analyst. He has more than 10 years experience in transport, infrastructure and urban planning, real estate sector, and international and local financial institutions. He was involved in several railway projects, including the preparation of background papers/documents (i.e. TOR, RFP, bidding documents etc.) for the Bangladesh Railway (BR) Sector Investment Projects and the feasibility study of the proposed Dhaka Metro Rail Project conducted by Bangladesh Railways.
13:00 Lunch
14:00
Rail Operator Panel Discussion
After hearing from private rail operators in Asia, the panel will discuss the common
challenges they face and how each has tackled these issues. The issues include
project delays, funding challenges, track work alignment changes and finding the balance between optimizing rail services and maintaining a sustainable transport infrastructure.
Moderator:
Fred Brown, Honorary Chairman, MVA Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Panelists:
Ng Teck Poo, Director, Engineering & Projects, SMRT Corporation Ltd, Singapore
Andrew Brown, Strategy & Planning Manager, MTR
Corporation Ltd, Hong Kong
Md Saidur Rahman, Deputy Project Director, Bangladesh Railways, Bangladesh
David Kerr, Chief Executive, Toll Royal Railway, Cambodia
14:40
Integration of Metros and Commercial Developments
- Case studies of integration of metros and commercial developments
- The overview of design, planning and massing of the case studies
- Key challenges in connecting metros and commercial developments
- Strategies for the successful integration of metros and commercial developments
Alen Nikolovski, Principal, Aedas, Singapore
Alen is a principal at Aedas. He has more than 18 years experience in international rail projects, including in Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore. He has been taking a leadership role in a number of high-profile projects, the most recent being the Circle Line MRT stations in Singapore.
15:20 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT HUBS AND HIGH SPEED RAIL
IN ASIA |
15:50
Successful Development of Multi-Modal Hubs in Asia
- Overview of the principles behind achieving customer-oriented intermodality
- The technical methods for planning and assessment
- Examples from Asia, including the future high speed rail terminal in Hong
Kong, air/rail and conventional urban rail
Fred Brown, Honorary Chairman, MVA Asia, Hong Kong
16:30
Building Hong Kong’s First High Speed Rail between
Hong Kong and China
- Project scope of Hong Kong’s first express rail project and taking advantage
of connecting to China’s vast high speed rail network
- Overview of the design, planning and construction of the Express Rail Link
- Designing a facility that is supported by a comprehensive network and public transportation system
- The challenges in planning and building an express rail link in a developed and congested city like Hong Kong
Paul Lo, General Manager – XRL, MTR Corporation Ltd, Hong Kong
Pau Lo has more than 30 years experience working for rail operators in Asia and
Australia. He started his career with a Taiwanese train manufacturer after his Masters
Degree from Manchester University in 1975. He worked with the Mass Transit Railway
Corporation (Hong Kong) between 1978 and 1984, and rejoined the Corporation
as their Planning and Programming Manager in 1992 after working on the Mass
Rapid Transit in Singapore and Sydney Harbour Crossing in Australia. He has had
senior project management roles for extension and new lines in Hong Kong and
Shanghai. In 2007, Paul Lo became general manager for the Express Rail Link and
Mainland Projects.
17:10
Chairperson’s Summary Remarks
17:20
Cocktail Reception Sponsored by 
18:20
End of Day One
Day 2
08:30
Morning Coffee
09:00
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
FINANCING AND FUNDING MODELS FOR ASIA’S RAIL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS |
09:10
Financing and Funding Mechanisms for Rail Projects in Asia
- Exploring the various financing options for rail projects
- Key issues and considerations in adopting the right business model
- How are projects structured and financed?
Satyanarayan Ramamurthy (Satya), Partner, Head of Government &
Infrastructure – Asia Pacific, KPMG
Satya Ramamurthy has led a number of advisory engagements with governments
and agencies in Asia on a number of initiatives including public-private partnerships
(PPP), valuations, financial reviews and transaction mandates. In the infrastructure
area, Satya has worked in transport, utilities and broadband infrastructures
across Asia. Some of his key projects include developing PPP in Thailand, and
project team for Singapore’s Land Transport Authority on the financing framework
of Singapore’s MRT.
E-TICKETING SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED, CASHLESS TRAVEL |
09:50
E-Ticketing: Integrated Ticket System for Transportation in
Indonesia
- Assessing the needs and demands for an integrated e-ticketing system (fare payment system) for transportion modes in Indonesia
- Support from the Indonesian Central Bank and government for cashless payment systems and integrated transportation modes in Indonesia
- PT KCJ’s current system and outlining the future needs for development, financial, technical and regulatory support
Ignatius Tri Handoyo, Director of Finance, PT Kai Commuter Jabodetabek (PT KCJ),
Indonesia
Ignatius Tri Handoyo served as an assistant to the Coordinating Minister for Economic
Affairs in Indonesia in 2000. He was also a director in a securities company and
was a CitiBank investment banker in 2008 before he joined PT KCJ. He has been
the Director of Finance since PTKCJ was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of PT
Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI).
10:30
Networking & Morning Refreshments
RAIL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES AND MEASURES TO MITIGATE
POTENTIAL ATTACKS TO TRAIN NETWORKS |
11:00
Ensuring Safety and Addressing Increasing Challenges in
Rail Projects
- Looking at key challenges facing rail projects in Asia
- Meeting the demands for safety, security and reliability from regulators and the public
- Using a risk-based approach to assure safety in a cost-effective manner
Dr Sukhy Barhey, Director, Lloyd’s Register Rail (Asia) Ltd, Hong Kong
Dr Sukhy Barhey joined the Lloyd’s Register Group in November 2006 as a director
of Lloyd’s Register Rail (Asia), responsible for its development and operations,
particularly, risk management and strategic consulting.
He is a safety and risk-management specialist with more than 20 years of experience,
having worked on precedent-setting accident investigation and enquiries. Dr. Barhey
has been involved – from concept to decommissioning – in all phases of major Asian
infrastructure projects, addressing various aspects of safety and risk including safety
assessment and assurance and safety management systems, systems safety, systems
assurance, RAMS, Human Factors, Safety Culture and crisis management.
He has worked on several projects that have set risk-management and assessment
practices for governments and multinationals, and is currently involved in developing
safety and risk systems for rail systems in China.
11:40
Lessons learnt from previous terrorist attacks at train
stations and other potential threats
- Evaluating security risks and responding to threats
- Implementing anti-terrorism designs, new technology and systems for enhanced safety and security
- How can rail operators effectively balance the threat of a terrorist attack with the costs of implementing protection systems and procedures
12:30
Lunch
DESIGN FORUM SESSION: PLANNING AND BUILDING MULTIMODAL
TRANSPORT HUBS FOR ASIA’S RAIL TRAVELLERS |
13:30
Design Presentation: Integrating Intermodal Transit into
China’s Central Business Districts
- The importance and challenge of bringing high-speed rail into the city center
- Comparative study of Tianjin High-Speed Rail Station and Shanghai’s Hongqiao Transportation Hub
- Collaborating with developers and government to increase the value of the land by connecting public transit planning to other development
Silas Chiow, Director, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill China
As Director of SOM China, Silas Chiow is responsible for piloting the firm’s overall
operations, strategic decision- making, and project facilitation in the region. Chiow
has gained tremendous knowledge working as an architect, urban planner and
project manager internationally. His expertise extends to various project typologies,
including mixed-use, hospitality, convention centers, cultural institutions and luxury
residential developments. Chiow has formed strong partnerships with China’s
government bodies and design institutes as well as numerous local and international
developers, their partners, and consultants.
14:10
Design Presentation: The Design Journey for Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Project
- Background, scope, scale and timing of the Brisbane Cross River Rail Project
- Design considerations informing vertical and horizontal alignment
- Passenger demand, station configuration, fire and life safety
- Urban design of station precincts and opportunities for integrated development along the corridor
Rodney Uren, Principal, Rail Sector Leader, Hassell, Australia
Rodney Uren has more than 30 years design experience working in all types of projects in over 12 countries. Rodney h as specialist experience in rail architecture and as a former Director of Foster and Partners London, he was a key design team member on the Bilbao Metro Spain, London’s Canary Wharf station and Station Poterie in France . At Hassell, Rodney was co-designer of the multi-award winning Olympic Park station, the Epping to Chatswood Rail link underground stations and numerous other rail projects. He is c urrently working on the Auckland CBD Rail Link and the Parramatta to Epping Rail Link in Sydney . He was also the d esign d irector for Hassell f or the d etailed p roject f easibility s tage of the Brisbane Cross River Rail Project. H e played a key role in establishing the design concept and quality standards for the project.
REVENUE GENERATION AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AT
TRAIN STATIONS |
14:50
Revenue Generation through Innovative Station Design
and Planning: A Rail Operator’s Perspective
- An overview of innovations in property development, retail advertising
(including “tunnel movies”), leisure opportunities and selling station naming rights
- Assessing the partnerships required to achieve the aims
- Evaluating how stations can contribute to city centre development and regeneration
- To what extent can strategic land sales be used to fund station development
Sunder Jethwani, Chief Executive, Property Development, Delhi Metro
Corporation, India
Sunder has over 30 years of experience working on real estate construction projects for
the Indian government. As the Chief Executive for Delhi Metro’s property development
department, Sunder has helped the rail operator earn operational profits. Their nonfare
box revenue constitutes well over 20% of the fare box collection. This besides
the property development earnings of INR10,000 mln (approx. USD225 mln).
15:30
Property Development and Revenue Generation through
Station Upgrades and New Line at Three Singapore
MRT Stations: An Architect’s Perspective
- Designing an interchange for existing train line
- Upgraded design statement as gateway to new neighbourhood and surrounding area
- Designing retail space and leisure amenities for commuters and local residents
- Case studies and project experience on Bishan, Dhoby Ghaut and Serangoon MRT stations
16:00
Networking & Afternoon Refreshments
16:30
Panel Discussion
What are the current challenges faced by train station designers and masterplanners?
How have these issues been resolved? How do you design for today to cater for the
needs of tomorrow? Listen to our distinguished panel of expert speakers as they review the complexities and development issues in train station design and planning, and offer practical solutions to some of common problems faced in the industry.
17:20
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
17:30
End of Conference
