Sponsors & partners

Lead sponsors

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    Alcatel-Lucent is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions that to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. 

     

  • Bombardier Transportation, the global leader in rail technology, offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide. 

    Bombardier is also committed to driving energy efficiency with our ECO4 portfolio to create a new formula for total train performance. BOMBARDIER ECO4 technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total train performance.

    Our Division Rail Control Solutions is a global leader in delivering state-of-the-art, safe rail control solutions. From high density mass transit systems to intercity, or long distance passenger and freight operations, from cross-border solutions to regional and low density industrial lines, Bombardier’s highly proven signalling  solutions have been installed in over 50 countries and are adaptable to suit all needs.

    Our comprehensive signalling portfolio comprises BOMBARDIER CITYFLO mass transit and BOMBARDIER INTERFLO main line solutions including our proven ERTMS technology. We remain at the forefront of signalling technology development, including the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), which enables trains to run more efficiently and cross international borders safely without having to change the locomotive or the driver.

    With a reputation for delivering excellent levels of service and performance, Bombardier has earned its place as one of the top providers of signalling systems worldwide.

Sponsors

  • Invensys Rail, the new name for Westinghouse Rail Systems, is at the heart of many of the world’s largest and most complex rail infrastructure projects.  From London to Glasgow, Malaga to Vancouver and from Singapore to Oslo, the company’s proven signalling and train control solutions have been specified for both green field and upgrade programmes, enabling operators to efficiently manage and control complex mass transit and mainline networks. 

    Developed to meet a wide range of applications, Invensys Rail’s recently-launched Modular Signalling approach provides railway operators with the means of achieving cost-effective performance - reducing both capital and operational costs.  Based on well established WESTRACE interlocking technology, this modular solution enables any signalling scheme to be implemented from a small range of core components and is ideally suited to re-signalling schemes for secondary or rural lines. 
     
    Safety is fundamental to everything we do at Invensys Rail, and our protection systems have been developed to deliver the highest standards.  Solutions include FUTUR – for ERTMS Level 1 and Level 2 applications - as well as distance-to-go-radio (DTG-R) and communications-based train control (CBTC) systems, all of which are in successful operation in applications throughout the globe.  

    For more information on Invensys Rail’s complete range of products and solutions, for both mainline and mass transit applications, visit the website - www.invensysrail.com

  • Parsons is an engineering and construction firm that offers full-service program and construction management, with a 60-year history of providing high-performance technological innovations. We set the standard for meeting client infrastructure needs by providing technical and management proficiency to government agencies and private industries worldwide. Having fostered strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers of safety-critical and vital systems for rail and transit operations, we are the preferred solutions partner in communications-based train control (CBTC). Clients that choose to work with a firm as resourceful and fiscally strong as Parsons receive the key benefits of CBTC — increased speed, enhanced safety, and improved efficiency. Our industry-leading systems design professionals have specific expertise in communications, control centers, and train control, and we successfully deliver systems that can be easily adapted to meet future growth. Parsons’ integration approach minimizes impacts while applying new technology to enhance safety, reliability, and operations. And perhaps most important, we remain flexible so that whether a client needs a total solution from the ground up or program-specific elements, we can help reduce costs and meet deadlines. Value, time, and compliance continue to guide Parsons’ approach to every CBTC project.

  • Alstom Transport is a promoter of sustainable mobility, developing and marketing the most complete range of products, systems and services for the rail transport industry world-wide. In the mainline train control market: •    We offer railway infrastructure managers trackside train control equipment and systems that fulfil ERTMS-ETCS and/or national legacy standards. •    We offer passenger & freight train operators trainborne train control equipment and systems that meet the same ETCS and/or legacy requirements. •    We have equipped close to 1000 trains with our AtlasTM ERTMS-compliant solution. These trains have together travelled over 30 million kilometres in commercial service. In fact out 10 trains operating with ETCS in commercial service across Europe today, 7 do this with AtlasTM . Currently, Alstom has more than 20 ERTMS projects in service in 9 European countries, including: •    The Rome-Naples line in Italy, the first very high speed line equipped with a Level 2 ERTMS system, without any fall-back system •    the Mattstetten-Rothrist line in Switzerland, used by the biggest equipped fleet •    the freight line Betuwe Route in the Netherlands, part of Corridor A. •    Furthermore, over 1300 vehicles will enter in service with AtlasTM solution in the next few years.Beyond rail control and signalling: •    Alstom designs, builds and commissions new rolling stock - diesel and electric regional trains, intercity trains and locomotives as well as the Pendolino high speed tilting train and very high speed trains in single and double deck configurations •    We maintain and renovate train fleets for our customers - fleets composed of Alstom-built or 3rd-party-build trains. •    Alstom designs and installs railway track infrastructure and electrifies railway lines •    We design, install and maintain trainborne and station-based passenger information and security systems •    Alstom offers its customers all this equipment, systems and services either in individual lots or combined in an optimised and integrated turnkey solution, back-up by world-class project management expertise.

  • Ansaldo STS is a leading technology company listed on the Milan stock exchange and operating in the global Railway & Mass Transit Transportation Systems business with the provision of traffic management, planning, train control and signalling systems and services. It acts as lead contractor and turnkey provider on major projects worldwide.
     
    Ansaldo STS brings together the know-how, excellence and technological expertise of pioneering companies like Ansaldo Signal, Ansaldo Trasporti Sistemi Ferroviari, Union Switch & Signal and CSEE Transport.
     
    Ansaldo STS is headquartered in Genoa, Italy, and employs over 4,200 people in 28 different countries. In 2007, the revenues of Ansaldo STS reached € 973 M, with a gross operating margin of € 100,3 M and net profits of € 58,2 M.

  • Selex Communications, a Finmeccanica Company, is a global supplier of advanced communications, navigation and identification solutions to protect communities and critical national infrastructure.

    A leader in the delivery of Network Centric Communications, Selex Communications supplies secure, integrated and interoperable, networked solutions for governmental, civil and military applications.

    With over 100 years of experience and driven by a relentless quest for innovation, the company develops state-of-the-art communications solutions that meet customer requirements and exceed their expectations. Headquartered in Italy and with worldwide operations, Selex Communications employs around 5,000 people.

  • The GSM-Railway (GSM-R) system has been developed under the European Union sponsorship to assist Railway Operators in achieving their goals of railway network interoperability, reduced operational costs, improved safety at higher speeds, and delivery of new services for the benefit of passengers and employees. GSM-R has already succeeded in demonstrating these values during the first implementations in Europe, and has now been chosen by operators in numerous countries around the world.

    Nortel has leveraged ten years of GSM-R R&D development and five years of GSM-R operations with the railway leaders in Europe to deliver the most advanced GSM-R solution. Our solution has been chosen in many countries, including Germany, France and the United Kingdom. Nortel has been awarded the largest GSM-R networks in Europe, and has currently more than 60 percent market share.

  •   Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.  Nokia Siemens Networks is the world market leader for GSM- R Railway communication solutions with twenty-four contracts in seventeen countries in Europe, Middle East and Asia. Furthermore NSN provides WLAN on Trains internet connectivity and related applications for passengers and train operators.  Visit us at www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/pcs.  

Exhibitors

  • Arup is one of the world’s leading global brands in the provision of professional consultancy services.  We are the creative force behind many of the world’s most innovative projects with contributions to fields as diverse as transportation systems and civil infrastructure.

    Arup has extensive experience in the design and specification of signalling systems from concept and feasibility to detailed design stage.  As designers, we have also supported the Test and Commissioning Stages, and this experience has been gained on re-signalling projects, Switch and Crossing renewals work and major scheme developments.

    Examples of recent projects include: designing the bi-directional signalling from Maitland to Branxton, a mixed mode service railway, Australia; Shenzhen Line 4, China; Network Rail switch and crossing renewals, including major S&C renewals project such as Shields Junction; substantial remodelling projects such as Edinburgh Waverley; general infrastructure re-instatement projects such as East London Line (ELL); and major re-signalling schemes such as Sheerness and Montrose.

  • INFOTRONIC is a privately held company established in 1985. INFOTRONIC's main focus is in supplying high-tech products in the field of display graphics and developing systems for signalling and train control based on proprietary VLSI  system on chip architecture. Infotronics products include - Low power failsafe SIL4 signalling systems for electronic and electromechanical railway stations - Failsafe monitor and visualization solutions, operator consoles, wide screen display panels for electronic control & command rooms     - Graphics editors for design of railway stations and  tracks, train simulators - Electronic on board equipment for trains  - Outdoor monitors (IP54/67) for passenger information systems

  • Comtest Wireless International (CWI) is an experienced supplier of GSM-R, ERMTS and ETCS test and measurement systems. CWI products are used by radio, signaling and telecom engineering teams to verify, analyse, investigate, and where needed fault diagnose the performance of GSM-R, ERMTS and ETCS networks and systems. CWI helps users to collect, monitor, process and analyse radio interface, protocol and signaling data, using scanner, radio, phone, and active and passive probe solutions. Systems have been deployed in a number of countries including Italy, UK, Spain, Germany, Austria and Finland, and provide customers with the tools needed to give operators the visibility and confidence in the ongoing performance of their networks. 

  • European Rail Software Applications (ERSA) is a member of the DeltaRail Group, specialising in the development of ERTMS/ETCS products for testing, training and research applications. ERSA is also deeply involved with ERA and EU in the validation of the European specifications.

  • DeltaRail BV in The Netherlands is involved in the Track Train Integration (TTI) tests for the High Speed Line South. Together with ERSA simulation software we are developing a method for line specific TTI lab-testing, enabling more efficient testing and preventing loss of line capacity for testing, targeting RUs and IMs.The method is based on ERSA’s extensive knowledge and products on ERTMS, EC requirements and ISA and NOBO certification demands with regards to CSM.DeltaRail/ERSA TTI lab-testing facilities will include to cover all ETCS levels, cross-border networks and SN with regards to ETCS trains on conventional lines.

Supporting associations

  • UNIFE - the Association of the European Rail Industry, directly represents European companies responsible for the design, manufacture, maintenance and refurbishment of rail transport systems, subsystems and related equipment. Membership in addition extends to associated members, mostly composed of national railway industry associations.

    UNIFE’s role is to represent its members’ interests at the level of both European and international institutions and the mission of the association is to pro-actively develop an environment in which UNIFE members can provide competitive railway systems for increased rail traffic.

Media partners

  • IRJ – The world’s railway magazine
    International Railway Journal, IRJ, is the world’s brightest and best international railway magazine. Covering all aspects of the world’s railways, more than 95% of IRJ’s readership of rail professionals actively requests it every year: with our impartial coverage, expert editorial team, and high-value readership, no other magazine comes close.

  • EURAILmag keeps you up to speed on all the news and events in Europe’s railway transport industry.
    Developments in legislation, regulations and standards, the economic situation, advanced technologies, innovative solutions, new trends and current issues… we deliver the information in the form of technical articles and with interviews with key players in the field.

  • As a private publication, TecniRail concentrates on the economic analysis of the sector, with its principal aim being the generation of business opportunities, providing news on the sector from a technical and economic point-of-view.

    TecniRail is a magazine aimed at Companies and Public Administrations in the Railway and Urban Transport sectors, focusing on professionals in the sector such as executives, engineers, etc. In addition, it has an international vocation which is reflected in its contents and in its worldwide distribution.

    Is edited monthly and has a circulation of 5,000 copies, primarily distributed to subscribers, which guarantees that the magazine is placed directly into the hands of each Director. It also has the inherent advantage of a printed publication; each issue is read by an average at least 5 people in the company. 

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