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Welcome by conference chairperson
Graeme McLellan, STEPHENSON HARWOOD |
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Showcasing regional metro and inter-city rail projects in the Greater China Region |
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| 10:10 |
Shenzhen: Centralising signalling and communications technology in China. This case study will also share how the metro operator maximises energy efficiency
Liu Ka Ding, Chief Engineer, SHENZHEN METRO NO. 3 LINE INVESTMENT |
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| 10:50 |
Morning refreshment break |
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| 11:10 |
Case study: Applying latest passenger information systems in MTR Hong Kong, Beijing and Shenzhen |
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- Showcasing the latest functions and system architecture of passenger information system (PIS) in new MTR lines
- What are the key considerations in PIS design and applications?
- How to cooperate with marketing companies to implement new advertisements on the platform
- Exploring future opportunities for PIS in different rail projects
Dr. Toby Sai Kin Chan, Engineer I - Communications, MTR CORPORATION
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| 12:00 |
Networking lunch |
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Selecting the right financing model for your rail projects in China |
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Raising debt capital and security issues in rail projects |
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- Identifying different types of debt capital typically seen in rail projects
- What are the challenges of taking security over rolling stock and other legal issues surrounding rail projects?
Paul Ng, Partner, Asset Finance, Stephenson Harwood
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| 14:10 |
Applying international finance models to rail projects in China |
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- Adapting international finance experience in rail transport to evolve a domestic model that fits China’s unique institutional and financial environment
- Using Chinese financial institutions and transport expertise to support export of Chinese goods and services in global P3 procurements
- Tracking international public-private finance and procurement models to better understand global markets, project opportunities, and success factors
- Lessons being learned through similar adaptation in the “emerging market” for public-private partnerships in the US
- Exploring opportunities for foreign investment, partnerships: Are privatisation/PPP models a good option for involving a foreign partner in China’s rail operations?
- What are the financing modes adopted in recent years in the rail sector in China?
- Analysing the available options (including partnership, M&A, JV): Which one works the best?
Jeffrey Parker, President, JEFFREY A. PARKER & ASSOCIATES
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| 14:50 |
Afternoon refreshment break |
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Ensuring safety and managing your rail project to ensure efficiency |
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| 15:20 |
Transport safety & security: Planning your risk management strategy for metro operations in China |
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- Assessing the current status of rail safety in China
- Analysing the major hazards of rail in China
- What are the safety administration systems in China metro?
- Preparing countermeasures for safety rail risk in China
- Forecasting the future development of China rail safety
Dr Maohua Zhong, Vice Director, CHINA ACADEMY OF SAFETY SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, STATE ADMINISTRATION OF WORK SAFETY
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| 16:00 |
Emergence of China as an exporter of wagon cars: How they are maintaining quality standards and service |
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- What is the background to the “emergence of China wagon cars”?
- Other international suppliers: How do Chinese manufacturers maintain quality standards with the growing volume involved?
- What are the upcoming plans and the new designs for wagon cars?
Les Smith, Director, AUSTRALIAN RAIL ENGINEERING; Technical Manager, CIMC ROLLING STOCK AUSTRALIA
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| 16:40 |
Summary of China Modern Rail by the conference chairperson and close of the summit |
