Intelligent Rail Summit 2016
Would you like to know everything about the latest innovations in the railway sector? Then participate in the Intelligent Rail Summit. This international railway-conference takes place between 22 – 23 – 24 November at the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa (Naples, Italy).
The Intelligent Rail Summit 2016 is part of the RailTech Expert Series, organised by Europoint in cooperation with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) and the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz).
The focus point of the Intelligent Rail Summit will be set on three individual themes:
- 22 November 2016: Wayside Train Monitoring Systems
- 23 November 2016: Rail Infrastructure Measuring & Monitoring
- 24 November 2016: Big Data in Railway Operations
The speakers
‘We invite you to join this conference about Wayside Train Monitoring Systems, Rail Infrastructure Monitoring and Big Data’
Stefan Marschnig
Graz University of Technology
Join us and find out more on:
- What WTMS systems are on the market today and how can they support TOC and Infrastructure managers?
- How can we connect Railway IMS with the signaling system?
- What is the meaning of Integration of Measuring Systems (across the five sectors)?
- How can predictions based on Big Data analyses help to reduce the cost of maintenance?
- What is the Role of European standards and which organisations should cooperate with each other UNIFE, UIC, CEN, ISO?
- And many more topics
With an expected number of over 150 railway professionals per day this event is a must attend for rail professionals. The event will take place at the Railway Museum in Naples, Italy.
Conference programme
22 November – Wayside Monitoring Systems
The themes discussed will cover:
- Increasingly important role of WTMS in railway operation and vehicle maintenance
- Regulations and the need for cross-border data exchange
- Performance of transportation from a technical point of view
Keynotes:
Maurizio Gentile – CEO RFI
Antonio D´Agostino – ERA
How WTMS can contribute to a new European Common Occurrence Reporting?
Read abstract
Speakers:
Manfred Arndt – voestalpine SIGNALING
Application of Diagnostic Monitoring Solutions for advanced management of rail assets
Read abstract
Paul Bladon – Wayside Inspection Devices Inc.
Improving the Utilization of Bogie Performance Detectors in Canada
Read abstract
David Krasensky – STARMON s.r.o.
The Czech Case Study of WTMS
Read abstract- Nadia Mazzino – Ansaldo STS
Measuring and monitoring solutions for train’s maintenance and safety
Read abstract - Michael Osterkamp – Progress Rail Inspection & Information Systems GmbH
Train Monitoring with Combined Intelligent Checkpoints
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Karl Akerlund – Trafikverket, Swedish Transport Administration
RFID in Rail Paves the Way for Condition-Based Management
Read abstract- Andrea Cusano – University of Sannio
A novel Fiber Optic Sensing System for Weighing in Motion and Flat Wheel Detections
Read abstract 
Eduard Verhelst – Infrabel
Combining Weight in Motion with Noise/Vibration Emission Monitoring
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Arjan Rodenburg – Ricardo Rail
In Field Implementation of Contactless Wayside Pantograph Monitoring
Read abstract
23 November – Infrastructure Measuring and Monitoring
The themes discussed will cover, among others:
- What IMS’s are available today?
- How can we use drones and satellites to monitor the railway infrastructure?
- What is the meaning of Integration of Measuring Systems (across the five sectors)?
Chairmen: Matthias Landgraf and Stefan Marschnig – Graz University of Technology
Keynote:
- Marc Antoni – UIC
Asset management of computerized signaling systems: how to keep the balance between safety, security and investments? How to make the switch to modulair systems?
Speakers:
Max Tarabrin – TVEMA
Moving towards higher efficiency of multifunctional measurement vehicles
Read abstract- Giuseppe Aurisicchio – MerMec
How to increase the safety on Railway Networks thanks to the “SICS approach”, an integrated and holistic approach for the total monitoring and measuring of the Railway Infrastructure - Florian Auer – Plasser & Theurer
Monitoring of Track Quality by Track Maintenance Machines
Read abstract - Thomas Moshammer – Siemens
Vehicle-Track-Interaction Monitoring System on Trains 
Takashi Kashima – JR East
Decision making support system using on-board measuring devices
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Peter Juel Jensen – Banedanmark
More railway for the money through data-driven maintenance
Read abstract- Gian-Piero Pavirani – RFI
Extracting information from data for railway infrastructure maintenance decision support
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Jochen Holzfeind – SBB
Infra Manager, Asset Management and Maintenance Planning – SwissTAMP- Jan Spännar – Trafikverket
Infra Manager, Asset Management and Maintenance Planning – OPTRAM
Read abstract - Round table discussion: Marieke van Gompel (Editor-in-Chief RailTech.com)
24 November – Big Data in Railway Operations
The themes will cover:
- Opportunities to Integrate Wayside Train Monitoring and Rail Infrastructure Monitoring Systems
- Creating Railway Communications Systems needed to support Big Data volumes
- The need for Regulations, Standardisation and Interoperability
- How to organise these systems successfully
Speakers:
- Gerhard Kreß – Siemens
Internet of Trains
Read abstract - Diego Galar & Uday Kumar – Lulea University
Railway Assets: a potential domain for big data analytics - Pietro Pace – MerMec
Creating an Intelligent Railway System: from big data collection to information distribution
Read abstract - Raymond Soeters – ProRail
SpoorData – High-quality asset data - Steven Hagner – ABB Enterprise Software
The Role of Asset Health Platforms in Rail Asset Performance Management
Read abstract
- Georg Neuper (OeBB)
New data warehouse at Austrian Federal Railways – LCM Asset Application - Patricia Marty – Rhomberg Sersa Group
Big Data in Railway Operations
Read abstract - Florian Pototschnig and Daniel Dötzl – WienerLinien
Visualization of data: ‘Gläserner Fahrweg 2.0’
Read abstract - Sei Sakairi – JR East
New Transport Arrangements using ICT
Read abstract - Peter Boom – voestalpine SIGNALING
Enabling the intelligent freight wagon (RFID)
Read abstract - Emanuele Fumeo – University Genoa
Train Delay Prediction System for Large-Scale Railway Networks based on Big Data Analysis
Read Abstract
Programme Committee
Our programme managers ensure the review and preparation of a high-quality program with a variety of international speakers.
Wayside Train Monitoring Systems
- Dr. Andreas Schöbel, Vienna University of Technology Institute of Transportation
Programme Manager 
Dr. Clive Roberts, University of Birmingham
Rail Infrastructure Measuring & Monitoring
- Mr. Matthias Landgraf, Technical University of Graz
Programme Manager - Mr. Stefan Marschnig, Institute for Railway Engineering and Transport Economy
Technical University of Graz
Big Data in Railway Operations
- Dr. Markus Enzi, Technical University of Graz
Programme Manager
Sponsoring Opportunities
‘This event is a must attend for rail professionals. Interested in sponsorship? Get the brochure!’
Rob Vos
Sales Manager
Sponsoring the Intelligent Rail Summit 2016 in Napels, Italy is an excellent opportunity to promote and present your organisation. We offer you a number of sponsorship packages. The sponsorship packages combine marketing and branding before the event and exposure during the conference.
A wide variety of promotional packages are available, each of which provides an effective way to target your message. In addition to our sponsor packages we also offer the possibility to be a part of the trade show at the conference.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Intelligent Rail Summit 2016 in Napels?
Feel free to contact Sales Manager Rob Vos and ask for more information.
Contact Us
For more information about the conference, please contact:
Bart Pals
Conference and Content Director
T: +31 76 3030373
E: bart.pals@railtech.com
Interested in our sponsorship and exhibition opportunities?
Rob Vos
Sales Manager
T: +31 (0)306981802
E: rvos@railtech.com
We look forward to welcoming you in Naples between 22 – 24 November for the Intelligent Rail Summit.