Railways & Environment – 28 January 2016
“Rail, as a low oil, low carbon transport mode, can make a crucial contribution to both energy security and climate Change (CER).” → View Conference Programme
Rail is the greenest mode of transport and is contributing to the international goals of greenhouse gas emission. Yet big steps to reduce the CO₂ footprint can be made, not only by reducing energy consumption but also through the use of alternative fuels. Another feature often underestimated in the rail sector when compared with airplane industry is the use of lighter and renewable materials.
The conference will focus on:
- Energy savings
- Alternative fuels
- Lighter and renewable materials
Conference Railways & Environment
Chairman of the day: Simon Fletcher, Coordinator Europe – International Union of Railways (UIC)
Session 1: ‘Environmental footprint of railways / Towards more energy efficient railways’
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, Director General – International Union of Railways (UIC)
Is rail on the right track?
Dyre Martin Gulbrandsen, Director – Eress
Working together on railway energy solutions
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Session 2: ‘Sustainable materials – new materials, more with less, best practices’
Filip Coumans, Senior Consultant – DEKRA Insight
Creating a culture of commitment to reduce exposures to risk in public transportation
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Martijn Wolf, Technical Consultant – Ricardo Rail (formerly Lloyd’s Register Rail)
Lightweight composite carbody – How to fit in TSI
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Günther Koller, CEO – Koocoo technology & consulting
Composit slim tie and longitudinal baulks
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Session 3: ‘Energy vision & trends’
Gabriel Castañares Hernández, Senior Advisor on Energy & CO₂ – UIC / Ecopassenger
Energy Vision & Trends
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Luca Lategan, Master student in Electrical Engineering – University of Stellenbosch
System analysis for improved energy recovery in a regenerative electrical traction network
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Per Corshammar, Manager – Tüv-Süd Danmark ApS
Environmental friendly and cost effective high speed line design
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Session 4: ‘Alternative fuels/energy’
- Bart van der Spiegel, Energy Management – Infrabel & Board Member – Eress
Reducing energy costs for rail transport
Read abstract - Jean-Francois Reynaud, Product Development Manager – CAF Power/Automation & UNIFE
Catenary free tramways with Energy Storage System: next trends
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RailTech Expert Series Paris:
- View Conference Programme Day 1: Wheel/Rail Interface & Switches
- View Conference Programme Day 2: Noise & Vibrations
- See full list of the expert speakers