Event Programme
10 April - 12 April
Day 1
Panels
10 April
14:00 - 15:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- How can railway become a local economical asset?
- The past, present and the future of the Turkish railways
- What will be the political and regulatory framework for 2019?
- The perception and expectations of the rail sector
Panels
Turkish Railways’ Today, Future and Economic Predictions
- How can railway become a local economical asset?
- The past, present and the future of the Turkish railways
- What will be the political and regulatory framework for 2019?
- The perception and expectations of the rail sector
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Mustafa Ilıcalı
Speakers
Ali İhsan Uygun
Bilgin Recep Bekem
Necdet Sümbül
Prof.Dr. Kerem Alkin
11 April
11:00 - 12:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Predictive maintenance versus original maintenance techniques for rail infrastructure
- Reviewing the benefits of predictive maintenance
- Assessing the limitations of predictive maintenance with reference to data and safety
- Strategies for security of track and train data
- Safety strategies of railway and train data
- City transportation safety
- Cyber security
Panels
Security in Railway Systems
- Predictive maintenance versus original maintenance techniques for rail infrastructure
- Reviewing the benefits of predictive maintenance
- Assessing the limitations of predictive maintenance with reference to data and safety
- Strategies for security of track and train data
- Safety strategies of railway and train data
- City transportation safety
- Cyber security
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Mehmet Turan Söylemez
Speakers
Jerzy Wisniewski
Oğuz Kalaycıoğlu
Ömer Korkut
11 April
12:15 - 13:15
Conference Station, Hall B
Panels
Localization and Investments in Urban Railways
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Rafet Bozdoğan
Speakers
Dr. İlhami Pektaş
Mehmet Kürşat Çapar
Sönmez Alev
11 April
14:00 - 15:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Exploring different approaches for collaboration between industry stakeholders to deliver an effective service to customers
- Overcoming challenges of international operations – what are the key factors for successful coordination?
- Defining Stakeholders Parties of international agreements
- Managing partnerships to reduce errors and costs
Panels
Public and Private Sector Cooperation for Railway Systems
- Exploring different approaches for collaboration between industry stakeholders to deliver an effective service to customers
- Overcoming challenges of international operations – what are the key factors for successful coordination?
- Defining Stakeholders Parties of international agreements
- Managing partnerships to reduce errors and costs
Moderators
Prof.Dr. İlhan Kocaarslan
Speakers
Dr. Cheng-chiou Chang
Dr. İbrahim BEKAR
Dr. Tamer Taşkın
Hasan Hüseyin Güney
12 April
11:00 - 12:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Are modular systems a logical option?
- Investigation of the findings of the combination of CBTC and ETCS technologies and their benefits to rail and metro networks
- Understanding how ERTMS is effective and how it can be used in different networks
- Building a strategy for interoperability on cross-border (freight and passenger) corridors
- Highly secure software development processes and generic architectural approach in signaling systems
Panels
System Standardization Opportunities to Reduce the Cost and Errors of Signaling Systems
- Are modular systems a logical option?
- Investigation of the findings of the combination of CBTC and ETCS technologies and their benefits to rail and metro networks
- Understanding how ERTMS is effective and how it can be used in different networks
- Building a strategy for interoperability on cross-border (freight and passenger) corridors
- Highly secure software development processes and generic architectural approach in signaling systems
Moderators
Dr. Alper Uğur
Speakers
Dr. Mustafa Seçkin Durmuş
Murat Güncan
Nikolaos Nikolopoulos
12 April
12:15 - 13:15
Conference Station, Hall B
- Technological (mobile) Applications in Rail Systems Strategies for improving passenger experience
- Taking advantage of digitalisation to recreate ticketing for passenger
- Tackling the international ticketing problem to develop the passenger relationship
- Smartphones and apps: Reviewing how to implement these technologies and how do virtual world and real-world components strengthen each other?
- The first and last mile:
- Are companies like Uber a threat or a potential for partnership?
- What solutions and innovative ways of working are on the horizon to solve this problem?
Panels
First and Last Stop: Passenger Experience and Technological Applications
- Technological (mobile) Applications in Rail Systems Strategies for improving passenger experience
- Taking advantage of digitalisation to recreate ticketing for passenger
- Tackling the international ticketing problem to develop the passenger relationship
- Smartphones and apps: Reviewing how to implement these technologies and how do virtual world and real-world components strengthen each other?
- The first and last mile:
- Are companies like Uber a threat or a potential for partnership?
- What solutions and innovative ways of working are on the horizon to solve this problem?
Moderators
Tuncay Tütek
Speakers
Doç. Dr. Halit Özen
Dr. Ufuk Demir Alan
Hakan Bağcı
Mahmut Yılmaz
Mega Projects
10 April
13:05 - 13:30
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route - linking East and West
With Mega Projects we aim to address important projects not only effecting the relevant city, but also effecting neighbor regions and even the whole country. During this session the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced and lessons learned will be dicsussed. Also we will examine the “mega effects” of those projects on society and environment.
Speakers
Leila Batyrbekova
10 April
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
3 Storey Grand Istanbul Tunnel
Mega Projects Case Studies will present us impactful projects in the spotlight which affect not only the related cities but also neighbor regions and even the whole country. With Mega Projects case studies, the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced, and lessons learned will be discussed. Additionally, we will seek to understand the “mega effects” of this projects on society and environment to broaden our perspective.
Speakers
Necdet Sümbül
10 April
16:00 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
Racing a Prototype for Hyperloop: SpaceX Competition Experience to Build Future Sustainable Transport and Other Innovative Approaches to Deliver Sustainable Transport Today
It is well discussed that cities in the future are bound for a great change on how people go from A to B. Currently several approaches are being discussed for the future of mobility: from air taxis to underground tunnels, to modular modes of transport, to hyperloops. We will analyze how high-speed rail systems operating under low pressure environments have the potential to more efficiently connect cities while reducing the effects of urban sprawl. Prototypes to actually build these systems will be discussed, as well as the need to efficiently integrated these into existing infrastructure in order to achieve both maximal throughput. Nonetheless congestions originates from the fact that over 60% of the available physical space on city roads is underused by empty cars, which have a great effect on pollution. By working towards both a cultural change and a technology revolution, it is possible to efferently solve traffic.
Speakers
Mariana Avezum
11 April
15:45 - 16:30
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
National Rail Systems Research and Testing Center (URAYSİM)
Mega Projects Case Studies will present us impactful projects in the spotlight which affect not only the related cities but also neighbor regions and even the whole country. With Mega Projects case studies, the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced, and lessons learned will be discussed. Additionally, we will seek to understand the “mega effects” of this projects on society and environment to broaden our perspective.
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Tuncer Toprak
Speakers
Atilla Keskin
Dr. Pelin Boyacıoğlu
Prof.Dr. Mete Koçkar
12 April
13:15 - 13:40
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
London's Crossrail 2 - the Opportunity and the Challenge
Crossrail 2 is a suggested railway route operating from nine stations in Surrey, Southeastern England to three stations in Hertfordshire and providing a new railway connection between the north and the south in London. It connects the Southwestern Main Line to the Western Anglia Main Line through Victoria and King’s Cross St Pancras.
Speakers
Luke Bramwell
Technical Seminars
10 April
12:15 - 12:40
Conference Station, Hall B
- Increasing punctuality of Dutch passenger traffic in 2018 to an all-time record of 91,5% within 3 minutes
- Continuous improvement through permanent delay analysis together with operators
- Towards the future: addressing the timetable design process by scheduling in tenths of minutes, and a feedback loop on the running time calculation.
- Creating a sustainable timetable to accommodate the growing number of trains on the network.
Technical Seminars
Achieving High Punctuality Through Operations Analysis Of The Rail Timetable
- Increasing punctuality of Dutch passenger traffic in 2018 to an all-time record of 91,5% within 3 minutes
- Continuous improvement through permanent delay analysis together with operators
- Towards the future: addressing the timetable design process by scheduling in tenths of minutes, and a feedback loop on the running time calculation.
- Creating a sustainable timetable to accommodate the growing number of trains on the network.
Speakers
Vincent Weeda
10 April
12:40 - 13:05
Conference Station, Hall B
- Discussing the potential impacts of autonomous road vehicles on the industry and predicting timescale to factor into business plans
- How can freight work with passenger companies to create cost benefits?
- Examining business models and partnerships to mitigate cost pressure across the industry
Technical Seminars
Competitive Strategies to Mitigate Pressure in the Freight Operating Industry
- Discussing the potential impacts of autonomous road vehicles on the industry and predicting timescale to factor into business plans
- How can freight work with passenger companies to create cost benefits?
- Examining business models and partnerships to mitigate cost pressure across the industry
Speakers
Libor Lochman
10 April
13:30 - 13:55
Conference Station, Hall B
• Considering the railway system as a whole, how does UIC’s integrated approach support the regions?
• Tips on removing many of the obstacles standing in front of interoperability in the development of the corridors
• Tips on preparing different applicable solutions to reach the innovative digital railway of the future
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Freight Corridor Developments in Eurasia and the Middle East
• Facing the challenges and opportunities in the regions
• Considering the railway system as a whole, how does UIC’s integrated approach support the regions?
• Tips on removing many of the obstacles standing in front of interoperability in the development of the corridors
• Tips on preparing different applicable solutions to reach the innovative digital railway of the future
Speakers
Jerzy Wisniewski
11 April
10:40 - 11:00
Conference Station, Hall B
A new and novel technique, called “RailAcoustic” is one of the most advanced broken and damaged rail detection systems available today. The system is based on generating an acoustic signal at any time and point on the rails and sensing the propagating acoustic signals on both sides of the signal injection point with sensors located at up to 2 Km away and even more. The system utilizes acoustic signals on all axis at the point of sensing. The sensors located on both sides of the faulty rails sense both passing thru and reflected signals. All data coming from these field-distributed sensors are collected and processed together and an accurate conclusion is reached.
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
RailAcoustic Broken Rail Detection Systems
One of the most critical requirements for the railway transportation systems is the safety measures to be taken to avoid accidents. There are some accepted methods of satisfying this need to a certain level. A modern signalling system is one of those measures. While the type of signalling system vary according to the national and international rules, regulations and norms, some of the safety related topics are still in need of improvement. Early detection of broken and damaged rails are one of the most critical topics waiting to be solved effectively.
A new and novel technique, called “RailAcoustic” is one of the most advanced broken and damaged rail detection systems available today. The system is based on generating an acoustic signal at any time and point on the rails and sensing the propagating acoustic signals on both sides of the signal injection point with sensors located at up to 2 Km away and even more. The system utilizes acoustic signals on all axis at the point of sensing. The sensors located on both sides of the faulty rails sense both passing thru and reflected signals. All data coming from these field-distributed sensors are collected and processed together and an accurate conclusion is reached.
Speakers
Haluk Gökmen
11 April
13:15 - 13:45
Conference Station, Hall B
- Schaeffler at a glance
- Schaeffler Turkey
- Schaeffler railway unit activities
- Bearing solutions used in railways
- Bearing maintenance and repair operations
- Bearing maintenance/repair facility investment in Turkey
- Examples of field experience
Technical Seminars
Railway Technologies and Bearing Repair
Sponsored by Schaeffler
- Schaeffler at a glance
- Schaeffler Turkey
- Schaeffler railway unit activities
- Bearing solutions used in railways
- Bearing maintenance and repair operations
- Bearing maintenance/repair facility investment in Turkey
- Examples of field experience
Speakers
Ali Osman Fındıkcı
11 April
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Going Digital in Rail: Improving Outcomes from Planning to Performance!
Rail and transit continues to be the fastest-growing transportation sector, producing new opportunities and challenges for existing and proposed networks. Against the backdrop of limited resources, restricted budgets, and ever-changing demands – this presentation will share insight and experience gained on a number of global projects, and highlight how leading owners and their supply chains are ‘Going Digital’ to solve critical business issues. Attendees will learn how applications including Bentley’s OpenRail ConceptStation and Designer support the consumption, creation and coordination of data regardless of source through a connected data environment, to enable BIM workflows, adherence to standards, and ensure multi-discipline teams - get it right first time every time!
Speakers
Kıvanç Karakaş
11 April
16:30 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Rail systems vs IT systems
- Cyber attacks risks in railway
- How to protect railways from cyber attacks? Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Protecting Railways from Cyber Attacks
- Introduction
- Rail systems vs IT systems
- Cyber attacks risks in railway
- How to protect railways from cyber attacks?
Speakers
Mohammad Yousef
12 April
13:50 - 14:15
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Propulsion-Driving Methods and Posttensioning Practices in Railway Bridges
In recent years, especially with the increase in mega projects, it has become necessary to use high-technology construction methods in bridges and viaducts in line with the geometrical limitations in highways and railways. It is especially important that methods that are rapid, efficient and fitting for regions under seismic threats are used and these up-to-date methods are included in our national projects
Speakers
Dr. Müh. Özgür Özkul
12 April
14:15 - 14:30
Conference Station, Hall B
- Moving Block to create high capacity,
- LTE-based communication for high-bandwidth communications and new communication services,
- Satellite-based positioning for low-cost and high-precision location estimating,
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for efficient operation
Technical Seminars
ERTMS Signaling System: Onboard ATP System Development Studies
- Moving Block to create high capacity,
- LTE-based communication for high-bandwidth communications and new communication services,
- Satellite-based positioning for low-cost and high-precision location estimating,
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for efficient operation
Speakers
Özkan Ünver
12 April
14:30 - 14:45
Conference Station, Hall B
- Measurement of fuel performance locomotives, consolidation of savings, locomotives tracking and recognition automation systems in diesel
- Instant monitoring of the whole system and annual plans with fuel & oil supply center automation
Technical Seminars
Optimisation & Saving for Diesel Locomotives
- Measurement of fuel performance locomotives, consolidation of savings, locomotives tracking and recognition automation systems in diesel
- Instant monitoring of the whole system and annual plans with fuel & oil supply center automation
Speakers
Haluk Gemici
Day 2
Panels
10 April
14:00 - 15:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- How can railway become a local economical asset?
- The past, present and the future of the Turkish railways
- What will be the political and regulatory framework for 2019?
- The perception and expectations of the rail sector
Panels
Turkish Railways’ Today, Future and Economic Predictions
- How can railway become a local economical asset?
- The past, present and the future of the Turkish railways
- What will be the political and regulatory framework for 2019?
- The perception and expectations of the rail sector
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Mustafa Ilıcalı
Speakers
Ali İhsan Uygun
Bilgin Recep Bekem
Necdet Sümbül
Prof.Dr. Kerem Alkin
11 April
11:00 - 12:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Predictive maintenance versus original maintenance techniques for rail infrastructure
- Reviewing the benefits of predictive maintenance
- Assessing the limitations of predictive maintenance with reference to data and safety
- Strategies for security of track and train data
- Safety strategies of railway and train data
- City transportation safety
- Cyber security
Panels
Security in Railway Systems
- Predictive maintenance versus original maintenance techniques for rail infrastructure
- Reviewing the benefits of predictive maintenance
- Assessing the limitations of predictive maintenance with reference to data and safety
- Strategies for security of track and train data
- Safety strategies of railway and train data
- City transportation safety
- Cyber security
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Mehmet Turan Söylemez
Speakers
Jerzy Wisniewski
Oğuz Kalaycıoğlu
Ömer Korkut
11 April
12:15 - 13:15
Conference Station, Hall B
Panels
Localization and Investments in Urban Railways
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Rafet Bozdoğan
Speakers
Dr. İlhami Pektaş
Mehmet Kürşat Çapar
Sönmez Alev
11 April
14:00 - 15:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Exploring different approaches for collaboration between industry stakeholders to deliver an effective service to customers
- Overcoming challenges of international operations – what are the key factors for successful coordination?
- Defining Stakeholders Parties of international agreements
- Managing partnerships to reduce errors and costs
Panels
Public and Private Sector Cooperation for Railway Systems
- Exploring different approaches for collaboration between industry stakeholders to deliver an effective service to customers
- Overcoming challenges of international operations – what are the key factors for successful coordination?
- Defining Stakeholders Parties of international agreements
- Managing partnerships to reduce errors and costs
Moderators
Prof.Dr. İlhan Kocaarslan
Speakers
Dr. Cheng-chiou Chang
Dr. İbrahim BEKAR
Dr. Tamer Taşkın
Hasan Hüseyin Güney
12 April
11:00 - 12:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Are modular systems a logical option?
- Investigation of the findings of the combination of CBTC and ETCS technologies and their benefits to rail and metro networks
- Understanding how ERTMS is effective and how it can be used in different networks
- Building a strategy for interoperability on cross-border (freight and passenger) corridors
- Highly secure software development processes and generic architectural approach in signaling systems
Panels
System Standardization Opportunities to Reduce the Cost and Errors of Signaling Systems
- Are modular systems a logical option?
- Investigation of the findings of the combination of CBTC and ETCS technologies and their benefits to rail and metro networks
- Understanding how ERTMS is effective and how it can be used in different networks
- Building a strategy for interoperability on cross-border (freight and passenger) corridors
- Highly secure software development processes and generic architectural approach in signaling systems
Moderators
Dr. Alper Uğur
Speakers
Dr. Mustafa Seçkin Durmuş
Murat Güncan
Nikolaos Nikolopoulos
12 April
12:15 - 13:15
Conference Station, Hall B
- Technological (mobile) Applications in Rail Systems Strategies for improving passenger experience
- Taking advantage of digitalisation to recreate ticketing for passenger
- Tackling the international ticketing problem to develop the passenger relationship
- Smartphones and apps: Reviewing how to implement these technologies and how do virtual world and real-world components strengthen each other?
- The first and last mile:
- Are companies like Uber a threat or a potential for partnership?
- What solutions and innovative ways of working are on the horizon to solve this problem?
Panels
First and Last Stop: Passenger Experience and Technological Applications
- Technological (mobile) Applications in Rail Systems Strategies for improving passenger experience
- Taking advantage of digitalisation to recreate ticketing for passenger
- Tackling the international ticketing problem to develop the passenger relationship
- Smartphones and apps: Reviewing how to implement these technologies and how do virtual world and real-world components strengthen each other?
- The first and last mile:
- Are companies like Uber a threat or a potential for partnership?
- What solutions and innovative ways of working are on the horizon to solve this problem?
Moderators
Tuncay Tütek
Speakers
Doç. Dr. Halit Özen
Dr. Ufuk Demir Alan
Hakan Bağcı
Mahmut Yılmaz
Mega Projects
10 April
13:05 - 13:30
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route - linking East and West
With Mega Projects we aim to address important projects not only effecting the relevant city, but also effecting neighbor regions and even the whole country. During this session the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced and lessons learned will be dicsussed. Also we will examine the “mega effects” of those projects on society and environment.
Speakers
Leila Batyrbekova
10 April
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
3 Storey Grand Istanbul Tunnel
Mega Projects Case Studies will present us impactful projects in the spotlight which affect not only the related cities but also neighbor regions and even the whole country. With Mega Projects case studies, the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced, and lessons learned will be discussed. Additionally, we will seek to understand the “mega effects” of this projects on society and environment to broaden our perspective.
Speakers
Necdet Sümbül
10 April
16:00 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
Racing a Prototype for Hyperloop: SpaceX Competition Experience to Build Future Sustainable Transport and Other Innovative Approaches to Deliver Sustainable Transport Today
It is well discussed that cities in the future are bound for a great change on how people go from A to B. Currently several approaches are being discussed for the future of mobility: from air taxis to underground tunnels, to modular modes of transport, to hyperloops. We will analyze how high-speed rail systems operating under low pressure environments have the potential to more efficiently connect cities while reducing the effects of urban sprawl. Prototypes to actually build these systems will be discussed, as well as the need to efficiently integrated these into existing infrastructure in order to achieve both maximal throughput. Nonetheless congestions originates from the fact that over 60% of the available physical space on city roads is underused by empty cars, which have a great effect on pollution. By working towards both a cultural change and a technology revolution, it is possible to efferently solve traffic.
Speakers
Mariana Avezum
11 April
15:45 - 16:30
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
National Rail Systems Research and Testing Center (URAYSİM)
Mega Projects Case Studies will present us impactful projects in the spotlight which affect not only the related cities but also neighbor regions and even the whole country. With Mega Projects case studies, the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced, and lessons learned will be discussed. Additionally, we will seek to understand the “mega effects” of this projects on society and environment to broaden our perspective.
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Tuncer Toprak
Speakers
Atilla Keskin
Dr. Pelin Boyacıoğlu
Prof.Dr. Mete Koçkar
12 April
13:15 - 13:40
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
London's Crossrail 2 - the Opportunity and the Challenge
Crossrail 2 is a suggested railway route operating from nine stations in Surrey, Southeastern England to three stations in Hertfordshire and providing a new railway connection between the north and the south in London. It connects the Southwestern Main Line to the Western Anglia Main Line through Victoria and King’s Cross St Pancras.
Speakers
Luke Bramwell
Technical Seminars
10 April
12:15 - 12:40
Conference Station, Hall B
- Increasing punctuality of Dutch passenger traffic in 2018 to an all-time record of 91,5% within 3 minutes
- Continuous improvement through permanent delay analysis together with operators
- Towards the future: addressing the timetable design process by scheduling in tenths of minutes, and a feedback loop on the running time calculation.
- Creating a sustainable timetable to accommodate the growing number of trains on the network.
Technical Seminars
Achieving High Punctuality Through Operations Analysis Of The Rail Timetable
- Increasing punctuality of Dutch passenger traffic in 2018 to an all-time record of 91,5% within 3 minutes
- Continuous improvement through permanent delay analysis together with operators
- Towards the future: addressing the timetable design process by scheduling in tenths of minutes, and a feedback loop on the running time calculation.
- Creating a sustainable timetable to accommodate the growing number of trains on the network.
Speakers
Vincent Weeda
10 April
12:40 - 13:05
Conference Station, Hall B
- Discussing the potential impacts of autonomous road vehicles on the industry and predicting timescale to factor into business plans
- How can freight work with passenger companies to create cost benefits?
- Examining business models and partnerships to mitigate cost pressure across the industry
Technical Seminars
Competitive Strategies to Mitigate Pressure in the Freight Operating Industry
- Discussing the potential impacts of autonomous road vehicles on the industry and predicting timescale to factor into business plans
- How can freight work with passenger companies to create cost benefits?
- Examining business models and partnerships to mitigate cost pressure across the industry
Speakers
Libor Lochman
10 April
13:30 - 13:55
Conference Station, Hall B
• Considering the railway system as a whole, how does UIC’s integrated approach support the regions?
• Tips on removing many of the obstacles standing in front of interoperability in the development of the corridors
• Tips on preparing different applicable solutions to reach the innovative digital railway of the future
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Freight Corridor Developments in Eurasia and the Middle East
• Facing the challenges and opportunities in the regions
• Considering the railway system as a whole, how does UIC’s integrated approach support the regions?
• Tips on removing many of the obstacles standing in front of interoperability in the development of the corridors
• Tips on preparing different applicable solutions to reach the innovative digital railway of the future
Speakers
Jerzy Wisniewski
11 April
10:40 - 11:00
Conference Station, Hall B
A new and novel technique, called “RailAcoustic” is one of the most advanced broken and damaged rail detection systems available today. The system is based on generating an acoustic signal at any time and point on the rails and sensing the propagating acoustic signals on both sides of the signal injection point with sensors located at up to 2 Km away and even more. The system utilizes acoustic signals on all axis at the point of sensing. The sensors located on both sides of the faulty rails sense both passing thru and reflected signals. All data coming from these field-distributed sensors are collected and processed together and an accurate conclusion is reached.
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
RailAcoustic Broken Rail Detection Systems
One of the most critical requirements for the railway transportation systems is the safety measures to be taken to avoid accidents. There are some accepted methods of satisfying this need to a certain level. A modern signalling system is one of those measures. While the type of signalling system vary according to the national and international rules, regulations and norms, some of the safety related topics are still in need of improvement. Early detection of broken and damaged rails are one of the most critical topics waiting to be solved effectively.
A new and novel technique, called “RailAcoustic” is one of the most advanced broken and damaged rail detection systems available today. The system is based on generating an acoustic signal at any time and point on the rails and sensing the propagating acoustic signals on both sides of the signal injection point with sensors located at up to 2 Km away and even more. The system utilizes acoustic signals on all axis at the point of sensing. The sensors located on both sides of the faulty rails sense both passing thru and reflected signals. All data coming from these field-distributed sensors are collected and processed together and an accurate conclusion is reached.
Speakers
Haluk Gökmen
11 April
13:15 - 13:45
Conference Station, Hall B
- Schaeffler at a glance
- Schaeffler Turkey
- Schaeffler railway unit activities
- Bearing solutions used in railways
- Bearing maintenance and repair operations
- Bearing maintenance/repair facility investment in Turkey
- Examples of field experience
Technical Seminars
Railway Technologies and Bearing Repair
Sponsored by Schaeffler
- Schaeffler at a glance
- Schaeffler Turkey
- Schaeffler railway unit activities
- Bearing solutions used in railways
- Bearing maintenance and repair operations
- Bearing maintenance/repair facility investment in Turkey
- Examples of field experience
Speakers
Ali Osman Fındıkcı
11 April
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Going Digital in Rail: Improving Outcomes from Planning to Performance!
Rail and transit continues to be the fastest-growing transportation sector, producing new opportunities and challenges for existing and proposed networks. Against the backdrop of limited resources, restricted budgets, and ever-changing demands – this presentation will share insight and experience gained on a number of global projects, and highlight how leading owners and their supply chains are ‘Going Digital’ to solve critical business issues. Attendees will learn how applications including Bentley’s OpenRail ConceptStation and Designer support the consumption, creation and coordination of data regardless of source through a connected data environment, to enable BIM workflows, adherence to standards, and ensure multi-discipline teams - get it right first time every time!
Speakers
Kıvanç Karakaş
11 April
16:30 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Rail systems vs IT systems
- Cyber attacks risks in railway
- How to protect railways from cyber attacks? Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Protecting Railways from Cyber Attacks
- Introduction
- Rail systems vs IT systems
- Cyber attacks risks in railway
- How to protect railways from cyber attacks?
Speakers
Mohammad Yousef
12 April
13:50 - 14:15
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Propulsion-Driving Methods and Posttensioning Practices in Railway Bridges
In recent years, especially with the increase in mega projects, it has become necessary to use high-technology construction methods in bridges and viaducts in line with the geometrical limitations in highways and railways. It is especially important that methods that are rapid, efficient and fitting for regions under seismic threats are used and these up-to-date methods are included in our national projects
Speakers
Dr. Müh. Özgür Özkul
12 April
14:15 - 14:30
Conference Station, Hall B
- Moving Block to create high capacity,
- LTE-based communication for high-bandwidth communications and new communication services,
- Satellite-based positioning for low-cost and high-precision location estimating,
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for efficient operation
Technical Seminars
ERTMS Signaling System: Onboard ATP System Development Studies
- Moving Block to create high capacity,
- LTE-based communication for high-bandwidth communications and new communication services,
- Satellite-based positioning for low-cost and high-precision location estimating,
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for efficient operation
Speakers
Özkan Ünver
12 April
14:30 - 14:45
Conference Station, Hall B
- Measurement of fuel performance locomotives, consolidation of savings, locomotives tracking and recognition automation systems in diesel
- Instant monitoring of the whole system and annual plans with fuel & oil supply center automation
Technical Seminars
Optimisation & Saving for Diesel Locomotives
- Measurement of fuel performance locomotives, consolidation of savings, locomotives tracking and recognition automation systems in diesel
- Instant monitoring of the whole system and annual plans with fuel & oil supply center automation
Speakers
Haluk Gemici
Day 3
Panels
10 April
14:00 - 15:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- How can railway become a local economical asset?
- The past, present and the future of the Turkish railways
- What will be the political and regulatory framework for 2019?
- The perception and expectations of the rail sector
Panels
Turkish Railways’ Today, Future and Economic Predictions
- How can railway become a local economical asset?
- The past, present and the future of the Turkish railways
- What will be the political and regulatory framework for 2019?
- The perception and expectations of the rail sector
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Mustafa Ilıcalı
Speakers
Ali İhsan Uygun
Bilgin Recep Bekem
Necdet Sümbül
Prof.Dr. Kerem Alkin
11 April
11:00 - 12:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Predictive maintenance versus original maintenance techniques for rail infrastructure
- Reviewing the benefits of predictive maintenance
- Assessing the limitations of predictive maintenance with reference to data and safety
- Strategies for security of track and train data
- Safety strategies of railway and train data
- City transportation safety
- Cyber security
Panels
Security in Railway Systems
- Predictive maintenance versus original maintenance techniques for rail infrastructure
- Reviewing the benefits of predictive maintenance
- Assessing the limitations of predictive maintenance with reference to data and safety
- Strategies for security of track and train data
- Safety strategies of railway and train data
- City transportation safety
- Cyber security
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Mehmet Turan Söylemez
Speakers
Jerzy Wisniewski
Oğuz Kalaycıoğlu
Ömer Korkut
11 April
12:15 - 13:15
Conference Station, Hall B
Panels
Localization and Investments in Urban Railways
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Rafet Bozdoğan
Speakers
Dr. İlhami Pektaş
Mehmet Kürşat Çapar
Sönmez Alev
11 April
14:00 - 15:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Exploring different approaches for collaboration between industry stakeholders to deliver an effective service to customers
- Overcoming challenges of international operations – what are the key factors for successful coordination?
- Defining Stakeholders Parties of international agreements
- Managing partnerships to reduce errors and costs
Panels
Public and Private Sector Cooperation for Railway Systems
- Exploring different approaches for collaboration between industry stakeholders to deliver an effective service to customers
- Overcoming challenges of international operations – what are the key factors for successful coordination?
- Defining Stakeholders Parties of international agreements
- Managing partnerships to reduce errors and costs
Moderators
Prof.Dr. İlhan Kocaarslan
Speakers
Dr. Cheng-chiou Chang
Dr. İbrahim BEKAR
Dr. Tamer Taşkın
Hasan Hüseyin Güney
12 April
11:00 - 12:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Are modular systems a logical option?
- Investigation of the findings of the combination of CBTC and ETCS technologies and their benefits to rail and metro networks
- Understanding how ERTMS is effective and how it can be used in different networks
- Building a strategy for interoperability on cross-border (freight and passenger) corridors
- Highly secure software development processes and generic architectural approach in signaling systems
Panels
System Standardization Opportunities to Reduce the Cost and Errors of Signaling Systems
- Are modular systems a logical option?
- Investigation of the findings of the combination of CBTC and ETCS technologies and their benefits to rail and metro networks
- Understanding how ERTMS is effective and how it can be used in different networks
- Building a strategy for interoperability on cross-border (freight and passenger) corridors
- Highly secure software development processes and generic architectural approach in signaling systems
Moderators
Dr. Alper Uğur
Speakers
Dr. Mustafa Seçkin Durmuş
Murat Güncan
Nikolaos Nikolopoulos
12 April
12:15 - 13:15
Conference Station, Hall B
- Technological (mobile) Applications in Rail Systems Strategies for improving passenger experience
- Taking advantage of digitalisation to recreate ticketing for passenger
- Tackling the international ticketing problem to develop the passenger relationship
- Smartphones and apps: Reviewing how to implement these technologies and how do virtual world and real-world components strengthen each other?
- The first and last mile:
- Are companies like Uber a threat or a potential for partnership?
- What solutions and innovative ways of working are on the horizon to solve this problem?
Panels
First and Last Stop: Passenger Experience and Technological Applications
- Technological (mobile) Applications in Rail Systems Strategies for improving passenger experience
- Taking advantage of digitalisation to recreate ticketing for passenger
- Tackling the international ticketing problem to develop the passenger relationship
- Smartphones and apps: Reviewing how to implement these technologies and how do virtual world and real-world components strengthen each other?
- The first and last mile:
- Are companies like Uber a threat or a potential for partnership?
- What solutions and innovative ways of working are on the horizon to solve this problem?
Moderators
Tuncay Tütek
Speakers
Doç. Dr. Halit Özen
Dr. Ufuk Demir Alan
Hakan Bağcı
Mahmut Yılmaz
Mega Projects
10 April
13:05 - 13:30
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route - linking East and West
With Mega Projects we aim to address important projects not only effecting the relevant city, but also effecting neighbor regions and even the whole country. During this session the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced and lessons learned will be dicsussed. Also we will examine the “mega effects” of those projects on society and environment.
Speakers
Leila Batyrbekova
10 April
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
3 Storey Grand Istanbul Tunnel
Mega Projects Case Studies will present us impactful projects in the spotlight which affect not only the related cities but also neighbor regions and even the whole country. With Mega Projects case studies, the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced, and lessons learned will be discussed. Additionally, we will seek to understand the “mega effects” of this projects on society and environment to broaden our perspective.
Speakers
Necdet Sümbül
10 April
16:00 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
Racing a Prototype for Hyperloop: SpaceX Competition Experience to Build Future Sustainable Transport and Other Innovative Approaches to Deliver Sustainable Transport Today
It is well discussed that cities in the future are bound for a great change on how people go from A to B. Currently several approaches are being discussed for the future of mobility: from air taxis to underground tunnels, to modular modes of transport, to hyperloops. We will analyze how high-speed rail systems operating under low pressure environments have the potential to more efficiently connect cities while reducing the effects of urban sprawl. Prototypes to actually build these systems will be discussed, as well as the need to efficiently integrated these into existing infrastructure in order to achieve both maximal throughput. Nonetheless congestions originates from the fact that over 60% of the available physical space on city roads is underused by empty cars, which have a great effect on pollution. By working towards both a cultural change and a technology revolution, it is possible to efferently solve traffic.
Speakers
Mariana Avezum
11 April
15:45 - 16:30
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
National Rail Systems Research and Testing Center (URAYSİM)
Mega Projects Case Studies will present us impactful projects in the spotlight which affect not only the related cities but also neighbor regions and even the whole country. With Mega Projects case studies, the relationship between infrastructure and design, data usage, collaboration management, challenges faced, and lessons learned will be discussed. Additionally, we will seek to understand the “mega effects” of this projects on society and environment to broaden our perspective.
Moderators
Prof.Dr. Tuncer Toprak
Speakers
Atilla Keskin
Dr. Pelin Boyacıoğlu
Prof.Dr. Mete Koçkar
12 April
13:15 - 13:40
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Mega Projects
London's Crossrail 2 - the Opportunity and the Challenge
Crossrail 2 is a suggested railway route operating from nine stations in Surrey, Southeastern England to three stations in Hertfordshire and providing a new railway connection between the north and the south in London. It connects the Southwestern Main Line to the Western Anglia Main Line through Victoria and King’s Cross St Pancras.
Speakers
Luke Bramwell
Technical Excursion
12 April
11:00 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
11:30- 12.30 Going to the Çamlık Station
12:30-13:30 Tour of the Çamlık Station
14:00 Return
The program is for 40 people only. Please RSVP.
RSVP: Gül Kolaç: gul.kolac@ymidis.com.tr 05413245107
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Excursion
TCDD 3rd Region Izmir - Aydın Route Çamlık Station Signalization, Yapı IDIS – Domestic and National Signalization Project Tour
11:00 Meeting at the Yapı IDIS stand
11:30- 12.30 Going to the Çamlık Station
12:30-13:30 Tour of the Çamlık Station
14:00 Return
The program is for 40 people only. Please RSVP.
RSVP: Gül Kolaç: gul.kolac@ymidis.com.tr 05413245107
Technical Seminars
10 April
12:15 - 12:40
Conference Station, Hall B
- Increasing punctuality of Dutch passenger traffic in 2018 to an all-time record of 91,5% within 3 minutes
- Continuous improvement through permanent delay analysis together with operators
- Towards the future: addressing the timetable design process by scheduling in tenths of minutes, and a feedback loop on the running time calculation.
- Creating a sustainable timetable to accommodate the growing number of trains on the network.
Technical Seminars
Achieving High Punctuality Through Operations Analysis Of The Rail Timetable
- Increasing punctuality of Dutch passenger traffic in 2018 to an all-time record of 91,5% within 3 minutes
- Continuous improvement through permanent delay analysis together with operators
- Towards the future: addressing the timetable design process by scheduling in tenths of minutes, and a feedback loop on the running time calculation.
- Creating a sustainable timetable to accommodate the growing number of trains on the network.
Speakers
Vincent Weeda
10 April
12:40 - 13:05
Conference Station, Hall B
- Discussing the potential impacts of autonomous road vehicles on the industry and predicting timescale to factor into business plans
- How can freight work with passenger companies to create cost benefits?
- Examining business models and partnerships to mitigate cost pressure across the industry
Technical Seminars
Competitive Strategies to Mitigate Pressure in the Freight Operating Industry
- Discussing the potential impacts of autonomous road vehicles on the industry and predicting timescale to factor into business plans
- How can freight work with passenger companies to create cost benefits?
- Examining business models and partnerships to mitigate cost pressure across the industry
Speakers
Libor Lochman
10 April
13:30 - 13:55
Conference Station, Hall B
• Considering the railway system as a whole, how does UIC’s integrated approach support the regions?
• Tips on removing many of the obstacles standing in front of interoperability in the development of the corridors
• Tips on preparing different applicable solutions to reach the innovative digital railway of the future
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Freight Corridor Developments in Eurasia and the Middle East
• Facing the challenges and opportunities in the regions
• Considering the railway system as a whole, how does UIC’s integrated approach support the regions?
• Tips on removing many of the obstacles standing in front of interoperability in the development of the corridors
• Tips on preparing different applicable solutions to reach the innovative digital railway of the future
Speakers
Jerzy Wisniewski
11 April
10:40 - 11:00
Conference Station, Hall B
A new and novel technique, called “RailAcoustic” is one of the most advanced broken and damaged rail detection systems available today. The system is based on generating an acoustic signal at any time and point on the rails and sensing the propagating acoustic signals on both sides of the signal injection point with sensors located at up to 2 Km away and even more. The system utilizes acoustic signals on all axis at the point of sensing. The sensors located on both sides of the faulty rails sense both passing thru and reflected signals. All data coming from these field-distributed sensors are collected and processed together and an accurate conclusion is reached.
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
RailAcoustic Broken Rail Detection Systems
One of the most critical requirements for the railway transportation systems is the safety measures to be taken to avoid accidents. There are some accepted methods of satisfying this need to a certain level. A modern signalling system is one of those measures. While the type of signalling system vary according to the national and international rules, regulations and norms, some of the safety related topics are still in need of improvement. Early detection of broken and damaged rails are one of the most critical topics waiting to be solved effectively.
A new and novel technique, called “RailAcoustic” is one of the most advanced broken and damaged rail detection systems available today. The system is based on generating an acoustic signal at any time and point on the rails and sensing the propagating acoustic signals on both sides of the signal injection point with sensors located at up to 2 Km away and even more. The system utilizes acoustic signals on all axis at the point of sensing. The sensors located on both sides of the faulty rails sense both passing thru and reflected signals. All data coming from these field-distributed sensors are collected and processed together and an accurate conclusion is reached.
Speakers
Haluk Gökmen
11 April
13:15 - 13:45
Conference Station, Hall B
- Schaeffler at a glance
- Schaeffler Turkey
- Schaeffler railway unit activities
- Bearing solutions used in railways
- Bearing maintenance and repair operations
- Bearing maintenance/repair facility investment in Turkey
- Examples of field experience
Technical Seminars
Railway Technologies and Bearing Repair
Sponsored by Schaeffler
- Schaeffler at a glance
- Schaeffler Turkey
- Schaeffler railway unit activities
- Bearing solutions used in railways
- Bearing maintenance and repair operations
- Bearing maintenance/repair facility investment in Turkey
- Examples of field experience
Speakers
Ali Osman Fındıkcı
11 April
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Going Digital in Rail: Improving Outcomes from Planning to Performance!
Rail and transit continues to be the fastest-growing transportation sector, producing new opportunities and challenges for existing and proposed networks. Against the backdrop of limited resources, restricted budgets, and ever-changing demands – this presentation will share insight and experience gained on a number of global projects, and highlight how leading owners and their supply chains are ‘Going Digital’ to solve critical business issues. Attendees will learn how applications including Bentley’s OpenRail ConceptStation and Designer support the consumption, creation and coordination of data regardless of source through a connected data environment, to enable BIM workflows, adherence to standards, and ensure multi-discipline teams - get it right first time every time!
Speakers
Kıvanç Karakaş
11 April
16:30 - 17:00
Conference Station, Hall B
- Rail systems vs IT systems
- Cyber attacks risks in railway
- How to protect railways from cyber attacks? Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Protecting Railways from Cyber Attacks
- Introduction
- Rail systems vs IT systems
- Cyber attacks risks in railway
- How to protect railways from cyber attacks?
Speakers
Mohammad Yousef
12 April
13:50 - 14:15
Conference Station, Hall B
Conference Station, Hall B Europe/Istanbul
Technical Seminars
Propulsion-Driving Methods and Posttensioning Practices in Railway Bridges
In recent years, especially with the increase in mega projects, it has become necessary to use high-technology construction methods in bridges and viaducts in line with the geometrical limitations in highways and railways. It is especially important that methods that are rapid, efficient and fitting for regions under seismic threats are used and these up-to-date methods are included in our national projects
Speakers
Dr. Müh. Özgür Özkul
12 April
14:15 - 14:30
Conference Station, Hall B
- Moving Block to create high capacity,
- LTE-based communication for high-bandwidth communications and new communication services,
- Satellite-based positioning for low-cost and high-precision location estimating,
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for efficient operation
Technical Seminars
ERTMS Signaling System: Onboard ATP System Development Studies
- Moving Block to create high capacity,
- LTE-based communication for high-bandwidth communications and new communication services,
- Satellite-based positioning for low-cost and high-precision location estimating,
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) for efficient operation
Speakers
Özkan Ünver
12 April
14:30 - 14:45
Conference Station, Hall B
- Measurement of fuel performance locomotives, consolidation of savings, locomotives tracking and recognition automation systems in diesel
- Instant monitoring of the whole system and annual plans with fuel & oil supply center automation
Technical Seminars
Optimisation & Saving for Diesel Locomotives
- Measurement of fuel performance locomotives, consolidation of savings, locomotives tracking and recognition automation systems in diesel
- Instant monitoring of the whole system and annual plans with fuel & oil supply center automation
Speakers
Haluk Gemici
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