Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok , 20 – 22 May 2009.
Following on from the end of the recent protests in Bangkok , the Thai government is getting back to the serious business of stimulating their economy through major investment in large-scale infrastructure projects.
There is much excitement about the railway projects coming on –stream over the next 12 months, particularly the E & M contract for the new Bangkok Purple Line, which is due to be announced in May. Other projects include;
Mainline
· 813km of track rehabilitation currently planned or being implemented
· 120 km of track doubling under construction or due for tender in the first half of 2009
· All 4 sections of new 65km Red Line ready for tender or start of construction during next 12 months
Urban
· Airport Rail Link due to open in August 2009
· Blue Line extension tenders due for issue during 2009
· Silom Line extension to open by mid-year
These are busy times for the Thai railway market and it is a timely moment for railway suppliers to be presenting their products and services.
Rail Solutions Asia 2009 will be held at the Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World and will combine;
AN EXHIBITION with more than 2000 sqm of exhibition space, with exhibitors including; Bombardier, Calenberg, India Thermit, LPA, RIA, Railtech, Siemens, Sigma, SMA, Unipart and Vossloh.
A CONFERENCE with 100 delegates attending 10 Conference papers on – Projects & Planning, plus 24 Workshop presentations covering; Permanent Way & Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Signalling & Communications, Ops & Maintenance
THE ASIAN RAILWAY OPERATORS ASSOCIATION - ANNUAL CONGRESS. This will make Rail Solutions Asia a truly regional event with local operators and authorities, incl. BMCL, BTS and SRT being joined by confirmed delegations of Senior Managers from;
Cambodia RRC Philippine PNR Singapore SBS Rapid KL Sri Lanka MoT
Taiwan TRA Vietnam VR Hong Kong MTRC Macau GIT
With conference coffee breaks, lunches and social functions all held in the exhibition hall, the event layout is designed to maximise networking and business opportunities between all participants.
Join more than 1000 participants from over 20 countries for three days of unrivalled opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop your business in the world’s most exciting railway region.
RAIL SOLUTIONS ASIA 2009 – ONE EVENT YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS.
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