DUBLIN, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "SafeRail: Ensuring Mission Critical Safety and Security Across the Rail and Transit Network" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The SafeRail Congress is a forum for railroads, transit agencies and solution providers to collaboratively work together to create safe, secure and reliable networks.
SafeRail will feature a number of important topics in the rail industry including digitalization, PTC implementation and asset management. The SafeRail Congress will be co-located with the SmartTransit Congress which looks at how digitization and technology are revolutionizing transit.
Featuring C-level Speakers
Dedicated to safety and security in the industry SafeRail brings together leading experts to discuss the challenges faced by the industry, the latest solutions and best practice.
2019 Agenda for Reference
Day 1
08:30 Registration
09:00 Welcoming address
Plenary: Delivering a safe and secure service in a digitalized world
The transportation industry is becoming increasingly digitlized, this has had a positive impact on efficiency and customer satisfaction. However, with so many devices becoming connected it has left transportation networks exposed and vulnerable to attack. This session will focus on ways operators can uphold customer expectations whilst ensuring security and safety.
Moderator: Michael Lowder, Principal, Michael W. Lowder & Global Associates LLC
09:10 How is safety and security changing in the digital age?
Timothy Weston, Cyber Security Policy Coordinator, Transportation Security Administration
09:25 Bridging the gap between government and industry
Kyle Malo, Chief Information Security Officer, WMATA
09:40 Cyber - we are at war! Can an operational military perspective help YOU protect YOUR transportation systems?
A special opportunity to hear from Bruce Wynn who has extensive experience at the very highest level within the UK MoD, US Homeland Security and other high security organizations. He will synthesize thoughts about cyber security priorities for today, ROI across the spectrum of cyber security, where to think about refocusing your resources to better protect YOUR transportation systems, and perhaps stimulate a concrete action plan!
Bruce Wynn OBE, Senior Cyber Advisor, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
10:10 Working with regulatory bodies: data sharing and regulatory oversight
Gary Wade, Vice President Security, Atlas Air
10:25 America's transportation infrastructure: a matter of national security
John Young, Director of Freight and Surface Transportation Policy, American Association of Port Authorities
10:40 Panel discussion: Technology: friend or foe?
11:10 Networking coffee break
11:20 Positive Train Control: Ensuring You Meet The Deadline
The deadline for PTC has been extended once again and every railroad is expected to have installed PTC on all mandated trains and trainlines by December 2020. This session will look into the difficulties which hindered train operators from meeting the 2018 deadline by looking at reoccurring challenges surrounding testing, installation and industry collaboration. It is crucial now more than ever to identify the disparities between theoretical planning and practical implementation and to find ways to overcome these issues to ensure the next deadline is met.
Moderator: Mike Ogborn, Senior Advisor, ASLRRA
11:55 Working with the industry to oversee delivery of PTC
Susan Zimmerman, Assistant Director, Physical Infrastructure, Government Accountability Office
12:10 Advisory Session
12:25 Overcoming the challenges to successfully implementing PTC
12:40 Maintaining Configuration Management in a Post PTC World
Ever A. Diaz, Digital Solutions Director, Keolis
12:55 Panel discussion: Post-deployment strategies, what opportunities does PTC present?
Keith Millhouse, Attorney, Millhouse Strategies
Susan Zimmerman, Assistant Director, Physical Infrastructure, Government Accountability Office
Ever A. Diaz, Digital Solutions Director, Keolis
13:25 Networking Lunch
13:55 Reliable and Well Maintained Infrastructure
It is crucial that all railroads and transit agencies remain in good state of repair to avoid derailments and fatalities. It is beneficial for operators to develop individual strategies to ensure they are permanently meeting government requirements. This session will look at how operators can do this efficiently whilst being as cost-effective as possible.
Moderator: Mischa Wanek Libman, Executive Editor, Mass Transit
14:25 Case study: Implementing a Safety Management System at Amtrak
Theresa Impastata, Senior Director of System Safety, Amtrak
14:40 Using predictive maintenance to sustain a good state of repair
Ernest Piper, Chief Mechanical Officer, Keolis Commuter Services
14:55 Advisory Session
15:10 Panel discussion: Collecting and using data effectively
Ken Glover, Senior Vice President of Safety & Compliance, Genesee & Wyoming
Theresa Impastata,Senior Director of System Safety, Amtrak
Ernest Piper, Chief Mechanical Officer, Keolis Commuter Services
JJ Williams, Chairman, Fiber Optic Sensing Association
Robert Hanczor, CEO, Piper Networks
Leonhard Korowajczuk, CEO, CelPlan Technologies
16:10 Networking Break
16:40 Roundtable discussion: Getting the most out of fiber optic sensors for asset monitoring across transport infrastructure
JJ Williams, Chairman, Fiber Optic Sensing Association
Day 2
08:00 Registration
09:00 Welcoming address
Plenary: Using technology To Mitigate Human Error
Accidents and incidents caused by human error are an avoidable risk. Increasing digitlization and automation are one way of reducing mistakes, as is ensuring the regular trainings and the constant upskilling of staff. This session will look at different strategies that can be put into place to help secure your network from the dangers caused by human error.
Moderator: Chris Hart, Former Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board
09:10 Business continuity planning
Gene Sun, Corporate Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Risk Management, FedEx Corporation
09:25 Using technology to assist in reducing security risks
Frank Ibe, Head of Line Operations & Performance, Transport for London
09:40 Diagnosis, Protocol, Compliance and Regulation - A guide to better understanding sleep apnea
Dr Alan Lankford, Chief Science Officer, SleepSafe Drivers
09:55 Implementing and managing a successful safety management programme
Jim Hopkins, Chief Safety Officer, Transportation Services Department, City of Ottawa
10:10 Panel discussion: Can we run a safe and efficient service with minimal human intervention
Jim Hopkins, Chief Safety Officer, Transportation Services Department, City of Ottawa
Frank Ibe, Head of Line Operations & Performance, Transport for London
Gene Sun, Corporate Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Risk Management, FedEx Corporation
Dr Alan Lankford, Chief Science Officer, SleepSafe Drivers
10:40 Networking coffee break
11:00 Interactive Workshop Sessions:
Led by a facilitator, workshops offer a perfect platform for interaction, debate, and sharing of best practice. Following the moderators' introductory presentation, delegates will sit on tables of no more than 10 to discuss specific challenges. Each table will then feed their conclusions back to the whole group.
11:40 Robotics and artificial intelligence to enhance safety oversight
Steve Evers, VP Sales & Marketing, Reliabotics
12:40 Networking Lunch
13:10 Tackling Rail Related Fatalities
Trespassing and suicide are a tragic issued faced by railroad operators in North America. The number of rail related accidents and incidents have decreased significantly. However, rail trespassing - intentional and unintentional is still the primary cause of fatalities on North American railroads. The sensitivity of this topic means that discussions about it are limited. This session will tackle this problem head on, looking at different tactics which can be adopted in order to prevent reduce the risk of collisions with pedestrians.
Moderator: Chris Hart, Former Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board
13:40 Strategies for reducing trespassing and suicide incidents
Hilary Konczal, Chief Safety & Environmental Officer, Metra Commuter Rail
13:55 Mitigating worker accidents and fatalities
14:10 Advisory Session
14:25 Technology and engagement to improve grade crossing safety
Patrick Warren, Chief Safety Officer, MTA New York
14:40 Raising public awareness of the dangers of railroads
Sarah Searcy, Program Manager, Bicycle and Pedestrian, Institute for Transportation Research and Education
14:55 Panel discussion: What are the factors contributing to the reduction of suicide and trespassing incidents and how can we build on these
Hilary Konczal, Chief Safety & Environmental Officer, Metra Commuter Rail
Michael Allen, Director, New Jersey Operation Lifesaver
Elayne Berry, Assistant General Manager - Safety & Quality Assurance, MARTA
Patrick Warren, Chief Safety Officer, MTA New York
Sarah Searcy, Program Manager, Bicycle and Pedestrian, Institute for Transportation Research and Education
15:25 End of Conference
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