9-11 November

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Why Helsinki?The Event

Previous DelegatesThe Venue

Global AirRail AwardsAir-Rail Projects in Europe

About Us

INTRODUCTION

9-11 November

Helsinki’s new Ring Rail Line officially began operating on 1st of July 2015 connecting the capital’s main airport with Helsinki and the city of Vantaa.

Construction of the €774 million Ring Rail Line began in 2009. The costs were shared among the Finnish Transport Agency, the City of Vantaa, and the national airport operator Finavia. The project also received support from the EU.

The project involved building 18 kilometres of new track, 8 kilometres of which is in a tunnel. Five new stations - Vehkala, Kivistö, Aviapolis, Airport and Leinelä – connected two existing railway lines creating a loop between the Helsinki city and the Airport.

WHY HELSINKI?

Several new areas for housing, work, and recreation will be built along the Ring Rail Line.

The trains run at 10 min intervals to both directions stopping at all stations along the route. Aviapolis station marks the mid-point of the line with approximately 30min journey times to Helsinki Central Station from both directions.

There is only a short walk and escalator/elevator connection to the airport terminals from the train station. The walking distance is about 300 metres to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Tickets can be purchased at the airport just before entering the railway station, but are also available on each of the stations and on board of trains.

Trains operating on the Ring Rail Line are the new Sm5 type easy access low-floor trains (so called “Flirt” trains) that also run on other rail lines in Helsinki.

Rail links to airports act as a lifeline to the city and the airport, connecting businesses, visitors and residents to a

major national and international gateway

THE EVENT

PREVIOUS DELEGATESOur events bring airports, rail operators, airlines, planners and suppliers to one

central location, where ideas are shared and partnerships are formed

Day 1 - Wednesday

12:00-13:00 - GARA Members LunchMeeting with GARA members to discuss Alliance’s activities and future projects

13:00-16:00 - Hosts’ WorkshopDetailed workshop on Helsinki’s air-rail project looking at project delivery, “last mile” connections, TOD’s and other aspects of the project. Possible Site Visit.

18:00-21:00 - Welcoming ReceptionReception for the Global AirRail conference delegates.

Day 2 - Thursday

09:00-17:00 - Conference SessionsConference sessions focusing on best practices in the global air-rail industry with guest speakers and panellists from around the world. Roundtable Discussions.

19:00-22:00 - Awards Ceremony & DinnerGlobal AirRail Awards 2016 ceremony and gala dinner.

Day 3 - Friday

10:00-16:00 - Conference SessionsConference sessions focusing on best practices in the global air-rail industry with guest speakers and panellists from around the world. Roundtable Discussion SaturdayDay TripWe will work with a local travel agency to organise an optional day trip for GARA delegates staying the weekend.

AccentureAccesRailAchillesAeroexpressAéroports de Montréal Airport Link SydneyAirport Regions Conferenceairrail EVENTSAkershus County AlstomAmadeus RailArlanda Airport Arlanda ExpressArupBerlin Brandenburg AirportBirmingham AirportBombardier TransportationBrisbane AirtrainBritish AirwaysBytemarkCentral Russian RailwaysChangi Airport GroupCity Air Terminal BetriebsgmbHCP2 LimitedDallas/Fort-Worth Intl Airport

Denver International AirportDB Fernverkehr AGDB Mobility Logistics AGDB Vertrieb GmbHDeutsche Bahn AGEADS Innovation WorksEast Japan railway companyEdinburgh TramsEFLA EngineersERL Maintenance Support Sdn. Bhd European CommissionETTSAKLIA EkspresFirst Great WesternFlytogetFOGTECFraportGatwick Airport Gatwick ExpressGautrain Management AgencyGreater AngliaGreater Toronto Airports AuthorityGuestLogixHahn Air Systems Heathrow Airport

Heathrow ExpressIATAIrish RailItalferr S.p.AKadecoKantegaLa Caisse de dépôt et placement du QuébecLandsbankiL-EkspresisLufthansa MasabiMethodMidwest High Speed Rail AssociationMTR Corporation LtdNCRNomadRailNorth Star Consultancy ÖBB Personenverkehr AG Orbis Informatik GmbH Oslo AirportPathfindrProtrans BCR&I ConsultingRáðgjöf og verkefnastjórnun

RhonexpressSEA MilanoSiemens SASSilverRail TechnologiesSNCFSNC-Lavalin O&M Inc. Southern RailwaySpirit DesignStansted Airport STBYStockholm Arlanda AirportSydney Airport TrainTAP TSI Project LeaderThalysThe Brussels Airport CompanyThe Finnish Transport AgencyTransaero AirlinesTravelportTrieste AirportUP ExpressVancouver AirportVIA Rail CanadaWaymateWESTbahnXchanging

THE VENUE

CLARION HOTEL HELSINKI AIRPORT FIRST FLOOR: Lobby and Reception area 550 m2 Conference room 247 m2 Restaurant area 800 m2

Ballroom

Foyer

Restaurant

The new Clarion Hotel is located in the new district of Aviapolis, two kilometres from the airport terminals and only a few metres from Aviapolis station. Nearby there is also the Jumbo shopping centre, the Flamingo amusement park, Flamingo Spa, and the Finnish Aviation Museum.

The Ring Rail Line makes it easy and convenient to travel to and from the airport (2 min) and Helsinki (30 min both directions) from its dedicated Aviapolis station.

Clarion Hotel Helsinki AirportKarhumäentie 501530 Vantaa , Finland

GLOBAL AIRRAIL AWARDS

The Global AirRail Awards is an annual programme, built to recognise the effort, best practices and results of the global air-rail community.

Connecting a railway station with an airport, bringing airport amenities to the city rail terminal, providing joint passenger information or seamless airline/railway journey planning and booking – all this seamless air and rail integration requires close cooperation, transparent communication with stakeholders and an open mind for innovation.

The Global AirRail Awards judges are professionals in the air and rail industries. They evaluate entries from all around the world in number of categories and elect the winners with the highest scores in service to customers, business results, innovation, communication, cooperation and other selected criteria.

The winners are then named in a gala dinner and ceremony, taking place during the Global AirRail Conference.

The GARA 2016 evening will take place on Thursday 10th November, after the conference sessions. It is a Black Tie dinner plus awards ceremony.

AccesRail Integrated Partnership of the Year Social Responsibility

North Star Air Rail Link of the Year Marketing Campaign of the Year

Airline of the Year Project of the Year

Airport of the Year Personality of the Year

Best AirRail Distribution Solution Supplier of the Year

Customer Service Excellence Best Product/Innovation of the Year

AIR-RAIL PROJECTS

Country Project Airport Cost Year of Operations

Status

Norway Bergen Light Rail Bergen Airport €220 million 2016 Under Construction

Estonia Tallinn Tram Tallinn International Airport €20 million 2017 Under Construction

Denmark Airport link Aalborg Airport €37 million 2016-2017 Under Construction

Iceland Lava Express Keflavik Intl Airport €66.4 million 2020 Planned

Denmark New Vejle – Billund line Billund Airport €100 million 2020 Planned

Sweden Light Rail Stockholm-Bromma Airport €527 million 2021 planned

Latvia Rail Baltica Riga International Airport €238 million 2025 Planned

Sweden Gothenburg-Boras Line Gothenburg Landvetter Airport €1.6 billion 2026 Planned

NORTH EUROPE - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & PLANNED

REST EUROPE - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Country Project Airport Cost Year of Operation

Status

Bulgaria Sofia Metro Line 1 Sofia Airport €75 million 2015 Operational

Spain Extension of Metro Line 3 Bilbao Airport €279 million 2016 Under Construction

Spain Line 9 Barcelona El Prat Airport €190 million 2016 Under Construction

Italy Intermodal Hub Trieste Airport €17.2 million 2016 Under Construction

Italy Rail Link T1-T2 Milan Malpensa Airport €115 million 2016-2017 Under Construction

Greece Athens Metro Line 3 Extension Athens Airport €344 million 2017 Under Construction

Italy Milan Metro Line 4 Milano Linate Airport €1.7 billion 2022 Under Construction

France Tramway East-West line Nice Côte d’Azur Airport €770 million 2018 Under Construction

France Grand Paris Express CDG Intl Airport (Line 17) €1.8 billion 2024 Under Construction

France Grand Paris Express Orly Airport (Line 14) €2.1 billion 2024 Under Construction

France Grand Paris Express Orly Airport (Line 18) €2.7 billion 2024 Under Construction

ABOUT US

The Global AirRail Alliance (GARA) is an international organisation dedicated to air-rail intermodality that joins rail operators, airports, airlines and suppliers from around the world who work on creating a seamless travel experience between the air and rail.

GARA exists to deliver dedicated information and international events for the air-rail market mainly focusing on integration of rail with airports, recognising global trends in seamless travel infrastructure and information. The air-rail market is a leader in innovation and partnerships creating seamless travel, integrating different transport modes, innovating in e-ticketing and passenger information systems.

Events for the air-rail market involve many different stakeholders from both air and rail industries. Our team is responsible in engaging with these stakeholders, recognising global trends in integrated travel and bringing the innovators and operators from all around the world to discuss future products and partnerships.

We have experience organising various scale events – international conferences (70 to over 200 people), international awards (from 70 to over 200 people), workshops (from 10 to 40 people), study tours and site visits (from 10 to 40 people) and one-on-one meetings.

Address:

Link House140 Tolworth Broadway SURBITON KT6 7HTUK

www.globalairrail.com

Sponsorships and Speaking:

Milda ManomaityteDirectorThe Global AirRail Alliance

Main: +44 (0) 0208 339 6124Direct: +44 (0) 0208 339 6104Mobile: +44 (0)7825 924 581milda@globalairrail.com

Delegates and Awards:

Jaya KumarEvents ManagerThe Global AirRail Alliance

Main: +44 (0) 0208 339 6124Direct: +44 (0) 0208 339 6105jaya@globalairrail.com

Priya KumarMembership ManagerThe Global AirRail Alliance

Main: +44 (0) 0208 339 6124Direct: +44 (0) 0208 339 6105priya@globalairrail.com