UITP INDIA SEMINAR ON METRO RAIL PROJECTS –

A FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

15-16 DECEMBER 2017 | NEW DELHI

International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

(DMRC) are jointly hosting the event in New Delhi, India. We cordially invite delegates to

the “UITP India Seminar on Metro Rail Projects – A Future Perspective” to be held on

15 – 16 December 2017. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is delighted to be the local host

for this event. The seminar will seek to address the following key challenges faced by

Indian metro systems:

Improving the network and operational efficiency of a metro system

Automating the Metro operations and Signaling system

Planning for the Operation and Maintenance of metro network

Integrating Metro ticketing with other modes of transport

Innovative Funding and Financing Models

(There is no registration fee for delegates who register from state departments / metro

operating companies (public) / government departments / PSUs.)

Supported by Organiser Local Host

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PROGRAMME:

Day 1 – 15 December 2017 (Friday)

09:30 – 10:00 Registration

10:00 – 10:45

Opening Session: Inauguration

Opening Remarks: Jerome Pourbaix, Director of Regions, UITP Brussels

Welcome Address: Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC Limited

Key Note Address: Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Urban

Development, Government of India (TBC)

Vote of Thanks: KK Saberwal, Director (Finance), DMRC Limited

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break and Networking

11:00 – 12:00

Panel Discussion – Development of Urban Rail Systems and their role in Future

Mobility

Urban Rail Systems are gaining popularity around the world. Currently, majority of

their development is happening in Asia, particularly in China and India.

Government of India is also promoting the development of rail based transport

system including High Speed Railways, Rapid Rail Transit System for suburban areas

and Metro rail systems for cities. However, the sector is facing many challenges

including land acquisition, funding and financing, technology upgradation etc.

The panel of experts will share their views on the future of rail based public

transport in Indian Cities and their key challenges.

Moderator: Jerome Pourbaix, Director of Regions, UITP Brussels

Panelists:

Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC Limited

Karl Bergner, Head of Subway Operation, Wiener Linien, Vienna and Chair of

Operation Sub-Committee of Metro Assembly

Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director, National Capital Region Transport

Corporation (NCRTC)

12:00 – 13:00

Session II: Optimising Operations and Maintenance Expenditure

As per UITP Metro Statistics (2015), there are 169 metro systems in the world, out of

which 81 systems are more than 30 years old. The oldest metro system in India is

Kolkata metro but Delhi Metro, started in 2002, is currently the largest metro

network in the country. The metro rail development is still in its early stage in India.

Thus, the cities are not yet facing any major maintenance or asset replacement

issues. However, with the technology upgrading rapidly, metro system should

make appropriate choices to optimise their maintenance costs. Further, the

operational efficiency of the system can lead to significant improvement in its

financial sustainability.

Chair: Karl Bergner, Head of Subway Operation, Wiener Linien, Vienna and Chair

of Operation Sub-Committee of Metro Assembly

Speakers:

“Operational Excellence by Delhi Metro and Future Opportunities” - Sharat

Sharma, Director (Operations), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

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“World Metro Trends and Statistics” - Laurent Dauby, Director Rail Transport,

UITP Brussels

“Metro Operation in India – Experience of Mumbai Metro” - Paul Gardey de

Soos, Managing Director of Metro One Operation in Mumbai and Country

Director for RATP Dev Transdev Asia

“Metro Development in China – Key Learnings” - Speakers from Shenzhen

Metro, China

13:15 – 14:00 Lunch Break and Networking

14:00 – 15:30

Session III: Innovative Financing Model - How metros in India can tap international

financings?

The Government of India has unveiled the new Metro Rail Policy and a Metro Rail

Act 2017. So far, metro projects in India have largely relied on public investments

with equity contributions from State and Central governments. The projects have

typically been supported by multilateral agencies via G2G lending frameworks

including Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) loans. Given the shift in focus

under the new Metro Rail Policy, reliance on private investment will become

imperative to support the upcoming metro rail projects in the country. The

evolving PPP framework needs to ascertain that the projects are bankable and

risks are appropriately distributed between public and the private partner.

However, private investments would need to tap into alternative financing

solutions, especially commercial finance. KfW IPEX-Bank is one of the leading

banks to provide commercial financings solutions such as ECA (Export Credit

Agency)-backed financings for corporates and infrastructure project worldwide.

KfW IPEX-Bank aims to fill this gap by providing long-term capital towards

sustainable infrastructure development for urban transit solutions.

Chair: Mukund Kumar Sinha, Officer on Special Duty (Urban Transport) and Ex.

Officio Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Speakers:

“Low Carbon and Sustainable Urban Transport” - KK Saberwal, Director

(Finance), DMRC Limited

“Avenues for international financing for metro projects in India”

- David Pascal Saavedra-Lux, Senior Sector Specialist, KfW Development

Bank

- Ms. Michaela Altmann, Director, Origination and Structuring, Rail and

Vehicle Fleets, KfW Ipex- Bank

- Thomas Alberghina, Director, Origination and Structuring, Transport and

Social Infrastructure (PPP), KfW Ipex- Bank

“Development of Light Rail System as an alternative/complement to Metro”-

Laurent Dauby, Director Rail Transport, UITP Brussels

15:30 – 15:45 Coffee Break and Networking

15:45 – 17:15

Session IV: Urban Rail Innovations - Best Practices

Urban rail operators have changed from a single line to a multiline network. The

network operations have undergone quantitative and qualitative changes, and

operations management is facing rapid internal and external changes. Metro

coach industry is undergoing major changes including automated driverless trains

and smarter train communication through wireless signalling. Further, there is an

increasing usage of Information Technology (IT), data analytics and Business

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analytics to enhance customer experience, including network efficiency,

integrated ticketing & inter-operability of different networks. Further, there is need

for integration of different modes of transport to provide seamless journey

experience to customers.

Chair: Rajeev Gupta, Director General, National Academy of Indian Railways

(NAIR) (TBC)

Speakers:

“Benefits and experience with full metro automation GOA4 Worldwide” -

Ramon Malla, Chair of UITP Observatory on Metro Automation, TMB, Barcelona

"Technology Innovation in JR East" - Nobuyuki Yokoyama, Deputy General

Manager, International Affairs Headquarters, East Japan Railway Company

"Urban Mobility solutions for Tier II Cities" - Bharat Salhotra, Vice President Sales

& Business Development - Asia Pacific Region, Alstom Group

"Innovation in Infrastructure Design and Construction" - Speaker from

Mosgortransniiprojek, Moscow

17:15 – 17:30 Closing and Valedictory Session

Day II – 16 December 2017 (For registered members only)

10:30 – 11:30

Visit to Phase III line –

Driverless Train (Magenta Line

from Janakpuri West to

Botanical Garden)

12:00 – 13:00

Visit to Operations Control Centre -

Communication-Based Train Control

(CBTC)

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SUPPORTED BY

LOCAL HOST

SPONSORED BY

MEDIA PARTNER

VENUE:

Auditorium (Ground Level)

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd

Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road,

New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Phone: 011 2341 7910

For Registration, please contact:

Mr. Bala Bhaskar, Consultant

Tel: +91 80 2295 2555 | Mob: +91- 9963856545 | Email: bala.bhaskar@uitp.org