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From Korea to the rest of the world – representatives from all continents met in Seoul Asia-Pacific Congress, Exhibition and IPTS Conference
“Innovations in policy and technology: what works for public transport”, the 5th Asia-Pacific Congress, Exhibition and IPTS Conference attracted some 500 delegates from all continents of the world to meet in Seoul in June. The event was hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, with the strong support from the Seoul Mayor, Mr LEE Myung Bak. The 6 days event produced excellent discussions on different aspects of public transport, modal choices, financing, energy options, security, marketing and new innovations.
The host organized a very comprehensive technical visits program for the delegates. Visits were made to the metro systems, the Seoul Transport Operation & Information Service system (TOPIS), exclusive bus lanes, high speed rail (KTX and HSR-350) and the Korean first light rail transit system test track. Delegates were very impressed by what were happenings in Korea. During the closing ceremony, the Seoul Metropolitan Government received the UITP Asia-Pacific Award for “Innovations in Policy” for its successful implementation of the Public Transportation Reform since 2004.
2,400 visitors came to the Asia-Pacific Exhibition. It was very encouraging to learn that more than one fifth of the exhibitors concluded the business deals in the exhibition. All delegates were very enjoyed the richness of the exhibits. Seoul Metro, received the “Most Innovative Exhibit” Award for the modernization of their track system, from traditional ballasted tracks to slab tracks which ease the maintenance of the network. LG CNS Co., Ltd. and Korea Smart Card Co., Ltd received the “Most Innovative IT Exhibit” Award for their implementation of T-Money, the electronic fare collecting system.
“UITP is not only intellectual assets that can not be valued in monetary unit, but also vision for next generation. UITP is becoming a dominant business platform. It has become an extensive knowledge center in the public transport market of the world” said Mr. KANG Kyung Ho, Chairman, UITP Asia-Pacific Division, at the closing ceremony.
Members who are interested in the following presentations of Asia-Pacific Congress can download them in our electronic library Mobi + at www.uitp.com/mos
Session 1
Two years outcome of Seoul Public Transport Reform
Gyengchul KIM, Seoul Development Institute, Korea
An IT perspective on Seoul metropolitan public transportation - Direction and building of Bus Management System (BMS) and Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS)
Young Ho KIM, Principal Manager, Samsung SDS SOC Development Unit, Korea
Seoul’s public transport: Past, present, and future
Gyeng Chul KIM, Senior Research Fellow, Seoul Development Institute, Korea |
Session 2A
Integrating urban transportation
LOW Tien Sio, Deputy Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority, Singapore
Technology selection for intermediate capacity transit systems - Finding the optimum light rail solution
Paul DIDRIKSON, Director of Marketing and Product Planning, Bombardier Transportation, Canada
From fully automated metro to trolleybus rapid transit : Lyon’s balanced choice
Bernard RIVALTA, President, Sytral, France
Modal choices for metropolitan cities - The Australian experience
Mark BURGESS, Executive Director of Transperth, Regional and School Bus Services, Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, Australia |
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Session 3A
BOT Project on platform screen doors
Hee-Jung CHOI, Senior Advisor, Yujin Metro Communications, Inc., Seoul, Korea
Asset life approach for operational fitness
Reindert WESTRA, Chief Executive Officer, Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL), Malaysia
Value capture and diversification of financing
Per ALS, Director of Operations, Orestad Development Corporation, Copenhagen Metro, Denmark
Bus reform in New South Wales – The State Transit Authority experience
Roger WILSON, General Manager, Planning & Communications, State Transit Authority of New South Wales, Australia |
Session 4A
Innovative BRT Systems for Asia
Bengt HAMSTEN, Chief Executive Officer, MAN Truck & Bus (China), China
TEOR, the guided bus-based transport system in Rouen
Raymond HUE, Chairperson, UITP Light Rail Division, Vice-President, UITP, President, TCAR / Veolia Transport, France
The development status of urban transit maglev in Korea
Kuk-Jin KIM, Chief Researcher, R&D Center of Rotem Company, Korea |
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Session 5A
Lessons learned from the sarin gas attack and measures for hosting the World Cup
Toshiaki KURIHARA, Managing Director, Tokyo Metro Co, Ltd, Japan
Experience in dealing with special holidays from metro system and Taipei 101 building
Huel-Sheng TSAY, President, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, Taiwan
Event planning hand in hand with public transport
Don BLETCHLY, Director (Strategy), Queensland Transport, Australia
UITP Asia-Pacific Working Group - Public transport operator’s preparation in tackling epidemic diseases common to Asia Pacific Region: Avian influenza
Siman TANG, Station Operations Manager – West Rail, Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, Hong Kong |
Session 6A
Re-inventing the wheel - How our transport systems will need to adapt as we move from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
John STOTT, Vice-Chairperson, UITP Asia-Pacific Division, Chairman, Public Transport Ticketing Corporation, Australia
A pilot study to reduce Green House Gases by using alternative fuel in Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MBTC) buses: developing a sustainable urban transport system for Bangalore
Upendra TRIPATHY, Managing Director, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, India
Sustainable mobility and alternative energies: Campagnia Trasporti Pubblici's experience
Marcello TURRINI, General Manager, Campagnia Trasporti Pubblici CTP, Naples, Italy
Alternate fuels and energy experience in Canada
Michael ROSCHLAU, President & Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Urban Transit Association, Canada |
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Session 7A
A new image for bus systems
John Cho Chak CHAN, Managing Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd., Hong Kong
Marketing a necessity. Why bother?
SAW Phaik Hwa, President & Chief Executive Officer, SMRT Corporation Ltd., Singapore
Technologies as a tool for new customer services
Patrick VAUTIER, Chairman, UITP Marketing Commission, Head of Marketing, RATP, Paris, France
NightLink – marketing program for Queensland transport’s late night services
Jane HORNIBROOK, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, Queensland Transport, Australia |
Session 8A
Past and present of high-speed train technology in Korea
Jong-Kuk LEE, Director, High-Speed Rail Team, Ministry of Construction and Technology, Korea
Development of driverless rubber-tired wheel AGT systems based on Korean standardized specification
Seok-Youn HAN, Head, Urban Transit Engineering Corps, Korea Railroad Research Institute, Korea
Development of environment-friendly public transportation
Chang Won CHEONG, General Manager, Commercial Vehicle Product Marketing Team, Hyundai Motor Company, Korea
Seoul metro system: Focused on safety and service improvement
Byung Hoon MIN, Director for Engineering, Seoul Metro, Korea |
New Vice-Chairmen of the Asia-Pacific Executive Committee
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Mr LOW Tien Sio, Deputy Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority |
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Mr Reindert WESTRA, Chief Executive Officer, Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) |
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Mr Y. T. LI, Senior Director-Transport, Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation |
See the full list of Asia-Pacific Committee members
Working Group on Public Transport Operator’s Preparation in Tackling Epidemic Diseases Common to Asia-Pacific Region: Avian Influenza
The first result of Asia-Pacific Working Group on Avian Influenza was presented in the Seoul Congress on 21 June. Working group members are working on the second update. Read more here.
UITP Australia New Zealand Policy Statement 'Energy Crisis? Climate Change? Breathe Easy'
How a properly-balanced transport system can help preserve and improve our urban environment |
