MODULE 3: PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODES AND RELATED INNOVATIONS - Madrid, 21-23 April 2008
Evening Welcome reception
Session 1A. Innovations in the bus sector
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Requirements for the bus of the future in terms of attractiveness, economy, environmental protection |
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Modularity of the bus vehicle family |
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The fuel choice (reduction of emissions, lower energy consumption) |
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New maintenance and renewal strategies |
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Added-value of innovations for operators and customers |
Session 1B. New bus systems
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Bus Rapid Transit, Guided systems, Etc. |
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Examples worldwide |
Session 2. Innovations in light rail systems (incl. Tram-trains)
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Definition |
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Overview of light rail systems worldwide |
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Why is light rail such a successful mode of transport? |
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Added-value of innovations for operators and customers (design, modularity, accessibility, alternatives for electrical power, tram-train, standardisation, etc.) |
Session 3. Safety and Security
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Definition of metro automation |
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Classification (APM, monorail, driverless light/heavy train) |
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Overview of (automatic) metro systems worldwide |
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Added-value of innovations for operators and customers |
Evening: Free
Session 4. Marketing
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Security of passengers and staff (vandalism, terrorist attacks, etc.) |
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IT applications for improved safety and security for passengers and drivers (CCTV, gas detection, rail safety, intrusion in information systems) |
Session 5. Innovative travel information systems
Organisation, tools and technologies for the provision of travel information: before, during and after the trip; dynamic (real-time) and static information
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Why an efficient passenger information system? |
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Benefits for the customer – benefits for the operator |
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What tools for what needs? Static, dynamic, real time |
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Examples of latest technologies |
Session 6: Electronic ticketing
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Overview of the contactless market |
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Advantages of electronic ticketing for operators, authorities and customers. |
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Problems |
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Illustration with examples |
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The business case for e-ticketing |
Conclusions & Evaluation of the training
Diploma ceremony and official dinner
LOCAL HOST SESSION
Presentation of the public transport system in Madrid with focus on technological innovations
Technical visit
Lunch and end of programme
* UITP reserves the right to make amendments to the programme or any related activity
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