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    9TH TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR
    PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGERS
    Valencia, 25-27 October 2010
    Geneva, 7-9 February 2011

    MODULE 3 TOKYO     

    MODULE 3: PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODES AND OPERATION
    TOKYO, 16-18 MAY 2011

    UITP reserves the right to make amendments to the programme or any related activity

    Sunday 15 May

    Evening: Welcome reception

    Monday 16 May

    Session 1 - Public transport modes: Introduction

    Session 1A - Innovations in the bus sector

    • Requirements for the bus of the future in terms of attractiveness, economy, environmental protection
    • Modularity of the bus vehicle family
    • The fuel choice (reduction of emissions, lower energy consumption)
    • New maintenance and renewal strategies
    • Added-value of innovations for operators and customers

    Session 1B - New bus systems

    • Bus Rapid Transit, Guided systems, Etc.
    • Examples worldwide

    Session 1C - Innovations in light rail systems (incl. Tram-trains)

    • Definition
    • Overview of light rail systems worldwide
    • Why is light rail such a successful mode of transport?
    • Added-value of innovations for operators and customers (design, modularity, accessibility, alternatives for electrical power, tram-train, standardisation, etc.)

    Evening: Free

    Tuesday 17 May

    Session 1D - Automation and innovations in metropolitan railways

    • Definition of metro automation
    • Classification (APM, monorail, driverless light/heavy train)
    • Overview of (automatic) metro systems worldwide
    • Added-value of innovations for operators and customers

    Conclusions on the modal choice

    Session 2 - Safety and security

    • Security of passengers and staff (vandalism, terrorist attacks, etc.)
    • Risk assessment procedure
    • IT applications for improved safety and security for passengers and drivers (CCTV, gas detection, rail safety, intrusion in information systems)

    Session 3 - Planning and operation

    • Typology and planning of routes
    • Location and layout of stations and depots
    • Vehicle scheduling and staff rostering
      (including examples from softwares)
    • Fleet maintenance strategies and indicators

    Graduation ceremony and official dinner

    Wednesday 18 May

    LOCAL HOST SESSION

    Presentation of the public transport system in Tokyo

    Technical visit – Full day

    Conclusions & Evaluation of the training

    End of programme