Registration & accommodation
“Light rail is the fast-growing mode of public transportation in the United States. Since 2000, passenger trips on light rail have grown at a yearly average of almost 5%. During that period, 13 light rail systems have opened, bringing the total to 35 systems in the country.”
Robert Padgette, Director of Policy Development and Research at American Public Transportation Association, APTA, USA
“LRT demand is increasing in Madrid Region despite the economic crisis. This relatively new transport mode is, with 7.7 points over 10 on clients satisfaction surveys, one of the favourite ones within Madrid’s Public Transport System”.
Dionisio González, Director, CRTM, Madrid, Spain
“LRT integration in the city fabric maximizes the number of passengers and focuses the attention on short-range public transportation. Since 1997 Bremen has gained 10% of passengers in total; the actual increase of passengers exceeds all our expectations.”
Georg Drechsler, Chairman of the UITP Light Rail Committee and CEO Bremer Straßenbahn AG, Bremen, Germany
“Madrid developed 36 km of LRT lines in less than 3 years, continuing with the success of recent Infrastructure Extension Plans in our Region, adopting the best functional alternative to each mobility need”.
Antonio González, Director, MINTRA, Madrid, Spain
“The construction of a new light rail system and the re-introduction of urban rail service after the closing of the tram system which existed from 1897 until 1965 is a time of tremendous excitement in the City of Bergen. After over 40 years of discussion, planning, construction and implementation, Bergen is looking forward to a successful opening in June 2010. We fully expect that the public will demand immediate extensions and improvements to the entire public transport system.”
Thomas J. Potter, Chief Engineer, Bergen Bybanen, Norway
Terms and conditions
Hotel accommodation
REGISTRATION
How to register to the conference?
- Online: (payment by credid card will be required)
- By fax: +32 2 660
10 72 to the attention of Nathalie Simon, Events
Included in your registration fee:
• Conference materials
• Electronic access to the speakers’ presentations via UITP E-library (Mobi+)
• Access to conference sessions and one technical visit on 18 October
• Meals and social events as indicated in the programme
A CD-Rom with all presentations will be available for purchase after the conference. Delegates registering online will receive it for free as well that delegates registering by fax before mid April.
Accompanying persons are welcome to join the social events but are not allowed to enter the conference sessions.
Rates |
Until 30 June 2010 (Incl. 16% VAT) |
From 1 July until 9 October (Incl. 18% VAT) |
After 9 October & on the Spot (Incl. 18% VAT) |
Members |
870 € |
1062 € |
1180 € |
Non-Members |
1160 € |
1357 € |
1534 € |
The conference is open to UITP Members (Full members, Associate and Academic Members, Prospective Members, Honorary Members, Personal Members and members of all UITP Commissions & Committees) and non-members. For further details about membership, please contact Marie-Béatrice Fabbri, Membership Administration Manager.
Terms and conditions
- As soon as your registration form is received, an invoice will be issued on your behalf. A confirmation will be sent out after receipt of the invoiced registration fees.
- Please note that the bank transfer is to be done at least two weeks prior to the event and that registration is assured only upon receipt of registration fees. If the payment is made just before the Conference, a proof or a letter of guarantee will be required on the spot. Registered participants whose payment is not complete will not be allowed to attend the event.
- In order to benefit from the preferential rate, the registration has to be sent and the payment has to be made before the rates’ deadline.
- Applicants who wish to receive an Invitation Letter for their visa applications are required to first pay their participation fee. Should the applicant not be granted his/her visa, the participation fee will be reimbursed (not including bank costs) providing a written proof from your embassy or consulate. UITP will grant visa invitation letter up to four (4) weeks prior to the Conference date. Within four (4) weeks from the Conference date visa invitation letter cannot be guaranteed. Please note that all costs relative to the sending of those documents are to be supported by the participant.
- If you cannot attend the Conference we are happy to accept a substitute colleague at any time. In case of cancellation, we will deduct 50% of the according registration fee (less applicable bank charges) provided that your cancellation is received in writing by 16 September 2010 at the latest.
- Please note that no deduction can be made after this date and the registration fee is still due, even in case of no show.
- The organiser, UITP, reserves the right to make amendments to the programme or any related activity.
- For organisational reasons, only one accompanying person per delegate is allowed. Accompanying persons cannot be fellow employees.
- Bank charges have to be supported by the participant.
- The Conference registration fees are applicable to all participants, except speakers and session moderators.
- If you are a student, you will need to provide a copy of your student card and a copy of your passport or identity card showing that you are not older than 30 years. Those documents have to be sent together with your registration.
- Students will have to register by fax only.
- Hotel accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
Important note: Non-member participation fees and rules will be applied automatically to companies or organisations if, for any reason, the payment of their UITP membership subscription has still not been effected.
Hotel accommodation
Our official conference hotel, Hotel Meliá Princesa, is now fully booked for the dates of the conference; we recommend to contact the following hotel, 5 minutes away:
http://trypambassador.madridhotels.it
We remind participants that all conference sessions will take place at Hotel Meliá Princesa and the meeting point for group departures for technical visits and social events continues to be the lobby of the Hotel Meliá Princesa. It is the responsibility of each delegate to join the official hotel by his/her own means.
Please note that hotel accommodation is not included in the registration fee. Delegates are kindly requested to make their booking directly with the hotel. Please don’t forget to mention UITP when making your reservation in order to benefit from the following negotiating rates. All prices are mentioned included breakfast and VAT is not included:
Hotel Meliá Princesa (5*)
Princesa 27,
28008 Madrid
Spain
www.meliamadridprincesa.com
carlos.garcia.hernandez@solmelia.com
Double room for single use: 165 €
Double room: 180 €
Deadline for reservation: 17 August 2010
Download the hotel registration form 
