1. 4 – 5 June 2015 | InterContinental, Wellington
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KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
The Hon Simon Bridges,
Minister of Transport
Peter Reidy, CEO, KiwiRail
Bryan Nye, CEO, ARA
Mayor Len Brown, Auckland Council
Philip Chalk, Director Asset Management
& Maintenance, ANZ, Network Rail
Megan Drayton, Foundation Manager,
TrackSAFE
Simon Wood, Associate Director, AECOM
Brent Efford, NZ Agent,
Light Rail Transit Association
Anthony Eid, Operations Director,
Sydney Trains
Noel Burton, Head Engineering NZ,
Siemens Rail Automation
Ken Shirley, CEO, Road Transport Forum
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
– The Minister’s address
– Investing in rail to increase the resilience
of the NZ transport system
– Maintaining New Zealand’s export led
growth
– Level crossing safety - an integrated
approach
– Reducing wastage in the NZ supply chain
– The future of signalling in NZ -
technology developments
– Evaluating light rail in Auckland
New Zealand Rail
Conference 2015
Rail as the driving force behind NZ growth
PRESENTING

2. New Zealand Rail Conference 2015
Thursday 4 June 2015
The ARA’s New Zealand Rail conference is the annual and primary forum for
the rail industry to focus on the development and growth of rail operations in
New Zealand.
The central theme this year will be: “Rail as the driving force behind NZ growth”
and will include discussions on the development and maintenance of the rail
network, the role that rail plays in facilitating trade and industry growth and
how it underpins key industries.
8.30 Registration and morning coffee
9.00 Administration and safety briefing
9.05 Speed networking session
9.25 Opening remarks from the Chair
NATIONAL OUTLOOK
9.30 MINISTERIAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS
—— Freight demand growth
The Hon Simon Bridges, MinisterofTransport
10.00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
New Zealand Rail update
Peter Reidy, CEO, KiwiRail
10.30 Networking and morning tea break
11.00 ARA Update
Bryan Nye, CEO, ARA
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
11.30 Looking at strategic investments in rail transport
—— Reflecting on a better use of existing infrastructure
—— Highlighting specific regional needs
—— Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Chris Money, Director, PwC
12.00 Investing in rail to increase the resilience of the NZ transport
system
—— City Rail Link
Chris Meale, CRLProjectDirector, Auckland Council
12.30 Lunch and networking break
13.30 Asset management
—— how to optimally manage the maintenance and renewal of ageing
bridges and tunnels
—— lessons from Australia
Philip Chalk, DirectorAssetManagementMaintenance,ANZ,
Network Rail
14.00 A Transport Accord between Auckland and Government
Mayor Len Brown, Auckland Council
THE ROLE OF FREIGHT IN ECONOMIC GROWTH
14.30 Rail benefits and their effect on the local growing economy
—— Encompassing freight and tourism
Steve Butcher, ManagingDirector–Rail, Serco Group
15.00 Networking and afternoon tea break
15.30 CASE STUDY
Maintaining New Zealand’s export led growth
—— Rail’s role from plant to port
—— Working with exporters to drive greater efficiency and service
enhancements
TBC
16.00 PANEL DISCUSSION
Making rail the driving force behind NZ growth
Facilitated by Bryan Nye, CEO, ARA
Chris Money,Director, PwC
Ross Spicer, CEO, Downer Rail
Anthony Eid, OperationsDirector, Sydney Trains
Steve Butcher, ManagingDirector–Rail, Serco Group
16.45 Closing remarks from the Chair
17.00 Close of Day One
18.30 Pre-dinner drinks
19.00 – 22.00 ARA NZ Rail Industry Networking Dinner
DAY 1
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Dinner information
Make the most of this unique networking opportunity by joining
speakers, delegates and exhibitors for dinner on Thursday 4 June at the
Intercontinental, Wellington. The 2015 ARA NZ Rail Industry Networking
Dinner can be booked separately from the main conference.

3. 8.30 Welcome coffee
9.00 Safety and admin briefing
9.05 Opening remarks from the Chair
SAFETY IN RAIL
9.10 TrackSAFE Update
Megan Drayton, FoundationManager, TrackSAFE
9.40 Level crossing safety: an integrated approach
—— Who is responsible for maintaining safety across NZ level crossings?
—— What needs to be done to enhance the safety regime?
David Gordon, GGM:AssetManagementEngineeringInnovation,
Kiwi Rail
10.10 Tunnels and the need for greater safety systems
—— Understanding the safety risks from tunnels, and the regulator’s
expectations for operators to manage these risks.
Chris Ballantyne, PrincipalAdvisor,RailSafety, NZTA
10.40 Networking and morning tea break
11.10 Key rail infrastructure projects in New Zealand
Tim Manning, GeneralManager-Rail,
Fulton Hogan John Holland Joint Venture
TECHNOLOGY
11.40 Innovation in technology
Anthony Eid, OperationsDirector, Sydney Trains
12.10 The future of signalling in NZ
—— Technology developments
Noel Burton, HeadEngineeringNZ, Siemens Rail Automation
12.40 Lunch and networking break
13.40 Reducing wastage in the NZ supply chain
Craig Sain, GeneralManager–Commercial, Port of Auckland
INTEGRATION
14.10 Optimised integration of intermodal services
—— Encouraging port, road, and rail links for freight
—— Reducing bottlenecks between modes to ensure freight efficiency
Ken Shirley, CEO, Road Transport Forum
14.40 Networking and afternoon tea break
PASSENGER RAIL
15.10 Evaluating light rail in Auckland – beyond cost, comparing to bus
system
Simon Wood, AssociateDirector, AECOM
15.40 How light rail could be used to complete the Wellington rail
network
Brent Efford, NZAgent, Light Rail Transit Association
16.10 Closing remarks from the Chair
16.15 Close of conference
New Zealand Rail Conference 2015
Friday 5 June 2015 DAY 2
Venue Details
The Intercontinental, Wellington
Address: 2 Grey Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4-472 2722
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
We would love for you to be a part of this event, so to discuss the range
of sponsorship and boutique exhibition opportunities available, please
contact:
Paul Towle - Sponsorship Exhibition Manager
D: +61 (0) 290804422
E: paul.towle@informa.com.au
SPEAKER INFORMATION
For speaking opportunities please contact
Nicola Blackmore
E: Nicola.blackmore@informa.com.au

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