The document announces two rail conferences happening in São Paulo, Brazil in October 2013 - Heavy Haul Rail South America and Urban Rail Brazil. The Heavy Haul conference on October 15-16 will discuss Brazil's plans to expand freight rail capacity by 2020 and challenges in maintaining heavy haul networks. The Urban Rail conference on October 17 will be the first to bring together executives to discuss projects and smart solutions for Brazil's urban rail challenges, in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Both conferences will feature over 20 industry leaders and provide opportunities for sponsorship, exhibition, and speaking engagements.

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Heavy Haul Rail South America Conference
15-16 October 2013 | Golden Tulip Paulista, Plaza São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Urban Rail Brazil Conference
17 October 2013 | Golden Tulip Paulista, Plaza São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
20+ LEADING SPEAKERS, including:
Vicente Abate, President, ABIFER
Joubert Fortes Filho, President, ANP TRILHOS
Luiz Henrique Baldez, President, ANUT
Dalmo Marcheti, Director, BNDES
José Luiz Demerteco, President, Brado Logística
Silvio Vasco Campos Jorge, President, CBC
Pedro Pereira Benvenuto, Executive Secretary, CGPPP
Sérgio Coutinho, Partner, Guedelha & Associates
Ivelise Longhi, President, METRO -DF
Renato Bahia, General Manager Maintenance, MRS Logística
Leonardo Soares, Perway Engineer, MRS Logística
Aldo Marconi Wessen Machado, Perway Manager, Vale
Sandro Pasini, Project Director, Vetria Mining
Ernani da Silva Fagundes, Manager Development and Expansion, Trensurb
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VENUE: Golden Tulip Paulista, Plaza São Paulo
Alameda Santos, 85 | 01419000, Sao Paulo, Brazil | www.goldentulippaulistaplaza.com
Located in Jardins, one block from Paulista Avenue, close to two subway stations, Paraiso and Brigadeiro, the Golden Tulip
Paulista is located in the main financial district where most Brazilian companies keep their head offices. It is within walking
distance from Paulista Fashion Mall, within easy reach from other points of interest.
São Paulo is the very birthplace of Brazilian football. As Brazil prepares for the FIFA 2104 World Cup take the opportunity
to explore the host cities. Sao Paulo is cultural centre bursting with tourist attractions that go way beyond its staggering
skyline. Enjoy the Japanese district of Liberdade, the Ibirapuera Park, the several high-profile shopping malls, a charming
city centre and a colossal gastronomy scene of more than 12,000 restaurants.
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
Would you like to raise your company profile, increase brand awareness
and consolidate business relationships?
At Informa Global Railway Events you will find a targeted audience
of industry decision makers. To find out more about the tailor-made
sponsorship and exhibition packages we can create for your organisation
at Heavy Haul Rail South America & Urban Rail Brazil please contact:
Sarah Cullen on
+61 (0) 410 689 401 or email: sarah.cullen@informa.com.au
For speaking opportunities contact:
tina.karas@informa.com.au
DearColleague,
GlobalRailwayIndustryEventsisproudtohosttwokeyindustry
conferences-HeavyHaulRailSouthAmerica2013&UrbanRailBrazil2013.
ExportpowerhouseBrazilhassetitssightsonbecomingabetterdestination
forinvestmentwithanewrailwayconcessionregimedesignedtoopenits
railmarketsandcreateamoreefficient,productiveandsaferrailnetwork.
Brazil,theworld’sfifthlargestcountry,hasover29,000kmoffreighttrack
andjustover1000kmofpassengertracksforapopulationof196.7million.
Tomeettherisingdemandsforrail,Brazilplanstodoublethecapacityofits
freightrailnetworkby2020andextentitsurbanrailnetworktocopewith
theestimated3.5millionexpectedtoattendmatchesinthe12hostcities
acrossthevastcountryfortheFIFA2014WorldCup.
HeavyHaulRailSouthAmerica2013addressestheopportunitiesfor
improvementandinnovationandexaminestheprojectscurrentlyunder
waytoexpandthecountry’srailnetwork.Nowinits2ndyear,thetwo-day
conferenceandexhibitionbringstogetherrailoperatorsandsuppliers,
resourcesectorrepresentatives,governmentofficialsandinfrastructure
providerstoreviewtheinvestmentandplanningstrategiesunderway.
Forthefirsttime,UrbanRailBrazil2013bringstogetherleadingrailand
transportplanningexecutivestofeatureprojectcasestudiesanddiscuss
smartsolutionsinmeetingBrazil’surbanrailchallenges.
Fromlegislationandeconomicviabilitytoconstructionandadvancesin
railwaytechnology,botheventsprovideauniqueopportunitytolookatthe
strategiesaimedatexpandingthecapacityofBrazil’srailnetwork.
IlookforwardtoseeingyouinSãoPaulothisOctober.
TinaKaras
ConferenceManager
GlobalRailwayIndustryEvents
tina.karas@informa.com.au
www.railconferences.com/hhsouthamerica www.railconferences.com/urbanrailbrazil
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Book & pay on or before 30/08/13
Heavy Haul South America 3295 1600 1600 3495 1700 1700
Urban Rail Brazil 1695 825 825 1795 875 875
Both events 4495 2200 2200 4695 2300 2300
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Please quote the event code below with your booking.
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P13M33 (Urban Rail Brazil Conference)
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Heavy Haul Rail South America Conference Urban Rail Brazil Conference
Tuesday 16th October 2013
8.30 Conference registration
9.00 Opening by the Chair
ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE
9.10 The impact of the global economy and market
trends for rail in Brazil
• Brazil’s export performance: Medium to long
term demands for domestic and international
commodity markets
• Transport costs and challenges for Brazil’s
exports
• Impact of new transport legislation
• Overview of current conditions of the Brazilian
rail network
• Analysis of planned expansion projects
• Challenges in the maintenance and renewal of
the heavy haul network
Renato Bahia, General Manager Maintenance,
MRS Logística
10.20 Coffee break and networking
INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
10.50 Attractiveness of investment and the importance
of tax incentives to expand national railway
• The climate for local and foreign investment in
the Brazilian infrastructure sector
• The role of private sector funding for project
viability
• Mapping of investments by region
• An assessment of tax incentive
Dalmo Marchetti, Sector Manager for Transport
and Logistics, BNDES – National Bank for
Economic and Social Development
12:00 Lunch and networking
REGULATION
13.30 Government update: New changes in regulation
and in the Brazilian railway concession scheme
• The benefits and practical applications of new
regulation
• Competitiveness and financial impacts for users
• Law of independent users
• Obligations and rights of grantors
• Legal issues relating to end users and railway
owners
Luiz Henrique Baldez, President, ANUT
14.10 Coexistence of model agreements and
concessions
• The current and future concessions
• Invitations to bid for 2013 and 2014
• The integration of old and new concessions
• Positioning in the market and seeking a better
understanding of the legislation
• The rules of market opening
• How can users benefit in the long term with
the expansion of the railroad Brazil
• The economic viability of the projects
Flávio Henrique Cunha Lobato, Director of
Operations, Galvão Engenharia
15.00 Coffee break and networking
15:30 Clarifications and guidance on Valec’s risk profile
• Sale of sector capacity – Valec
• Risks to the existing concession process
• The advent of independent logistics operators
Senior representative, Valec
16:20 PANEL DISCUSSION
Assessing the implications of changes in
Brazilian railway access regime
• Incentives for the growth of the domestic
industry
• Legal certainty for the market in search of
economic viability of future projects
• Examining future opportunities
• Assessing the demand for future capacity for
heavy haul rail
Rogério Emilio de Andrade, Partner, Karin
Klempp Rogério Emilio De Andrade Lawyers
MINING LOGISTICS
17:30 Transforming Brazil’s East-West Rail connection
• Producing and efficiently delivering high
quality iron ore from Corumbá/MS to Santos/
SP, through a sustainable and integrated
mining and logistics system
Sandro Pasini, Project Director, Vetria Mining
18:10 Close day one of the conference
Wednesday 17th October 2013
9.00 Opening by the Chair
INDUSTRY CASE STUDIES
9.10 Best practice in operational safety and
maintenance
• Projects for increased operational safety
of heavy haul railways
• Studies for the increased axle load:
Case study - EFC
• Wheel rail interface
• Mechanization in construction and
maintenance activities
Aldo Marconi Wessen Machado, Perway
Manager, Vale
10.10 Unlocking the potential for grain logistics
10:50 Coffee break and networking
INFRASTRUCTURE ROLLINGSTOCK
UPDATES
11.20 Designing and delivering a flexible and
innovative heavy haul rail network
• Trends and innovation in infrastructure
and rolling stock
• Fleet renewal and asset management
• Maintenance models and methodologies
Vicente Abate, President, ABIFER
12.00 Lunch and networking
CAPACITY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
13:30 What is needed to improve heavy haul rail
operations?
• The current shortcomings of the rail
network system
• Impacts of the lack of standardization
in rail
• Strategies to increase capacity and
improve efficiency
• The importance of meeting rail users’
expectations
Leonardo Souza Soares, Perway Engineer,
MRS Logística
Silvio Campos Jorge Vasco, President,
CBC - BRAZILIAN CHAMBER CONTAINER,
RAIL AND MULTIMODAL
SUPPLY CHAIN
14:20 The role of heavy haul rail in a multimodal
transport system
• From mine to port: The relationship
between rail unloading and the port
handling system
• Maintenance and operational efficiency
to minimize potential bottlenecks
José Luis Demerteco, President,
Brado Logística
José Luis Vidal, Managing Director,
WV Logistics
15:30 Coffee break and networking
HEAVY HAUL TECHNOLOGY
16:00 Communication technology: Development
of the radio frequency spectrum
Sérgio Coutinho, Partner,
Guedelha Associates
16:40 Automation in heavy haul transport
15.20 Heavy haul train control
17.40 Close of the conference
Wednesday 17th October 2013
8.30 Conference registration
9.00 Opening by the Chair
THE URBAN RAIL LANDSCAPE TO DATE
9:10 The benefits of building metros in major cities
• The social, political, financial and environmental
benefits of improving urban mobility
• Connecting people, communities, regions and
services
Joubert Flores, President, ANPTrilhos
9:50 Is Rio de Janeiro’s urban rail network ready for
the World Cup?
• The need to expand Rio de Janeiro’s transport
network
• PPP update on infrastructure works
• Preparing for special operations: Meeting
passenger demand for sporting and special events
• The role of good planning, effective regulation
and investment incentives
• Infrastructure planning and investment
João Gouveia Neto Ferrão, Director of
Operations, Supervia
10:40 Coffee break and networking
FINANCE REGULATION
11.10 Federal Government policy update
• The federal government’s logistics investment
program
• Strategies to improve the quality of public
urban transport
• The revival of a $16.5 billion high-speed railway
between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
12:00 The new business model for the next 10 years of
public transport
• Assessment of the economic viability of new
infrastructure projects
• Strategies to reduce the time and cost of
implementing projects
Pedro Pereira Benvenuto, Executive Secretary,
CGPPP – COMITE GESTOR PPP DO ESTADO DE
SÃO PAULO
12:50 Lunch and networking
METRO MONORAIL CASE STUDY SESSION
Across Brazil, millions are being invested in metro projects
to improve, expand and modernise the urban transport
system. This session will feature a spotlight on the finance
models used for the upgrades planned and underway to
transform the Brazil’s metro transport system.
14:30 Expanding capacity and upgrading existing
infrastructure to meet growing travel demand in
São Paulo
• Update: The São Paulo Monorail system -
Expresso Tiradentes
Estimated to cost R$1.6bn, the Expresso
Tiradentes is expected to start operations in
2014. The monorail system will reduce travel time
between the two destinations from two hours to
50 minutes, benefiting 500,000 passengers a day.
Senior representative, METRO-SP
15:00 How Metrô Rio is improving customer service
and passenger satisfaction
The Metro network currently serves half a million
travellers each day and the project expansion
will extend the 42km long metro network
towards the west of Rio de Janeiro. Scheduled
for completion in 2015, the project will cost
nearly R$1.31bn, forming a key part of the R$5bn
citywide transport investment.
Senior representative, METRO-RIO
15.30 Benefits and challenges of Brasilia’s Metro Light
expansion
Using initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and noise and protect the City’s World Heritage-
listing, Metro Light will carry between 15,000 and
18,000 passengers per hour in both directions.
Ivelise Longhi, President, METRO – DF
16:00 PROJECT UPDATE: Aeromovel system of
Porto Alegre
With heights varying between 4.5 and 9 metres,
the Brazil’s first Aeromovel system will connect
the Metro Airport Station to terminal 1 at the
Salgado Filho Airport. Operations are due to
start in the second half of 2013 and demand is
projected at 7,700 passengers per day.
Ernani Silva Fagundes, Manager Development
and Expansion, TRENSURB
16:30 Coffee break and networking
17.00 SMART TECHNOLOGIES
This session will provide an update on technological
developments in the rail including solutions to:
• New railway signalling systems to enhance
urban rail efficiency and safety
• Sustainable developments in vehicle tracking
technology
• Enhancing integration, interoperability and
automation
• Multimedia solutions to improve urban
infrastructure
18.00 Close of conference
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