International Conference on High Speed Rail
- Location
- Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education Bramall Music Building, Edgbaston Campus, MainEventsPageUpload
- Dates
- Monday 8 December (12:00) - Wednesday 10 December 2014 (19:00)
- Contact
Rhianne Evans at highspeedrail64@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Registration Online registration |
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Shinkansen high speed line in Japan. The University of Birmingham is marking this historic occasion by holding an international conference on High Speed Rail.
The event will celebrate all that has been achieved over the last 50 years and look ahead to the next 50 years of HSR. Academic and Industry leaders will assemble to discuss the major visions, challenges and solutions for the future of High Speed Rail.
Conference speakers include:
- Uwe Krueger, CEO Atkins
- Alistair Dormer, CEO Hitachi Rail Europe
- Duncan Sutherland, non-executive Director HS2 ltd
- Pierre Messulam, SNCF
- Colin Stewart, Global Rail Business Leader ARUP
- Yoshinori Hatta, JR Central
- Hironori Tsujimura, JR East
- Alain Sauvant, RFF
- Professor Clive Roberts, Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education.
Programme
Day 1: Monday 8th December 2014. High Speed Rail: Celebrating Ambition.
Day 1: Session 1 - Talent
Day 1 showcases current international research in High Speed Rail, followed by an opening keynote session. The day concludes with a Welcome Reception hosted by the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus.
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12:00 – 12:50
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Registration and Lunch. Foyer, Bramall Music Building.
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Geotechnics
Arts Building, LR5 Chair: Dr Gurmel Ghataora
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Operations
Arts Building, LR7 Chair: Rhianne Evans
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Infrastructure & Vehicles
Watson Building LTB Chair: Heather Close
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13:00 – 13:20
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Improvement of Soft Subgrade Soil Using Stone Columns for High Speed Railway Track
S. Ashour, G. Ghataora, I. Jefferson and M. Burrow (University of Birmingham)
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High Speed 2: Putting the passenger at the heart of design
Andrew McNaughton, Theresa Clarke (HS2 Ltd), Ian Wright, Ping Teo and Sultana Idris (Passenger Focus)
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The Influence of structural response on ballast performance on a high speed railway viaduct
David Milne, Louis Le Pen, William Powrie, David Thompson, Geoff Watson (University of Southampton), Simon Morley and Mick Hayward (Network Rail High Speed Ltd)
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13:20 – 13:40
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Modelling and measurements of critical train speed effects and associated track movements
A.J.F. Duley, L. Le Pen, D.J. Thompson, W. Powrie,G.V.R. Watson (University of Southampton), P. Musgrave and A. Cornish (Network Rail, London)
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Aesthetics and Usability of High-Speed Rail Stations
Mohammad Reza Zolfaghari and Prof Felix Schmid (University of Birmingham)
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Remote Condition Monitoring of High Speed Railway Trackbed
Michelle Lim, Stoil Ivanov, Dr Robert De Bold, Dr Antonios Giannopoulos, Prof Michael C Forde (University of Edinburgh) and Dr David P. Connolly (Heriot-Watt University)
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13:40 – 14:00
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Improving Ground Vibration Modelling Accuracy Via Full Scale Experimental Testing Across Europe
D.P. Connolly (Heriot Watt University), G. Kouroussis (UMons, Belgium), P. Alves Costa (UPorto, Portugal), P.K. Woodward, G. Medero, S. Mezher, O. Laghrouche (Heriot Watt University) and M.C. Forde (University of Edinburgh)
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High speed rail and questions of energy
Jing Zhou and Roderick A Smith (Imperial College London)
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Rolling Stock Technology for the Future
Roger Goodall and Christopher Ward (Loughborough University)
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14:00 – 14:20
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Scoping Exercise to Estimate Critical Velocity of Trains from Rayleigh Waves Using Conventional Site Investigation Data
Dr David P. Connolly (Heriot-Watt University), Dr Ir Georges Kouroussis (UMons, Belgium) and Prof Michael C Forde (University of Edinburgh)
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Lean Operation for New High-Speed Railways
Daisuke Hasegawa (University of Birmingham), Vera Novak (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Gemma Nicholson, Clive Roberts and Felix Schmid (University of Birmingham)
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Flying Trains: The potential to harness ground effect aerodynamics for ultra high speed trains
Dr Robert Dominy (Durham University)
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14:20 – 14:35
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Questions & Discussion
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Questions & Discussion
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Questions & Discussion
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14:35 – 15:00
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Refreshments. Foyer, Bramall Music Building.
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Day 1: Session 2 - Talent
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus.
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Aerodynamics
Arts Building LR5 Chair: Dr Andrew Quinn
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Capacity
Arts Building, LR7 Chair: Vijay Ramdas
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Control
Watson Building LTB Chair: Prof Felix Schmid
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15:00 – 15:20
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Component-based models to predict aerodynamic noise from high-speed trains
E. Latorre Iglesias, D.J. Thompson and M.G. Smith (University of Southampton)
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High Speed Rail – a Thought on Capacity
Dr Ryo Takagi (Kogakuin University)
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Security-informed Railway Safety
Xiaocheng Ge and John A. McDermid (University of York)
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15:20 – 15:40
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Analysis of flow and aerodynamic noise behaviour of a simplified high-speed train bogie inside the bogie cavity
J. Y. Zhu, Z. W. Hu and D. J. Thompson (University of Southampton)
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High Speed Railway Capacity - Understanding the factors affecting capacity limits for a high speed railway
Piers Connor (University of Birmingham)
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High-Speed Railway Signalling System in China
Guo Jin, Zhang Yadong (Southwest Jiaotong University), Wang Haifeng (Beijing Jiaotong University) and Zhang Zaiming (CCS LR Technical Services Limited, Beijing)
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15:40 – 16:00
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Unsteady aerodynamics and noise from interaction of cylinder with cavity flow
Zhiwei Hu, Xiaowan Liu and Christian M Rodriguez (University of Southampton)
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The Growth of the Turkish High Speed Rail Network
Merve Mercimek (Turkish State Railways)
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Dynamic Safety Monitoring Approach Based on Safety Case in Railway System
Ke Li (University of Birmingham) and Xiaocheng Ge (University of York)
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16:00 – 16:15
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Questions & Discussion
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Questions & Discussion
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Questions & Discussion
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Day 1: Session 3 - Talent Keynote Speakers
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus.
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16:30 – 16:35
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Welcome
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Prof Felix Schmid, BCRRE
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16:35 – 17:00
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High Speed: The Second Age of Rail
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Murray Hughes, Railway Gazette
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17:00 – 17:10
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A total system approach to capacity
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Andrew McNaughton, HS2 Ltd
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17:10 – 17:40
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How innovation in a competitive open market has been a decisive factor in the Haramain Project – Saudi Arabia
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Mario Oriol, Talgo
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Day 1: Evening Reception
Bramall Music Building Foyer.
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18:00 – 20:00
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Welcome reception hosted by Prof Clive Roberts, Director of the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education
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Day 2 Tuesday 9th December 2014. High Speed Rail: Celebrating Ambition.
Day 2: Session 1 - History
Day 2 opens with the history of High Speed Rail and the birth of the Shinkansen in Japan. The following session presents academic/industry insight into the challenges and solutions for High Speed Rail engineering. The day’s proceedings culminate in a panel discussion on the economic stimulus for High Speed Rail. Birmingham City Council House provides a prestigious setting for the evening conference Gala Dinner.
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus.
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08:00 – 09:00
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Registration and Coffee
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09:00 – 09:15
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Welcome
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Prof Jon Binner, University of Birmingham
Sir David Eastwood, University of Birmingham
Noriyoshi Yamagami, Embassy of Japan
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09:15 – 09:25
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HS2 nowhere? A historical perspective on the case for high-speed rail in the UK
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Prof Colin Divall
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09:25 – 09:45
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50 years of Shinkansen - High-speed Rail pioneer
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Yoshinori Hatta, JR Central
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09:45 – 10:05
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Extending the High Speed Rail legacy
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Hironori Tsujimura, JR East
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10:05 – 10:25
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The technical history of the Shinkansen
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Koji Agatsuma, Hitachi Rail Europe
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10:30 – 10:55
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Refreshments
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Day 2: Session 2 - Elements Key Challenges and Solutions
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus.
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11:00 – 11:35
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Track
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Prof Peter Woodwood, Heriot-Watt University Andrew Went, HS2 Ltd
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11:35 – 12:10
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Aerodynamics
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Prof Chris Baker, University of Birmingham Richard Sturt, Arup
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12:10 – 12:45
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Environment
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Prof David Thompson, Uni of Southampton Richard Collinson, Atkins
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12:45 – 13:45
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Lunch
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13:50 – 14:25
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Power
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Dr Stuart Hillmansen, University of Birmingham Mark Howard, HS2 Ltd
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14:25 – 15:00
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Command, Control and Communications
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Prof Clive Roberts, University of Birmingham Sam Daw, Thales
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15:00 – 15:25
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Refreshments
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Day 2: Session 3 - Stimulus: The Economic Benefits of High Speed Rail.Panel Discussion.
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus.
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15:30 – 15:40
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Introduction
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Prof Roderick Smith
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15:40 – 15:50
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Investment Opportunities in Japan and abroad
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Alistair Dormer, Hitachi Rail Europe
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15:50 – 16:00
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Economic Development for cities and regions
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Duncan Sutherland, HS2 Ltd
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16:00 – 16:10
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Integrating a Country
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Pierre Messulam, SNCF
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16:10 – 16:20
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The Creation of Smart Cities
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Prof Dr Uwe Krueger, Atkins
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16:20 – 17:30
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Panel Discussion
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Panel joined by Iñaki Barrón de Angoiti, UIC Chaired by Prof Roderick Smith and Prof Felix Schmid
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Day 2: Gala Dinner The Banqueting Suite, Birmingham City Council House
Dress code: Smart eveningwear
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19:00 – 19:30
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Drinks Reception
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19:35 – 19:40
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Welcome from Sir Albert Bore, Leader of Birmingham City Council
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19:40 – 19:55
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Guest Speaker Prof Roderick Smith
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19:55 – 20:00
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Kagami Biraki of Sake
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20:00 – 22:00
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Dinner
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Day 3: Wednesday 10th December 2014. High Speed Rail: Celebrating Ambition.
Day 3 Session 1 - Integration
Day 3 focuses on questions of integration and the future of High Speed Rail. The afternoon working session encapsulates the key research themes from Day 1 and establishes significant research areas for the future success of High Speed Rail
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus.
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08:00 – 09:00
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Registration and Coffee
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09:00 – 09:05
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Welcome
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Rhianne Evans, University of Birmingham
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09:05 – 09:25
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Capturing the Benefits of High Speed Rail - global case studies and lessons learnt
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Colin Stewart, Arup
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09:25 – 09:45
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Interchange design and integrating High Speed Rail
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Leszek Dobrovolsky, Arup
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09:45 – 10:20
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New challenges for high speed rail
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Andrew Went, HS2 Ltd Alain Sauvant, Réseau Ferré de France
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10:20 – 10:55
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Designing Stations for People
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Stan Doyle, Atkins Laura Kidd, HS2 Ltd
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11:00 – 11:25
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Refreshments
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Day 3 Session 2 - Visions
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus, England
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11:30 – 11:50
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The Siemens Vision for the Future
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Nick Watson, Siemens
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11:50 – 12:10
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The Hitachi Vision for the Future
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Andy Barr, Hitachi
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12:10 – 12:30
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Future Visions for High Speed Rail
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François Lacôte
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12:30 – 12:45
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Questions and Discussion
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12:45 – 13:45
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Lunch
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Day 3 Session 3 - Action
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Campus, England
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13:50 – 14:00
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A Systems View of Future Research
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Dr Jon Elphick, Thales Ground Transportation Systems UK Limited
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14:00 – 15:00
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Panel-led Workshop: Research Orientation for the Future of High Speed Rail
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Panel joined by:
Andy Doherty, Network Rail Prof Roger Goodall, Loughborough University Stuart Hillmansen, RRUKA Academic Co-chair
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15:00 – 15:15
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Closing Remarks
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Prof Felix Schmid, University of Birmingham
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Contact
Rhianne Evans at highspeedrail64@contacts.bham.ac.uk.