by Editor | Apr 29, 2022 | Events
The European Light Rail Congress brings together many senior and key professionals from across Europe for two days of debate covering innovation and new technologies with light rail being a key driver to sustainable mobility. With presentations and exhibitions from some of the most innovative suppliers and service providers, this congress also includes two technical visits, an evening networking reception, exhibition, two-days of presentations and over eight hours of networking sessions! For 2022, we are delighted to be returning the event in the beautiful city of Zaragoza with the support of our partners and key supporters at Tranvía Zaragoza, Mobility City and Fundación Ibercaja. Confirmed speakers: Natalia Chueca: Mobility Counselor, Zaragoza City Council, Antonio María Soriano Ibarra: Project Manager, Mobility City, Ana Moreno: CEO, Tranvía de Zaragoza, Nacho Celaya Vela: Autonomous Vehicle Technical Project Manager, CAF, Sonia Miguel: Product Manager, Teltronic, Malte Breiting: CEO, Pantoinspect, Jose Maria Carrasco: Sales Manager, Southern Europe, MENA & South America, Saft, Javier Ibáñez de Yrigoyen: Innovation Programme Manager, Europe’s Rail, Jorge Maroto: Director General, Metro de Sevilla/Globalvia, Thomas Kritzer: Head of Tramway Operations, Wiener Lienen, Helge Dorstewitz: New Lines Director, Luxtram, Gonzalo Del Cueto: Digitalisation Manager & Rolling Stock Maintenance Manager, CAF, Fernando Lozano Ruiz: Director General, Metro de Málaga, Alfredo Remon: Sales Manager & Business Developer, Bosch Engineering, Pablo Oromi: Project Manager, Metrotenerife, Ian Rowe: Director, Ian Rowe Associates, Matthias Klug: Managing Director, SEALABLE, Robert Wörfel: Product Manager TTS, SEALABLE, Mark Mitchell: Technical Director, Adfil, Frederic Deutzer: General Manager, Deutzer, Hans Cruse: Director, Spårvagnsstäderna. (For the full schedule click here) This year’s European Light Rail Congress timetable also includes exclusive tours of...
by Editor | Feb 22, 2022 | Events
Mainspring helps organisations of all sizes develop their presence in the transport sector, unlocking new opportunities through our extensive industry knowledge, industry-leading events, unrivalled network of connections, and wide range of marketing and communication services. Our events for 2022 include: European Light Rail Congress – 18-19 May Zaragoza, Spain 16th Annual Light Rail Conference – 12-13 July Gateshead, UK Global Light Rail Awards – 5 October London, UK Please check here for more information about all of Mainspring’s forthcoming events for 2022 and...
by Editor | Feb 14, 2022 | Events
Wolverhampton’s Grand Station hosted the first Mainspring LRT Excellence Day of 2022 on 10 February. Focused on infrastructure maintenance and renewals, the day welcomed participants from across the UK and Europe for a schedule of presentations and debate which showcased award-winning innovation, case studies of recent projects, and demonstrations of game-changing technologies. Marta Gasch Bielsa, Project Manager for the Midland Metro Alliance, began with an overview of Birmingham’s new Eastside Metro extension. Ms Gasch offered an insight into this high-profile programme to extend the West Midlands Metro by 1.7km (1.05 miles) from Bull Street to Digbeth in 2024, exploring the issues associated with the creation of a new city centre ‘delta junction’. Some, she explained, were common with projects around the world: a congested urban environment, unforeseen utility diversions and material and supply delays. Others were the inevitable additional headaches associated with delivering major works during COVID. Of interest to many was her description of the novel pre-cast concrete track system which was assembled off-site to enable a remarkably quick installation – saving disruption and cost in the process. Project managers from Nottingham Trams delivered a similarly fascinating talk on another necessary issue for any established tramway: renewals. With many of the UK’s second-generation systems now approaching the age where key assets are life-expired, Marek Szwej and Will Hughes detailed the planning behind the 2021 track relaying project in the city’s busy Lace Market. This busy centre-point of the system features a tight curve and complex gradients, with the works also effectively cutting the network in half, necessitating stabling of the fleet out on the system overnight for extended...
by Editor | Nov 10, 2021 | Events
Rail Live 30 November – 1 December 2021 IFEMA, Madrid, Spain https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/rail-live Rail Live is a unique event bringing the full railway industry together to explore technology, innovation and strategy for the entire rail supply chain. The conference has three overarching themes – digitisation, liberalisation and sustainability – and covers topics such as digital & IOT, mega projects, intelligent infrastructure, smart train control, metro, integrated mobility, smart stations, freight, power & sustainability, light rail and more. Free registration here: www.terrapinn.com/RAILLIVE/mainspring #RailLiveMadrid @RailLiveMadrid...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2021 | Events
Light Rail Day, Copenhagen – 7 April 2022 Seminar covering Accidents and Tram Safety www.lightrailday.com EU Light Rail Congress, Zaragoza, Spain – 18-19 May 2022 http://www.mainspring.co.uk/eu-light-rail/ Annual UK Light Rail Conference, Gateshead, UK – 12-13 July 2022 https://www.mainspring.co.uk/uk-light-rail-conference/ Light Rail Day 2022,Helsinki, Finland – 24-25 October 2022 www.lightrailday.com Global Light Rail Awards 2022, London, UK – 5 October 2022 Global Light Rail Awards...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2021 | Events
With travel restrictions easing, the demand for in-person networking and sharing of experience is rising. Against this backdrop, figures from across the light rail sector gathered in Aragon’s capital, Zaragoza, for the 2021 European Light Rail Congress – for many their first physical gathering in 18 months. Held over two days on 15-16 September, the event saw a focus on safety, innovation and sustainability, perhaps unsurprising as the world has changed immeasurably since the last event in Brussels in 2019. Mirrored across the globe, LRT systems have played a crucial role in keeping cities moving over the past 18 months. Nowhere is this more evident than in Zaragoza, where the tramway has once again proved its value as the backbone of the mobility network. Organised by TAUT publisher Mainspring and supported by Mobility City, Fundacion Ibercaja and Tranvía de Zaragoza, over 100 participants heard first-hand case studies of some of the most exciting developments over the Congress’ two days, also taking part in a technical visit and an interactive networking evening where delegates could explore some of the latest technologies first-hand. A fine welcome The Congress began with a warm welcome from the Mayor of Zaragoza, Jorge Azcón, who outlined the success of his city’s tram network in driving modal shift away from car ownership. The city has an ambitious vision of sustainability and to drive its own carbon emissions down by 40% within the next decade. The tramway will play a key part in this plan. Although the effects of COVID-19 have been particularly felt in northern Spain, patronage is recovering well, he said. Natalia Chueca, the City...
