International Railway Journal - January 2008 - (Page 35a) 10th annual event The most anticipated rail Asia’s hottest rail market – Asia Pacific Rail makes its next stop at Bangkok Thailand in March 2008. With an explosive economic growth and a rapidly expanding and thriving rail market, Asia is set to become one of the fastest growth destinations for the rail sector, led by emerging markets of Thailand, India, and China. Growth – in both population and affluence – is the key driving force for the development of the rail sector here. While a lot of work remains to be done and more governmental transparency required, there is significant hope and great opportunities for rail development in Asia. Over the last two decades, railways in Asia have improved significantly in length, width and structural complexity to support higher traffic densities. Exciting and ongoing network projects are expected to nurture a new potential area of growth, opening up many opportunities for countries in the region to benefit from their progress and strengthening the foundation for productivity and security. Further, in an era of deeply integrated global supply chains, exporters and importers need reliable, efficient, safe, secure and environmentally sustainable transportation systems more than ever. Yet, transport densities and effective network access levels are still much lower in Asia than in Europe and North America, indicating enormous untapped opportunities for development and investment. In its 10 th annual return as the most recognized rail event in Asia, at Asia Pacific Rail 2008, delegates can expect to hear about new and exciting opportunities in emerging markets of Thailand, India, China, Vietnam, Parkistan and the Philippines, and at the same time learn from leading rail authorities of developed markets of Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Key highlights at Asia • Leading speaking faculty - CEO speaker line-up from Asia and beyond • More than 20 case studies with speakers from not only major regional rail operators and experts, but also government and regulatory bodies that have great influencing and status decision making power • Carefully selected case studies on the latest development and project opportunities in Asia Pacific • Latest issues and challenges facing the regional rail sectors, and relevant solutions To register or find out more about the event, call us at +65 6322 2708 or wendy.tay@terrapinn.com or visit www.terrapinn.com/2008/asiarail http://www.terrapinn.com/2008/asiarail
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