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Join us on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11am-1pm (CET), for a Narrow Gauge Working Group Kick-off.
Objectives of the webinar:
The Permanent Narrow Gauge Working group will unite railway networks from Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America Regions and focus on Rolling Stock and Infrastructure.
Identified needs:
- Reduce cost of maintenance
- Reduce cost of purchase
Programme
Introduction by:
- Christian Chavanel, Railway System Director & Coordinator of Africa Region
- Philippe Lorand, Institutional Director & Coordinator of Asia-Pacific Region
- Bertrand Minary, Passenger Director & Coordinator of Latin America and Middle East Regions
Presentation of the preliminary findings of the questionnaire about the management of narrow-gauge railways in various countries and the associated challenges
Adrian Corrales, MsC student at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UIC intern
- UIC, in cooperation with Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, has crafted a questionnaire aimed at gathering information regarding the management of narrow-gauge railways in various countries and the associated challenges. The primary goal behind compiling this information is to understand the global landscape of narrow-gauge railway networks.
The presentation will include the preliminary findings of the questionnaire.
Open Discussion
Closing remarks and Next Steps
Languages: English & French
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