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RIAMS 2025 Agenda Day One 

7:00 AM

Registration & Morning Refreshments

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7:50 AM

Chairman Introduction and Opening Remarks

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Conference Chair: Peter Boom

7:55 AM

KEYNOTE PANEL
Collaborative Solutions for Operational and Economic Efficiency

Navigating budget constraints while Future-Proofing rail operations with long-term investment

•Allocating limited budgets to maintain existing operations while justifying spends in future-focused technologies by demonstrating Return On Investment •Avoiding the incremental cost and safety risk associated with extended use of aging assets •How smaller operators can exploit the economies of scale to achieve optimum cost-efficiency •Managing the growth disparity between demand and supply with long-term planning

Hermann Orth, Head of Strategic Asset Management, AFRY
Hannah Richta, Head of Algorithms for Operations, DB InfraGO
Joël Casutt, Head of Operative Asset Management Region West, SBB CFF FFS

8:45 AM

Balancing the economics of running railways and planning for the future

Preparing for the Future: Tackling climate, capacity, and security challenges in rail transport

•Understanding new frameworks for railway transport •Developing climate-resilient asset management strategies and plans •Enhancing the robustness of railway infrastructure •Utilizing AI and data-supported early warning systems for infrastructure asset maintenance •Integrating sustainability, resilience, and digitalisation into competitive strategies

Jana Pieriegud, Professor, Department Infrastructure & Mobility Studies, SGH Warsaw School of Economics

9:15 AM

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Mitigating safety and reliability risks associated with extended asset use

•Understanding the cascading effects of project delays on maintenance, asset lifecycles, and upgrades. •Investing in predictive analytics and prioritising lifecycle cost assessments •Enhancing IT and improving data collection to track and adapt to project schedule changes

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9:35 AM

Morning Networking Refreshment Break

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10:10 AM

Strategies for expanding parameter coverage, enhancing contractual agreements and aligning risk analysis with maintenance and error reporting

Bridging the gaps in network degradation measurements, integrating risk analysis with operational data for proactive maintenance, revamping maintenance contracts to enhance data sharing

•Expanding Parameter Coverage to address gaps in parameter measurements for switches and tracks •Monitoring of blind spots like non-centralized rail areas, such as sidings or parking locations •Contemporary contract frameworks with transparent data-sharing clauses •Accurate risk assessments and better maintenance priority decisions with contractor sourced data •Standardising error codes for more precision in linking operational errors to preventative actions •Improving communication between contractors and asset managers to reduce repetitive errors

Joël Casutt, Head of Operative Asset Management Region West, SBB CFF FFS
Stephen Famurewa, Senior specialist RAMS och LCC, Trafikverket

11:00 AM

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Next-gen monitoring: Enhancing maintenance strategies with AI and advanced technologies, exploring the tools and methods revolutionising asset monitoring

•How AI and video recognition technologies can aid monitoring of high-risk components. •Opportunities and challenges in equipping passenger trains with supplementary data collection tools •Creating a data platform for operators and infrastructure owners to share data •Benefits of implementing IoT-enabled sensors to provide real-time monitoring of critical parameters. •Advanced sensors and lightweight monitoring tools offering affordability to smaller businesses •Managing data volumes and ensuring accuracy using cloud-based data platforms

John Nolan, Regional Asset Data and Analysis Manager, Network Rail

11:30 AM

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Understanding OLE with RILA: A New Perspective on Rail Measurements

This session focuses on innovative tools and methods revolutionizing asset monitoring, directly resonating with RILA®'s capabilities in providing advanced data collection and analysis for rail infrastructure. Participating in this session would allow Fugro to showcase how RILA® enhances safety, reduces the need for on-track personnel, and optimizes maintenance planning through precise, real-time data

Stan Westerveld, Business Developer Rail, Fugro

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch Break

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1:00 PM

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Mobile diagnostics with Inspection vehicles

State of the art & Ongoing developments at SNCF

Stéphane Debauge, Operational Manager of On-Board Measurement, SNCF Reseau

1:30 PM

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Accurate Train Positioning – A key function for railways and for mobile diagnostics.

Stephane Callet, Head of on board CCS related innovative projects TECH4RAIL, SNCF Reseau

2:00 PM

Aligning information management processes & regulatory frameworks for data to optimise rail operations and maintenance

Strategies for standardising data processes and improving availability across networks

•Overcoming inconsistencies caused by diverse data formats and integrating legacy systems. •Implementing quality controls to maintain data integrity. •Understanding evolving data regulations to ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving digital world. •Developing clear ownership and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and reduce risks.

Martin Mason, Programme Manager (Development), Network Rail

2:30 PM

Evening Networking Refreshment Break

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3:00 PM

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The Future of Asset Management: Practical steps to integrating BIM and digital twin technologies in rail operations and maintenance

•Coding the variables found in rail networks to develop AI applications. •Capturing data in a digital format to integrate 3D models and improve verification •Asset classifications and hierarchies to deliver a successful digital twin. •Best practices for linking digital twins with operational data for enhanced decision-making. •Addressing the challenges of integrating BIM models with legacy systems

Marjoleine Jonker, BIM Business Lead , ProRail

3:30 PM

Automating traffic management systems and dispatching with digital solutions

Streamlining Traffic Management with Automation: Achieving capacity improvements with TMS and DAS

•Case studies on successful automation projects like and their impacts on operation efficiency. •Advances in GIS-based geospatial solutions to advance traffic management. •Examining the key components of modern traffic control solutions to meet modern rail demands. •Improving collaboration among multiple stakeholders to promote pan European operation rules

Jell Van-Luipen, Program Manager Digital Transformation, ProRail

4:00 PM

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Introduction to grinding at London Underground, the value of data-driven modelling in site selection

•Current status of rail grinding and milling at London Underground •Role of the grinding engineering division in providing site models for grinding based on data •Addressing noise and vibration issues, which are significant political and health concerns

Michael Hayes, Track Mechanised Maintenance Manager, London Underground

4:30 PM

Day 1 Close, Evening Networking Drinks and VIPS Speaker Dinners

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