UBIMET
GOLD SPONSOR
UBIMET is a leading commercial provider of precise meteorology services and severe weather warnings. The global company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria and has offices in Karlsruhe, Melbourne, Munich, New York and Zurich employing 250 staff from 25 nations. UBIMET provides high-quality meteorological data, forecasts and alerts enabling weather-dependent industries around the globe to increase safety and efficiency.
UBIMET’s expertise and reliable weather solutions have convinced customers from industries such as aviation and rail, construction, energy, insurance, media as well as event organizers. UBIMET has delivered accurate weather data to Formula 1 since 2014, and our services are widely used by the Australian Sailing Team, PGA, FFA and other major sports organisations.
The company was founded as a start-up by Michael Fassnauer and Manfred Spatzierer in Vienna in 2004. The two founders, driven by a passion for meteorology, are still the driving force behind the company today. Red Bull has been a strategic partner since 2012, expanding the company’s global reach.
www.ubimet.com / www.morecast.com
The Sustainable Development Foundation
SILVER SPONSOR
The Sustainable Development Foundation is a think-thank, registered in Italy as "not-for-profit organization", born in 2008 by will of companies, association of companies and sustainability experts, in order to encourage a sustainable growth. Today it can rely on a network of more that 150 members and a staff of 30 people, based in Rome.
The President of the Foundation is Edo Ronchi, former Ministry of Environment (1996-2000), who signed for Italy the Kyoto protocol in 1998. The director is Raimondo Orsini, former UIC and Trenitalia professional in environmental management.
The Foundation can provide technical support and partnerships. It publishes reports and research into energy and climate, circular economy, sustainable mobility, environment management; it holds workshop, lectures, conferences and learning events.
It is member of UN Global Compact, organizational stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), member ofTransport and Environment and ISWA (International solid waste association).
The Foundation has been partner of UIC in many projects, such as “Environment Strategy Reporting System”, “Zero carbon railways”, “Ecopassenger”, “Ecotransit”, “UIC-IEA Handbook-energy consumption/CO2 emissions”, “Railways for green growth”, “UIC Asia Vision 2050”.
Website: http://www.fondazionesvilupposostenibile.org/english/
ERESS
SILVER SPONSOR
ERESS - European partnership for railway energy settlement systems
Eress is a non-profit organisation, jointly owned by its partners, committed to the development, implementation and supply of the IT system for energy settlement called Erex.
Erex is an optimal solution for Infrastructure Managers and Train Operators.
Train Operators do get an accurate energy invoice based on the real energy they have used, not based just on estimates. They get a full overview over their real energy consumption at any time and for any of their traction units, including international traffic.
Infrastructure managers can rely on Erex system, ensuring accurate energy billing and transparency for all train operators running in their networks. They get a high quality proven system for free, just paying for adaptation costs. Eress is an open partnership and welcomes all infrastructure managers in Europe.
Facts
Eress has 7 partners
Over 4000 traction units use currently Eress system, Erex
50 Train Operators are billed through Erex system in Europe
With Erex, Train Operators can save more than 30% of the energy
Eress partners
Banedanmark (Rail Net Denmark),
Infrabel NV (Belgian Railway Infrastructure Manager),
Jernbaneverket (Norwegian National Rail Administration),
Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration),
Liikennevirasto (Finnish Transport Agency),
SBB AG (Schweitzerische Bundesbahnen) and
Vivens (Dutch railway energy procurement cooperative)
For more information, please contact us, info@eress.eu
Why Erex system?
Quality. Erex is a high quality proven solution for national and international trains and has been in operation since 2004.
Online data access and standardized reports allow train companies having a correct overview and full control of the energy used by trains anytime, anywhere.
A system in accordance with the latest EU standards. Erex system is compliant to the latest TSIs. Since 2007, Erex has used the international data exchange format based on UTILTS and UIC leaflet 930. Eress organization is actively involved in the development of the EU standards and therefore prepared to any changes.
Proven track record and know-how. With 7 countries already in the partnership, Erex has an extensive track record. Eress organization and Erex system have developed into a know-how source of data energy for several and very different countries in Europe.
As a standardized European system, Erex reuses as much of the existing architecture components for any new potential partner. This means that a new partner benefits of getting a fully developed and standardized European system.
Handles international traffic. Erex handles optimally energy data for international trains.
Flexible. Erex is a flexible system that can be adapted to many diverse needs. Erex can be used as a stand-alone system or it can collaborate with other systems, because it is built on open source.
Speedy and available. Erex reacts quickly to customized energy specific functionalities, since it is not bound to systems for other purposes and is highly available.
Stable and scalable. The system is robust and prepared for further growth.
Cost sharing. All development costs that benefit the other partners are shared.
Clear timeframe and implementation costs. All related costs for Erex implementation are clear and specified from the start.
Website: http://eress.eu/
AIT
SILVER SPONSOR
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Digital Safety & Security Department
The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is a governmental owned Austrian research institute with a European format and focuses on the key infrastructure issues of the future. The AIT works in close collaboration with industry and customers from public institutions, striving to increase their added value through innovation and new technologies. The Digital Safety & Security Department is developing cutting-edge information and communication technologies (ICT) designed to ensure safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructures.
Further information: www.ait.ac.at/safety-security
Contact
Michael Mürling
Marketing and Communications
T +43(0) 50550-4126 | F +43(0) 50550-4150
michael.muerling@ait.ac.at
TTG
SILVER SPONSOR
With its headquarters in Sydney, TTG employs over 60 staff and associates operating from offices in Sydney, London, Derby, Lille and Beijing. We are the world’s leading supplier of DAS to the global market and our entire specialist resources are dedicated to the development and deployment of our Energymiser® DAS.
We are a research based company with over 20 years association with the University of Southern Australia (UniSA), delivering our system to 5 continents and countries including: Australia, New Zealand, Europe, India, China, Africa and the USA. We are a leading authority regarding energy efficient rail driving strategies in the areas of research articles, books, patents and PhD graduate training.
Our dedicated engineers and researchers are experts in the provision of optimal driving software for the rail environment and have the experience of deploying the system to a range of railway operators and applications including: very high speed passenger, suburban, freight and metro.
Our vision is to be the leading supplier of DAS to the global rail industry as demonstrated by our global market share and our leadership in the areas of R&D and continual product development of our award winning system.
Website: http://www.ttgtransportationtechnology.com/
Plasser & Theurer
SILVER SPONSOR
Plasser & Theurer – an enterprise with a worldwide reputation
The name Plasser & Theurer is synonymous with highly developed and innovative machines for laying and maintenance of track on railways all over the world. The development of new technologies and machine designs is part of the central philosophy of the company. Specialisation in track maintenance machines has resulted in an enormous amount of experience and competence. Comprehensive support using innovative technology and extensive know-how has top priority. Apart from its outstanding technological achievements, Plasser & Theurer is committed to find solutions jointly with the customer as a reliable, long-term partner.
Website: www.plassertheurer.com
Far East Land Bridge
SILVER SPONSOR
Far East Land Bridge Ltd., a member of RZDL group, specializes in transporting 40ft DV, 40ft HC and 20ft containers from the Far East (China, South Korea and Japan) to Russia/Europe and vice versa using the Trans-Siberian railway connection. Our services are an alternative to the traditional methods of sea and air freight. With a quick 14-22 day transit time and affordable rates, we focus on flexibility and quality for our clients. With offices in Europe, Russia and China, over 100 employees and 9 years of rail freight experience, FELB offers a uniquely tailored approach to cargo logistics. Our primary benefits come from rapid transit time, which offers a cash flow advantage and greater convenience to cargo owners. This reduces the production-to-market time considerably, which is of great advantage for clients with high-value goods or urgent shipments.
Website: http://felb.world/