The exhibition ensures maximum exposure to the very latest industry products, equipment and technical developments. Providing an excellent opportunity to source new suppliers and catch-up with existing ones, the exhibition is also an occasion to network amongst industry colleagues with more than 3,000 visitors expected to attend the exhibition each day.
Most importantly, the AusRAIL PLUS 2009 exhibition is a FREE event – exhibition visitors and conference delegates can attend for free.
The exhibition opens at 10am today and finishes the day with Networking Exhibition Drinks kicking off at 5.30pm. Delegates and exhibitors are invited to meet over fine food and beverages within the exhibition hall with 1200-1800 people expected to attend.
The current economic climate has by no means put a dampener on the AusRAIL PLUS exhibition – it has gone from strength to strength and this year includes more exhibitors than ever.
With more than 200 industry exhibitors showcasing Australian and international rail expertise, this year’s exhibition has seen a record number of international companies involved. With the international recession hitting hard around the world, a number of overseas rail organisations are currently launching, or considering launching in Australia, and have clearly recognised the rare and important opportunities that the AusRAIL PLUS exhibition provides.
After last year’s exceptional results, exhibition seminars will be held over the next three days with exhibition visitors welcome to attend the 12 free presentations to be given by world-leading rail companies. Seminars also provide delegates that are attending the AusRAIL PLUS conference with an alternative to the event’s plenary sessions and afternoon technical streams.
Today’s first seminar will start at 1.30pm – Siemens’ Peter Wagner will be presenting on the electrification of suburban networks. The rest of today’s seminars will be given by representatives from Bombardier Transportation, Downer EDI and United Rail Group.
Wednesday’s presentation, to be given by Ansaldo STS’ Antonio Lancia, will feature an industry first – the company’s Train Conformity Check System. The day’s final seminar, ‘Project optimisation, the benefits of early construction input into project development’, will be presented by John Holland’s Adam Morris.
Thursday’s first seminar starting at 11am, to be given by Laing O’Rourke’s David Howarth, will be a highlight of the day. He will be discussing the management of Australia’s biggest rollingstock project to date – the $1 billion CityRail upgrade.
All visitors are welcome to pick up a comprehensive AusRAIL PLUS exhibition and conference guide that features detailed information on all exhibitors including their products, services and company information, as well as an exhibition floor plan, and a guide to the free seminars.
Visitors can also pick up one of the many national and international industry publications from free ‘pick up points’ throughout the exhibition hall. There’s also time to relax and catch up on the latest news at the Rail Express internet cafe.
Historically, the AusRAIL PLUS exhibition grows by 25-30 per cent biannually and is so popular that it is launched for sale two years in advance, with 50 per cent sold before the doors close on the current show!
Contact Deborah Bocock for more information: +61 2 9080 4348 or deborah.bocock@informa.com.au
 
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