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RAIL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (RRTC2024)

27 - 29 November 2024 at Grand Richmond Hotel

November 27th 2024

TimeRRTC2024 
Day 1
Location
Diamond Ballroom – 4th floor – , Grand Richmond Hotel
08:00 - 09:00Registration
09:00 - 09:10Welcome remarks
By  Prof. Dr. Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
09:10 - 09:20

OPENING SPEECH 

By Prof. Dr. Sompong Klaynongsuang , President of Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI)
09:20 - 09:30PHOTO SESSION WITH GUEST OF HONOR AND VIP 
09:30 - 10:00

KEYNOTE SESSION 1

By Dr. Julathep Kajornchaiyakul, President of Rail Technology Research and Development Agency (Public Organization)
10:00 - 10:30

KEYNOTE SESSION 2

By Assoc. Prof. Watcharapol Chayaprasert, Program Director: Logistics and Rail System, PMUC
10:30 - 11:00Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30

“Transit-oriented development (TOD) Evaluation and Success Factors”

By Prof. Chun Zhang, Beijing Jiaotong University
11:30 - 12:00

"Value of Digitalization in Transportation"

By Mr. Andrew Smith, Bentley Systems
12:00 - 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30

Panel Discussion A

Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Local Railway Solutions
Moderator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petch Jearanaisilawong


  • 1.Mr. Juergen Supik,  CEO, Dorsche Consult Asia

  • 2.Assoc.Prof.Dr.Nattapong Makaratat, King Mongkut's University of Technology 
    North Bangkok

  • 3.Waranchalee Suwanpimolkul  , S.K. Polymer Co., Ltd.

    4. Mr. Paul Evans,
    Managing Director, InfraAsia

Panel Discussion B

Potential of Human Development for Thai Railway

Moderator:
Asst. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kumpanat Sirivedin

  •  1. Mr. Thanit Viboolwattana, Head of Customer Services, Siemens Mobility Limited Thailand

2.Dr.Kritsada Mongkoldee ,
The Faculty of Railway Systems and Transportation, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan

3.Mr. Anupol Sonpuag,
Trans Thai Railway Co., Ltd.


14:30 - 15:00Coffee Break
Invited Speakers A

Moderator:
Prof. Dr. – Ing. Nisai Fuengwarodsakul
Invited Speakers B 

Moderator:
Asst.Prof.Dr. Chanchai Techawatcharapaikul
15:00 - 15:30Mr. Anan Phonimdang, Deputy Governor, State Railway of ThailandHub of Talents: Thailand Railway Research Network (TRRN) project
By Asst.Prof. Pornsak Srisungsitthisunti
KMUTNB
15:30 - 16:00
  • “Safety Standard and Policy in Thai Rail Systems”
  • Dr. Tayakorn Chandrangsu, Director of Safety and Maintenance Standards Division, Department of Rail Transport
  • "Overview of Lao Railway Technical and Vocational college"
    By Mr. Syphone SYBOUNHEUANG,
    Organization: Lao Railway Technical and Vocational college
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 18:00Booth Visit and industrial session
18:00 - 21:00Banquet Dinner (Sponsors & Private Invitation Only)


November 28th 2024

TimeRRTC2024 
Day 2
Location
Diamond Ballroom – 4th floor – , Grand Richmond Hotel

Room A

Room B

08:00 – 09:00  REGISTRATIONDAY 2

- Session A1 -

Railway Policies – Sustainability
Moderator:
Asst.Prof. Dr. Warayut Kampeerawat

- Session B1-

R&D Local Content – Sustainability
Moderator:
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Sunarin Chanta
09:00 – 09:25“Best Practices in Design to Delivery of Rail Infrastructure Projects”
By Miss. Maylen Yee,  Solution Engineering Manager, Bentley Systems		“Low-Carbon Tourism Through Railways in Thailand: A Case Study of the Lower North Wellness Tourism Platform
By Asst.Prof.Dr. Ananchai Ukaew, Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University
09:25 – 09:50
“Building Thailand’s Railway Future Through Science Research and Innovation”
By Asst. Prof. Chayut Ngamkhanong, Chulalongkorn University Transportation Institute, Chulalongkorn University



“A Numerical Technique for Estimating High-Frequency Radiated Emissions from Railway System” 
By Assoc. Prof. Phumin Kirawanich, Mahidol University


09:50 - 10:15“R&D for Railway Components: Challenge from Local Content to Standardization” 
By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anan Suebsomran,
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok		“Enhancing Railway Sustainability Through Local R&D: An AI-Driven Approach to Seismic Risk Management” 
By Dr.Panrawee Rungskunroch,
Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
10:15-10.45Coffee Break
- Session A2 -
Local Contents: Success cases

Moderator:
Asst.Prof.Dr. Chaiyut Sumpavakup
- Session B2 -
Human Development

Moderator:
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Sunarin Chanta
10:45-11:10

“Success story of turnkey project "Gold Line" - Thailand's first feeder line” 

By Mr. Natthachai Siriko, AMR Asia Public Company Limited
“Considering Railway Project Lifecycle”

By Mr. Christopher Edward Hyland,
DB Engineering & Consulting


11:10-11:35
“Automated People Mover” 
By Mr.Ditsapol Padungkul,
Thai Railway Engineering Association
“The Dual-Degree Railway Engineering Program: An Academic Cooperation Between Khon Kaen University, Thailand, and Southwest Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China”
By Dr. Pattasad  Saengwong,
Asst. Prof. Panawit Hanpinitsak,
Khon Kaen University
11:35-12:00
“Development of Light Rail Vehicle Prototype in Thailand”
By Dr. Paiwan Kerdtuad,
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus


“TRRN Railway Challenge Competition”
By Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekkarong Sukjit,
Suranaree University
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break

- Session A3 -

Standardization
Moderator:
Asst.Prof.Dr. Monpilai Narasingha

- Session B3 -

Railway Testing
Moderator:
Asst. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kumpanat Sirivedin
13:00 - 13:25

"Challenges and Innovations From CTCS"

By Miss Xiaohui Zhou, Brave Engineering Ltd and Beijing Hollysys Co.,Ltd

“The current development of rail transport testing and research infrastructures for sustainable rail industry”
By Dr. Anat Hasap,
Railway Transportation System Testing Centre (RTTC)
13:25-13:45
“Railway standardization as Interoperability, Intramodality and Interconnectivity” 
By Mr. Christian Mehlhorn,Siemens Mobility Limited Thailand
“Technology Research: A Vital Component of Railway Industry Localization”
By Dr. Ekkarut Viyanit,
National Science and Technology Development Agency
13:45-14:10“Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Rail Transportation Systems”
By Mr. Wutthi  Srikhamp,
Office of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy and Planning		“Railway Welding and NDT Activities at KINGWELD”
By Assoc. Prof. Bovornchok Poopat,
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
14:10 – 14:40Coffee Break
- Speakers A4 -
Global Impact 

Moderator:
Asst.Prof.Dr. Monpilai Narasingha
- Speakers B4 -
Local Industrial – 
14:40 - 15:05
“Global Impact: Railway Sustainability for the Future 
By Mr. TomaszMazur,Siemens Mobility Limited Thailand
15:05 - 15:30
  • “Low Carbon Design and Construction Method for HSR and Metropolitan Rails Bridges”
    By Dr. Junling Sun, Sun Engineering Consultants International, Inc.
15:30 - 16:00
  • “Unleashing Thailand Ingenuity, Driving Global Impact” 
    By Mr. Andrew Chong Yoon Meng, Rehau Railway Solution



November 29th , 2024

ScheduleRRTC2024 Day 3
09:00 – 09:30Meet up at the Grand Richmond Hotel lobby 1st floor
9.30 - 12.00Visit MRT Purple line depot
12:00 - 13:00Lunch