Kuwait Metro and Rail Conference & Exhibition

19 - 20 April 2011

Radisson Blu Hotel

Kuwait is on the  verge of a new era in public transportation. The country is planning to develop its own rail and metro projects as part of the GCC's wider efforts to improve public transportation networks and its connectivity with neighbors.

Kuwait rail system will reach 550km upon completion and will cover the northern and southern parts of the country as well as critical infrastructure such as airports and railway stations. The project is part of the $25bn GCC railway project, which begins at Kuwait and runs to Muscat via Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The Kuwait Metro Rail is a 171km long inner city transport running across the city. 60km of the rail road will be built underground. The project will have four lines, each of which will be tendered as a separate project. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $7bn.

 
Kuwait Metro and Rail Conference & Exhibition is an intensive two-day event offers a complete and comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory framework, innovative financing structures for rail projects, practical environment-friendly solutions for rail operation, and new technologies reaching the market. It will showcase new business and investment opportunities, market trends, environmental regulations, and new technologies.

Kuwait Metro and Rail Conference & Exhibition provides an opportunity not only to keep up with the latest trends and challenges in the rail industry but also to take advantage of excellent networking opportunities. Participants will learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting-edge research & exceptional best practices and discover the latest products and services.

The conference key themes includes, but are not limited:

• Major opportunities and challenges in the GCC rail transit market.
• Kuwait Railway Development and Future Prospects.
• Latest developments and trends in rail systems sustainability and safety.
• Latest technical specifications for Infrastructure of Railway projects.
• Development, planning and design for rail projects.
• Breakthroughs in rail technologies, equipment and construction.
• Innovative rail project financing solutions.