(Ledbury, 15th October 2008) The demand for intelligent train systems has never been greater. With increasing passenger numbers putting pressure on track systems, almost every rail company around the world is building or planning improved trackside communication networks. Huge investment is being poured into these systems in a bid to increase safety, cut train operating costs and add new benefits to passengers and staff. Against this background, technology consultancy BWCS will host a brand new conference next month in London to bring together the main players involved in installing, operating and managing trackside wireless networks to explain their recent successes and failures and examine the best ways to move forward. 

On the 5th and 6th of November, rail operators and suppliers from as far afield as the US, Japan, the Middle East and across Europe will converge on London to discuss at first hand the problems they have experienced as they strive to build this new generation of rail communications networks. 

According to Graham Wilde, CEO of BWCS, “The fast-paced development in this area is throwing up a whole series of new questions to be resolved. For example, how can the rail industry make the most of new broadband wireless technologies such as WiMax, HSDPA and OFDM? Who should own and control radio spectrum and telecoms infrastructure at the trackside? And how can rail network operators maximise their investments in GSM-R?

BWCS has worked with all the major players in this new market to make Rail Communications Regulation and Management 2008 a success. Over two days, a combination of interactive workshops, panel sessions, presentations and networking sessions will explore the regulatory  and technical issues arising from the deployment of this new generation of trackside communications networks around the world. For all companies with even the remotest interest in this dynamic sector, this is once again the event to attend in 2008.

Rail Communications Regulation and Management 2008 will be held in central London on the 5th and 6th of November 2008. The conference will provide a great networking opportunity and there are still a very few places still available.

Full details are available on the website www.TrainRegs2008.com or e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions.