10 October 2024 - Rail Day

INVITATION

Transport Forum

10 October 2024

Many exhibitions, delicious food and great prizes
Attendance is for free, but booking is essential

Venue

Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre
OR Tambo 2 conference venue
44 Viewpoint Street, Bartlett, Boksburg, 1459
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CDkxnpzoSLeQQw5h7

PROGRAMME
07h30-09h00	Registration, refreshments and visiting the exhibitions
09h00-09h05	Housekeeping	Mr Harry van Huyssteen Custodian Transport Forum
09h05-09h15	Welcome	Prof Noleen Pisa Head of Department Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management: University of Johannesburg
09h15-09h40	Introduction to Professional Associations and Sponsors of the Transport Forum	Mr Harry van Huyssteen Custodian Transport Forum
09h40-10h10	Opening Address	Prof Jan Havenga Emeritus Professor: Stellenbosch University Director: GAIN
10h10-10h35	My Reflections on the History of The South African Railway System: A Personal Perspective	Dr Leo Petkoon Business Consultant (Rail- and Terminal Services) Leo Petkoon Projects
10h35- 11h00	An Update on the National Rail policy and Legislative Update	Mr Jan-David de Villiers Chief Director Department of Transport
11h00-11h40	Comfort Break and visiting the exhibitions
11h40-12h05	PRASA's rollout of its EMU Trains/Successful implementation of the Rolling Stock Modernization Programme	Mr Nelson Malefane Acting CEO: MetroRail Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
12h05-12h30	Feedback on the Business and Government Partnership revitalising the Supply Chain in South Africa	Mr Ian Bird Senior Executive: Transport & Logistics Focal Area Business for South Africa (B4SA)
12h30-13h30	Lunch and visiting the exhibitions
13h30-13h55	The role of Multimodal Inland Ports in strengthening Logistic Corridors in South Africa	Mr Warwick Lord Chairman Multimodal Inland Port Association
13h55-14h20	Private Sidings: A Game-Changer for Rail Freight Efficiency and Productivity	Mr Anand Moodliar Group Chief Executive Officer Barberry Holdings (Pty)Ltd
14h20-14h45	Questions and Answers	Moderated by: Ms Mesela Nhlapo Chief Executive Officer African Rail Industry Association (ARIA)
14h30-14h45	Closure and many lucky draws Please note that the lucky draws are for the in-person attendees only. Amongst at least nine lucky draws, is an Epson Inktank printer!

In-person attendance fully booked

Please take note that a penalty fee of R575 (Including VAT) will be charged, should you book and do not attend without cancellation at least 48-hours prior to the event. Substitution is acceptable. Cancellations should be done by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please select the icon above to register and to attend virtually.

You will (in advance) receive you personalised link to join the session on the Zoom platform.

Event Properties

Event Date	10-10-2024 9:00 am
Event End Date	10-10-2024 4:00 pm
Location	Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre

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