Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels

1st Annual1st Annual

Tuesday 17th november – Wednesday 18th november 2009 • Disneyland Paris, France

KEyNOTE SPEAKERS:Ian Prosser, HM Chief Inspector of Railways & Director, Railway Safety, OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION (UK)

Hans-Peter Vetsch, Head of Rail Operations, ALPTRANSIT AG (SWITzERLAND)

Arnaud Marchais, Head of Fire Safety, RATP (FRANCE)

Ahmet Ulas Aygün, Field Engineer, AvRASyA SUbWAy GROUP (TURKEy)

Walter Steiner, Tunnel Manager, GOTTHARD-STRASSENTUNNEL (SWITzERLAND)

Chris Bowley, Tunnel Safety Engineer, LE CROSSING CO. LTD. (UK)

Peter Hedley, Tyne Tunnels Manager, TT2 (UK)

Dr. Fathi Tarada, Co-Chairman Working Group Air Quality, Fire & Ventilation, PIARC (UK)

REPRESENTED COMPANIES INCLUDE:RAIL

Offi ce• of Rail Regulation Metro• Madrid Alptransit• AGRATP• Avrasya• Subway Group

ROADGotthard-Strassentunnel• TT2• CETU• Le • Crossing CompanyPIARC•

HIGHLIGHTS:benefi t • from 12 leading countries showcasing back-to-back case studies on overcoming all fi re protection and safety challenges to meet regulation standards and establish tunnel security

Join • 9 operators, 4 academic experts, 3 manufacturers, 3 institutions and associations, 3 industry specialists, 2 regulators and a governmental body to share their experiences on solving ventilation issues, optimising risk analysis strategies and achieving best-practice evacuation techniques to certify passenger safety and upgrade tunnel performance

Choose • from 25 presentations, select your round table discussions and participate in 2 panel discussions uncovering new initiatives in overcoming all essential fi re protection and safety challenges in both road and rail tunnels to meet responsibilities cost-eff ectively and remain at the high end of business

Take • advantage of the unique format of this event - from plenary sessions, interactive panel debates, round table discussions and separate road and rail streams, this can’t-miss conference will arm you with the tools to implement the right safety measures to maximise fi re protection and guarantee tunnel security

vIbevents

new initiatives in implementation, design and technology to meet road & rail tunnel regulation

Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels

Silver Sponsors:

Register now: Online: www.vibevents.com/fpst Email: [email protected]: +44 (0)207 7753 4268 Fax: +44 (0)20 7915 9773

benefi t • back-to-back case studies on overcoming all fi re protection and safety challenges to meet

Join • manufacturers, 3 institutions and associations, 3 industry specialists, 2 regulators and a

Choose • round table discussions and participate in 2 panel discussions uncovering new initiatives in

Take • event - from plenary sessions, interactive panel debates, round table discussions and

Programme Day One Tuesday 17 November

08.30 Registration and coffee

09.00 Welcoming remarks

09.10 Overcoming safety issues in a challenging tunnel environment Hear from an industry expert on how to rise to the challenges of successfully refitting a tunnel:Assessing safety equipment realistically and what makes sense in ●

terms of infrastructure flexibilityOvercoming the ventilation issue - taking alternative measures to ●

certify that both smoke and fire do not fan outIncreasing both safety and rescue measurements to impede fire ●

hazards and optimise evacuation reaction timesPeter-Johann Sturm, Professor of Environmental Engineering, GRAz UNIvERSITy OF TECHNOLOGy

09.50 Framework for the comprehensive evaluation of rail tunnel fire scenariosInternational testing regimes and fundamental fire properties of rolling ●

stock materials and how this can optimise tunnel safetyA risk based analysis of fire scenarios and consideration of extreme events ●

The benefits of closer integration of tunnel infrastructure design and ●

rolling stock fire performance as a railway systemPaul Williams, Senior Fire Engineer, ARUP FIRE

10.30 Exploring safety equipment for fire protection – an update on water mists systems and related regulationsUncovering the latest upgrade in water mist systems to ensure ●

optimal safety for fires and to optimize the vehicle concepts related to approval, design and weight aspectsDetermining current safety specifications in tunnels to overcome any ●

technical challenges Simulating fire and testing of systems to certify that all systems ●

are in place for the correct course of action in fire protection and extermination Roger Dirksmeier, Managing Director, FOGTEC FIRE PROTECTION

11.10 Coffee and networking

11.45 Surpassing fire detection measures – enabling fire monitoring through fiber optic linear heat detection Comparing the difference in technology – reviewing AP Sensing’s ●

DTS technology and how this detects many different types of fire with speed and reliability Assessing the results – a demonstration of the DTS-system sensor ●

cable system’s durability and survivability factors during a fire Optimising fire protection in tunnels through the DTS technology – ●

uncovering its capability to monitor fire development and provide vital information until the fire is extinguished Expanding on the qualities of DTS – how this information can be used ●

to trigger accurate and precise counter measures and what this can do to optimise tunnel safety Dr. Henrik Hoff, Sales Director, AP SENSING GMbH

12.25 Panel Discussion Applying the main principles of evacuation to comply with safety requirements and ensure passenger protectionCalculating reaction times and travel distances with a range of walking ●

speeds and passenger behaviours to evaluate overall evacuation times Why a risk analysis for tunnel design, capacity and vehicle evacuation ●

is important in evaluating passenger safety Why emergency exercises and their subsequent evaluation are a ●

crucial component to tunnel safety Setting up a controlled environment with assigned responsibilities ●

across the chain of command to provide an optimum response Achieving best-practice evacuation techniques by optimising tunnel ●

ventilation, fire suppression, incident detection and alarms, vehicle evacuation and handling of injuries Dr. Fathi Tarada, Co-Chairman Working Group Air Quality, Fire & Ventilation, PIARC (UK), Paul Williams, Senior Fire Engineer, Arup Fire, To be joined by a selection of speakers

13.10 Networking lunch

Stream A: Rail

14.30 Employing innovation to maximise safety measures in new tunnels - experiences of Kadikoy-Kartal subway projectReviewing the Kadikoy-Kartal subway project, overcoming ●

its initial challenges and gaining insight to its excavation techniquesFactoring in all possible contributors including geological issues ●

and technical developments in order to have solutions in place and safety on trackOptimising all levels of tunnel security to certify worker safety ●

during tunnel constructionIllustrations, findings and current developments for this ●

ongoing projectAHMET UlAS AyGün, FIElD EnGInEER, AvRASyA SUbWAy GROUP

15.10 Examining the running capability of railway vehicles in tunnel operationReviewing the general objectives and required capability for ●

passenger trainsAssessing the principles of running capability on railway ●

vehiclesEvaluating the classification of fire ●

Uncovering the appropriate decisions for corresponding ●

requirementsHeinz Reimann, Senior Engineer, bOMbARDIER TRANSPORTATION


16.10 Optimising safety measures in long tunnels – a review on the way to a safe Gotthard base tunnelAssessing all aspects of fire prevention and mitigation in long ●

tunnels to implement the appropriate safety and self-rescue measuresUncovering the correct operation procedures for passenger ●

trains during a fireWhy risk analysis for rail tunnel design is fundamental for ●

certifying optimal safetyCase-in-point for the Gotthard Base Tunnel ●

Hans-Peter Vetsch, Head of Rail Operations, ALPTRANSIT AG

16.55 Panel discussion:Managing heat release rates on trains to suit your train design ●

and extend the life force of your train to complement tunnel safetyEvaluating the different means of fire detection and suppression ●

to formulate the correct variable approachFactoring in cost benefit analysis to certify the right framework ●

for your designEmploying the suitable heat release calculations to increase ●

safety management and ensure fire protection Implementing the appropriate system modifications to ensure ●

fire protection and decrease hazardous risksDifferent approaches and strategies from today’s leading ●

industry expertsDavid Tooley, lead Engineer, Materials, bOMbARDIER TRANSPORTATION

Willy Witbecker, UNIvERSITy OF WUPPERTAL

Zoltan Werner laszlo, Project Manager for Electrical Supply & Fire Safety, METRO 4*

17.30 Chairman’s summary

17.40 Close of conference

Programme Day Two08.30 Registration and coffee

09.00 Welcoming remarks

09.10 Examining fire suppression in road and rail tunnelsArup Fire

09.50 An update on meeting current safety regulations and an outlook for future developments Reviewing the impact that the regulations have had on road tunnels to dateAssessing the long-term benefits of a safer, more sustainable tunnel ●

environment for the government (eliminate stakeholders)and road usersSetting a clear policy framework to increase fire safety and establish ●

tunnel securityBest-practice strategies for refitting existing tunnels to meet ●

standard requirements and facilitate safety inspection and approvalExploring today’s common challenges for regulation compliance to ●

enable implementation of viable solutionsWalter Steiner, Tunnel Manager, GOTTHARD-STRASSENTUNNEL


Day One Tuesday 17 November

Stream B: Road

14.30 Setting standards for the safe operation of road tunnels worldwide – the World Road Association (PIARC) Technical Committee C4PIARC has set worldwide standards for road tunnels since 1957. It continues to be the premier global organisation for the delivery of technical guidance in the areas related to the use of road tunnels such as geometry, equipment and its maintenance, operation, safety and environment. It does not deal with civil engineering of tunnels, except with regards to its effects on operation and maintenance of the works.Management and improvement of road tunnel safety ●

Improvement of tunnel operation and safety ●

Optimisation of tunnel ventilation and mitigating fires ●

Evaluation, organisation and communication of knowledge on ●

tunnel operation and safetyDr. Fathi Tarada, Co-Chairman Working Group Air Quality, Fire & Ventilation, PIARC

15.10 Overcoming the challenges of meeting road tunnelling safety regulations to receive approval and ensure success Examining the current safety regulations to establish a realistic ●

strategy for complying with newly modified limitsTaking stock of existing safety measures and in-place ●

procedures to identify any potential gaps and fill themEstablishing both the tunnel infrastructure’s assets and ●

constraints to choose suitable safety measuresEliminating quick-fix solutions to avoid long-term safety ●

measures and communications breakdownBest-in-class, cost-effective methods to meet safety ●

requirements and pass inspection with flying coloursChris Bowley, Tunnel Safety Engineer, LE CROSSING CO. LTD.


16.10 Changing tunnel fire safety measures with fixed fire fighting systems (FFFS) – Experiences from full scale fire tests to various installationsChallenges of full scale fire testing with HGV fires ●

Reviewing the outcome of ongoing research projects ●

Tools for making tunnel fire risk analysis with FFFS and ●

assessment of full scale fire test results to real installationPractical challenges of FFFS integration to tunnels including ●

design, installation, control system and coordination with other safety measurementsStefan Kratzmeir, Senior Research Engineer, FOGTEC FIRE PROTECTION

16.50 Upgrading safety standards beyond the requirements to achieve safety excellence Understanding the overall project and what the main safety ●

objectives areImplementing cutting edge technology into tunnel design to ●

accelerate fire suppression, decrease smoke and fire build-up and certify passenger safetyUpgrading ventilation systems to keep tunnel restoration to a ●

minimumIncorporating even more safety precautions to seal tunnel security ●

Employing cost benefit analysis to weigh initial investment with ●

reduced costs of traffic delay and tunnel shutdownCurrent progress and development on maintaining a road tunnel ●

and surpassing standard requirementsPeter Hedley, Tyne Tunnels Manager, TT2

17.30 Chairman’s summary


Stream A: Rail Stream B: Road

11.20 Fulfilling industry standards for optimal safety, certification and approval

Examining top strategies ●

for upgrading current safety standards effectively whilst keeping the costs down Improving safety requirements ●

and meeting responsibilities by optimising current assets Reviewing individual tunnel ●

limitations to determine where the gaps lie and how to resolve them Monitoring the progress of safety ●

enhancement to meet regulation requirements and guarantee success Integrating flexible safety ●

measures to exceed expectations and ensure both certification and approval

Ian Prosser, HM Chief Inspector of Railways & Director, Railway Safety, Office of Rail Regulation

12.00 Complying to industry standards for certification and approval of rolling stock and why this is significant for tunnel safety

Uncovering the point-by-point’s ●

of the new safety legislation to determine which gaps you need to bridge:Taking the first steps to fulfil safety ●

standard requirements to meet responsibilities and remain at the high end of businessImplementing the correct plan to ●

improve your current standards in the most efficient mannerPreparing for safety alterations by ●

having the technology in place

11.20 The effect of fire on concrete and the measures to take for protection

Examining concrete deterioration ●

and the spalling mechanism caused by fireReviewing why and when we need ●

to protect the tunnel infrastructureUncovering protection and ●

concrete based on risk assessmentGaining insight on both active and ●

passive fire protectionIllustrations and practical ●

examples from an industry expertFrank Clement, Fire Protection Manager, bASF CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS EUROPE AG

12.00 Examining safety measures in canopies for air quality

Gaining insight on the Canopies ●

on Air Treatment project, how this came about and what is the ultimate goal for tunnelsReviewing the ins and outs of ●

construction for improvement of air quality Comparing safety measures ●

between tunnels and canopiesExamples and findings for this ●

project and what this means for the safety of tunnels

Theo Cornelissen, Senior Adviser, IPL – Dutch Innovation Programme on Air Quality


Wednesday 18 November 2009

Stream A: Rail Stream B: RoadMonitoring best-practice methods ●

of meeting train safety regulations from the perspective of an operator and what this means for tunnel securityApplying these fundamental ●

strategies to achieve certification and approval with relative ease

Gabriel Santos, Head of Security and Safety, Metro Madrid


14.00 Optimising fire and safety in rail tunnels – from the perspective of an operator

Reviewing the challenges ●

of meeting safety standard regulations and how these can be overcome Examining the operational ●

aspects of safety – capitalising on tunnel advantages and minimising the limits The importance of learning ●

lessons from past incidents - what measures are being taken to maximise fire protection and safety in rail tunnels today

Arnaud Marchais, Head of Fire Safety, RATP

14.40 Adopting a new approach to safety in railway tunnels by enhancing risk analysis and the design processImplementing a simple list of prescriptions and measures for optimising tunnel function was the approach adopted for the safety design of railway tunnels for several years. The main characteristics of the new approach, already adopted in Italy from 2005 are:

Evaluating risk-based analysis of ●

the system to assign an expected frequency and consequences to each expected accidentExamining various techniques ●

including CFD to predict hazard factors and forecast fire behaviourEvaluating the effectiveness of ●

safety measures for optimal tunnel security

Antonio Ventura, Head of Safety and Security, Italferr S.p.A


15.50 Tunnel fire operations from the perspective of a fire department - Frankfurt am Main's approachJens Stiegel, Assistant Chief, Frankfurt am Main Fire Department

16.30 Closing remarks


14.00 Factoring in the human element to implement optimal safety measures

Improving human behaviour in ●

the context of tunnel operationDefining the main lessons learned ●

regarding users' behaviour in tunnelsIntroducing emerging ●

technologies factoring in feedback from experienceOptimising the combination of ●

visual and auditory meansProviding recommendation to ●

owners to implement these road tunnel safety devices depending on the context of the tunnel

Marc Tesson, Head of Safety Department, CETU

14.40 Optimising fire protection and safety in road tunnels by readjusting risk analysis strategy

Uncovering a whole new approach ●

to risk analysis to achieve a better understanding of safety management and increase safety effectiveness in less timeExamining risk assessment ●

methodologies to gain knowledge of what can and cannot be achieved in individual tunnelsAchieving harmonisation of risk ●

assessments for fires to augment the flexibility of tunnel protectionEmploying risk analysis to all ●

components linked to the tunnel to develop a fit for purpose strategy

Prof. Pasquale Colonna, Full Professor, Department of Highways and Transportation, Polytechnic University of bari


15.50 Optimising risk management by enlisting road users as allies to help combat tunnel hazards

Identifying the lay person's ●

perception and logic for risk in road tunnelsUncovering all aspects of risk ●

perception in tunnels by gaining a deeper understanding of safety scienceExamining different methods of ●

safety behaviour in road tunnels without simulating a fire

Marc Gandit, Senior lecturer, Université Pierre-Mendès-France

16.30 Closing remarks


Do you wish to exhibit your products and services at this exclusive event?If you want to be part of this leading industry event, please contact Nick McCudden in our sponsorship team. Email: [email protected] or call: +44 (0) 020 7753 4259

Silver sponsors

Arup Fire is an international team of fire safety design specialists, dedicated to delivering innovative fire safety

solutions. We have extensive experience in the rail industry, ranging from the development of fire strategies for stations and tunnels, to assessing the fire performance of rolling stock by testing and computer simulation. www.arup.com

AP Sensing is your global solution provider in the special hazard fire detection market. AP Sensing inherits

more than 20 years of OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometry) expertise from Agilent Technologies (former Hewlett Packard). AP Sensing’s unique “Linear Heat Series” – a fiber optic linear heat detection system - perfectly suits today’s safety demands and safes money whenever it comes to large –sized applications in hazardous environments like road & rail tunnels, conveyor belts, cable trays, production facilities etc. www.apsensing.com

FOGTEC is the leading provider of fire protection solutions for rolling stock and tunnel applications. FOGTEC’s

special trained engineers provide services from consultancy to turn key solution supply for almost any rail vehicle or type of tunnel. FOGTEC`s high reputation in both markets is not only reflected by the well known names of its partners and customers but also by the involvement in major research projects. www.fogtec-international.com

MEYCO Global Underground Construction, part of BASF Construction Chemicals, is a leading supplier offering world-wide customized solutions through its unique blend of innovative product technology, specialized equipment and engineering knowledge. Our international tunneling specialists are working closely with contractors and design

engineers to permit the seamless transfer of our latest MEYCO® Fireshield technology: proven in many projects to be safely, cost and time effectively. www.meyco.basf.com/en/meyco_solutions/fireprotection/Pages/default.aspx

Exhibitors

Media partners

EURAILmag - is a B2B publication – we report on developments in the rail sector, e.g. new regulation, standards,

technology, services and products. We also cover major rail projects in Europe. Contributors include executives, technicians, engineers and rail experts. Content is presented in the form of reports, articles, interviews and advertorials. www.eurailmag.com

Established in 1997, Railway Technology is a global procurement and reference resource providing a one-

stop-shop for professionals and decision makers within the railway and rail transport industries. www.railway-technology.com

Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr: First Name: Surname:

Email: Tel:

Job Title: Fax:

Department:

bOOKING FORM venue Details

The two day conference will take place on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2009. The venue for all two days will be a centrally located fi ve star hotel a Disneyland hotel in Paris, France. For further information contact our Operations department on +44 (o) 207 753 4201.

Are you registered?

You will always receive an acknowledgement of your booking. If you do not receive anything, please call us on +44 (0) 20 7753 4268 to make sure we have received your booking.

Data Protection

The personal information shown on this form, and/or provided by you, will be held on a database and may be shared with other subsidiaries of the SPG Media Group Ltd. in the UK and Internationally. If you do not wish your details to be available to other subsidiaries of the SPG Media Group please contact the Database Manager at SPG Media Ltd., Brunel House, 55–57 North Wharf Road, London W2 1LA. Occasionally your details may be obtained from, or made available to, external companies who wish to communicate with you off ers related to your business activities. If you wish to receive these off ers, please tick the box ■

Delegate Details please photocopy form for multiple bookings

Company: Address:

Town:

Postcode: Country:

VAT Number: Nature of Business:

Company Details

Purchase Order No.

■ I enclose a cheque drawn on a UK bank (please make cheque payable to VIBevents and write reference FPST1109 on the reverse)

■ I will transfer payment to your Lloyds TSB account City Branch, London, UK: 01492549, sort code 30-00-02 (using reference FPST1109)

■ I would like to pay with my credit card ■ Visa ■ Mastercard ■ AMEX ■ Maestro ■ Solo

Card Number: Expiry Date: Issue Date: CSV*:

Cardholder's Name:

Cardholder's Address:

*The CSV number is the last 3 digit number on the reverse of the card

■ Yes, I have read and understood the terms and cancellations conditions and am happy to proceed with my registration

Signature Date

Payment Details

Four Easy Ways To book: ■ Register online at www.vibevents.com/fpst ■ Email us at [email protected]■ Tel +44 (0)20 7753 4268 ■ Fax +44 (0)20 7915 9773

1st Annual Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2009, Disneyland Paris, France

VIBevents Conference Delegate terms and conditions1. Scope of Agreement: These are the conditions of the contract between you, the Client (“You” and “your”) and VIBevents (“VIBevents”, “we”, “us” and “our”) governing your use of our services, including the conference registration as set out in your booking form. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between VIBevents and you. All prior agreements understandings and negotiations and representations (save for fraudulent misrepresentation) whether oral or in writing are cancelled in their entirety. The terms of any other electronic communications will not form part of this agreement.2 Our commitment to you: Should the Event be cancelled or the location be changed for reasons or circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to reschedule the Event, including changing the location, upon written notice to you. Should the event fail to be rescheduled for any reason your refund shall not exceed the total charge received by us from you.3 Payment Terms: The Total Fees specifi ed on the booking form are subject to an additional service charge of 2.5% (“Service Charge”) applied to cover administration costs, and are exclusive of VAT and any other applicable sales tax which shall be payable in addition.

• Following completion and return of the booking form, full payment including Service Charge is required within fi ve days from the invoice date or prior to the event if this is sooner. All registrants must provide a credit card number as a guarantee at the time of booking. We reserve the right to charge your card in full if payment is not received in accordance with these payment terms. We reserve the right to refuse admission if full payment is not received in accordance with these terms.4 Cancellations: In the event of cancellation, 100% of the event fee is payable and non-refundable. All cancellation requests must be submitted to us in writing. If we agree to your cancellation then all cancellation fees are payable immediately after the acceptance of your cancellation in writing by us.5 General: You, your executive/s or your agents may not transfer or assign any of the rights or obligations of this Agreement (in whole or part) without our prior consent. Any attempt to resell, assign or transfer rights without our consent will entitle us to cancel the contract without liability to you.• This agreement is governed by and will be construed in

accordance with English law and each party irrevocably agrees that

the courts of England will have the non-exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement.• VIBevents is subject to the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and is

registered in the UK with the Information Commissioner to process your personal information. Our primary goal in collecting personal information from you is to give you an enjoyable customised experience whilst allowing us to provide services and features that most likely meet your needs. We collect certain personal information from you, which you give to us when using our Sites and/or registering or subscribing for our products and services. We also collect certain personal data from other group companies to whom you have given information through their websites. The information provided will be held on our database and may be shared with other companies within the same Group. Occasionally your details may be made available to our external partners. If you do not want us to continue using this information please notify us at [email protected].• The working language of the Event is English. Executives requiring

an interpretation service must make their own arrangements at their own expense.

Prices & Payment Information (please tick option)

Discount code if applicable _________________________________Discounts are at the discretion of VIBevents and are not cumulative

Total

Yes, i would like to register for the event: BEFORE25.8.2009

BEFORE22.9.2009

BEFORE20.10.2009

AFTER20.10.2009

Operators, End users and Train Manufacturers

I would like the VIP Attendee Package to include the 2 day conference and the interactive CD-ROM (saving €70)

€1,216 (+VAT where applicable)




I would like to attend the two day conference only €936 ([email protected]% = €1119.68)

€1,076 (+VAT@ 19.6% = €1287.12)

€1,216 ([email protected]% = €1454.56)

€1,426 ([email protected]% = €1705.72)

Suppliers

I would like the VIP Attendee Package to include the 2 day conference and the interactive CD-ROM (saving €70)





I would like to attend the two day conference only €1,640 ([email protected]% =€1961.90)

€1,780 ([email protected]% =€2129.34)

€1,920 ([email protected]% =€2296.78)

€2,130 ([email protected]% =€2547.89)

All Attendees

I cannot attend the conference but would like to receive the interactive CD-ROM

€350 (+VAT where applicable)

€350(+VAT where applicable)

€350 + VAT(+VAT where applicable)

€550 + VAT(+VAT where applicable)

Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels

Travel

tunnel safety join

safety challenges

safety equipment

bombardieroptimal safety

tunnel benefit

tunnel operation

optimising safety measures

overcoming safety issues