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Video Recording

About the Programme

Welcome to the Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development Programme on ‘Sustainable Rail Transport: Planning, Operations and New Technologies’.

In this programme, we explore the intricacies of planning, operations, and the latest technologies shaping the future of rail transport. Our major theme revolves around the vital goals of developing and running sustainable rail transport networks and services that contribute to economic growth, environmental conservation, and social mobility.

The programme is co-organised by

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong
  • Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU), Beijing
  • MTR Academy (MTRA), Hong Kong

It is a unique programme with comprehensive coverage on both inter-city and inner-city rail transport, riding on the vast experience from the railway industry and the renowned research capability of the universities in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Join us as we embark on this precious knowledge sharing and experience exchange journey, exploring the realms of sustainable rail transport and shaping the future of transport infrastructure and service provision. Together, we can create a green, connected, and prosperous world through the power of rail transport within the Belt and Road Initiative.

English

Seasoned academics and professionals of the co-organisers and invited experts of relevant fields.

Senior executives/managers of railway operators and infrastructure owners; Government planners and regulators; practitioners in the railway industry; and researchers and scholars of relevant research disciplines from the Belt and Road countries and regions

Participants are expected to possess adequate English proficiency for interactive communication during the programme.

No Programme participation/registration fee is to be incurred. The participants should be responsible for the following –

  • Transportation
    While the co-organisers will arrange ground transportation for the participants for site visits in Beijing and Hong Kong, the participants are responsible for their own international flights, as well as other local travel, at their own cost (i.e. from home country to Hong Kong, from Hong Kong to Beijing, and from Beijing to home country).
  • Local Accommodation
    Participants will be responsible for their accommodation expenses in Beijing and Hong Kong during the Programme. The co-organisers will provide recommendations on hotel reservations.
  • Insurance
    Participants must arrange insurance at their own cost with sufficient coverage for the entire programme period in Beijing and Hong Kong. Participants will be asked to present their insurance certificates.
  • Visa Application
    • Participants must obtain valid visa before entry into Mainland China and Hong Kong respectively, with the exception of visa-free entry based on relevant agreements or regulations.
      For information on Visa to Mainland China
      http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/
      For information on Visa to Hong Kong
      http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit_transit.html
    • Participants are required to apply for the visa at their own cost. The co-organisers will provide the necessary support and assistance, such as the issuing of supporting documents.

Please note upon successful registration, if there is any change to your participation, you are required to inform the respective organisers as soon as possible.

  • Participants are required to attend ALL sessions of the entire Programme. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon successful completion of the Programme.
  • To encourage interaction and enhance mutual learning, participants may be requested to present and share their experience and views on the development and operations of rail transport in their countries during the course of the programme.

Enrolment will be considered via nomination by the invited organisations/ institutions only.
Deadline: 14 February 2025

  • Beijing
    Virtual class will be arranged for lectures and workshops, while technical visit will be cancelled in case of force majeure, such as intensive snowfall. Warnings about adverse weather will be issued by the local observatory.

  • Hong Kong
    Virtual class will be arranged for lectures and workshops, while technical visit will be cancelled in case of force majeure, such as typhoon and rainstorm. Warnings about adverse weather will be issued by the local observatory. This arrangement takes effect when the Hong Kong Observatory issues the Black Rainstorm warning, Typhoon Signal No. 8 or higher signals.

All participants will be well informed of the arrangements under adverse weather warnings.

Lunches and one official Dinner will be included. Dietary requirement of a religious or allergen nature will be collected during registration. Co-organisers will try to arrange for your dietary requirement as stated on your application.

  • The co-organisers reserve the rights to cancel the programme and to make any necessary changes to the schedules, contents and mode of delivery of the programme.
  • The co-organisers reserve the rights to make an enrolment offer while taking into consideration of the composition of the programme participants.
  • All sessions may be recorded by the co-organisers in some form or other. By joining the programme, participants unreservedly agree that the video, audio and photos recorded and retained will be used for related academic and promotion purposes.

Personal data is collected and used for processing registration and administration purpose. Participants’ personal data may be shared among the co-organisers and authorised third parties providing services in relation to the programme. In all such circumstances, data will be treated in strict confidence.

Privacy Policy of MTRA: https://www.mtracademy.com/en/privacypolicy.html

Privacy Policy Statement of PolyU: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/privacy-policy-statement/

Organisers of this programme may take photographs/ video recordings during this event and use such images in publicity, marketing activities/academic purposes.

The recorded images will be handled by respective organiser according to the prevailing policy. Enquiries shall be addressed to the following emails.

Co-organisers

Remark: Information presented in this website is subject to change and does not form part of any contract between the University /Organisers and any person.