Public Transport Security 2009

When: 8-9 September 2009
Where: Westin Grand, Berlin, Germany

Hosted by Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB), Public Transport Security 2009 brought together transport authorities and operators, government, associations, suppliers and academia working within public transport security to discuss the ongoing security issues facing transport authorities and operators across the world.

Public Transport Security provided the perfect platform for organisations wishing to raise their profile in this burgeoning sector. This unique two day conference included presentations from the leading figures from within the transport sector, panel discussions, a table top exhibition and unrivalled networking opportunities, covering topics across all modes of public transport: – rail, metro, bus and coach, trams and light rail.

You can order a CD of the conference material for just €227. Contact us for more details.

Hosts

The VBB Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg is the public transport authority covering the federal states of Berlin and Brandenburg – the capital area of Germany. The VBB can trace back its roots as far as to the German Unification Contract in 1990. Feeling the necessity to reconnect Berlin to the surrounding Brandenburg and to create a high-quality public transport were the reasons for introducing the VBB as a common public transport authority.

The main tasks of VBB are the co-ordination of the services of 42 public transport companies and their better connections, the introduction and development of a common fare system and the improvement and quality control of public transport services. Also the VBB assists the authorities in charge of public transport in planning, tendering and management of regional railway services.

The VBB stands for a customer-friendly integrated public transport service that handles the requirements of a metropolitan area like Berlin as well as it meets the interests of the rural communities in the countryside of Brandenburg.

Therefore the VBB is the co-ordinator, moderator and supplier of ideas for the executive bodies, public transportation operators and, ultimately, for the passengers in the region served by the association.

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Exhibitors

NiceVision, part of Nice Systems, offers a complete solution for high performance management applications. It brings seamless management of rolling stock, stations and other transit facilities, and provides live viewing and remote download of recording from mobile DVRs. The solution helps transit agencies secure vehicles and keep passengers safe, improving loss prevention and ensuring driver compliance with safety procedures. NiceVision helps provide essential evidence to refute fraudulent claims, and prosecute crime and vandalism.

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Speakers

Stephen Thomas, Assistant Chief Constable London and 2012 Olympic Games, British Transport Police

Stephen joined BTP in July 2007 as the head of their operations in London and their planning team for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. He previously served in London’s Metropolitan Police Service and the Greater Manchester Police. In June 2008 he was appointed as the UK government’s co-ordinator for all Games transport security planning – rail, road, aviation and maritime. He has considerable experience in the planning and command of event security operations and in the policing of football.

Dr. Ervigio Corral Torres, Director of SAMUR – Madrid (Emergency Medical Services from Madrid)

Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
Master in Sanitary Administration.
Honor Medal of the Royal Academy of Medicine of the University of Valladolid (Spain).
European hero of the year 2004 for the Time magazine .
Golden medal of the Spanish Parliament of Aragon Country.
More than 100 scientific works published or communicated to congresses.

Geoff Dunmore CMILT, Operational Security Manager, London Underground

Geoff Dunmore has been with London Underground since 1975 and has served in a variety of operational and senior management roles during the last 34 years.

He was appointed to his current post as Operational Security Manager in 2002, where his main responsibilities are leading a specialist team advising on counter terrorism measures, liaising with the UK Department for Transport, Transport Security Division (TranSec), and other UK Government agencies, to ensure that LU have appropriate preventative security. This includes working closely with the British Transport Police (BTP) to ensure that counter terrorism and crime and disorder matters are effectively addressed.

Prior to taking up this post he was seconded to the UK Government led London Resilience Team as the transport expert in a multi agency team reviewing London’s preparedness to cope with a catastrophic incident. He was personally involved with the response to the terrorist incidents on 7 and 21 July 2005 in London.

He has given many international presentations to transport providers and government authorities on the London Underground experience of responding to terrorism. In May 2007 he was elected as the Chair of the UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Security Commission and re-elected in May 2009. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Linda Tavlin, Tavlin Training, Paris, France

Hendrik Vanderkimpen, Security Manager, SNCB Holding

Since

1998-1999 Head of the railway police
March 1999- Manager of the Corporate Security Service of the SNCB Holding. Responsible for the security services SECURAIL and B-Security. Responsible for the coordination between the NMBS-Group and the federal and local police.

Extra SNCB

President of the UIC group (Union International des Chemins de fer)
Member of the coordination group COLPOFER (Collaboration of railway police and security services)
Vice president of PSA (Private Security Association). PSA is a non profit organization who represents all security services of the private and public sector. PSA participates at the Round Table discussions with the Minister of Home Affaires
Visiting lecturer “Security Management” at the KUL (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) (LUCINA).

Publications

VANDERKIMPEN H., DE MAET J., 2007, Toezicht binnen de publieke ruimte van de NMBS in “Cahiers Integrale Veiligheid – Publieke ruimte”, pub. Politeia, p.185-196,
VANDERKIMPEN H., 2008, Largest camera network keeping an eye on stations in “Mobility – The magazine of European public transport”, p,82-85.

Peter Prak, Programme Manager Security, ProRail

From 1982 Peter is working within the railway sector. Since 2006 he is programme manager Security at ProRail, the Dutch Railinfrastructure Manager. His mission is the preparation against terrorism and sabotage and to include security within the integrated business approach.

He graduated in 2009 as Master of Security Science & Management at TopTech, University of Delft. His company ‘PRAK Security & Judgment’ assist companies and governments to identify their most riskfull objects related to terrorism and sabotage based on similarity judgment.

Philippe Salaun, Security Deputy Director, SNCF

Carrière SNCF

Depuis 2006 Directeur adjoint de la Sûreté de la SNCF
De 2003 à 2005 Directeur des Ressources Humaines de la région SNCF de Paris Rive Gauche
De 2001 à 2003 Adjoint au Directeur des Relations Sociales de la SNCF
De 1998 à 2000 Directeur de Cabinet et Chef du département des Ressources Humaines de la Direction de la Traction
De 1995 à 1998 Directeur du Recrutement pour la SNCF Ile de France
De 1973 à 1995 Divers postes de terrain à Paris en lien avec l’exploitation ferroviaire

ETUDES & FORMATION

Ingénieur diplômé de l’Ecole Centrale de Nantes (ex ENSM)

Christopher L. Crawford, Director, Network Solutions, Bombardier Transportation Systems

After graduating from the University of Central Florida school of Computer Science, Chris’ interests focused him on designing and implementing network-based, integrated systems. For over 17 years Chris has been bringing these integrated solutions to various industries including Aerospace, Governments & Utilities, Telecom and Transportation.

Prior to joining Bombardier, Mr. Crawford, as Chief Engineer, Electronic Security and Surveillance, Marconi Data Networks, was responsible for the development of security solutions strategy and designs with focus on the transportation market: rail, airport, and sea port.

Mr. Crawford currently serves as Bombardier Transportation Systems, Director of Network Solutions and Products. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and has been a presenter at various conferences to include American Public Transportation Association, Rail Solutions Asia, Railway Interiors Expo and United Telecom Council.

Hans-Werner Franz, Chief Executive Officer, Verkersverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB)

Hans-Werner Franz studied business administration, political economics, sociology and justice. He finished with a degree in economics. Activities in different professions followed, in which he collected extensive experiences in the transport, communications and management sector. He worked as Marketing Manager at the Transport Authority Rhine-Ruhr and as Head of Marketing and Deputy Managing Director at the Frankfurt Transport Authority.

As Managing Director of Cubic Transportation Systems in Germany, he was involved in solutions for the optimisation of modern sales systems in public transport. Since November 2003 he is Chief Executive Officer of the VBB Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH.

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