Organized by the International Union of Railways (UIC), this flagship event will run through Friday, bringing together more than 3,000 experts and professionals from across the globe to exchange views on the latest technological innovations and future challenges in the field of high-speed rail transport.
Morocco, which hosted the previous edition in Marrakech in March 2023, is represented at the congress by a delegation led by Director General of the Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF), Mohamed Rabie Khlie, accompanied by Director General of the National Agency for Strategic Management of State Holdings (ANGSPE), Abdellatif Zaghnoun.
On the sidelines of the congress, Khlie will also take part in the 106th General Assembly of the UIC, where Morocco holds the vice-presidency of the organization as well as the presidency of the Africa Region.
Held every two to three years since 1992, the UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail serves as the leading international platform for dialogue among rail industry professionals. The event provides an opportunity to assess global developments in high-speed rail and spotlight the sector’s latest technological breakthroughs.
This year’s edition features a comprehensive program including plenary sessions, round tables, and parallel sessions addressing key topics such as planning, construction, technology, equipment, operational management, and rail safety.
According to organizers, the Beijing edition will highlight China’s achievements in the sector, notably its high-speed rail network, the largest in the world with over 46,000 kilometers in operation.
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