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1 13th International CongressEndorsed bySenior SponsorMedia PartnerOrganised byAsiaRail 2006 International Congressber November 2006, Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong14-17 November 2006 Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kongents Ltd, 20/F Siu On Centre, art Road, Wanchai, Hong KongLa Hotel, Hong Konger night, room only2006 to receive the rate)Events Manager, than 12 rail operators will be participating at this event including:Operator Speakers Bangkok Metro, Thailand California High Speed Rail Authority Board/National High Speed Ground Transportation Association, USA Changchun Light Railway Operation, China Department of Transport & Communications, Philippines Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp, Hong Kong Metro Rail Transit, Philippines Ministry of Railways, India MTR Corp, Hong Kong Network Rail, United Kingdom Shanghai Modern Rail Transit, China SNCF International , France State Railway of Thailand, Thailand Vietnam Railways, VietnamKey Industry Speakers Australasian Railway Association, Australia Australian Rail Track Association, Australia Barclay Mowlem, Hong Kong Bombardier Transportation, United Kingdom IL&FS Infrastructure Development, India IMS Tunnel Consultancy, Hong Kong International Air Rail Organisation, United Kingdom Knight Frank Petty.

2 Hong Kong Lloyd's Register Rail (Asia), Hong Kong Mace International , Australia Mott Connell, Hong Kong Mott MacDonald, Taiwan Nanjing Huashi, China PA Consulting, Hong Kong Railconsult Asia, Malaysia Siemens Transportation Systems, France Vision Fire & Security VESDA, Australia DelegateUS$ 2,495US $100US $85ter after ober 2006 to contact me by email.(14 November)e to attend, a substitute delegate isAlternatively, we will make a f 10% of the fee for cancellations e) no later than 31 October 2006. data and 7 November 2006, refunds e regret no refunds can be 1P. 7*Open to Congress delegates onlyAsian Rail Outlook Challenges, Issues, Obstacles, Opportunities and Innovations A 3-day high level Congress for rail decision makers in the Asia Pacific region Asia s premier and definitive rail Congress addressing critical issues on the latest developments, current and proposed projects, corporate restructuring and new technologyAsiaRail 2006 International Congress will examine the latest developments in the following areas: Regional rail projects Finance and investment including corporate restructuring Management and operations Planning, construction and maintenance Equipment and products to the rail sector Safety and security in rail Rail freight Branding the new railwayPLUS!

3 !Full Day Site Visits (optional) MTR Tsing Yi Station, Maritime Retail Centre and Disney Line at Sunnybay Station KCRC Ma On Shan Rail and tour of Tai Wai Maintenance 2006 International the SpoSponsorshcompanies, offesolutions, and tMowlem deliverand Material HaPacific Region. Fservice and our allowed us to mtechnical challenof A$1 billion, wAustralia and thprojects, for an your coEnhancing your coexhibition provideposition, presenceBoost effectivenindustry customeBeacon will work package reinforceIncrease industryReach a highly tarindustry decision-mStrengthen relatAsiaRail has helpeand win offers makers. ContaWhy Should Carrying Case SponSenior Sponsor 9:00 Morning site visit to MTR MTR Operations Control Centre visit at Tsing Yi Station Maritime Retail Centre managed by MTR Disney Line visit at Sunnybay Station12:30 Return to Hotel for lunchFull Day Site Visit, Tuesday, 14th November 200614th November 2006 Full Day Site VisitsMorning Site Visit MTR CorpAfternoon Site Visit Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp15 -17 November 2006 3 Day ConferenceDay One Focus on China and Hong KongDay Two Regional Updates from Asia / New Technology / High Speed / Maglev / OperationsDay Three Financing and Corporation IssuesMaximum Networking Opportunities Available.

4 - Evening Cocktails on Day One, 15th November 2006 at 7pm (open to all AsiaRail 2006 Congress participants)- Official Congress Banquet on Day Two, 16th November 2006 at 6pm (bookable separately, see back page for details)Beacon s 13th Annual AsiaRail 2006 International Congress is Asia s definitive rail event where high level strategies are discussed and best practices learnt. It is where you will meet and network with Top decision makers from some of Asia Pacific s largest rail operators and owners International rail players looking to expand in the world s fastest growing market Key policy makers and regulators from the region Senior consultants, bankers, lawyers who tell you that Asia is where the money isAsiaRail 2006 is the only event where you will meet a truly International delegation from around the world and a programme covering issues that are Asian in focus.

5 This year s event promises to provide unique opportunities to gain insights into the latest regional rail and infrastructure projects and progress. AsiaRail 2006 is an unparalleled opportunity to hear first hand from key players both from the rail operators and the rail suppliers, 3 days of up to date progress reports on current and future projects, mergers, new technology, high speed rail and maglev, operational issues, financing solutions and International case 2006 International Congress is designed specifically for Asian leaders, decision-makers and investors in the region's railways. This annual event will attract key representatives from railway operators in the region and rail specialists from around the world. AsiaRail 2006 will explore future developments and provide advanced insights into the hottest topics surrounding financing, technology, maintenance, design and operational issues facing the development of the Asia Pacific railway conference is targeted for anyone interested and involved in the Asia Pacific rail industry and will include the following: Chairmans / Presidents / CEOs / MDs Directors / General Managers / VPs Managers Business / Marketing Managers Engineering / Construction / Operations Engineers / Officers / Controllers Advisors / Consultants / Lawyers / Bankers / Financiers / InvestorsThe AsiaRail International Congress is the best forum available to brief you on the latest developments in rail technology, market prospects and opportunities, what s current and new in the industry and who is doing what and where.

6 Ensure your attendance at the region s best rail Explore the latest rail project plans, development initiatives and investment opportunities across the Asia Pacific region find out where the greatest opportunities and business potential in rail development lie2. Hear from major rail operators, industry suppliers, consultants, and rail advisers from around the region as well as from the International arena3. Position yourself to take full advantage of new railway technologies to improve safety levels, service reliability and profitability4. Gain first-hand information from regional rail authorities on the latest plans and priorities in rail development find out how these can be translated into business and investment opportunities5. Learn from case studies and practical experiences of railway operators and industry speakers share first hand experience from the region s rail operators including Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp, MTR Corp, Department of Transport, Philippines, and Ministry of Rail, India amongst others6.

7 Build your professional network in addition to the formal discussion sessions, maximum opportunity will be provided for networking, discussions and meeting new business contacts during social gatherings lunches, coffee breaks, cocktails and the official Congress banquet7. Inform and Educate yourself with the comprehensive documentation CD-Rom exclusive to Congress participantsProgram at a Glance7 key reasons why you cannot miss this important Annual Industry Gathering:Who Should Attend?Beacon is an International business services company focusing on conferences, exhibitions and management training. Spun off from the Institute for International Research's (IIR) Asia team, Beacon has an expanding portfolio of large-scale annual events. Our flagship event, the 3G World Congress & Exhibition ( ), is Asia's largest industry gathering of the world's leading telecom companies in the high growth and dynamic mobile communications market.

8 Beacon's management team combines more than 50 years of experience in Asia. For more information, visit the Organiser Credit Card (Amex Card will be charged in HK$) Card Type:Card Number Cardholder s Name Expiry DatePayment Amount (US$)Cardholder s Signature Dateq$$(pg),Customer Service, Beacon Events Ltd, 20/F Siu On Centre, 188 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong 22:00 Afternoon site visit to KCRC KCRC's site visit will include a train ride on Ma On Shan Rail and a tour of Tai Wai Maintenance Depot. The Tai Wai Maintenance Depot is equipped with advanced monitoring systems of train-borne equipment which will be of considerable interest to all offer: strate(corporate stratperformance mmanagement seengineering (sigpermanent wayinvestigation anadvice, governmadvisory servicesand residential sbuilding consultsales, property aThe company haGuangzhou, anestablished netwfive continents, information, visSupporting Sponso14-17 November 2006, Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong KongTo register, contact Beacon Events on +852 2219 0111 or register, contact Beacon Events on +852 2219 0111 or One, Wednesday, 15th November 20068:00 Registration & morning coffee 9:00 Chairman s opening remarks Louis Lee, Director Lloyd's Register Rail (Asia), Hong Kong9.))

9 15 Asian Opening Address Overview of the opportunities and challenges facing the Asian rail industry Update of new projects and expansion plans across the Asian region Current market conditions and trends of the Asian rail sector Key business drivers Maximizing opportunities, challenges and innovations Sukhy Barhey, Director Lloyd's Register Rail (Asia), Hong Kong9:45 International Opening Address Case study US$ billion California High Speed Rail Association s construction funding After over $20 million in studies since 1996, the CHSRA project approved the federally required Programmatic Environmental Impact Report last year. The Federal Railroad Administration has now certified the PEIR for our $37 billion, 750 mile project. We have some clean-up study work to do on an element of the starter corridor and could begin right-of-way protection purchases and final engineering of the starter line from San Francisco to Los Angeles and rolling stock specification finalization.

10 Case study will include Ridership and Business Plans as well for the new lines. Hon. Rod Diridon, Snr Chair Emeritus & Member, California High Speed Rail Authority Board Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute Vice Chair, National High Speed Ground Transportation Association Past Chair, American Public Transportation Association, USAF ocus on Hong Kong and China Examining the Growth Potential and Strategies for Successful Rail Expansion10:15 Hong Kong keynote address Railway development in Hong Kong This presentation will address the key milestones of railway development from the days KCR was a single-track operator, through various stages of transformation to a modern and efficient mass carrier on the verge of combining strength with MTRCL to form a bigger and stronger transport company to better serve Hong Kong and to expand its activities to the Mainland.