HSR Asia 2025
     
   
  HSR Asia 2026 is the premier platform uniting government leaders, policy makers, rail authorities, financiers, engineers and technology innovators in Vietnam from 8-10th June 2026 to accelerate the next generation of high-speed rail across the region. Under the theme “Advancing High-Speed Rail Across Asia Pacific - Connectivity, Corridors & Delivery, the 2 day conference will explore how transformative high speed rail projects are reshaping regional mobility, fuelling sustainable economic growth and advancing technological frontiers.

Taking place in in Hanoi for the first time, HSR Asia 26 is anchored by Vietnam’s transformative North–South HSR programme – the conference will explore cross-border ASEAN corridors, regional corridor strategy, project delivery models, financing frameworks and bankability, digital rail innovation, delivery and engineering, transit-oriented development and sustainable infrastructure. HSR Asia 26 serves as the region’s strategic platform for shaping bankable, connected and future-ready rail networks across Asia Pacific and offers a unique platform to showcase innovations, build partnerships and influence the future of high speed rail in Asia Pacific.

Participants will gain insights into various funding models, the role of private investment, and real-world case studies showcasing successful financing strategies in high-speed rail projects.

Vietnam’s North South High Speed Railway
  • 1,545km dedicated passenger HSR
  • Speed: Up to 350 km/h
  • Investment: ~$67 billion USD
  • Stations: 23 passenger stations + 5 freight stations
  • Travel time: Reduced from 32 hours to ~5.5 hours
  • Phased implementation strategy
  • Industrialisation & local supply chain ambition
HSR Asia 26 is positioned as:
  • The regional dialogue on Asia Pacific rail corridors
  • The delivery playbook for emerging HSR nations
  • The financing & bankability forum
  • A marketplace for engineering, rolling stock & digital systems
  • Vietnam’s gateway to ASEAN connectivity
 
     
  Early Speakers Confirmed include:

H.E Iain Frew, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Vietnam
T C Chew, Managing Director, APAC, Arup
Dr Sara Cheung, Executive Advisor, Asia Era One
Stefan Geisperger, COO, DB Engineering & Consulting
Tony Watson, Project Director, Typsa
Tim Parker, CEO, HSR Authority of Australia
Ir. Sri Viknesh Permalu, CEO, PMT Solutions Consult; Director, IRSE Malaysia Section, Malaysia
Adj. Prof Andrea Giuricin, CEO, TRA Consulting
Kent Donaldson, Executive Transport Adviser, Saudi Arabian Rail (SAR)/ Gulf Cooperative Council
Juergen Czilinsky, Vice President, Discovery Group – JSC
 
   
  Conference Programme

Day 1, 9th June 2026, Tuesday

  Connectivity & Corridor Strategy
8:00 Registration and Morning Coffee
9:00 Chairman’s Welcome Address
T C Chew, Managing Director, APAC, Arup
9:10 Opening Keynote Address

Connecting Nations at Speed : Global Partnerships for Asia’s High Speed Rail Future
  • Why High-Speed Rail Matters Now
    • High-speed rail as a catalyst for sustainable growth, regional integration, and decarbonisation of transport
    • Asia’s leadership role in shaping global rail innovation
  • UK - Vietnam: A Growing Strategic Partnership
    • Longstanding UK - Vietnam relationship
    • Shared commitment to infrastructure quality, open markets, and skills development
  • The UK Experience in High-Speed Rail
    • UK involvement across the rail value chain including systems integration, engineering design, and safety, standards, and governance
    • Lessons learned from complex, large-scale rail programmes
  • Rail as the Climate Solution
    • High-speed rail as low-carbon mobility, an alternative to short-haul aviation, a driver of compact, transit-oriented development (TOD)
  • The UK’s Net-Zero Infrastructure Approach
    • UK’s commitment to climate-resilient infrastructure
    • Integrating sustainability across design, materials, operations
  • Collaboration Opportunities Ahead
    • Technology transfer and capacity building
    • Financing models and public–private partnerships
    • Green construction and digital rail systems
  • Closing and Calling for Actions
    • High-speed rail as a bridge between people and prosperity
    • Invitation to deepen collaboration during and beyond the conference
    • High-speed rail as a legacy for future generations
    • Seizing today’s decisions to shape tomorrow’s climate outcomes
H.E Iain Frew, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Vietnam
9:30 Keynote Address

High-Speed Rail as the Backbone of Asia Pacific Connectivity
  • Rail as economic integration infrastructure
  • From national projects to regional corridors
  • Political alignment & regulatory harmonisation
10:00 The New Era of Asia Pacific Rail Corridors
10:30 Networking Morning Coffee
11:00 Presentation from High Speed Rail Authority of Australia          
Tim Parker,
CEO, HSR Authority of Australia
11:30 Shadow Operations ‒ Moving Forward in Confidence in Developing Large Scale Rail Infrastructure Projects In Asia Pacific          

As High-Speed Rail projects expand across Asia Pacific, ensuring operational readiness from the outset is critical to delivering reliable and efficient railway systems. For emerging HSR initiatives in Vietnam and the region, the Shadow Operator role bridges the gap between construction and future operations, supporting system integration, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness. This approach reduces interface risks and provides confidence that large-scale rail investments can transition smoothly into stable and efficient railway operations from day one.”               

Stefan Geisperger, 
COO, DB Engineering & Consulting
12:00 Networking Lunch
1:00 Panel Session: Financing Cross-Border Rail Corridors
  • PPP models vs sovereign financing
  • Blended finance & development banks
  • Export credit agencies & state-backed funding
  • ESG-linked bonds & green rail financing
  • Risk allocation across jurisdictions
1:45 Regulatory Harmonisation & Cross-Border Operations
  • Customs & immigration models
  • Technical standards alignment
  • Interoperability frameworks
  • Digital ticketing integration
  • Political coordination mechanisms
Rail vs Aviation – The Carbon & Climate Equation
  • Modal shift economics
  • Carbon monetisation opportunities
  • Climate-resilient infrastructure
  • Electrification & renewable integration
Building a Borderless Asia: The Role of HSR in Regional Integration
  • HSR as a driver of economic and political cooperation
  • The importance of harmonized regulations and interoperability
  • Impact on intra-Asia trade and people-to-people movement
  • Linking secondary cities and rural regions to economic centers
3:15 Networking Afternoon Tea
3:45 Transforming Crisis into Precision: AI Powered Emergency Operations for HSR
  • Learning from past accidents and their consequences
  • Why current systems may fail when seconds matter
  • How technology transforms emergency response
  • ​The AI powered solutions in action
  • Building trust through rigorous compliance 
  • Stakeholders Engagement
  • Impact and Vision.
Dr Sara Cheung, Executive Advisor, Asia Era OneThailand
4:15

From Global Benchmarks to Future Networks: Alignments, Stations & the True Purpose of HSR

  • HSR Around the World
    • snapshot of examples of existing systems
    • summary of planned and ongoing systems globally
  • Fundamental Purpose of HSR
  • Future Proofing
    • Why?
    • Design for the needs, not based on political drives
    • Alignment Selection – objectives, challenges and priorities
    • Station Locations – designed for the future traveller (including examples of what not to do)
Tony Watson, Project Director, Typsa
4:45 Designing High-Speed Rail Systems for Seamless Intermodal Mobility
  • Integrating HSR with metro, air, and bus networks
  • Station planning for modal shift efficiency
  • Unified ticketing and digital travel platforms
  • First-mile and last-mile connectivity solutions
Cross-Border Coordination, Regulation, and Standards
  • Challenges in legal, operational, and safety alignment
  • Bilateral and multilateral agreements for seamless service
  • Shared customs and immigration models for HSR
  • ASEAN and APEC’s role in cross-border rail framework
Smart Stations and Urban-Rail Integration in Mega Cities
  • Data-driven station operations and passenger flows
  • Station design for urban regeneration and mixed-use development
  • Using mobility hubs to boost ridership and real estate value
  • Case Studies
5:30 Chairman’s Closing Address
6:00 -
8:00
Exclusive Networking Evening Reception hosted by DB Engineering

 
   
 
Day 2,  10th June 2026, Wednesday

  Financing Strategies, Delivery and Technology
9:00 Chairman’s Address           
Tony Watson
, Project Director, Typsa
9:10 Delivering Mega HSR Projects in Emerging Markets
  • Engineering in tropical & coastal conditions
  • Tunnelling & viaduct complexity
  • Land acquisition & stakeholder engagement
  • Programme management & cost control
  • Lessons from Japan, Spain, China & France
9:40 Financing the HSR Boom: Public-Private Partnerships and Multilateral Opportunities
  • Bridging infrastructure gaps with blended finance models
  • The role of MDBs and sovereign wealth funds in Asia
  • Attracting long-term capital through stable regulation
  • Project bankability and risk-sharing frameworks
10:10 High Speed Rail: A Catalyst for Transformation Across Asia

High-speed rail is fast becoming a catalyst for national transformation across Asia—enabling sustainable mobility, strengthening regional connectivity, and accelerating urban regeneration. In 2026, momentum is building in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam’s North–South high-speed rail program moving toward groundbreaking and Thailand advancing its Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima–Nong Khai corridor to connect with the wider Pan-Asian rail network. This presentation will unpick the implications for governments, investors, and industry—from bankable delivery models (including PPP) and station-area TOD/land-value capture to opportunities across railway operating systems, construction, and future operations.

T C Chew, Managing Director, APAC, Arup
10:40 Networking Morning Coffee
11:10 Overview HSR in the Middle East 
  • Technical & Procurement risks during conflict in the ME
  • Supply Chain delays with shipping
  • Risk appetite in our capital HSR and rail projects in Saudi,UAE,Qatar and Kuwait
  • Interconnectors Saudi,UAE,Qatar and Kuwait in HSR
  • HSR Electrification v Diesel Electric Vs Bio Diesel/Synthetic Fuels
  • Risk HSR/Rail v Aviation in a risk environment in the ME
  • Protecting Infrastructure and technical application during construction and present operations during conflict
  • Present risk overview and project management during the Middle East crisis
Kent Donaldson, Executive Transport Adviser, Saudi Arabian Rail (SAR)/ Gulf Cooperative Council
11:40 Case Study: "Hong Kong–Mainland China HSR Financing Model"
  • Joint funding structure and construction oversight
  • Revenue management and fare integration
  • Impact of border control and customs arrangements
  • Lessons in transparency and dispute resolution
12:10 Private investment in the High speed rail
  • Business case
  • Regulation
  • The importance of track access charge
  • Example of private investment
Adj. Prof Andrea Giuricin, CEO, TRA Consulting

Digital Rail & AI-Driver Operations
  • Digital twins for construction & O&M
  • Predictive maintenance & asset management
  • AI-based demand forecasting
  • Integrated mobility platforms
  • Passenger experience digitisation
Building Domestic Rail Ecosystems
  • Local manufacturing clusters
  • Technology transfer agreements
  • Workforce & rail academies
  • SME integration into supply chains
  • Long-term maintenance & lifecycle strategy
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) & Commercialisation
  • Station commercial ecosystems
  • Retail, hospitality & mixed-use development
  • Public-private land partnerships
  • Revenue diversification models
12:30 Networking Lunch
1:30 Future of Systems Integration in HSR: AI, Automation and Autonomous Operations
The rapid expansion of high-speed rail networks across Asia and globally is creating unprecedented demands for capacity, operational reliability, safety assurance and passenger experience optimisation Traditional approaches to railway systems integration, which primarily focused on interfacing individual subsystems such as signalling, rolling stock, power supply and telecommunications, are no longer sufficient to meet the complexity of next-generation high-speed rail operations. The topic of discussion will cover the following key highlights:
  • How the future of high-speed rail will be shaped by a new paradigm of intelligent systems integration driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced automation technologies and data-centric operational frameworks. 
  • How integrated digital architectures can enable real-time operational decision-making, predictive asset management, adaptive traffic control and energy-efficient railway performance.
Discuss the progressive pathway towards autonomous train operations, supported by integrated control centres, digital twins and AI-enabled optimisation tools.

Drawing on international case studies and emerging technology trends, the presentation will highlight the critical role of system integrators in designing complex railway ecosystems while maintaining safety, interoperability and regulatory compliance.

Ir. Sri Viknesh Permalu, CEO, PMT Solutions Consult, Malaysia; Director, IRSE Malaysia Section
3:45 Networking Afternoon Tea
  Economic Corridors: HSR as a Catalyst for Regional Development
  • Creating new industrial zones and employment clusters
  • Facilitating mobility for labor markets
  • Encouraging tourism and SME development along corridors
  • Evidence of GDP and productivity uplift
Research Insights: "HSR’s Role in Urban Transformation
  • Demographic shifts and new housing demand patterns
  • Urban sprawl vs. compact development
  • HSR and the decentralization of economic activity
  • Long-term planning: balancing growth and livability
Inclusive Growth: Accessibility, Affordability, and Job Creation
  • Affordable fare policies and social equity
  • Local job creation in construction, operations, and maintenance
  • Rail education and workforce reskilling programs
  • Bridging urban-rural divides with smart connectivity
5:00 Closing Panel:"What’s Next? A Vision for HSR in 2050"
  • Intercontinental high-speed rail corridors
  • Fusion of HSR with smart cities and green energy
  • The digital rail economy of the future
  • Bold ideas for rethinking mobility in Asia Pacific
5:45 Chairman’s Closing Comments & Conference Wrap-Up
Recap of key insights and Learning. Acknowledgements and Appreciation and an Invitation to Future Collaborations.
 
   
  Panel of Industry Specialists:

H.E Iain Frew
His Majesty’s Ambassador to Vietnam

Iain Grant Frew is a British diplomat currently serving as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Vietnam since August 2022. He joined the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 2005 and has held a range of senior diplomatic roles across Europe, Russia, and South America.

His previous positions include Deputy Head of Mission in Brasília, Head of Mission in Riga, and senior roles in Brussels focusing on EU policy and budget matters. He also served as Head of the EU Exit Strategy Department at the FCO during 2016–2017. Earlier in his career, he worked in Moscow in political roles.

T C Chew
Managing Director, APAC, Arup

TC is the Managing Director, APAC and the Global Rail Leader at Arup . He leads a 6,400+ strong workforce of technical experts across 28 offices in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, creating value for clients and communities, and helping to realise the fast-growing region’s immense economic potential and sustainable development goals over the coming decade. As Global Rail Leader, TC leads an international team of rail experts working on the design and delivery of major multidisciplinary projects around the world. He specialises in rail transit systems, including high-speed, metros, light, and heavy rail. As a trusted advisor to governments and delivery bodies responsible for major rail projects, TC focuses unlocking the economic, social and environmental value of transport infrastructure.

Prior to Arup, as the President of Global Business Operations, TC led Samsung C&T’s international business operation, establishing it as a trusted Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. During his tenure as Projects Director at MTR Corporation, TC was responsible for all new railway projects in Hong Kong as well as MTR’s overseas ventures. At Bombardier Transportation in London as Head of Mass Transit in its systems division, TC oversaw major projects, including the London Underground Victoria Line upgrade and modernisation public-private partnership program.

TC spent eight years with Singapore Land Transport Authority he oversaw all of Singapore’s railway and road projects. He also had the privilege of working on the London Underground Jubilee Line Extension project where he led the overall E&M systems and integration process from concept design stage to commencement of project implementation. TC is an Arup Fellow, a chartered engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and professional institutions in the United Kingdom, the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors. He graduated from Manchester University and holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree.

Dr Sara Cheung
Executive Advisor, Asia Era One

Dr. Cheung is the Executive Advisor of Asia Era One Co. Ltd. Prior to her current appointment; she was the COO of Asia Era One and MD of City Line Asia Era One.Dr. Cheung has been very active in the railway industry and was Founder and CEO of Vision Skill Consulting founded in 2002 and serving clients globally. Prior to that, she worked at strategic levels for major companies including the Hong Kong MTR Corporation and Avery Dennison Corp (a member of the Fortune 500). She was advisor for many advisory committees of the Hong Kong government and universities prior to her global business ventures.Dr. Cheung has a bachelor’s degree in science and an MBA from the University of Hong Kong. She received her DBA from the University of Curtin, Australia.

Stefan Geisperger
COO, DB Engineering & Consulting

Mr. Stefan Geisperger works as Managing Director International Markets and Consulting DB Engineering & Consulting since August 2022. Mr. Geisperger joined Deutsche Bahn AG (German Railways) in 2013 as Senior VP Sales for DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH (vehicle maintenance). In 2020 he moved to DB Engineering and Consulting where he became speaker of the German regions south and southeast. In August 2022 he joined the DB E&Cs board of managing directors as head of international markets and consulting where he is currently responsible for the organization’s global activities. Stefan Geisperger studied Industrial Engineering at the Technical University Munich. He started his professional career at German Mittelstand companies. He first worked for ZF Friedrichshafen AG as Project Manager KAIZEN from 1990-1995. Further professional experiences include Freudenberg Simrit and LUK Fahrzeughydraulik GmbH & Co. KG as well as Rothenberger AG.


Tony Watson
Project Director, Typsa

Currently the Project Director for the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) of a 400km, mixed traffic line in Saudi Arabia, Tony is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 23 years of global experience in delivering major transportation projects, from setting up teams, governance and frameworks, to physically managing the delivery of major infrastructure works.

Tony’s experience covers all forms of rail (Tram / LRT, Metro, conventional, freight and HSR) and the entire project lifecycle from feasibility through to testing and commissioning, including some of the biggest rail infrastructure projects in the world, from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe. is experience of working in multiple locations around the world, coupled with having worked as both a Client (Government and Government Linked Companies) and for major international consultants has given him the advantage of seeing the bigger picture and able to provide services to client organisations, consultants and contractors, being able to view problems from all side’s perspectives.  Tony’s portfolio includes the following major rail projects (working as):
  1. Kuala Lumpur to Singapore HSR (Client)
  2. Rail Baltica (Client)
  3. Klang Valley MRT2 (Consultant)
  4. Abu Dhabi Public Transport Scheme (Client)
  5. Crossrail (Consultant)
  6. Taiwan High Speed Rail (Consultant)
With very few cross border rail services globally (excluding the existing European Network in the Schengen Area), Tony has experience on two major cross border projects which has given him a distinct understanding of the complexities involved when dealing with infrastructure and services which need to satisfy multiple sets of requirements and governance.

Tim Parker
CEO, HSR Authority Australia

Tim Parker is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Government’s High Speed Rail Authority. With more than 30 years of experience in mega projects in Asia and Australia, Tim brings to the role extensive leadership and project experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Tim led the project delivery team for Australia’s biggest public transport project, Sydney Metro, from 2018 to 2024. In this role he provided leadership, strategy and governance across a portfolio of innovative automated metro rail projects, covering front-end development, delivery management, contract negotiation and contract management with a total value of more than AU$50 billion.

Tim is an experienced and influential leader, bringing a measured and flexible approach to issue resolution and risk management – motivating teams and building strong partnerships between client and delivery partners.
His notable mega project experience includes Hong Kong International Airport, Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, Sydney’s new convention centre at Darling Harbour, NorthConnex and Sydney Metro.

Ir. Sri Viknesh Permalu
CEO, PMT Solutions Consult, Malaysia;
Director, IRSE Malaysia Section


Sri Viknesh is the founder and principal consultant of PMT Solutions Consult (PMTS), a Malaysian rail systems consultancy dedicated to delivering expert advisory and engineering services across the railway sector. A Chartered Engineer and ASEAN Professional Engineer with over 18 years of experience, Sri has played key roles in Malaysia’s railway development, as a main contractor, government representative, project delivery partner, and consultant. His portfolio spans high-speed rail planning, urban transit, and mainline project execution. Also as Director and National Secretary of the IRSE Malaysia Section, Sri continues to champion technical excellence and local capacity building in rail systems.

Adj. Prof Andrea Giuricin
CEO,TRA Consulting

Adj.Prof. Dr. Andrea Giuricin is CEO of TRA consulting, a strategic consultancy company and he worked in the first HSR markets open to the competition (Italy, South Korea, Spain and France) as strategic and operational consultant for the CEOs and top managers. He is senior transport consultant for the World Bank, reforming the transport sector in Asia, Middle East and Africa.

He is teaching Transport Economics at University Milano Bicocca in Italy. In the same University he is responsible at CESISP – Unimib for the laboratory on rail and he is adj. Prof. at University of Southern California, United States. He is also former visiting professor at China Academy of Railway Sciences and also professor at UIC and College of Europe. Dr. Andrea Giuricin cooperates and works with several Transport Authorities with the European Commission and European Railway Agency.

Kent Donaldson
Executive Transport Adviser, Saudi Arabian Rail (SAR)/ Gulf Cooperative Council

Kent has over 50 years of experience in senior executive positions in both rail and aviation industries. He has served as a CEO, COO, and Director in significant engineering, infrastructure, operational management, governance, and safety projects within both government and private sectors. His roles have spanned Australia, the Middle East, and Asia, where he has successfully driven the delivery of major rail and aviation projects through innovative change and specialized knowledge.

Kent has effectively managed large workforces comprising diverse cultural backgrounds. He has also been extensively involved with Australian and European regulatory bodies in managing change.

Juergen Czilinsky
Vice President, Discovery Group – JSC
 
   
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