IRF 2006: Crucial conferences for the future of the sector The International Rail Forum Congress has reached its fourth edition endorsed by the impact it has had in the last years. Once more, international and national representatives from rail administrations and dignitaries and experts from the sector's leading companies will be present in one of the most important Congresses on Railways.

     GROUP 1: NEW RAILWAY NETWORKS AND EXTENSION PROJECTS
       Panel 1. Extension of Metropolitan Lines and Ongoing Projects
       Panel 2. New Railway Networks for the Goods Transportation
       Panel 3. High Speed and Regional Projects
       Panel 4. Tramways and Light Undergrounds

     GROUP 2: FUNDING, PLANNING AND OPENING OF NEW MARKETS
       Panel 1. Planning of Transport Infrastructures
       Panel 2. Management and Operating Models for Public Transport
       Panel 3. Liberalization of the Railway Sector. Guidelines, Operators, etc.

     GROUP 3: LATEST TECHNICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
       Panel 1. Civil works
       Panel 2. Track: Vibration Analysis, Assembly and Maintenance
       Panel 3. Electrification: Catenary and Traction Power Substations
       Panel 4. Signalling
       Panel 5. Ticketing
       Panel 6. Rolling Stock, Interior Design and Equipment
       Panel 7. Control and Center and Telecontrol
       Panel 8. Communications: Security Facilities
       Panel 9. Rail Infrastructure Maintenance
       Panel 10. Driving and Traffic Simulation
       Panel 11. Station's Control and Installation