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‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford Leads Off NGTC Conference

Next-Gen Train Control 2024 (NGTC), presented by Railway Age and Parsons, has a phenomenal lineup of industry leaders and experts in rail communications, signaling and advanced technology. We’re thrilled to announce that leading this year’s program as our keynote is Andy Byford, Senior Vice President of Amtrak’s High-Speed rail Program.

Byford is a globally acclaimed authority in public transit with an esteemed record of leading large transportation systems worldwide. Prior to his role at Amtrak, Byford served as Commissioner of Transport for London, President of MTA New York City Transit, and CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission. His accomplishments include overseeing completion of London’s Elizabeth Line and modernization of the New York City subway. His work on the MTA earned him popularity amongst New Yorkers, who nicknamed him “Train Daddy.”

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C&S professionals who attend will:

  • Spend valuable networking time with other signaling and train control professionals from around the world.
  • Learn about innovative approaches to implementing advanced technologies.
  • Discover new methods for procurement and contracting.
  • Provide input on standards development.
  • Become better-informed on current R&D initiatives.
  • Acquire knowledge about ongoing and planned projects.
  • Discover what regulations are coming and how they could impact business.

The Railway Age / Parsons Next-Gen Train Control Conference has been the global rail industry’s single-most important communications and signaling event since 1995. This conference is a must-attend for anyone involved in signaling and train control, whether your focus is transit, main line passenger or freight. Register today to join us in Baltimore and be part of the conversation.

Sponsorships are available for this event. Contact Jonathan Chalon at jchalon@sbpub.com, 212.620.7224.