MEDIA KIT 2019 is an A4, English language, trade magazine published four times a year, which is dedicated to the Asia Pacific railway industry. It covers all aspects of railway activity across passenger and freight systems and is the official journal of the Asian Railway Operators Association (AROA).
CIRCULATION Total circulation is 4000 copies. More than 90% of the total is distributed to the following countries: Australia Bangladesh Cambodia China Hong Kong India Japan Korea Laos Malaysia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Philippines Singapore Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand
Indonesia New Zealand Vietnam
The remaining copies are distributed to major suppliers, consultants and organisations in Europe and North America, who have a specific interest or influence in the Asian railway market.
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60% of each issue is sent to more than 100 Railway Operators in the above countries including; Australia Pacific National Queensland Rail RailCorp China China Railway Corporation Beijing Metro Corporation Guangzhou Metro Shanghai Metro Hong Kong MTRC India Delhi Metro Indian Railway Board, plus Central, East, West, South & North Indonesia Jakarta Metro Japan Japan Railway Central, East & West Tokyo Metro Co. Korea Korail Seoul Metro Malaysia Malaysian Railways KTMB Rapid Rail Phillippines Light Rail Manila Corp. Philippine National Railroad Singapore Land Transport Authority SBS Transit SMRT Taiwan Taipei Rapid Transit Corp. Taiwan High Speed Rail Taiwan Railway Adminsitration Thailand Mass Rapid Transit Authority Bangkok Transit System State Railway of Thailand Vietnam Vietnam Railways Hanoi MRB Ho Chi Minh City MAUR
As AROA’s official journal the readership is geared towards the remit and five key areas covered by the association’s activities, namely; • Projects & Planning • Permanent Way & Infrastructure • Rolling Stock • Signalling & Communications • Operations & Maintenance
The remaining copies are distributed as follows; 8% Central/Local government and other regulatory bodies. 12% Consultants 20% Manufacturers
All copies sent to Railway Operators are to named individuals, who are either; Directors, Heads of Department or Senior & Middle Managers in the above and following disciplines; • Civil Engineering • Commercial • Contracts • Electrical Engineering • Fare Collection • Finance • Human Resources • Information Technology • Mechanical Engineering • Procurement • Property • Safety & Quality • Training All other recipients are Directors/Senior Managers. All copies are sent to named individuals and the database is updated continuously through; • active canvassing of the organisations listed • the activities of the Asian Railway Operators Association • participation at Rail Solutions Asia
SUBSCRIPTIONS One Year (4 issues) £30 GBP Two Years (8 issues) £45 GBP. Subscribe online by credit card at www.tdhrail.com
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EDITORIAL PROGRAMME MARCH RSA 2019 Rolling Stock Signalling Permanent Way
Rail Solutions Asia 2019 – A full show preview (extra distribution at the show) The use of static inverters to increase the energy efficiency of rolling stock Optimal application conditions for train detection systems in a tropical climate Rails for metro and light rail systems
JUNE RSA 2019 Rail Solutions Asia 2019 full show review Rolling Stock Innovations in rolling stock workshop equipment and technology Projects & Planning The Whole Life Cycle and Good i-Design for MRT systems – A Case Study from Taipei Ops & Maintenance Using a Project Management Office to deliver performance improvements & capacity enhancements
SEPTEMBER Signalling Permanent Way Ops & Maintenance Rolling Stock
Integrating existing and new signalling systems on metro extensions Developing a laser track trolley to improve efficiency and reduce safety and health risks Applying machine learning to sensor data for advanced fault detection in railway systems Improving the prevention of rolling stock derailment
NOVEMBER Asian Regional Roundup Ops & Maintenance Permanent Way
A comprehensive review of current and planned projects in the South East Asian region IT Innovations in staff training & predictive maintenance solutions Developments in construction machinery for switch renewal, from in situ to just-in-time delivery
The above is in addition to several pages of news, the Asian Railway Operators Association and extra features The specific features listed may change
Rail Solutions Asia KUALA LUMPUR APRIL 10 – 12 2019
RAIL SOLUTIONS ASIA 2019 4000m2 Exhibition Space 2100 Participants 150 Conference Delegates 10 Asian Railway Operators
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur 10 – 12 April 2019 Regarded by many as the best railway show in Asia, Rail Solutions Asia combines a wide-ranging exhibition and conference with the Annual Congress of the Asian Railway Operators Association and is designed to be:
‘A one-stop solution for all your product and information needs’
ASIAN RAILWAY OPERATORS ASSOCIATION AROA is a group of Asian railway operators and is designed to: • provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information • promote awareness of new technologies • highlight, address and respond to the challenges facing rail-bound transportation in Asia Through the association’s activities members have an unequalled opportunity to share their experience and expertise with their counterparts from other Asian railway operators
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