Wallace Weatherill: Keolis MHI leads the way in sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions
Keolis MHI Managing Director delivers keynote speech at Middle East Rail 2023- UK Market Briefing
Abu Dhabi 17th may 2023: Wallace Weatherill, Managing Director of Keolis MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, delivered a keynote speech at the UK Market Briefing held at the Middle East Rail 2023, which was opened on Monday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The UK Market Briefing is a B2B event hosted by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade with the goal of networking with UK companies and engaging them with Keolis MHI to learn more about its know-how in smart mobility and innovative rail solutions in the region that would enable it to deliver a state-of-the-art passenger experience.
In his speech, Weatherill highlighted Keolis MHI’s vast expertise in smart rail transportation and its future ambitious goal of being a smart and tech-savvy firm as well as its eco-friendly initiatives that contribute to supporting environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.
He emphasized the company's dedication to transition from traditional to cutting-edge and smart technologies. “The future of rail is smart, and the key to unlocking its full potential lies in the integration of smart technologies, AI and robotics. These applications will improve efficiency, safety, and passenger experience - automate processes, optimize resource allocation, and predict and prevent maintenance issues.”
The importance of sustainability in public transportation and its impact on the environment and society are at the core of the company’s operations. “Keolis MHI is leading the way in sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions, and thus there is a need for collaboration and partnerships with like-minded organisations to achieve our vision,” Weatherill added.
Keolis MHI’s executive teams also attended the event where they connected with UK exhibitors and rail industry leaders participating in the event to showcase their products, cutting-edge rail solutions and innovations.
Middle East Rail 2023, the region’s leading event for rail innovation and technology, brought together 400 industry leading leaders, forward-thinking senior executives, key decision makers and government representatives to discuss the most pressing topics in the global railway and highlight the latest technology innovations in the rail industry.
During the past years, the conference has grown to become the largest and most established rail event in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, offering an unrivalled platform for the region’s railway industry to come together, learn and network and explore innovative solutions that help shape the future of rail transport. Keolis MHI is attending for the second consecutive year to this event.
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Keolis MHI, a subsidiary composed of Keolis, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering and Mitsubishi Corporation, has been awarded by Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority a 9-year contract, with a possible 6-year extension, to operate and maintain Dubai’s world-class metro and operate the tram network from 8 September 2021.
Through its 1,850 committed employees trained to the highest standards, Keolis MHI will enhance the passenger experience and raise their expectations in terms of Health & Safety, Service & Performance and Innovation & Digital, to make the Dubai metro and tram system a world-class public transport service.
From UAE, to the UK, France and Australia, the 68,500 employees making up the Keolis Group all share the same values: "We imagine, we care, we commit". Our values support our actions and illustrate our daily commitment.
Abu Dhabi 17th may 2023: Wallace Weatherill, Managing Director of Keolis MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, delivered a keynote speech at the UK Market Briefing held at the Middle East Rail 2023, which was opened on Monday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The UK Market Briefing is a B2B event hosted by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade with the goal of networking with UK companies and engaging them with Keolis MHI to learn more about its know-how in smart mobility and innovative rail solutions in the region that would enable it to deliver a state-of-the-art passenger experience.
In his speech, Weatherill highlighted Keolis MHI’s vast expertise in smart rail transportation and its future ambitious goal of being a smart and tech-savvy firm as well as its eco-friendly initiatives that contribute to supporting environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprint.
He emphasized the company's dedication to transition from traditional to cutting-edge and smart technologies. “The future of rail is smart, and the key to unlocking its full potential lies in the integration of smart technologies, AI and robotics. These applications will improve efficiency, safety, and passenger experience - automate processes, optimize resource allocation, and predict and prevent maintenance issues.”
The importance of sustainability in public transportation and its impact on the environment and society are at the core of the company’s operations. “Keolis MHI is leading the way in sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions, and thus there is a need for collaboration and partnerships with like-minded organisations to achieve our vision,” Weatherill added.
Keolis MHI’s executive teams also attended the event where they connected with UK exhibitors and rail industry leaders participating in the event to showcase their products, cutting-edge rail solutions and innovations.
Middle East Rail 2023, the region’s leading event for rail innovation and technology, brought together 400 industry leading leaders, forward-thinking senior executives, key decision makers and government representatives to discuss the most pressing topics in the global railway and highlight the latest technology innovations in the rail industry.
During the past years, the conference has grown to become the largest and most established rail event in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, offering an unrivalled platform for the region’s railway industry to come together, learn and network and explore innovative solutions that help shape the future of rail transport. Keolis MHI is attending for the second consecutive year to this event.
About Us
Keolis MHI, a subsidiary composed of Keolis, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering and Mitsubishi Corporation, has been awarded by Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority a 9-year contract, with a possible 6-year extension, to operate and maintain Dubai’s world-class metro and operate the tram network from 8 September 2021.
Through its 1,850 committed employees trained to the highest standards, Keolis MHI will enhance the passenger experience and raise their expectations in terms of Health & Safety, Service & Performance and Innovation & Digital, to make the Dubai metro and tram system a world-class public transport service.
From UAE, to the UK, France and Australia, the 68,500 employees making up the Keolis Group all share the same values: "We imagine, we care, we commit". Our values support our actions and illustrate our daily commitment.