Railway Forum Napoli
6-7 November 2025RAILWAY FORUM 2025 ARCHIVE
Slab track:
Advanced solutions for railway, underground
and tramway track systems
Organizers:
Union of European Railway Engineer Associations (UEEIV)
Collegio Ingegneri Ferroviari Italiani (CIFI)
Venue: The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, Napoli, Italy
The Railway Forum Napoli 2025, was held at the historic National Railway Museum Pietrarsa in the vibrant city of Naples was held from 6-7 November 2025 and was jointly organized by UEEIV and CIFI.
The conference focused on Slab track, gathering railway professionals, researchers, and industry experts for two days dedicated to the latest developments in slab track systems.
The technical programme explored a wide range of slab track topics — from noise and vibration mitigation to transition zone behaviour, urban rail applications, life-cycle considerations, and strategies for maintenance and renewal during limited possession windows. The event provided a clear view of where slab track technology is heading and how it continues to shape modern rail infrastructure.
Alongside the technical sessions, participants also appreciated the warm and collaborative atmosphere. Many highlighted how easy and enjoyable it was to exchange experiences, reconnect with colleagues, and meet new contacts in such a unique historical setting.
This archive page provides access to the full event programme, downloadable presentations, and the recordings of each session.
Presentations and video links
Thursday, 6 November
FIRST SESSION: Slab Track Systems
Chair: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. EURAIL-Ing Bernhard Knoll, UEEIV Vice President
Highly Versatile and Proven Slab Track Technology for a Range of Demanding Railway Applications
Dipl. Ing. Vlad Metaxa, Slab Track Engineering, PORR Bau GmbH (Austria)
Ing. Rudolf Felsner, Major Projects Engineering Director, VCE (Austria)
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Fast System – Innovation in ballastless tracks
Giulia Maria Besemer, MSc, Development and Innovation Manager, Salcef Group (Italy)
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Slab track as a response to the modern demand for a sustainable rail system
Tatjana Simić, dipl.eng.civil, Managing Director, TAK&TRACK BEOGRAD, (Serbia)
Prof.dr. Stanko Brčić, dipl.eng.civil, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Belgrade (Serbia)
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SECOND SESSION: Slab Track Systems
Chair: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. EURAIL-Ing Bernhard Knoll, UEEIV Vice President
Arianna® Slab Track: Meeting Modern Challenges in Sustainable Rail Infrastructure for Future Generations – The Storstrøm Bridge Case
M.Sc. Eng. Michele Gavazzeni, Product Manager, Wegh (Italy)
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Low Vibration Track (LVT) – The efficient slab track system for highest requirements
Thomas Dorfner, B.Sc. (Chem.), MBA, Head of International Sales, Sonneville AG (Switzerland)
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Pandrol rail fastening solutions for urban tracks: Accoustic comfort and environmental care
Ruben Ripoll, Technical Manager, Pandrol (Spain)
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THIRD SESSION: Slab Track Systems
Chair: Dipl. Ing. Marco Corradini
Innovation & International Experiences with Construction & Renewal of Slab Track
Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Vonbun, Head of Superstructure Product, Rhomberg Sersa Bahntechnik GmbH (Austria)
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Rail Management Solutions for Slab Track applications and beyond
Dr. Richard Stock, Global Head of Rail Solutions, Plasser & Theurer / Plasser American (USA)
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Ballastless Track Solutions for new and to be renewed railways tracks
Dipl.-Ing. Jens Kleeberg, Chief Sales Officer, RAILONE (Germany)
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FOURTH SESSION: DIGITALIZATION IN RAILWAY Track
Chair: Dott. Ing. Marco Broglia, UEEIV Vice President
Risk-based approach in design of slab track for vibration mitigation
Dipl.-Ing. Marco Acquati, Vibroacoustic Project Coordinator, MM Spa (Italy)
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The 360° no contact survey for railway and underground environment
Eng. Giuseppe Bomben, Sales Manager, Automotive Diagnostic Technology Solutions S.R.L. (Italy)
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Digital Transformation of Railway Infrastructure – TMC
Stefan Damm, CEO DMA Torino (Italy),
Dipl.-Ing. Jochen Nowotny, MBA, CEO tmc Track Machines Connected (Austria)
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Friday, 7 November
FIFTH SESSION: Slab Track Projects
Chair: Dipl. Ing. Daniel Wirth, UEEIV Secretary
Construction lots for railway equipment at the Brenner Base Tunnel
Dipl.-Ing. Dr Matthias Hofmann, Head of the Planning Department Austria, BBT SE (Austria)
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Structural Analysis and Construction of a Cut-and-Cover Tunnel Slab Track: The GAZİRAY Experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömür Akbayır, Turkish Railway Engineers Association (Türkiye)
Cem Ceylan, Civil Engineer, MSc, Turkish Railway Engineers Association (Türkiye)
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Modernization of the ÖBB Tauern Tunnel, partial renewal of the slab track
Prok. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Lercher, Technical branch manager, Swietelsky AG (Austria)
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Static and Dynamic Investigation of Mass Spring System in Chile
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Elisabetta Pistone, Project Manager, VCE Vienna Consulting Engineers Gmbh (Austria)
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SIXTH SESSION: Slab Track Projects
Chair: Dr. Ing. Valerio Giovine, General Secretary of CIFI
Optimisation of transition zones can significantly increase the efficiency of railway lines
Mag.(FH) Harald Steger, Product Manager, Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH (Austria)
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Barking Riverside Extension – Slab Track Viaduct with Precast S&C
Barnaby Temple, CEng, MICE, Chief Engineer, Rhomberg Sersa UK Ltd (United Kingdom)
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Proven Preventive Measures for Resilient Slab Track Systems
M.Eng., Mehdi Maghfouri, PMP, Chief Technical Manager, Larsen & Toubro Railway Business Group (India)
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Environmental Emissions Analysis of Slab Track System using Life Cycle Assessment
Marinella Giunta, Associate Professor, Università degli studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria (Italy)
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SEVENTH SESSION: Slab Tracks oN public transport systems
Chair: Dipl. Ing. Olaf Scholtz-Knobloch, UEEIV President
Polymer-Based Slab Track: Finite Element Analysis Towards a Circular Economy
Railway Infrastructure
Ing. Lasse Hansen, MBE, Doctoral researcher, Technical University Berlin (Germany)
presentation pending to be received
Prefab embedded rail fastening (ERS-M), comprising conditioned state-of-the-art track fastening with minimal installation time in tramway systems
Rik Monteban, MBA, Regional Director North-West Europa, MEA & India, edilon)(sedra b.v. (Netherlands)
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Solutions for Tram Slab Track structures – TINES TRAM integrated tram – road surface system
Tomasz Szuba, CEO, TINES Rail SA, Assoc. Prof. Michał Strach, D.Sc., Professor at AGH University of Krakow (Poland)
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Zagreb 21-STT Innovative Track Fastening System in Urban Tramway Construction
univ.mag.ing.aedif. Franka Meštrović, Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Zagreb (Croatia)
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Organising Committee
Dipl.-Ing. Olaf Scholtz-Knobloch
President of the Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Mag. (FH) Charlotte Gebhart
UEEIV Communication & Event Management
Dipl. Ing. Marco Broglia
Vice President, Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Dr. Ing. Valerio Giovine
General Secretary of CIFI
Veronica La Manna
CIFI Event Management
Ing. Modestino Ferraro
President of CIFI Naples section
Programme Overview
Thursday, 6 November
General topic: High speed and conventional lines
9:00 – 18:00 Full day conference including exhibition, coffee breaks and lunch
19:30 Networking Dinner
Friday, 7 November
General topic: Public transportation
9:00 – 18:00 Full day conference including exhibition, coffee breaks and lunch
Saturday, 8 November
09.30 – 13.00 Excursion to the Naples metro
Scientific & Programme Committee
Dr. Ing. Valerio Giovine
General Secretary of CIFI
Dr. Ing. Franco Iacobini
Track Engineer Emeritus, RFI
Dipl. Ing. Marco Broglia
Vice President, Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Jacek Paś, PhD. Eng.
Chairman of the Committee, Association of Engineers and Technicians of Transportation of the Republic of Poland National Board, President of SITK RP
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Bernhard Knoll
Vice President, Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Ass. Prof. Dr. Eng. Mario Galabov
Vice President, Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
Branislav Boskovic, PhD
Full professor at Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade
Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Belz
Secretary General, European Platform of Transport Scientists
Conference Information
Venue: National Railway Museum Pietrarsa, Naples, Italy
Dates:
Main conference: November 6–7, 2025
Excursion: November 8, 2025
Contact Information:
UEEIV – Union of European Railway Engineer Associations
c/o OSK-Consult, Osterather Str. 81,
40670 Meerbusch Germany
VR: 10234
Email: sekretariat@ueeiv.eu
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
We offer the option to book an exbihition stand, programme insert, sponsored presentations, etc.
If you are interesting in sponsoring options, please contact us at sekretariat@ueeiv.eu