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climate change 2015 PARiS conference For a million reasons interview Susana Magro Andrade Director of the Spanish Office of Climate Change “The governments have to make commitments, but the fight against climate change is something we must all be involved in”

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Editorial

limate change, the subject of this edition’s front page, is a reality with which we are all faced, proof that we must change our behaviours, and an opportunity to manage our future from a new perspective. The 2015 Paris Conference represents a step forward in the commitment to finding alternatives to slowing down the global warming process by setting timescales with solid and reliable objectives. Engineering companies play an important role in this challenge that Ineco has enthusiastically accepted. Our company has joined the campaign entitled “A million pledges for the climate”, an initiative of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment which implicates society as a whole. At Ineco Cwe are adamantly determined to tackle this challenge by developing sustainable Aena, committed to sustainable air transport infrastructure projects and by promoting technologies that can reduce pollution emissions. Some examples are the project reports that we publish here such Our objective is to provide sustainable air transport. In pursuit of as the Uganda National Airport Plan, Forest Management at Aena Airports, the this goal we protect and respect the environment in every area Quito MetroCable, and the Pavlodar Tram. of our activity. It also pleases me to highlight the important international tender that Ineco was recently designated (in consortium with the Spanish company Técnicas • Acoustic impact minimization Reunidas and the Arab Consulting Firm Dar al Handasah), to carry out the • Air quality monitoring and control project management of the future Sultanate of Oman railway network. This is • The implementation of energy efficiency measures excellent news and a major project which will allow us to continue collaborating • The use of renewable energies in a country where we have had a presence since 2010. • Efficient water and waste management • The preservation of biodiversity As a Spanish public engineering company, we would like for the publication of these studies to enrich dialogue between our clients and readers, and together to help raise awareness within society regarding the importance of charting a new course.

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06 | NEWS climate change is something we must 44 | SÃO PAULO UNDERGROUND Sans Frontières = Ineco, selected to carry out all be involved in” Energy 12 metres above ground the project management of Oman’s 16 | FOREST MANAGEMENT OF AIRPORTS 46 | TESTS WITH MICRODRONES new railway network Protecting forests for barrier-free Flying microrobots Ana Pastor announces an flying 48 internship programme for Ibero- | BRAND SPAIN Humanitarian 22 | LINE 9 OF THE BARCELONA Spanish horse: fine breed American engineers UNDERGROUND Cairo-Luxor high speed feasibility Getting all of the facts Published by INECO study Paseo de La Habana, 138 - 28036 Madrid -Tel. 91 452 12 56 24 | FEASIBILITY STUDY www.revistaitransporte.com 10 | CLIMATE CHANGE Action Pavlodar: A new tram in the old Editor-in-Chief: BÁRBARA JIMÉNEZ-ALFARO 2015 PARIS CONFERENCE Cossack city ([email protected]) For a million reasons Editorial Staff: LIDIA AMIGO ([email protected]) 28 | PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT Editorial Board: José Anguita, MICHAEL ASHIABOR, | INTERVIEW Madrid in real time NATALIA DÍAZ, ALEJANDRO FERNÁNDEZ, Susana Magro Andrade JUAN R. HERNÁNDEZ, RAFAEL HERRERA, MARISA HOZ, 32 | AIRPORTS IN UGANDA MÓNICA MAGRO, rafael molina, jara valbuena Director of the Spanish Office of Design: ESPACIO28004 / Mariano Serrano, Juanjo Jiménez Climate Change More space to grow Printed by: Gráficas 82 “The governments have to make 38 | PROJECT: ANSPs IDP Legal Deposit: M-26791-2007 commitments, but the fight against ©Ineco. All rights reserved 2015. If you wish to reprint the articles, The sky is the limit please contact the Editor-in-Chief. www.msf.es COVER IMAGE: nasa Follow us: In gratitude to Mariano Serrano, art director of the magazine itransporte (2007-2015)

5 Pastor presents the Commission engineering, architecture and construction to establish the BIM methodology projects. Ineco supports the Ministry of Public News Spain On 15 July, the minister of Public Works, Ana Works in this initiative which strives to promote Pastor, presided over the Commission’s inaugural the implementation of BIM in Spain, encourage meeting for establishment of BIM methodology its use, and develop standards and a training (Building Information Modelling) in Spain. This plan for this methodology. project management tool uses a 3D digital In the image, to the left of the minister, Jesús model to reduce costs, cut down on design and Silva, president of Ineco, and Jorge Torrico, Ineco production time, and improve the quality of Project subdirector.

official visit Saudi Arabia Oman Jamaica Spain-Panama agreement » ast June the minister of Public Works, New projectS LAna Pastor, signed a bilateral agreement Ineco, designated to carry out the project concerning transport and infrastructures with the president of the Republic of management of the new railway network

Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, and the he Oman Ministry of Transport and Persian Gulf Iran Khasab minister of the Presidency, Álvaro Alemán. Communications has designated Bahrain Lima Daba The objective is to support the Panamanian Ineco, in consortium with the Qatar Dubai T Shinas Gulf of government in a public investment plan Spanish company Técnicas Reunidas and Al’Aya Sohar Oman United Muscat regarding sectors such as water, sanitation, the Arab consulting firm Dar al Handasah, Arab Emirates Nizwa basic health care, comprehensive solid to carry out the comprehensive project Ibra Sur waste management, public transport and management of the future Sultanate Saudi Arabia mobility, urban planning and tourism of Oman railway network. The railway Shannah Masirah development. Jesús Silva, president of Ineco, network is intended for both passengers Island Duqm OMÁN New projects formed part of the Spanish delegation.« and cargo and will cover a distance of over at the Sangster Airport 2,200 kilometres. The first stretch which is Mudayy Arabian Sea 207 km will connect Buraimi and the Port Shuwaymiyah in Montego Bay Yemen Hasik Railway accreditation in the UK Preliminary testing on the Makkah-Madinah railway line of Sohar –in the north of the Sultanate– to Salalah BJ Airports, the concession Ineco has renewed its accreditation for This past July dynamic testing on the first Talgo train began on the high speed line that is the United Arab Emirates. The network of construction projects, construction company of Jamaica’s leading the second year as a supplier of railway M under construction between the cities of Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia. During the will also interconnect the ports, the capital, management and the subsequent tourist airport –Sangster International design services in the United Kingdom first week of testing the train reached a speed of 120 km/h. The Talgo 350 train travelled on Muscat, and other urban centres with maintenance. This is Ineco’s first railway in Montego Bay– has commissioned with Achilles RISQS, the registration a delimited 60-kilometre stretch within section four, 110 kilometres long, and the longest the rest of the neighbouring countries: contract in Oman where the company Ineco with a new project: the design for and pre-qualification system for section of the project. Static testing and manoeuvres with the train began in June on tracks Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and started to work in 2010. In the aeronautical pavement rehabilitation of the taxiways suppliers that work with the main clients of Great Britain’s railway sector, 7 and 8 to access the assembly base 2 mini depot, located at kilometre point 192+000, Yemen. This new infrastructure boasts an and airport sector the company has and apron areas. In 2009 the company such as Network Rail and Transport approximately. Ineco is responsible for the engineering and consultancy of this project international-gauge double track and will designed flight procedures and navigation executed the Airport Master Plan which for London. Ineco has been working on which is headed by a Spanish consortium that anticipates a transport volume of 166,000 reduce large-vessel traffic in the Strait of charts for the country’s main airports in analysed growth needs. Following the the HS2 high speed newtwork in the passengers per day during peak pilgrimage times to the two holy cities. Transportation will Hormuz. A team will work with the public addition to safety studies, easements, and Master Plan, the company provided United Kingdom since 2012. make use of the latest technology while causing the least possible environmental impact. rail company, Oman Rail, and shall direct a site analysis for the future Musandam technical assistance services for The 449-kilometre line will boast 35 trains that will travel at speeds of up to 320 km/h. the bidding for the different sections as airport. Ineco elaborated an Urban improvement and expansion projects well as their subsequent management. Transport Master Plan for Muscat (see it51 which included interventions such as European deployment of the ERTMS at TEN-T Days 2015 The project includes review and approval and it54), which was delivered in 2015.« extension of the runway by 400 metres, installation of RESAs (runway end safety ilvia Domínguez (second in the photo), the European Union– hosted this event dedicated Bus Transport Master Plan areas), and runway repaving among Latvia Sperson in charge of the technical aspects to analysing the development of the Trans- Alternatively, the Oman National expansion policies and strategies for others (see it24 and it39). The project of Ineco’s project to supervise the deployment European Transport Network (TEN-T). In Transport Company (ONTC) has improved service and safety. was carried out in two phases: the of the ERTMS in Europe, gave a conference on December 2014, Ineco was awarded the commissioned Ineco to draw up a Bus The projects also involve improvement first phase involved detail design, and the advantages of carrying out a specialised contract to coordinate and supervise the Transport Master Plan which will come of intermodal connections, definition the second concerned the control and technical supervision of the ERTMS at the deployment of the European Rail Traffic to a close in 2016. The projects, with of operational costs and the introduction supervision of project execution.« TEN-T Days celebration on 22 June in Riga. Management System (ERTMS) until 2020 the Spanish operator Grupo Ruiz as a of new management and operations The capital of Latvia –the country that held in the nine corridors throughout European strategic partner, include the design of technologies.« the rotating Presidency of the Council of the Union territory.«

6 7 Seminar on Ineco’s experience in air navigation

On 10 July, Ineco conducted the ROCATSEA seminar HECCO and RUCCMAN. The company is (Republic of China Air Traffic Safety Electronics News Taiwan currently conducting an aeronautical study to Associates) in Taiwan in collaboration with the evaluate whether it is feasible to increase client MiTAC Corporation. At the event which was the size of the cranes at the Port of Kaohsiung attended by about thirty members of the Taiwanese next to the airport. For this study, instrumental Civil Aviation and Air Navigation Authority, flight procedures as well as obstacle limitation In the image, ANWS members (Air Navigation and Ineco’s experience and noteworthy projects were surfaces are being analysed; radio evaluation Weather Services) MiTAC and Genco next to J.D. presented in addition to the radio analysis tools studies are also being elaborated and preliminary Alamillo, V. Gordo and J. López-Villalta from Ineco. they have developed such as NavTools suite, findings were presented at this seminar as well.

International Egypt Spain Internships at the Campus Ineco Public Procurement Ana Pastor announces an internship programme for Ibero-American engineers of Innovation for anti-fog solutions on A-8 ast September the minister of Public Ibero-American institutions collaborate in Latin America. Valid for a period of four Works, Ana Pastor, introduced with Campus Ineco years, this agreement aims to reinforce neco is collaborating with the Ministry Lthe Campus Ineco internship Rebeca Grynspan, secretary general of bilateral cooperation on innovation and Iof Public Works on the first Public programme for Ibero-American the Ibero-American Secretary General development between the Ministry of Pub- Procurement of Innovation (PPI) in the field engineers within the framework of the (SEGIB); Paulo Speller, secretary general lic Works and other Ibero-American coun- of road infrastructure to develop a system International Transport Engineering of the Organization of Ibero-American tries, as well as foster the exchange of to protect against dense fog on the A-8 Programme (PIIT, in Spanish). The States for Education and Science (OEI); knowledge and experiences. The Campus highway between Mondoñedo and A Xesta programme seeks to strengthen the and Félix García Lausín, secretary general Ineco programme endeavours to expand (Lugo). Despite the fact that this stretch of transport engineering sector in Ibero- of the Ibero-American University Council its reach to a greater number of countries, road is already equipped with virtually all of American countries by selecting young (CUIB), have signed a collaboration agree- not only in Latin America, but also to other The president of Ineco, Jesús the measures available for roadways during engineers to work on projects in Spain, ment with the minister Ana Pastor for the geographical areas where Ineco carries Silva, with the Egyptian minister adverse weather conditions (traffic guidance thus allowing them to acquire knowledge, development of this ambitious programme out its international activity.« of Transport, Hani Sayed equipment, variable road signs, visibility methodologies and experience that can Mohamed Dahi. sensors, etc.), the Directorate General of then be applied in their home countries. Roads wants to consider possible innovative Owing to Ineco’s 45 years of experience Cairo-Luxor high speed feasibility study solutions in order to resolve this issue. in planning and developing infrastructure Ineco will conduct the feasibility study concerning the future high speed line which The initial phase of this process began projects, the Ministry of Public Works will connect the Egyptian cities of Cairo and Luxor. This corridor stretching more than in June 2015 with a Preliminary Market has appointed the public engineering 600 kilometres will join the country’s two most important cities, thus strengthening its Consultation, an innovative procedure that company to coordinate this programme. tourism infrastructure. A delegation from the company which was led by the The company will promote the insertion president, Jesús Silva, travelled to the country in May to hold a meeting with senior of graduates from other countries with infrastructure and transport leadership. Egypt, a country where Ineco has carried out the Campus Ineco programme through several airport and air navigation projects, is also scheduled to improve underground bilateral collaboration agreements that lines 4, 5 and 6 in the capital, Cairo, just as was done in Alexandria. The project is part of the memorandum of understanding signed on May 1st in Madrid between the will encourage knowledge sharing within From left to right: Jesús Silva, Paulo Speller, the transport engineering sector. Ana Pastor, Rebeca Grynspan and Félix García Lausín. Spanish minister of Economy, Luis de Guindos, and the Egyptian minister of Transport.

New appointments and office openings abroad 2015 Innova Awards hroughout 2015 Ineco has for the Middle East and the Arabian South America, located in Quito; and Ineco commits to innovation continued to strengthen its Gulf, headquartered in Abu Dhabi; Alberto Váscones, director of Business Several Ineco professionals were Tinternational structure by Javier López-Villalta for Asia-Pacific, in North and Central America, based out granted the first internal Innova allows for the technical specifications of appointing new delegates as well as headquartered in Singapore; and Sergio of Mexico City. From the headquarters 2015 awards given out at the Annual a subsequent procurement to be defined. by opening offices abroad. The new Navarro for Europe, headquartered in in Madrid, José María Urgoiti is the Convention celebrated in June at If it can be justified by the conclusions delegates are Félix Ortega for South Madrid. National Railways director; José Ángel the Casa de America in Madrid. reached, the project will continue on to the America, headquartered at the new Furthermore, the activity on the Higueras is the National Aviation and In the image, those who received phases of Pre-commercial Procurement office in Lima; José Solorza for North American continent has been reinforced AMEA director; and Casimiro Iglesias is the award next to the president (PCP) –for the execution of field prototypes– and Central America, headquartered with the appointments of José María the National Intermodal Transport and of Ineco, Jesús Silva, and company and Commercial Public Procurement, for in Panama; Santiago Gómez de Olea Llorente as director of Business in Europe director.« directors. implementation of the final solution.«

8 9 ENVIRONMENT | INTERNATIONAL | Climate change For a million reasons Commitments to fighting global warming in view of the Paris Conference

By itransporte with the collaboration of Alicia Blázquez, geographer

In view of the Conference on Climate threatening human occupation of coastal by 2020, and which, if not achieved, would » Change (COP21) that will take place in areas. It indirectly modifies wind and rain have catastrophic consequences. To achieve “The climate is a common patterns all over the planet, with severe eco- it, 100 billion dollars per year is expected Paris in November, Spain presents good (…) Humanity is logical and economic consequences. Since to be raised to help developing countries called to become aware the “1 millón por el clima” (1 million for 1990, the United Nations has led actions to combat climate change. During the last of the need to make the climate) campaign, a project combat this phenomenon; countries have few decades, the outreach and awareness- lifestyle, production and of participation and awareness-raising been seeking commitments to the planet raising effort of the scientific community on for decades through many international the scale of the threat and the importance consumption changes amongst citizens developed meetings –the next is the Paris Confer- of collective action have left their mark on to combat this warming by Ineco that aims to achieve that ence– which will require certain emission public opinion. Governments, NGOs, and in- or, at least, the human number of commitments from reduction quotas to be achieved and clean ternational organisations –such as the Euro- causes that produce it or individuals and companies. energy sources to be promoted. pean Union or the United Nations– promote accentuate it” The 21st Conference of the Parties to the citizen and company participation, through Pope Francis, in the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on initiatives that combine and maximise the Laudato Si’ encyclical-letter limate change, that is, the alteration of Climate Change or COP21, which will take impact of the individual efforts of specific the earth’s climate due to human ac- place from 30 November to 11 December individuals and entities. Recycling and waste Ctivity, is scientifically proven. The most 2015 in the French capital, can make his- reduction, decreased water and energy con- noticeable effect of the increased tempera- tory if at least one of its main objectives is sumption and using the car less in favour of ture of the Earth caused by the accumula- achieved: a universal greenhouse gases public transport or non-motorised means tion of greenhouse gases is the melting of emissions reduction agreement which will (walking, cycling) also contribute to the fight the polar ice caps, increasing sea level and prevent global warming from exceeding 2ºC against climate change.«

All actions count: “1 million for the climate” campaign nly collective and global action, as a list of 80, or add their own. For this, a web platform, Ineco is also responsible a result of the sum of individual project of research, detection, definition for the involvement in the project of eight Oactions, will be effective against and calculation of the reduction in infrastructure managers, urban and climate change: this is the starting point emissions (online carbon calculator) for metropolitan transport companies of of the campaign of the Spanish Ministry of each commitment has been carried out. 15 cities and four interurban transport Agriculture, Food and the Environment: In addition to this work and developing the companies.« “1 million for the climate”, with the Ineco commitments. Ineco has also joined out actions to offset the company’s carbon special involvement of the Spanish Office the campaign in the framework of its general footprint, such as the photovoltaic system in Of Climate Change and the Biodiversity commitment to the environment. In 2008, its headquarters in Madrid, the development

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10 11 “COP21 will be key to achieving a binding international agreement subsequent to 2020 that will ensure a reduction of emissions that prevents the worst ecological, economic and social impacts of climate change” “1 million for the climate” campaign

Transport engineering in the context of climate change execution of the works, which must strictly “Major changes to the progressive implementation of satellite- » adhere to environmental regulations, to design, construction and guided navigation or large projects such he generation of energy from fossil operations and maintenance. From the as the “Single European Sky”, are some fuels (coal, oil and gas), industry point of view of making strategic decisions, use of these networks examples. Tand transport, agriculture and the promotion of rail and short-distance will be required to Urban transport is another crucial changes in the use of soil (particularly sea transport, which would allow roads to deliver large reductions front in the battle against climate deforestation) are the main causes of be decongested, is one of the lines that the in greenhouse gas change. In cities, where more than half artificial emissions of greenhouse gases. European Union has backed. emissions and ensure of the world’s population is concentrated, With regard to transport, the contribution having an efficient and sustainable of engineering to the global battle against A multimodal challenge sufficient resilience to collective public transport system is the climate change involves seeking the most The transport infrastructure, which by cope with foreseeable alternative to using individual vehicles, sustainable technical solutions and new definition is planned and built to have a climate change impacts” with there being a considerable effect on tools and technologies that allow the long service life, must be designed taking Civil Engineering and Climate Change the reduction of air-polluting emissions. detection, quantification and mitigation into account the effects of climate change, Protocol (2 /6/2009) Canada The new technologies, which through the of its effects. such as the raising of the sea level, the installation of sensors in all types of public This battle concerns the transport both of increased temperatures or changes to facilities and spaces (“Internet of things”) goods and passengers and every means of the pattern of flooding, the latter having Even air navigation, the management allow an enormous amount of information transport. It is a phenomenon that affects increasingly shorter recurrence intervals. of airports and air space can be (Big Data) to be collected and managed in the whole life cycle of the engineering These factors have a direct influence on optimised to reduce the impact of the real time, as well as interaction with the Airbus projects, from the planning phase and : the safety and longevity of a bridge, road or effects resulting from climate change; users, are the key of a new urban model:

prior studies through the design and Hoto railway line, to give some examples. and this is how it is actually done: the the smart city.« P

The expertise of Ineco’s multidisciplinary environment During the last 20 years, the company has worked on many aspects Another important area of knowledge is airport operations Ineco has worked throughout its history on the planning and professionals, has allowed the environmental aspects, from related to the protection of the environment in the construction and and air navigation: since 2006, Ineco, through Enaire, has development of sustainable means in the urban environment, their beginnings, and in collaboration with the other areas, to improvement of Spanish transport infrastructure. This has given participated in the European programme SESAR (Single such as trams, the metro or commuter rail, with many studies be an important part of the company’s projects. Furthermore, it a wealth of experience and knowledge that it now also applies European Sky ATM Research), which by 2020 aims to achieve and projects both in Spanish cities (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, it provides specific solutions and products linked to climate in its international work. As such, for example, it has ensured the a more rational use of European air space and eliminate its Valencia, León, Zaragoza, Alicante, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, change, such as studies of adaptation to climate change, air application of environmental regulations in the carrying out of many fragmentation, in addition reducing the environmental impact of etc.) and in those of other countries São Paulo, Mexico City, quality, the calculation of carbon footprints, the design of energy studies and evaluations on the environmental impact of important each flight by 10%. Under the umbrella of SESAR, the company Tallinn (Estonia), Pavlodar (Kazakhstan), etc. It also has “smart saving and energy efficiency plans, as well as projects for railway works, roads, and airport enlargements, as well as in the has been participating in research projects aimed at minimising products”, aimed at implementing smart technologies, which are revolutionising the traditional way of managing urban mobility implementing renewable energies. In the sphere of innovation, environmental management, supervision and control of works CO2 emissions and the consumption of fuel, such as OPTA-IN, in 2015 a study was launched that will analyse the impact of (waste management, natural heritage protection, etc.) in all of which has just ended, on continuous descent operations (CDO) and public services in cities. Ineco, a member of the Aenor Smart Climate Change on infrastructure, and vice-versa. MinOx Street, Spain, and in countries such as Ecuador, Mexico, Poland or Brazil or “green landings”. SMART (Shared Monitoring Alert and Cities Committee –the Spanish body that certifies quality– is developing new consultancy within the European LIFE programme, studies the use of catalytic (roads), Turkey or Saudi Arabia (high speed rail), amongst others. We Reaction Tracking-Oceanic) focusses on the reduction of C02 technology (materials that absorb pollutants) in urban areas; should also highlight the expertise in environmental restoration and emissions in aviation. The implementation of satellite-guided air services, technological (CO)Trans is our own methodology for calculating more quickly archaeological works related to the construction of the high speed navigation is another activity of the company that is linked solutions, implementation of and at a lower cost the economic and energy impact and the network throughout Spain. The preparation of transport plans and to the optimisation of air transport and, therefore, the reduction networks, and integration and polluting emissions of transport actions. strategies, whether it be at a national level (Ecuador, Algeria, Costa of its environmental impact. management of data in this Rica or Spain, such as PITVI) or a local level (Logroño, A Coruña, area, as well as in other new Muscat in Oman, etc.), or the transport models for Croatia or Malta, in developments, such as waste progress, have sustainability as one of their basic axes. management.

12 13 Interview | Susana Magro Andrade Director of the Spanish Office of Climate Change Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment “The governments have to make commitments, but the fight against climate change is something we must all be involved in”

he Spanish Office of Climate Change such as transport, agriculture and waste, main instrument to achieving the reduction is the public body in charge of formu- through purchasing reductions. of emissions, particularly in industry and Tlating the national climate change There are also the different Environ- the electricity generation sector, which policy and collaborating with the public ment Promotion Plans (PIMA) that drive represent approximately 40% of total and private sectors in the fight against forward updating of the fleet of com- greenhouse gas emissions. this phenomenon. Furthermore, it is re- mercial vehicles, tractors, buses and sponsible for relations with European in- lorries, as well as of hotel infrastruc- As ordinary citizens, are we more stitutions and international bodies. Since ture. Furthermore, 200 companies have aware of our individual responsibility January 2012 the Office has been directed now obtained their certificate with the with regard to climate change? by Susana Magro Andrade, a civil engineer Carbon Footprint Project, and in 2013 Spanish society has undoubtedly who has dedicated her whole career to the the Work Programme on Adaptation to improved its environmental awareness. environment. She previously worked in the Climate Change 2014-2020 was approved According to a 2013 study, nine out of regional government of Madrid and in a for our coasts, national parks and water previous stage in the Ministry, she was environment. We cannot speak advisor to the cabinet of the minister and about economic and technical advisor to the General Directo- What weight does dependence on rate of Coasts. energy have on climate change and how social progress if we can it be reduced in the current context? compromise ecological What is Spain expecting from the Paris We must work to achieve a new pat- principles to achieve it Conference and what will it contribute? tern of growth, based on the pillars of Spain is approaching the Conference efficient use of resources and promot- ten Spanish citizens believe that the with a very clear conviction: it is necessary ing clean technologies. We cannot speak phenomenon of climate change exists and a

to adopt a legally binding agreement to that it is mainly caused by human factors, en which all United Nation countries adhere. We must work to and six out of ten consider that it is a threat : a Hoto We actively participate in the whole achieve a new pattern to which less importance is given than it is P “international negotiation process, and as of growth, based on due. We have to directly relate our actions European partners, we already all have to their results, which cause” greenhouse active participation of all agents involved, which we hope engineering companies The transition to a low- an agreed common position: by 2030, a the pillars of efficient gases to be produced. both companies and citizens. As such, will also join. use of resources carbon and resilient commitment to reduce emissions by 40% As governments we must make commit- we have driven forward the creation of economy is only from 1990 levels. and promoting clean ments and assume our responsibility but, the Spanish Green Growth Group, which What other specific projects are related technologies when seeking solutions, it is essential to includes over 30 Spanish companies, to the transport sector? possible with the active As a country that is particularly have “allies”, both in companies and in citi- At the Spanish Office of Climate Change participation of all agents vulnerable to climate change due to its about economic and social progress if zens, since fighting against climate change Spanish society of the Ministry, we have promoted the involved, both companies geographic location, what are the we compromise ecological principles to is a common task for us all. As such, initia- has improved its Transport PIMA, which includes aid for and citizens priorities in this fight? achieve it. tives such as this are so important. environmental awareness. the scrapping of buses and goods trans- We have designed a Roadmap to fulfil According to a 2013 study portation vehicles that are older than eight our objectives of reducing emissions by What is Spain’s position on emissions In the actions against climate nine out of ten Spanish years old. With this initiative, a significant 2020 across many sectors. One of the trading and what is its role at a European change, what role do you think engineering reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel con- main initiatives that we are developing is level? companies perform? citizens believe that the sumption of around 15% per scrapped the Climate Projects, which promote the We share the European Union’s vision The transition to a low-carbon and re- phenomenon of climate vehicle is planned, as well as a major re- reduction of domestic emissions in sectors with regard to what we consider to be the silient economy is only possible with the change exists duction in pollutants.«

14 15 ENVIRONMENT | SPAIN | Forest management of airports Protecting forests for barrier-free flying A study analyses forested areas and how they are affected by take-offs and landings

By Marina Elsa Chao, biologist and Juan Fernández-Pampillón, forestry engineer Analysis by ArcGis and 3D illustrations by Laura Martín, geographer

Ineco has carried out an assessment impact on them. The objective of the study plans marked out by the OLS, field stud- » ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS is to achieve a sustainable balance when ies, and the development of regular and of wooded areas for Aena in the They provide a detailed study managing both environments. On the one detailed forest management guidelines surroundings of Barcelona-El Prat of the tree situation in the setting hand, the protected areas belonging to on the arboreal elements in airport set- and San Sebastián airports, located of both airports. The image shows the Natura 2000 network adjacent to both tings. The proposal involves sustainable views of the Txingudi Lagoons. adjacent to the protected areas airports, and on the other, airport man- management that meets the requirements of the Llobregat Delta and the mouth agement, whose main duties include the of current legislation both in terms of air monitoring of and compliance with air and environmental safety, allowing the of the Bidasoa river and the safety regulations. sustainable coexistence of both spaces.« Txingudi estuary. For Aena’s Environment heads “this is a pioneering study for us. The reports do not only aim to achieve compliance with This is a pioneering he environmental reports provide current regulations on air safety, they also study in which we identify a detailed study of the situation offer added value, providing innovative me- trees that infringe Tof the wooded areas surrounding dium- and long-term solutions to conserve both airports, detecting the trees that in- an area with special natural protection, the Obstacle Limitation terfere with the Obstacle Limitation Sur- harmoniously and coherently with the air- Surfaces (OLS) of faces (OLS) established by Royal Decree port management”. The project includes Barcelona and San 862/2009, with the aim of avoiding their a 3D geospatial analysis to calculate the Sebastián airports

A PLAN FOR EACH AIRPORT 

Ineco has summarised all of the > Pruning programming in Space »a density of the mass that pine regeneration areas. the most sensitive zone. Most returns This management includes

protective measures studied Time provides greater lateral growth first in a Forest Tree Management of the infringements detected  second of the canopies, so that the treatments to reduce the density Plan. “Both for Aena and for occur in the zone of OLS heights third percentage of leaves affected by and shape canopies. As such,

the institutions in charge of from 10 to 15 metres. As such, fourth the pruning is as low as possible, the effect on individuals is much environmental monitoring, such the application PINEA2 has in turn minimising the impact lower than when treatment is ...last as for the Consortium for the been used to obtain the growth on the tree. As such, a mature carried out on adult specimens Protection and Management of prognosis, establishing both mass is achieved which, over that have not been treated Diagram showing penetration the Natural Areas of the Llobregat the maximum heights and the time, will stagnate its growth early. Once the analysis of the of the laser pulse through Delta, the assessment of these estimated period of time in vegetation and therefore avoid the need for mass and the establishing reports has been very positive” which the pruning will have to be The first laser pulse returned is the permanent pruning. of corrective and protective highlights Susana Gallart of Aena, repeated. Acquisition of LIDAR data most important and is associated measures has been carried out, and she adds that “this Forest Field data collected were compared with the largest entity in the >Management of regenerated it is considered that the effect Management model is a roadmap > Clearing mass in pruning with the LIDAR (Light Detection and panorama such as the canopy of a and specific trees surrounding on the forested area belonging the airport. With a view to to the Natura 2000 network does and a method applicable to the areas. Although paradoxically it Infringements of the OLS detected in San Sebastián airport Ranging) data provided by the PNOA tree or the upper part of a building. (National Air Orthophotography shaping the structure of the not result in significant management of aeronautical may seem like a measure that is Field studies and subsequent analysis reveal the infringements of the The intermediate returns, in Plan) of the National Geographic easements in any airport located contrary to the protection of the OLS at San Sebastián airport. general, are used for the structure canopy of each individual, we impacts or reductions provided beside protected areas”. The natural values of the Protected Institute with the aim of detecting of vegetation, and the last return for considered a comprehensive that the planned measures are Forest Management Plan includes: Area, this action seeks to achieve » potential deviations. models of bare soil terrain. management of various stone complied with.«

16 17 To address the real impact of continuous pruning, fieldwork was carried out in which the height of over 1,500 trees of different species was measured

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BARCELONA AIRPORT. STUDY SETTING Protocol for forest management of the mass of trees in the areas TEARING EXCESSIVE BCN / El Prat belonging to the Natura 2000 network of Barcelona airport.

WITH STUMP The mouth of the Llobregat river GOOD PRUNING arcelona airport is located at stone pine), which are located in areas of were obtained, they were implemented used, they are considered to be “possible establishing forecasts about the potential the mouth of the Llobregat river. maximum sensitivity with respect to OLS. in the model and they were analysed infringements”. growth of individuals in accordance with Pruning technique BVarious environmental protection Furthermore, and with a view to forest through geoprocessing tools, which statistics. areas have been declared in this deltaic characterisation, 351 diameters of stone allowed the three main objectives to be Subsequently, the same procedure was Pruning must safeguard, as far as system, including the SACs (Special pine trees, a main species of the forest achieved: determine which individuals repeated for the LIDAR data provided by To comply with the environmental possible, the natural shape of the Areas of Conservation) and SPAs (areas stand, were measured. were included within this volume (non- the National Geographic Institute with the requirements of conservation, as well individual’s canopy, and as such, of special protection for birds) of the infringement), which were exceeding the aim of validating the model and detecting as the environmental values of the SAC it is necessary to adjust the cutting Llobregat Delta, which belong to the In parallel, in GIS a 3D model of a limits (infringement) and, of the latter, potential variations in places where it and SPA of the Llobregat Delta, and of branches so that the resulting Natura 2000 network. These areas have a closed volume demarcated by the OLS quantify the degree of infringement. The would not have been possible to collect ensure that this protected area can structure remains as constant as significant forest mass mainly consisting plans was built. Once the fieldwork data GIS analysis allowed precise quantitative field data. For the El Prat airport, 21 native continue to coexist with the Barcelona–El possible. Furthermore, to cut them, of stone pine (Pinus pinea) accompanied and qualitative results to be obtained LIDAR files (.las) were processed with a Prat airport, protective and corrective branches with the smallest diameters by Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) and that helped design the appropriate total of 90,496,306 points, from which the measures have been planned that will always be chosen. The cuts carried black pine (Pinus nigra), introduced to Various environmental protective and corrective measures. area of tree forest mass that infringes are aimed at both eliminating the out will be clean, close to the stem determine the coastal dune between the protection areas have In the total trees measured, various the OLS was obtained, that is, the results infringement of the OLS and enhancing and will not affect the collar with airport and the Mediterranean Sea. To infringements were found, mainly located obtained refer to areas of the canopy and the natural mechanisms that the mass tearing, will not damage the branch address the real impact of continuous been declared in this in the zones of La Ricarda and Toro cannot be interpreted as differentiated itself possesses in order to resist the collar and will not leave a stump, as pruning, fieldwork was carried out in deltaic system, including Bravo, of which 14% are below the 20cm individuals. LIDAR has been very valuable pruning without there being a gradual shown in the images. which the heights of over 1,500 trees of the SAC and SPA of the of OLS infringement, and since this is in its use as a quality control tool and for loss of vigour of the trees and, as a result, different species were measured (mainly Llobregat Delta the maximum error of the hypsometer validating the data model, as well as for a general decline of the mass affected.«

18 19 The corrective measures include pruning in line with criteria and best practices that ensure the minimum weakening of the tree and that, in turn, promote greater lateral growth in the trees affected

SAN SEBASTIÁN AIRPORT. STUDY SCOPE Actions on trees that infringe the easements THE ENVIRONMENT EAS / san sebastián in San Sebastián airport. AND AENA AIRPORTS A special conservation area beside the Bidasoa river The extensive network of Aena airports with 46 airports Corrective and protective and 2 heliports in Spain has brought the company much an Sebastián airport is located status of special protection. The lagoon, vegetation of the lagoon to achieve better experience in the conservation of natural resources, next to the mouth of the Bidasoa located within the airport grounds, has a conservation and quality of the habitats. measures environmental protection, and the maintenance of quality of Sriver and the Txingudi estuary, fringe of vegetation of around ten metres n The corrective measures include the execution of pruning life of the surrounding population. which conserves important natural wide in its margins. The overall results obtained were the in line with criteria and good practices that ensure the values, and as such, it is protected measuring of 489 heights and locations minimal weakening of the trees and, in turn, promote better Given the large expansions of land in which its facilities by various environmental protection The main supply of water comes from of different individuals, mainly of black lateral growth of the trees affected so that, in the shortest are located and their different locations, the diversity figures, amongst which are the special the underlying aquifer and the collection locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) and time possible, they can replenish the loss of leaf area. and type of ecosystems that can be found therein varies conservation area (SAC) “Txingudi- of rainwater, since the supply from the white mulberry (Morus alba), although n Lastly, and as a protective measure, a lagoon tree greatly, with them housing different habitats in which Aena Bidasoa” and the special area of estuary at high tide is very limited. Aena, measurements were also taken of French management plan within the airport was prepared. This works to maintain and conserve over time, providing the protection for birds (SPA) “Txingudi”, through an agreement with the Basque Tamarisk (Tamarix gallica), different management is aimed at achieving the main study objectives: ecological niches necessary for the establishing of different belonging to the Natura 2000 network. Government, has developed guidelines species of willow (Salix spp.), palm trees the establishing of a tree mass that maintains carrying populations of animal species. Furthermore, the Bidasoa estuary is for managing the water regime and (Washingtonia robusta), laurels (Laurus capacity and, as far as possible, improves its environmental designated as a Ramsar wetland and nobilis), birch (Betula alba), poplars values by replacing exotic species with a high colonising With this objective in mind, each airport has a fauna is inventoried by SEO/BirdLife as an As a protective (Populus spp.), and other hardwoods. power with other native species in order to comply with control service that works to guarantee the safety of important bird area (IBA). Lastly, the 1994 Once the field data were obtained, each the regulations on air safety that San Sebastián airport is aeronautical operations while respecting the biodiversity of plan for special protection measure, a lagoon individual inventoried was analysed using required to abide by. the surrounding environment, carrying out various actions and management of the natural tree management plan GIS tools, identifying the infringements and initiatives that promote the conservation of various resources of the Txingudi area classifies within the airport was of the OLS, of which several are included animal and vegetable species both within and in the areas the lagoon of the airport as having the prepared in the Natura 2000 network space.« surrounding the airports.«

20 21 CONSULTANCY | SPAIN | Line 9 of the Barcelona underground Getting all of the facts Independent technical consultancy for financial institutions

By Carlos Sánchez, civil engineer

Since 2009 a team of experts from line will connect cities such as El Prat pated in concession financing for stations BBVA, Banco Santander, Bankia, Banco de Llobregat, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, in sections I, II and IV using project Sabadell, Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), Ineco’s work on L9 Ineco has advised financial With their team of experts in contract drafting, construction supervision and Barcelona, Badalona and Santa Coloma finance. Natixis, WestLB, and the European In- institutions on concessions regarding maintenance, budgetary control, financial and legal analysis and investment assessment, de Gramanet. The most important Spanish and Euro- vestment Bank, which financed another Ineco has carried out the following functions: three sections of L9 of the Barcelona The Railway Infrastructures of Catalo- pean institutions involved in infrastructure tranche of the project. The main focus of n Due Diligence of project’s technical and contractual assessments and its risks underground. It will be the nia (IFERCAT, currently infraestructures. financing that participated are La Caixa, Ineco’s work has been on providing the n Monthly reports for validation of loan drawdowns cat) launched the concession process institutions with all of the studies they longest automatic underground n Quarterly monitoring reports of the evolution of investments in 2008 to construct and operate the need to award project funding during the Line 9 of the Barcelona n Final reports on each of the stations line in Europe. stations. Concessions were granted in previous phase. Their work is also aimed underground will become n Technical report for financial commissioning 2008 for sections I and IV, and in 2010 for at monitoring the construction process n Due Diligence of contract modifications ine 9 of the Barcelona underground section II. Since March of 2009, Ineco has the longest suburban –with projects valued at close to 2 billion n Studies on economic and financial readjustments that have occurred will become the longest suburban offered independent technical consul- line with automatic train euros– as well as during the exploitation n Reports on waivers of changes to services rendered Lline with automatic train operation tancy to the group of entities that partici- operation in Europe and operational phases.« in Europe, and is the first non-radial line of the metropolitan rail service in the city. The line spans a total distance of 47.8 kilometres and has trains circulating at two different levels for the majority of its course. The line will boast a total of 52 stations, some of which will be located 60 metres below ground. These stations will serve as connection points with the rest of the underground lines, regional railways (FGC and Renfe) and the tram. The line will travel around the centre of Barcelona, thus notably enhancing the efficiency of the current metropolitan Entrance to Can Peixauet station. transport network.

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coming into service at the beginning of UNDERGROUND N The line will boast a total of 52 stations, some of 2016. All of section I will open (with the inea exception of two stations), in addition to which will be located 60 metres below ground. 4 stations in section II which will connect These stations will serve as connection points PHIC: IFERCAT the city of Barcelona with the Barcelona- with the rest of the underground lines, regional Access elevators

El Prat airport for the first time ever. The railways (FGC and Renfe) and the tram. Sagrera Meridiana station platform. Can Peixauet station platform. at the Santa Rosa station. L PHOTOS: ATION infogra ST

22 23 URBAN TRANSPORT | KAZAKHSTAN | Feasibility study A new tram in the old Cossack city Ineco’s analysis includes proposals for a comprehensive renovation

With the collaboration of Roberto López, civil engineer

The city of Pavlodar, an old Cossack circumstances.The passage of time, com- » settlement and an important industrial petition with the bus and the increased use of private vehicles has caused a continuous hub in Kazakhstan since the middle of fall in the number of tram users since 2007. last century, wants to modernise its tram. Of the city’s 200,000 daily public transport Ineco and Deloitte have elaborated a users, only 32% opt for the tram compared feasibility study for the EBRD which will to 68% that prefer the bus or the minibus - a situation trying to be reversed with a com- finance the project. prehensive modernisation plan. Ineco has analysed the condition of the tracks and the 68% of the fleet has been in service n May of 2015 the European Bank for Re- rolling stock, as well as the management for more than 30 years. construction and Development (EBRD) system. With this information a series of Isigned a finance contract with the tram proposals have been elaborated. Starting company in Pavlodar. The purpose of this in 2016, the aim is to progressively recover finance contract for ten million euros is the 50% of the almost 10 million passengers modernisation of the city’s tram. Ineco, in lost since 2007.« consortium with Deloitte, has elaborated THE CITY OF PAVLODAR a feasibility study for the EBRD in which z Different forecasts The city has grown on the banks of the pe guidelines for the project were defined ló n On the premise that the quality of Irtysh River (to the left of the image). such as the purchase of 25 new trams, in- service influences mobility demand and With 330,000 inhabitants, this city is an

frastructure renovation and implementation roberto that it is also directly linked to population The stops are located too close together important industrial hub and capital of : of a public service contract between the City t growth –which in the case of Pavlodar is not and need to be redesigned. the region (oblast), also called Pavlodar. Council and the company, among others. PHO o expected to exceed an average of 0.9% per All of these guidelines involve updating the year–, demand forecasts for three different infrastructure and management of Pav- As a result, the number of breakdowns as well as minimise the incidence of city centre where the ballast is covered scenarios have been drawn up. The most DiagnOSIS lodar’s tram, which together with the bus optimistic forecast predicts that the tram AND soluTIONS has increased by more than 15% over the malfunction. Route optimisation has with a layer of asphalt, in junctions with system provides vital service to the 330,000 will boast 19.9 million passengers in last few years, from 3.6 daily breakdowns also been given some close attention, traffic road. The track also has drainage inhabitants of this industrial city located 2016, 26.6 million in 2020 and 31.1 million NEW traMS to 5.5 in 2013. This has increased estimating that the total fleet would not problems, especially in the winter. About to the northeast of Astana, the capital of in 2028. This increase would go hand in Pavlodar’s public transport system is maintenance costs in addition to need more than 74 units. half of the alignment (46.19 kilometres) Kazakhstan. hand with implementation of the of the based on two modes of transport: buses provoking frequent delays. This decrease was either improved or renovated in Pavlodar, located on the banks of the improvements proposed. and minibuses (these are more expensive in service reliability comes in addition to INFRASTRUCTURE RENOVATION the 1990s. The rest of the alignment, large, navigable Irtysh River, was originally n The most conservative forecast estimates but offer higher quality), and trams. increased fares –more expensive than The track’s geometry is irregular due to however, has been in service since 1971, a settlement associated with the exploita- that the tram would not reach 20 million The tramway network measures 89.2 bus fare– to help offset rising costs. alterations over its many years in use, thus requiring a more urgent renovation. tion of salt, and later on a Stanitsa, or a passengers until 2028. In a scenario with kilometres and has 76 stops over a total of These factors have led to an increased the traffic, insufficient maintenance and In terms of electrification, the network Cossack military village. Around the middle no changes, the tendency would be just the nine routes. The fleet consists of 112 units, loss of passengers. the harsh climate. The gauge is 1,524 has nine traction substations of 10.6 of the 20th century, Pavlodar became a nu- opposite with a loss of users until only 11.6 eight of which do not transport passengers After comparing the costs of repairing mm with a minimum separation between kV/600V and overhead contact lines; the cleus for several metallurgical and chemi- million passengers would be using the tram (they are used for maintenance work and the fleet with the costs of acquiring 25 the axes of the tracks measuring 3.68 cabling and connections have been in cal industries, including a tank factory. The in 2028. On the basis of these forecasts, the other tasks), and are very outdated. 68% of new trams, the study proposal opts for metres. There are four different types use for between 30 and 50 years. tram came into use primarily to transport study includes a risk assessment, a cost- the trams have been used for an average the latter option: the new rolling stock of rails and two types of sleepers, made The proposal is to eliminate all of workers to the industrial plants, a service benefit analysis and an economic-financial of 30.5 years, which have surpassed their will not only consume less energy, but from concrete or wood. It is mounted on these shortcomings and to rectify the that still continues today albeit in different analysis of the proposed actions. expected 16-18 years’ lifespan. will also reduce maintenance costs ballast except for some stretches in the alignment in order to improve passenger

24 25 The study proposes purchasing 25 trams, completely TRANSPORT renovating the infrastructure, redesigning and optimising the transport network and implementing a public service contract with the municipality THINKING

RAILWAYS | AVIATION | ROADS | URBAN TRANSPORT | PORTS

We are transport thinking. We are engineering. Our essence comprises experience, quality, technology, innovation, efficiency and cost comfort. Infrastructure restoration Pavlodar / TRAM NETWORK and is valid until 2018. The contract does effectiveness. This is the value proposition includes renovating and repairing the not specify geographic coverage or routes, we were born with 45 years ago, sticking by Section track, substituting overhead contact in nor does it include requirements for quality it and thus becoming a global leader in emergency transport engineering and consultancy with lines, updating the electric substations state of services: punctuality, safety, etc. The and improving 21 junctions. It also Refinery contract is very open, it also fails to regulate projects in more than 45 countries. We work includes remodelling two stations to the relationship between the owner of the both with private and public clients to whom we offer an integral perspective in each of convert them into terminals, as well as infrastructure and the operator. our transport modes. The expertise of our updating another three stations so that The proposal is to establish a public 2,500 professionals allows us to be what we they can be used as exchange stations. service contract between the municipality Tractor are: transport at the service of society. Four work phases have been established factory Railways and the company. The municipality between the years 2018 and 2027 for would assume the demand risk; in other sections measuring between 14 and 24 words, they would have the capacity kilometres per phase. The feasibility to make decisions regarding the offer study includes general technical as well as the level of quality that the guidelines for carrying out the work. It operator should be providing. The tram Irtysh River also includes references to international company, however, would be responsible standards as well as considerations for the operational risk: meeting service City centre regarding quality assurance and track requirements while keeping costs to maintenance implementation plans. Aluminium a minimum. The company would be Usolsky plant District reimbursed for subsidised tickets (for

NETWORK OPTIMISATION N Section groups such as senior citizens, students, to renew The distances between tram stops are in long individuals with disabilities, etc.), and very short (between 260 and 600 metres), term for vehicles per kilometres (VKM). The hence slowing down commercial speed to contract would include a system of about 18 km/h. Many of the stops are not The proposals are to modernise incentives and penalties dependent on properly segregated from the tram tracks the tram stops, increase service on compliance with quality service standards Follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube with elevated platforms for passengers. certain lines (lines 5 and 3) and reduce (punctuality, etc.). On the other hand, it Furthermore, many do not provide shelter service on others (lines 1, 6 and 8). is anticipated that current compensation nor or are they accessible to people with The proposal also implements a ticket coming from the industries which receive reduced mobility. The network, with two which includes a transfer. It also tram service around the city should be north-south lines, is designed to connect recommends eliminating the bus lines transferred to the municipality, given that the city’s industrial areas. However, other which overlap tram lines. In the long- these are loss-making routes. areas are left unconnected to tram service, term, tariff and fare integration should It is also recommended that ,in a few such as the eastern part of the city or the be implemented for both modes of years, tram infrastructure ownership Irtysh River banks. Several tram routes transport (travelcard). be transferred to the municipality, given overlap each other, and some even overlap that this entity has investment capacity. bus routes. To date, no combined fares PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACT In many cities a fee is charged for its use. exist with the exception of a monthly pass The tram company in Pavlodar belongs to If the company continued to manage strategic mobility plan, ecuador | airport expansion project management, kuwait | hs2 high-speed, uk | haramain valid for the bus and tram, but its price is SPK which is dependent on the regional tram maintenance, it could receive high speed train makkah-madinah, saudi arabia | modernisation of airport network and reorganisation of high compared to that of a single ticket. Government. SPK has a contract with the compensation that would be included in airspace, spain |cptm lines, brazil | high speed rail network: infrastructures: spain | high speed rail network: train control systems: spain | supervising agent guadalajara - colima highway, mexico | operational readiness Moreover, its use is minimal. municipality that was renewed in 2014 the contract.« and airport transfer of the mtc of abu dhabi international airport

26 www.ineco.com27 INTERMODAL | SPAIN | Public transport management Madrid in real time All public transport in the Region of Madrid is coordinated by CITRAM

By itransporte

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Dionisio González Civil engineer, Master's degrees from IESE Enrique García Tomás Melero Vila

Vila Civil engineer. Coordinator of the CRTM and Harvard Business School. Strategic Planning Degree ira ira v and Operations director of CRTM. Member in Statistics. Management Centre since 2010. He previously v l l of the UITP Advisory Board Head of the CITRAM held several positions in the Technical Directorate TO:E (former vice president). control room since 2010. (suburban buses, Light Rail, etc.). PHOTO: E PHOTO: PHO

Technological innovation in this centre Madrid Transport Consortium– so is CIT- This amount of information not only Consortium's data reveals that two thirds Experts in integrated transport management allows for real time coordination of the RAM, which depends on said Consortium. If serves to coordinate the largest transport of the millions of daily travellers utilise the Consortium is the brain of Spain's most system in Spain during major events, but more than one mode of transport. This The Regional Transport Consortium was concept of a “unique ticket” for the first time. region's entire transport system. populated region public transport system, also transfers this information directly to means that knowing ahead of time about created in 1985 to unify the Community of These monthly or year-long passes allowed for A smart mobility service for five then CITRAM is its eyes and ears. Thanks users to improve their travel experience. any type of incident in the transport chain Madrid's regular public transport with that unlimited travel within specific zones. The old million daily trips that is attracting the to a network of 20,000 cameras (city cam- is extremely helpful. The information that of associated cities. Its Board of Directors magnetic ticket has recently been substituted attention of several major cities from eras, cameras in the metro, traffic cameras, reaches the informative panels in the metro is formed by representatives from the for contact-less card technology which etc.), and 6,000 informative panels spread and at bus stops originates in CITRAM, and Community of Madrid, from associated cities ensures greater security and better features, various continents. CITRAM integrates throughout the transport network, infor- all transport data from is also available via a mobile app. Users and from the State’s General Administration a technology that already has 2.5 million mation from five thousand vehicles from around the region can choose an alternative route or mode in addition to several social organisations: users in Madrid. The Consortium's primary he Integrated Public Transport 40 different public and private operators is of Madrid. It is of transport to arrive at their destination, private transport operators, consumer and mission involves infrastructure planning and Management Centre of Madrid, received and exchanged in real time. CIT- especially useful during allowing them to save time and money. users' associations and unions. Even though programme coordination for the development T CITRAM, was inaugurated in 2013 RAM is also connected to ''112'' Emergency In this light, the CITRAM represents tre- the Consortium does not have authority in of the different modes of transport. after intense preliminary work that had Services, the Directorate General of Traffic major events in public mendous progress in the development of the scope of commuter rail trains, there is This integrated management model has been started six years earlier. Just as the (DGT) Control Centre and the Madrid City spaces as well as “smart” public transport, and its creation is an agreement with Renfe allowing for use of proven its usefulness over the last 30 years and creation of a single transport authority in Council, all while functioning 24 hours a day, for monitoring all kinds a step forward in intermodal and integrated an integrated ticket. Transport Passes were is used today among Spain's major cities. It is Madrid was ground-breaking in its day –The seven days a week. of incidents transport management.« established in 1987 which introduced the also a reference model for other metropolitan

28 29 The creation of CITRAM represents tremendous progress in the development of “smart” public transport and its creation is a step forward in intermodal and integrated transport management

VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORlD CITRAM has welcomed more than 100 international delegations since it was inaugurated in August 2013. With its nine operations positions (18 if necessary), CITRAM is fully operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The centre boasts a crisis room as well as a connected auditorium with the capacity to seat 35 people. These additional rooms allow for monitoring activities without disrupting staff while they work.

O pERATING WITH A SMART CARD cards can be recharged at the automatic machines installed at madrid In 2012 the Consortium launched the Public Transport Card, a contact- Madrid Metro stations, at Bankia automatic cash machines and at

less technology that has substituted the magnetic tickets. This new other authorised sale locations. The Consortium has also started a MUNITY OF technology serves to store transport tickets issued by the Madrid loyalty programme called “Friends of Public Transport Club” (http:// com Regional Transport Consortium. More than 2.5 million public transport clubdeamigos.crtm.es), to build a closer relationship with clients. For more information: http://www.crtm.es/conocenos/citram.aspx PHOTO: PHOTO: areas around the world, as is demonstrated by Apps for stops with low demand and other personalised services the constant flow of visitors from international The cornerstones of CITRAM delegations, close to 50 in 2014. Among n Fully operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. CITRAM's smart transport service offers a will take to arrive. This way, operators can these international visitors was the Muscat n It coordinates the work of 40 public and private operators that handle the region's wide range of applications. At present there optimise routes while travellers can make Delegation, capital of Oman, where Ineco has public transport. are two fully operational applications, both of plans according to the time they have just finished a public transport master plan n It encompasses the region's 179 City Councils, including the capital, Madrid. which are free of charge. One application is without having to wait unnecessarily. for the city. n It allows for the visualisation of 20,000 security cameras observing the different for the public transport card and is available Another consolidated app is one which Implementing a sole transport authority is the modes of transport. on the computer, smart phone and tablet. It allows for system inspection. Not only does cornerstone of the plan which is following the n It monitors the 5,000 vehicles which provide services. allows users to check their card expiration it oversee whether or not service is correct, model utilised in Madrid which has received n Access to 6,000 informative panels. date, card balance and authorised card but it also supervises the quality of services multiple acknowledgements. Among the most n Connections to the Directorate General of Traffic Control Centres, the Madrid City recharging locations. Also available to users in addition to facilities maintenance (stops, recent awards was the “Best Public Works Council and ''112'' Emergency Services. is the “My Transport” application which glass windows, signs, maps, etc.). Ticket Project” granted to the Consortium in 2014 by n Geo-referenced facilities. offers real time information for the whole town of Valdemorillo in the Region of Madrid. payment via mobile phones, online transport the Association of Civil Engineers. This award n Integration of CCTV systems both onboard vehicles and at facilities. transport system. Users are able to request service at low card recharging and cultural/leisure was presented to the Consortium on account of n A web-based incident manager: alarms, conditions, complaints and suggestions. The Consortium is also working on a pilot demand stops via their mobile phones. The information available via the apps are just CITRAM's cutting-edge work and contribution n App for notifying clients in real time. programme called “Order Your Bus”. It system contacts the closest vehicle and then some of the many developments underway to quality service in public transport.« involves an on-demand stop service in the notifies the user as to how long the vehicle in the pilot programme.«

30 31 AERONAUTICAL | UGANDA | Master Plan for Airports More space to grow The ICAO awards Uganda’s National Airport Plan to Ineco

In collaboration with Pablo Fuente and Paloma González, aeronautical engineers

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority political stability will allow to develop airway. 19 airlines operate in the airport, » (CAA) plans to construct three further. which offer good links to Europe, Africa and Its more than 36 million inhabitants have the Middle East. The airport also houses international, three regional and six English as their official language and their a major United Nations logistics base for local airports, as well as expand the most important activity is agriculture; with missions in other countries in the region. existing Entebbe International Airport. its tropical climate and abundant natural According to traffic forecasts, the 1.5 mi- resources, its main exports are coffee, co- llion passengers transported in 2013 will he aim is for the airport infrastruc- tton and sugar. The products exported by tures, which Ineco are reviewing air are fish, flowers and other fresh pro- The improvement Tand planning for the Uganda Civil ducts such as fruit and vegetables. The of airport infrastructures Aviation Authority (CAA), to be completed country also has large copper and cobalt will help to develop by 2033 and their goal is ultimately to en- deposits and it has begun to exploit gas tourism, the economy courage the growth and consolidation of and petrol. Battling poverty, increasing and local industry the tourism industry, as well as to earn per capita income and developing the local significant financial returns for the coun- economy and industry are the challenges rise to 7.7 million in 2033. It is predicted try. Given its geographical location in the the current government is tackling by in- that there will also be a notable increase centre-east of the African continent and vesting in the improvement of its airport in cargo, from 56,000 to 172,000 tonnes. the fact it is landlocked, air transport is infrastructures. This is enough of a reason for the Ugan- vitally important to the country which bor- The Entebbe International Airport, which dan government to prioritize the expansion ders the Democratic Republic of Congo to is for both civilian and military use, is the and modernization of its infrastructures the west, South Sudan to the north, Kenya country’s main airport. It is situated near in order to improve passenger and cargo to the east and Rwanda and Tanzania to the city of the same name, on the banks services, promote tourism and exports, of Lake Victoria, some 35 kilometres from and achieve economic growth and an in- The aim is for the airport Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and it is the creased quality of life for the region and infrastructures, which Ineco country’s main passenger and cargo entry its inhabitants.« are reviewing and planning uganda, a growing tourist for the Uganda CAA, to be ANNUAL PASSENGER FORECASTS destination With its 10 national parks and exceptional completed by 2033 COMMERCIAL MONUSCO* TRANSIT TOTALS flora and fauna, Uganda is a growing tourist 2015 1,507,000 171,000 114,100 1,792,100 the south. It is part of the East African destination. The Rift and Nile valleys, its 2016 1,638,000 184,000 126,300 1,948,300 Community (EAC) along with neighbours great lakes, waterfalls and wild fauna mean 2017 1,785,000 197,000 140,000 2,122,000 Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. it deserves to be considered one of the most 2018 2,007,000 210,000 160,100 2,377,100 With its 10 national parks and exceptional stunning destinations in the world. The 2019 2,258,000 222,000 183,200 2,663,200 flora and fauna, Uganda is a growing tour- country has high-quality tourist facilities, ist destination. The Rift and Nile valleys, 2020 2,538,000 235,000 209,400 2,982,400 ) an extensive road network and an 2021 2,793,000 248,000 234,200 3,275,200 its great lakes, waterfalls and wild fauna lickr established tourism industry that political (f

2022 3,059,000 260,000 260,600 3,579,600 e mean it deserves to be considered one f stability will allow to develop further. of the most stunning destinations in the 2023 3,256,000 273,000 281,700 3,810,700 world. The country has high-quality tour- 2024 3,507,000 286,000 308,200 4,101,200 brianwol ist facilities, an extensive road network 2025 3,779,000 298,000 337,200 4,414,200 : and an established tourism industry that 2033 6,607,000 400,000 660,700 7,667,700 oto Katakwi district, Uganda PH *MONUSCO: UNITED NATIONS STABILIZATION MISSION SOURCE: ineco

32 33 Uganda’s National Airports Plan City of Entebbe Entebbe Conversion of the airport drawn up by Ineco includes traffic Airport access road into a forecasts and everything the airport Uganda highway n infrastructures will need until 2033 Lake Victoria

Main proposals 1 of the Master NEW Plan for the Helicopters apron DOMESTIC Entebbe TERMINAL VVIP terminal International Area for New access Airport United Nations’ use roads (MONUSCO)(1) (2014-2033) Possible expansion(2) Runway 12 / 30

2 Expansion of » A comprehensive South Sudan passenger terminal Fuel farms New Lake and international study of Ugandan power Cargo area ( KIDEPO Turkana apron Car park station MRO area air transport FUEL Control tower FARM he International Civil Aviation Swamps ( ARUA Organization (ICAO), which ( GULU supports and advises the CAA Relocation of T ( MOROTO DVOR-ME TERMINAL Earthworks related in civil aviation development, has ( PAKUBA ( LIRA with visibility commissioned Ineco to conduct Democratic Republic of Lake strategic, financial and economic Congo ( SOROTI New taxiways Albert Kenya impact studies. The work includes Runway 17 / 35 ( HOIMA (NAKASONGOLA AIRPORT BOUNDARY the National Airport Plan, the [RESA] [RESA] PROPOSED AIRPORT BOUNDARY Rescue and fire fighting FENCE Entebbe airport Master Plan, the New station building New AIRFIELD Uganda RWY, TWYS AND APRONS runway refurbishment runway modernisation plan for air navigation (TORORO end safety end safety TERMINAL BUILDING Kampala area area VVIP TERMINAL services and designing a route map ( JINJA CARGO AND INDUSTRIAL AREA CAR PARK AREA for the implementation of air security ( KASESE FUEL FARM AND POWER SUPPLY ( ENTEBbE MONUSCO AREA management systems. Lake MILITARY AREA OFFICIAL ORGANISMS AREA Eduard Swamps The master plan includes all the ( MBARARA ( International Airport Lake Victoria ( Regional Airport Entebbe airport’s short, medium and ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ( Local Airport MASTER PLAN long-term needs, up to its foreseeable DRAWING TITLE ( KISORO LAND USE PROPOSAL maximum growth capacity. The study 100 km Tanzania Rwanda DESIGNED BY also suggests phases of development DATE DRAWING NUMBER to keep interference to the airport’s MARCH 2014 SCALE AIRPORT NATIONAL PLAN AND MASTER PLAN 1:7.500 (A1) 6 normal operations to a minimum during As well as this expansion, Ineco, as role, are in Soroti, Gulu and Kidepo. Aircrafts on the Entebbe the construction process. Among other airport’s runway. aspects, the study also sets out what a consultancy, has integrated the Lastly, the development of six local is required to acquire new areas and master plan into a wider study –the airports is also being considered: MASTER PLAN FOR THE ENTEBBE Namiro swamp alternative proposals for the location of National Airports Plan– which includes Moroto, Lira, Tororo, Jinja, Mbarara and INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT the new facilities, both on the ground the development of 12 small existing Kisoro. The master plan drawn up by Ineco proposes alternative and in the air, including control towers, airports to develop three international, three regional and six local airports. Some of the airports that provide access locations for the runways and terminals, the calculation terminals, cargo areas, auxiliary Kanyamusango swamp The three international airports are to Uganda’s main national parks are: of types of traffic and service, long-term logistical buildings and associated facilities such located in Arua, Kasese and Pakuba. > Pakuba / Murchison Falls Airport area requirements, phases of development, etc. The proposal as aprons, taxiways, car parks, access The discovery of petroleum and gas National Park includes the expansion of the airfield, with three roads, etc. Environmental aspects are deposits in the west of the country has > Kasese / Queen Elizabeth new taxiways, the expansion of the commercial apron also considered with sustainable future accelerated the need to build a new one National Park and an apron for helicopters. The airport would also development in mind. This includes in the Hoima region, together with the > Kidepo / Kidepo National Park have a new control tower, new domestic and cargo drawing up plans for noise, air quality future refinery in Kabaale. The planned > Jinja / The source of the Nile terminals, an industrial area, a fuel farm and a larger control, energy consumption, water, regional airports, where tourism and > Kisoro / Bwindi Impenetrable international terminal building. The image shows the airport waste, etc.« chartered operations play an important National Park in 20 years’ time.

34 35 The proposal for the Entebbe airport includes the expansion of the airfield and commercial apron, a heliport and a new control tower ) lickr ) (f lickr (f cohn

waddington Ineco’s study forecasts that the adam rod environmental impact on protected zones : o T t o Kabale district. will be kept to a minimum. PH O: PHO

Elephants in the Queen Elizabeth national park. Rafting Rafting enthusiasts encounter rapids to enjoy the sport in rivers close to the city of Jinja, a colonial enclave next to the source of the Nile, one of the country’s most beautiful and most often visited places. ) PRESENTATION OF THE NATIONAL AIRPORT PLAN IN KAMPALA lickr ) Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority presented the National Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority, in the (f tut lickr Plan, devised by Ineco, to institutions and the media centre of the image. On the right is Pablo Fuente, an o (f : y tc

on 29 January, 2015. It was attended by Abraham Byandala, aeronautical engineer at Ineco and project manager. y oto r :

the Transport minister and W. Rama Makuza, director of PH oto PH

fer (f prof lickr GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS uganda: ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING ave ) : d os DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD ot H Uganda has 62,000 km² of protected zones in 732 areas, P which comprise 26% of the country’s territory. The Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is the country’s main increase in demand, expansion of the Entebbe airport and destination, accounting for 54% of its tourist activity. construction of new airport facilities all have an impact on The Entebbe airport is 35 kilometres from the city. the environment, which is why preliminary studies Murchison Falls National Park. Situated in the north- have to be conducted. Ineco draws up environmental impact east of the country, near the Congolese border, it is 50 assessment reports which take into account territorial kilometres from the Kasese airport. Murchison, balance, habitat and the local flora and fauna. In other known for its enormous crocodiles, is one of the most studies and environmental impact assessments, visited destinations, along with the Queen Elizabeth Ineco needs to draw up noise footprints and forecasts for national park and those on the Ssese islands, an 2033. The image shows a noise map of the Entebbe archipelago of 84 islands in the north-east of Lake area during the day. Victoria.

36 37 AERONAUTICAL | EUROPE | Project: ANSPs IDP The sky is the limit 11 European countries participate in the project

By Laura Serrano, aeronautical engineer 5 MAJOR AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT The main objective of this internal deployment programme (IDP) is to improve the way the ATM network works in a synchronized and coordinated manner, to the benefit of its end users, with the involvement of the main European ANSPs and the support of the European Commission.

Area2 Airspace management improvements and data sharing Development of ASM / ATFCM processes / One of the biggest European air it aims to improve airspace manage- NAVIA (Finland), LGS (Lithuania), DCAC in management activities. Since 2013, a Free routing / Development of technical enablers that make it possible to operate with free navigation projects finishes at the end ment (making the way aircraft currently (Cyprus) and EANS (Estonia). The involve- team of the company’s air navigation ex- fly more flexible), the decision-making ment of the members of this consortium perts has provided a transversal technical of the year: ANSPs IDP. With processes in airports (in order to im- guarantees it will be far-reaching from a support service with the aim of guaran- Area3 Improvement to the operations in an airport, paying particular attention to the a budget of more than 200 million prove aircraft punctuality, the turnaround geographical perspective, which will en- teeing the planned deadlines, costs and aircraft turnaround and the pre-departure sequence process euros and co-financed by the EU, time, etc.), communication between air- able the internal deployment programme quality levels would be met. ACDM European air navigation heads craft and control centres, the tools that (IDP) to be implemented correctly across support air traffic management and land- Europe. Implementing SESAR Area4 Air-ground datalink are aiming to deploy the Single ing procedures in the main European Ineco was involved in the consortium, Since the project started in 2013, dif- Improvement to ATS systems / European Sky’s technology. airports. supporting both the Italian coordina- ferent deployment initiatives have been Improvement to communication infrastructure / tor, ENAV, and the rest of the partners launched for SESAR, which was de- Improvement to data links The participation of a consortium signed to develop the future European NSPs IDP is a European project The work, which affects 11 member Ineco was involved air traffic management system through that brings together the main states (Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, in the consortium, the development, validation and launch Area5 Automated assistance to controllers for seamless coordinated transfer AEuropean air navigation service Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Portu- supporting both the of a new ATM (air traffic management) and dialogue providers (ANSPs), and the Spanish engi- gal, Spain and the UK) has counted on Italian coordinator, infrastructure. Its development will en- OLDI migration from X.25 to IP / Supplementary OLDI messages neering company Ineco, to implement the the participation of a consortium made able air space capacity to increase, safety bases for the future deployment of SESAR up of the air navigation heads ENAV (It- ENAV, and the and interoperability to be reinforced and High-precision RNP approaches in a coordinated manner. The project is aly), project coordinator, Enaire (Spain), rest of the partners air traffic’s environmental impact to be Area6 part of the European transport network DFS (Germany), DSNA (France), MATS in management reduced, accompanying its growth up to National deployment of APV in several European countries improvement programme, TEN–T and (Malta), NATS (UK), NAV PORTUGAL, FI- activities 2020 and beyond.« AREA2 ENAV (Ente Nazionale Assitenza al Volo). Airspace management

Airport operations AREA6 AREA3 High-precision RNP approaches

Air-ground datalink 5 AREA AREA4 Automated assistance to controllers

38 39 iNTERMODAL | ECUADOR | Urban cable cars With panoramic views Ineco is working in conjunction with the Quito city hall on the Metrocable project

By Manuel Francisco Herranz, civil engineer and Carlota Serrano, economist

Since the 1970s, cable cars have in a 50 kilometre-long by just 8 km-wide which Ineco has conducted preliminary » been incorporated little by little into Andean valley, at an altitude of over 2,800 feasibility studies for. metres. Therefore, the city has expanded cities’ public transport networks across the valley and up its sides, creating Aim of the first system as an additional mode of transport, an urban area with sheer inclines, which In the mid-20th century, cable cars began and the figure currently stands is why an “aerial lift” is such an appropri- to be used systematically in winter sea- at a considerable 20 urban cable ate transport system. Hence the city has sons for winter sports and recreational launched a four-line “metrocable” project, use to travel up to raised areas with good car lines. views of the surroundings. The latter was the aim of the first cable-based transport he capital of Ecuador, like many system built by the Spanish civil engineer, cities in the world, has had a tour- In addition to its Leonardo Torres Quevedo (1852-1936), Tist cable car since 2005. During low cost, speed of who was the director of the laboratory of its 10-minute, 2.5-kilometre journey, it installation and low applied mechanics, president of the Royal climbs from an altitude of 2,950 metres levels of contamination, Academy of Exact Sciences, member of above sea level up to more than 4,000, the metrocable the Royal Spanish Academy and an as- providing a spectacular panoramic view of sociated member of the Paris Academy will make it easier for URBAN CABLE CARS the city. However, this type of cable-based of Science. One of Torres Quevedo’s many the inhabitants of IN SOUTH AMERICA ) transport is already completely integrated contributions was the construction of the ckr

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Quito, with 2.2 million inhabitants (in- of life in the first cable car in the world designed to and São Paulo having urban cable systems omar cluding its metropolitan area) is situated surrounding area carry people.« implemented. PHOTO: PHOTO: The metrocable, a unifying mode of transport Most successful case: the Medellín Metrocable The metrocable is an aerial transport and reach operating speeds of up to 21 has shown that it makes it easier for Of all the cable-based transport But the truly revealing fact is not just system consisting of cabins, cables, km/h. Although they do not reach the inhabitants of isolated districts to systems that operate in the world, the the figures: its installation has been pulleys, poles and stations. During levels of traffic of other mass modes of integrate, improving quality of life in the case of the Medellín Metrocable was a decisive factor for the population of planning, it is important to take into transport, when sheer inclines have to be surrounding area. undoubtedly the most successful: with marginalised and low-income districts to account –in addition to how mountainous negotiated, they become very competitive In order to operate the system public three lines in service and two more under have access to the city’s mass transport the area is that it is being installed in comparison to other transport options. private participation methods can construction, the first line, K, launched network, and thus integrate with the rest in– the demand it will generate and the Installing them is also a viable option be formulated to facilitate financing in August 2004, was used by 12 million of the community. opportunities to integrate districts which, in places where conventional machines for the development and subsequent ) passengers in 2013. The second line, The inhabitants of the most isolated and ckr i due to their location, have been poorly cannot be used due to land being management of the infrastructures. l J, reached 5 million users. Both are troubled areas have not only been able connected to the rest of the city. With inaccessible or in order to reduce One of the advantages of the metrocables i (f connected with the rest of the public to reach the city centre in a reduced obb

their limited impact on urban heavy investment in the construction is their significantly lower cost g transport network. The three current journey time, but this exchange has e links when they are being constructed, of roads and railways. In addition to its compared to the investment g lines run across a total of 9.37 kilometres reduced levels of social and cultural jor cable-based transport systems can carry low cost, speed of installation and low requirements for other transport : and have eight stations, all of which are isolation and, ultimately, quality of life to more than 200 people in their gondolas levels of contamination, the metrocable systems such as buses and trams.« adapted for people with reduced mobility. has improved.« pho

40 41 In 2015, Ineco conducted the preliminary INTERVIEW | Darío Tapia cable-based transport system Metropolitan District of Quito’s Secretary for Transport feasibility study for the Municipality of “Metrocable is not a tourist project, Quito’s Department of Transport but a mass public transport system”

[ Quito Cables Project, Ecuador ] neco interviews Darío Tapia, the Met- Who will this new system serve? FEasibility studies ineco ropolitan District of Quito’s Secretary We estimate that in the first phase, no In 2015, Ineco conducted the preliminary Ifor Transport, Metrocable’s lead project fewer than 100,000 people, plus another cable-based transport system feasibility manager. 70,000 additional people from Quito’s study for the Municipality of Quito’s satellite cities, such as Tumbaco and Department of Transport. The project What does Quito’s Metrocable project Cumbayá. includes financial and management involve? models for the four lines of the system It is important to underline that it is What are your predictions for when the named Quito Cables. It is forecast that not a tourist project, but a mass public different lines come into service? these four circuits will be integrated into transport project, which will afford people One of our main predictions is that the metropolitan public transport system the opportunity to avoid Quito’s congested the sections of the city with metrocable and serve a total of 120,000 people. traffic. We are launching a project which stations will be regenerated, with street The work carried out by the company will not only serve the longitudinal north- lighting, roads in a good condition and includes: south axis but also the districts located to parks and gardens that will bring the pro- > Analysis and authorization of the east and west. ject to life. Then, by virtue of being part of the documentation provided by the an integrated transport system, the raised Municipality of Quito. How will the project be integrated into the raised areas. Meanwhile, we believe non- areas of the city will have connecting ser- > Preliminary economic-financial city’s transport system? motorized transport, such as the bicycle, vices to transfer people directly to metro- profitability study for the project. Metrocable is part of an Integrated could complement the metrocable system cable stations.« > Analysis of the potential management Transport System, which is why the both in the centre and the south of the city. model and contracting the Quito Cables northern lines, Pisulí and La Ofelia, for We are also already planning for the met- service. MAP OF THE FOUR LINES PLANNED FOR QUITO instance, terminate in a transfer termi- rocables to reach the city’s metro stations, > Distance learning/training on the The project includes financial and management models for the four lines of the system nal, where people will be able to access with the possibility of not just operational economic-financial assessment process.« named Quito Cables. the rest of the system from districts in but also priced integration.

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42 43 URBAN TRANSPORT | BRAZIL | São Paulo underground

Energy 12 metres above ground Power supply systems for the new São Paulo monorail

By Enrique Monfort, industrial engineer

electric/solar water heating system for workshops, etc. The monorail moves along a concrete he engineering company Isolux beam which is 690 millimetres wide has relied on Ineco to carry out the and situated at a height between 12 and Tmanufacturing and installation 15 metres off the ground. It is electric- construction projects for the low voltage powered and utilises low noise tyres, power supply systems and auxiliary making it an environmentally-friendly systems on line 15 of the São Paulo addition to the city. Once complete, the underground. This is the first monorail Prata Line (Silver Line in English), will line to be constructed in the city, and span a total length of 24.6 kilometres once finished, it will boast 17 stations and will provide service to an estimated spanning approximately 25 kilometres. 550,000 people/day. The line’s 54 trains The monorail will connect São Paulo’s will operate without drivers, and each extremely populated districts in the east train will be formed by 7 cars equipped with the city centre. with air conditioning and a holding Ineco has begun construction work capacity of 1,000 passengers. Stations

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44 45 INNOVATION | SPAIN | Field tests with microdrones Flying microrobots Ineco tests out microdrones and prepares pilots to inspect structures

By Leendert de Haan and Joaquín Muñoz, civil engineers

Field tests carried out on the different models that Ineco has acquired allow for drone behaviour in adverse weather conditions to be evaluated. Testing also allows for control of maximum flight duration as well as image quality obtained from the different drones. Image of the Flightgear 3.0 simulator. With the incorporation of The new drones are more stable, sturdier microdrone technology, Ineco’s and easier to manage. They are equipped with more precise positioning software, structural inspection services different kinds of cameras and, thanks to enter into a new dimension. Tests technological advances, are lighter, have carried out for Adif break new greater autonomy in the air and can offer ground in advanced applications in stable and vibration-free images. From an operating position on the ground, drones civil engineering. can be controlled with just a joystick to ystem downscaling and cost reduc- obtain real time images via flight control tion means that the development equipped with GPS. Sof new applications for this tech- Their versatility allows for diverse ap- nology within the civil sector is taking plications such as studying the movement giant leaps. The world of microdrones of people and wildlife in enclosed areas or is in full swing, and the possible market natural parks, or inspecting the condition of applications of these little flying spies electric power networks and thermo-voltaic are infinite. Drones are not just designed facilities, etc. There are many applications for military use anymore. Many organi- in civil engineering including work monitor- sations and companies depend on them ing, inspection of overhead contact lines, to complement their work with fewer topography, etc. The new, more flexible risks and lower costs. This is possible and versatile models make it possible to given their ability to move quickly over detect deterioration on the outside of build- rugged or uneven terrain, overcome any ings and road surfaces, as well as possible type of obstacle and offer bird’s-eye view cracks in the walls, pillars, abutments and images along with information gathered foundations of major infrastructures such by sensors. as bridges, tunnels and viaducts.« Safe and legal inspections Field Tests Enthusiasm for using this technology Ineco has carried out a market analysis By using these remote-controlled aircrafts has made it necessary to establish legal in addition to an assessment of the legal we can quickly inspect an area after an limits on both its use and its possible aspects that should be taken into account. accident or weather event. Among their infringement on personal privacy. For these Moreover, a multidisciplinary team is infinite applications, drones can help with reasons, governments and civil aviation making the final preparations to safely and train and traffic circulation given that they INEER authorities of different countries have legally integrate this high-added-value allow for the supervision of bridges, G

Ineco engineers Joaquín Muñoz and Leendert de EN begun to regulate these new unmanned technology into regular inspection services. embankments, trenches and overhead contact Haan carrying out field tests at the Lozoya River co ne

flying objects. On 15 October 2014 Spain Knowledge gained from another innovation I lines, as well as allowing for the detection of viaduct. Using drones makes it possible to quickly implemented Law 18/2014 which currently project, Arid Lap, has been put to use. In obstacles or vegetation on roads and tracks. perform inspections without interrupting terón,

regulates the commercial use of drones in said project, drones were tested to study o Drones are another tool for mapping different rail traffic. Spain. Among other obligations, it requires sand transport, high temperatures and points along road and rail networks. : Luis C : Luis

pilots to have certificates guaranteeing extreme temperature gradients on railways o remote piloting of civil aircrafts. (see article from itransporte 53).« PHOt

46 47 EQUESTRIAN EVENTS * FAIRS_Particularly focussed on the Spanish Marca España | SPANISH HORSE Thoroughbred horse, we should highlight *Brand Spain events such as the Seville Horse Show (SICAB) or the Valencia Horse Show. EQUESTRIAN EVENTS WITH PRE HORSES_In Jerez de la Frontera: Royal Andalusian School De casta fina (fine breed) of Equestrian Art, exhibition “Como Bailan Spanish Thoroughbred horses or PRE (in its Spanish los Caballos Andaluces” (How Andalusian Horses Dance) (www. realescuela.org/es/ acronym) have been globetrotting for nine centuries and

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(www.realescuela.org/es/exhibiciones.cfm). oto PHO o PH oble, spirited, a good nature, and a great Nobility, strength, a fully worked to improve, select and breed the Valencia and Castilla-La Mancha. Exports have for an average price of 40,000 euros, although National Association of Breeders is responsible ability to learn are some of the most horses, developing the basis of modern breed. increased in recent years, particularly to coun- some have been sold for 700,000. In Spain, the for controlling and certifying the origin of the Nappreciated qualities in the Spanish good nature, and Between the 12th and 17th centuries, it moved tries such as China, Russia and Arab countries, prices vary between 2,000 and 10,000 euros. The foals born all over the world, more than 10,000 Thoroughbred horse or PRE that make it suit- a good ability to learn throughout the Americas and Europe, where it alone in 2014. On behalf of the Ministry of Ag- able for all types of riders and dressage events: improved the breed of local horses, such as the riculture, Food and the Environment, ANCCE classic, cowboy, rejoneo (bullfighting on horse- are the qualities that Lipizzan horse, the Palomino, the Friesian, the The horse industry in Spain manages the Herd Book of the PRE, the official back), etc. If centuries ago they were used as are most appreciated Neapolitan, the Orlov Trotter, the Hanoverian Economic activity linked to the horse one of the sectors that generates the most digital registry that must include the records of war horses, nowadays due to their docility and and the English purebred horse. industry in Spain each year moves more financial resources, accounting for 403 each horse. The process begins at the moment calm temperament, they are used by the police in the Spanish than 5.3 billion euros, the equivalent million euros in 2012. In terms of the of birth, when a sample of blood is taken, a pro- and other Spanish security forces, which have Thoroughbred horse EXPORTS AROUND THE WORLD_According of 0.51% of the GDP, a similar figure, for practice and teaching of horse riding, a file is prepared and a microchip is implanted. around 1,800 horses. They are also the stars to the National Association of Spanish Horse example, to that of the publishing industry. notable increase in the number of federated Once the sample arrives in Spain, it is analysed of the shows of the Royal Andalusian School Breeders (ANCCE), although 75% of the horses However, it generates double the amount of riding clubs has been registered, with there to verify the declared ancestry of the animal, to of Equestrian Art of Jerez or that of the Royal the PRE is a descendant of the Andalusian are found in Spain, they are nowadays bred in jobs, more than 60,000. These are data from currently being around 800 in existence. which a “passport” is issued, which certifies it as Stables of Córdoba, created by King Philip II horse called “de casta fina” (fine breed) to dis- more than 60 countries from New Zealand to a report by the Royal Spanish Equestrian Other notable data include the 112 million PRE. Another key function of the ANCCE is the of Spain. tinguish it from the Castilian “de casta basta” Costa Rica, but particularly in the United States Federation, published in 2013. Notable euros generated by the seven Spanish issuance of the “Basic Fitness for Reproduction” Also popularly known as “Andalusian hors- (stock breed). At the end of the 15th century, and Mexico. In total, of the 27,668 breeders reg- among the many activities analysed are racecourses, where over 500 races a year certificate, which rates the quality of the horse es” around 42% of these horses, some 220,000, the Royal Stud of the Carthusian monastery istered worldwide, 5,463 are international and livestock breeding, with more than 80,000 are held, or the 132,000 spectators that for breeding, for three years of age. In 2014, they are found in Andalusia. According to experts, in Jerez was created, where the monks care- the rest are Spanish, mainly from Andalusia, breeders throughout Spain, and trading, attend more than 330 horse shows each year. carried out more than 5,000 of these reviews.«

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