Keolis, world leader in automatic metros, will be present at UITP Mena

• Keolis has more than 30 years’ experience operating automatic metros
• The Group currently carries 3 billion passengers across all modes of transport- nearly a third of these use metros
• Philippe Leguay, International  Director for Urban Railway Transport Systems, will be part of a panel discussion on urban guided transport systems on 26 April

Keolis has a 33-year proven track record operating and maintaining automatic metro systems around the world. The Group adds value throughout the project lifecycle, from the design and construction phases through to operations and maintenance. It provides significant expertise in a range of areas including depot and station design, signalling, timetable optimisation, preventive maintenance and asset management.

Keolis currently operates and maintains automatic metro networks in France (Lyon, Rennes and Lille), and in London (Docklands Light Railway) and upon its launch in 2016, will operate and maintain the new automatic metro of Hyderabad, the fifth largest city in India. The company is also present in China, and with its partner Shanghai Shentong Consulting, is in the final stages of signing a contract to become the future operator of the automatic Line 8.3 metro in Shanghai.

Established in the Middle East since 2014, Keolis has strong growth ambitions in the region where it strives to provide world-class services thanks to its automatic metro expertise and its ability to manage multi-modal transport services.

Philippe Leguay, Keolis’ International Director for Urban Railway Transport Systems, will be part of a panel discussion on urban guided systems at the UITP Mena conference in Dubai on 26 April from 14:00 to 15:30, and will speak about how to achieve cost efficiency with driverless metros.

Philippe has an extensive experience managing all phases of metro projects including new metro networks and the optimisation of existing operations. He will be available for media briefings during the event.