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Corrosion Phenomena and Materials Failure Prevention in Rail Transit
13 November 2026
Rail transit systems are continuously exposed to harsh operating and environmental conditions that can lead to corrosion, material degradation, and structural failure, affecting their safety, reliability, and service life. This conference aims to bring together railway operators, industry, researchers, and academia from Thailand and China to share insights, the latest advances in corrosion science, materials engineering, protective technologies, structural health monitoring, and predictive maintenance. It also provides a valuable platform for networking and potential future collaboration between the two countries for safer, more reliable, and sustainable rail transit systems.
Highlight Topics
- Corrosion Challenges and Maintenance Practices: Case Studies from China’s and Thailand’s Rail Transit Systems
- Advanced Materials, Corrosion Protection, and Maintenance Technologies
- AI and Smart Technologies for Rail Transit
- Expert Forum and International Networking
| Time | Talk Titles | Speakers |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome Remarks | |
| 09:10 – 09:40 | To be Announced | Representative from University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), China |
| 09:40 – 10:10 | Advanced Anti-corrosion and Wear-resistant Coatings for Railway Applications (tentative title) | Representative from Beijing Jiaotong University, China |
| 10:10 – 10:40 | Presentation (Title to be Announced) | Dr. Wanida Pongsaksawad, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA, Thailand |
| 10:40 – 11:00 |
Refreshment |
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Ultrasonic Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance for Railway Components (Tentative Title) |
Representative from Southwest Jiaotong University, China |
| 11:30 – 12:00 |
AI-enabled Asset Health Monitoring for Railway Systems (Tentative Title) |
Invited Speaker (Nominated by CRRC Qingdao Sifang) |
| 12:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30–14:00 | Smart Coatings and Surface Engineering for Railway Applications (Tentative Title) | Invited Speaker (Nominated by CRRC Qingdao Sifang) |
| 14:00–14:30 | To be Announced | Representative from Thai University |
| 14:30–15:00 | Sharing forum | All Speakers |
| 15:00–15:30 |
Refreshment |
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| 18.00 – 21:00 |
Networking Dinner (Invited Only) |
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