Hosted by Etihad Rail, Global Rail 2025 is the premier platform for fostering innovation and connectivity in transport across the MENA region.
This year, as the spotlight sharpens on innovation, adaptive supply chains, and decarbonization, rail’s indispensable function forms the backbone of sustainable future mobility.
Whether you’re a builder, investor, operator, or regulator, Global Rail unites the entire ecosystem under one roof. Exchange groundbreaking ideas, spark cross-border collaborations, and unlock partnerships that reimagine transport infrastructure globally.

Session
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain critical insights from industry thought leaders as they tackle pressing challenges and opportunities in transport innovation.
Topic: Monitoring and Risk Management in Rail Operations - Intelligent Fibre Optic Based Intrusion Detection
- Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Time: 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM GST
- Speaker: Sachin Bansal, Delivery Head - Aerospace & Rail, L&T Technology and Services
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS).
- Explore how Fiber based DAS can be used for Intrusion Detection along the Rail Tracks with results.
- Other uses of DAS and future.
Strategic Conference
Topic: From Pilots to Production: How Can We Fast-Track Transport Innovation Cycles?
- Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Time: 12:55 PM - 1:25 PM GST
- Speaker: Sunil Prasad, Global Head - Aerospace & Rail, L&T Technology Services
Key Takeaways:
- Understand barriers between successful pilots and large-scale deployment.
- Explore how funding, regulatory processes, and stakeholder collaboration can redefine transport innovation cycles.
- Discover actionable frameworks to deploy transport technologies without compromising safety or efficiency.
Speakers

Sachin Bansal
Delivery Head - Aerospace & Rail
L&T Technology and Services

Sunil Prasad
Global Head - Aerospace & Rail
L&T Technology Services