UIC (International Union of Railways) specializes in global railway standardization and innovation, offering solutions for infrastructure development, safety protocols, and railway technology research. The organization supports industries like freight logistics, urban transit, and high-speed rail, focusing on collaboration and innovation. UIC integrates AI-driven analytics, IoT-enabled systems, and customized standards to optimize railway operations, enhance safety, and support sustainable rail networks.
On 19 January 2024, in the presence of the Minister Secretary General of the Government, Camila Vallejo, the Minister of Transport, Juan Carlos Muñoz and the president of EFE Trenes de Chile, Eric Martin, the inaugural journey of the new express service began.
The congress organisers announced that the first platinum sponsor is Korea National Railway (KNR), the state-owned agency responsible for construction and management of national rail infrastructures.