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SUMMARY:Fire safety in transition from diesel to battery locomotives
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFire risks in rail operations—whether in tunnels\, on bridges\, or within dense urban environments—vary significantly across diesel\, battery-electric\, and electric locomotives. These differences are shaped by fuel sources\, fire dynamics\, and the availability of early warning and control systems. From a driver’s perspective\, the critical operational question is not only if a fire will occur\, but where to stop the train to minimise harm\, especially when access and egress are constrained. Reprising his paper from 2026 Heavy Haul Rail Conference\, Roger draws on lessons from diesel fire responses and electric vehicle (EV) incidents\, to propose infrastructure solutions that significantly moderate safety outcomes following unplanned fire events. The proposed seven-point framework\, demonstrates how battery-electric systems\, supported by thoughtful infrastructure and operational planning\, offer a safer pathway for zero-emissions rail in complex environments. \nProgram timeline\nOnline\n5.30pm – Presentation commences \n6.30pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-Person\n5.00pm – Registration & catering \n5.30pm – Presentation commences \n6.30pm – Presentation concludes\, post-event networking \n7.00pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nFire risks in rail operations.\nHear a proposal to improve infrastructure and operational planning\, to offer\, in turn\, a safer pathway for zero-emissions rail in complex environments.\n\nPricing\nOnline\nMember: Free \nTechnical Society Member: Free \nStudent Member: Free \nNon-Member: $30.00 \nIn-person\nNon Member: $30.00 \nMember: Free \nStudent Member: Free \nTechnical Society Member: Free \nAbout the speaker\n\n\nRoger Buckley is an accomplished engineer with over 35 years’ experience in design\, integration\, and project delivery across Defence\, Toll Systems\, and Rail. After 9 years as ChiefEngineer\, and 4 years leading Aurizon’s Fleet Decarbonisation Programme\, advancing zero-emission technologies and practical emission-reduction initiatives it was time for a change. Roger established Taglio\, partnering with Harding Innovation Consulting and Rail Confidence to deliver strategic advisory services in decarbonisation\, safety\, and operational efficiency. A Fellow of Engineers Australia and the IMechE\, he continues to champion professional growth and innovation within the engineering community.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/fire-safety-in-transition-from-diesel-to-battery-locomotives/
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