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SUMMARY:Supporting regional growth through rail reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for this event on the Supporting regional growth through rail reuse (previously titled: train to Cessnock) presented by Bill Palazzi. \n📅  6:00-7:00pm (AEST) Wednesday 3rd June 2026 \n🌏  Online \n🎟️  Register on the Engineers Australia Website: Registration link \nOverview\nThe South Maitland Railway\, a 32 km corridor between Maitland and Cessnock\, was originally developed to service mining operations and ceased operation in 2020. With more than 65\,000 residents currently living along the corridor\, and projected to grow to 95\,000 by 2041\, this underutilised asset presents a compelling opportunity for adaptive reuse. This session explores the potential to transform the corridor into a viable passenger rail service connecting Cessnock to Newcastle and the broader transport network. \nAttendees will gain insight into the engineering\, operational and economic assessments undertaken to evaluate the corridor’s reuse. The session will examine upgrade requirements\, service planning considerations\, and value-for-money analysis\, including findings that position this project as a highly competitive rail investment. Practical lessons will highlight how engineers can contribute to evidence-based advocacy\, infrastructure planning\, and business case development for similar corridor repurposing opportunities. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \n\nidentify key engineering and operational considerations when repurposing freight rail corridors for passenger use\napply approaches to developing cost estimates and upgrade scopes for rail corridor reactivation projects\nevaluate value-for-money and strategic justification methods used in transport infrastructure business cases\ncontribute informed technical perspectives to planning\, advocacy\, and stakeholder discussions on corridor reuse projects.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nBill Palazzi\nIndependent consultant of Palazzirail\, Member of the Train to Cessnock group
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/the-train-to-cessnock/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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SUMMARY:Great River City Light Rail (Parramatta) Depot Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NSW Chapter and Transdev for a site tour of the Great River City Light Rail (GRCLR) Depot and a brief summary of the network operations and asset management for Parramatta Light Rail. \n📅  11:00am – 12:30pm Wednesday 26th August\n🌏  Parramatta Light Rail Depot (4 Grand Avenue\, Rosehill  NSW 2142)\n🎟️  Registration information coming soon (limited to 20 participants)\n👷‍♀️  BYO PPE\n🚗 NO parking available on site \nTransdev are hosting a site visit for RTSA members at their GRCLR Depot which operates and maintains the Line 4 Parramatta light rail network.  The site visit will include a brief presentation on the operations and asset management of the network\, followed by a tour of the depot facility including the offices\, OCC and Maintenance Workshop. \nPlease note that this is a live operating railway and visitors must obey all instructions.  Also note that this visit may be cancelled at short notice due to operational circumstances requiring priority attention. \nFor any queries please contact: nsw@rtsa.com.au \nLearning Outcomes\nYou will gain an introduction and understanding of the operations and maintenance functions carried out on the Parramatta Light Rail network. \n PPE Requirements\n👷‍♀️All attendees must wear full site gear\, including: \n\n Steel cap boots\n Long pants\n Collared long-sleeve shirts\n Orange safety vests – (NSW rail compliant with an x on the back)\n Clear Safety glasses\n Gloves\n Helmets/Bump Camp\n\nThere is also a zero drug & Alcohol requirement. Attendees do not have to have RIW cards\, however\, if they do\, are encouraged to bring them to make the site induction smoother. \nHow to get there\nFor arriving by Taxi or Rideshare: \n\nAddress is 4 Grand Ave Camelia NSW 2142\nEnter via the Pedestrian Gate on the right side footpath of the entrance. Intercom is available to allow visitors on to site.\n\nArriving by Light Rail from Parramatta Station: \nRosehill Gardens Light Rail is the closest stop. \n\nTo get there catch a Carlingford Service from Parramatta Square.\nThe depot is located 1km from the stop.\nExit stop toward public car park.\nWalk along Grand Avenue until traffic lights.\nDepot is located on opposite side of the road at 4 Grand Avenue\, Camelia NSW 2142\nEnter via the Pedestrian Gate on the right side footpath of the entrance. Intercom is available to allow visitors on to site.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/great-river-city-light-rail-parramatta-depot-site-visit/
LOCATION:Parramatta Light Rail Depot\, 4 Grand Avenue\, Rosehill\, NSW\, 2142\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260901T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260901T190000
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SUMMARY:Simplifying ETCS level 2 integration
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NSW Chapter online and in-person at Engineers Australia Sydney for a presentation on simplifying ETCS level 2 integration. \n📅  6.00 – 7.00 pm (AEST) Tuesday 1st September \n🌏  Online and in-person in Sydney \n🎟️  Register on the Engineers Australia website: Simplifying ETCS level 2 integration | Engineers Australia \nOverview\nFor rail operators\, deploying advanced technologies such as European Train Control System (ETCS) L2 and traffic management systems represents both a major change and a significant challenge. In many instances these transformation projects involve the integration of unfamiliar COTS products into existing systems. At the same time operators are faced with the need to avoid disruption by trying to minimise the impact the new systems will have on their operational procedures. Based on project experience\, this presentation outlines an interface management approach that has successfully de-risked the deployment of ETCS L2 and enabled its integration into an existing railway. The presentation will guide you through the 12 steps of successful interface management and how the process can be supported with the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will understand: \n\nthe steps taken to identify and implement interfaces for successful ETCS L2 deployment\nthe tools and methods used to manage interfaces\nlessons we’ve learnt and risks we mitigated.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Registration opens\n6.00 pm AEST: Event begins\n7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Event begins\n7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nNico Teulier\nPrincipal Consultant Systems Engineering and Executive Director – Acmena
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/simplifying-etcs-level-2-integration/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street)\, 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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SUMMARY:100 Years Under the Wires: Sydney's Electric Trains 1926 to 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter and the Engineering Heritage Australia (EHA) and Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) in Sydney and online for a presentation on 100 Years Under the Wires: Sydney’s Electric Trains 1926 to 2026. \n📅  6:00pm – 7:15pm AEDT Tuesday 6th October\n🌏  In-person (Engineers Australia\, Sydney) and Online\n🎟️  100 years of Sydney electric trains: engineering 1926-2026 | Engineers Australia \nOverview\nSydney’s introduction of electric passenger trains in 1926 transformed rail travel and represented one of the most significant engineering developments in New South Wales transport history. Moving from steam-powered operations to an electrified railway network required major advances in planning\, design\, manufacturing\, operations and maintenance at a time when engineers worked without the benefit of modern digital technologies. \nThis presentation explores the evolution of Sydney’s electric rolling stock and traction systems over the past 100 years. Beginning with the original electric fleet and early resistor-based control systems\, the session traces technological developments through the C Sets\, V Sets\, Tangaras\, Millennium trains and the recently introduced Mariyung fleet. \nAttendees will gain insights into how railway engineers have adapted emerging technologies to improve reliability\, efficiency and performance\, while preserving the operational and heritage value of Sydney’s electric railway network. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nhow new engineering technology is is adapted and used for railway operations\nthe challenges in keeping up to date with developing technologies\nhow changing technologies can make operations more effective and economic\nwhy Sydney’s electric trains are such highly regarded heritage items.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis event will be of interest to all engineers\, engineering professionals interested in the evolution of electrical transport systems\, and those with an interest in railway heritage and infrastructure development. \nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Registrations open\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Q&A session\n7.15 pm AEDT: Presentation ends\n7.20 pm AEDT: End of event\n\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEDT: Webinar begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Q&A session\n7.15 pm AEDT: Conclusion\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nJohn Watsford OAM\, FIEAust\, B.Sc(Eng) UNSW\, LIfe Member RTSA\nRetired Electrical Engineer
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/100-years-under-the-wires-sydneys-electric-trains-1926-to-2026/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street)\, 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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