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SUMMARY:AusRail PLUS 2021 (postponed to 2022\, relocated to Sydney\, NSW)
DESCRIPTION:AusRAIL is the largest rail event in Australasia and is hosted by the Australasian Railway Association\, and supported by the leading industry associations\, including Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE); Railway Technical Society Australasia (RTSA); and the Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA). This year it is to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney on Monday 28th February to Wednesday 2nd March 2022. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at the RTSA booth! \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2021/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220211T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220211T131500
DTSTAMP:20220119T220925Z
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UID:3668-1644582600-1644585300@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Moving towards a 24/7 railway
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s NZ first webinar of 2022\, presented by Andy Lightowler\, the webinar will take place on Zoom at 12:30-1:15pm NZDT on Friday 11th February. \nRegister here. \nAbout the event\nAndy will share an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering rail infrastructure projects in a way which is more closely aligned with rail customer requirements. He will draw on his experience of planning rail passenger services in the UK for ScotRail in collaboration with Network Rail (the UK rail infrastructure authority) and with other passenger and freight rail operators. The presentation will outline some of the different approaches which were used to drive better outcomes\, and consider their applicability to the New Zealand rail industry as infrastructure works increase and customer expectations become increasingly challenging to meet. \nSpeaker\nAndy Lightowler is a Technical Director in Beca’s Transport Advisory team\,  based in the Auckland office. He emigrated to New Zealand in 2009 after a 20-year career in the UK bus and rail industries  as a consultant specialising in public transport planning and business case projects \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-moving-towards-a-24-7-railway/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211209T193000
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UID:3606-1639071000-1639078200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: End of year event - future investment in rail
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter in Wellington\, Christchurch and online for our NZ Chapter end of year event at 5:30-7:30pm NZT on Thursday 9th December 2021. We’ll also be holding presentations on two of the key building blocks for future work happening in New Zealand’s rail industry\, the Rail Network Investment Programme (RNIP) and KiwiRail’s Asset Management Plan. A short AGM for the NZ Chapter will also take place. \nRegister here. \nAbout the event\nThe Rail Network Investment Plan sets out planned network maintenance\, management\, renewal and improvement work on the national rail network over the next three years (2021 – 2024). \nAnnounced on the 29th June 2021 by the Minister of Transport\, the inaugural Rail Network Investment Programme represents a historic change in the way the rail network is planned and funded in New Zealand\, with network infrastructure funding through the National Land Transport Fund. This presentation will provide an overview of these new arrangements and the role of RNIP in supporting future rail investment. \nHelen Rogers\, Group General Manager\, Government Relations – Policy & Funding at KiwiRail\, will be presenting. Helen leads KiwiRail’s collaboration with government agencies on transport policy\, funding and investment frameworks. She joined KiwiRail in 2014\, working in senior finance\, funding and strategy roles. Prior to KiwiRail Helen worked as a consultant leading finance transformation programmes\, after several years as Financial Controller for Wellington City Council. \n  \nKiwiRail’s Asset Management Plan is a key building block for the Rail Network Investment Plan. \nThis presentation will discuss the approach taken to develop KiwiRail’s Network Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and the detailed forward works plan which underpins the Rail Network Investment Plan. The development and delivery of KiwiRail’s asset management continuous improvement programme will also be outlined. \nPeter Griffiths\, Group Manager Asset Management at KiwiRail\, will be presenting. Peter has been with KiwiRail since 2020 where he leads strategic and tactical asset management development across KiwiRail’s network infrastructure\, rollingstock and Interislander asset portfolios. Prior to that he worked in senior Project and Asset Management roles for Transpower for over a decade. He has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has over 30 years of experience working in the rail and electricity sectors in Australia\, England and New Zealand. \nEvent Broadcast Locations\nSubject to COVID restrictions\, the event will be broadcast across parallel sites being Wellington and Christchurch (TBC) with members and guests welcome to attend in any of these locations for networking with some drinks and nibbles before and after the presentations. Please note\, following Government guidelines\, you will be required to provide your vaccination passport to attend the in person events. \nThe event will also be broadcast as a webinar for those not able to attend in person. \nIf COVID restrictions prevent in person events\, then these will be replaced with an online option. \n  \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-end-of-year-event-future-investment-in-rail/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211206T200000
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UID:3537-1638817200-1638820800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Annual UK IMechE Railway Division Chair's Address to Australia and NZ
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) presents the annual UK IMechE Railway Division Chair’s Address to Australia and NZ  “How rail engineers make connections worldwide”\, presented by James Collinson – Chair\, IMechE Railway Division. This event will be held online at 7:00-8:00pm AEDT on the 6th December 2021. \nThe address will examine how\, as engineers\, we need to make connections and networks across the industry; highlighting some catalysts that inspire step change\, pushing us outside the boxes we may have created for ourselves. \nThe address will also look at what organisations such as the Railway Division of IMechE and the RTSA should focus on to broaden the horizons of engineers and engineering organisations as we move to meet the challenges we face on the journey to build and maintain our railways. \nClick here to register. \nSpeakers\n \nJames Collinson\nChair\, IMechE Railway Division and Head of Design – South East\, Network Rail \nJames started his career in British Rail in 1992 as a Graduate Engineering Management Trainee. He subsequently spent a period of time at train maintenance depots in largely engineering management roles. \nIn September 2000 James moved to Railtrack\, then Network Rail\, working with Infrastructure and Rail Vehicle engineers and operations teams\, giving him the ‘system’ approach to engineering that he has still has today. \nJames established the Network Certification Body (NCB)\, a Network Rail subsidiary business in 2011. As NCB’s Managing Director he led the business in providing independent engineering certification services to both infrastructure and rail vehicle projects. \nSince 2018 James has been the Head of Design in the Southern Region of Network Rail\, leading the large team of multi-discipline design and testing engineers that support rail infrastructure capital delivery projects. \n \nCarolyn Griffiths\nDirector of Irish Rail \nCarolyn’s career in the Rail industry spans from shop floor technician to Board Director. She has worked in heavy rail\, metro and light rail; in engineering operations\, manufacturing and establishing new rail systems both in the UK and overseas (living and working in Singapore\, Sweden and Germany). \nShe is a Board member of Irish Rail and recent Board member of AES Engineering. Her last full time role was Chief Inspector of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch UK; she founded the organisation and lead its operations for 10 years\, reporting to the Secretary of State for Transport. \nShe is a Board member of the Royal Academy of Engineering ; Past President and current member of Council for the IMechE and recent Board member of Engineering Council. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Cranfield University in 2013 and Sheffield Hallam University in 2021. \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/webinar-annual-uk-imeche-railway-division-chairs-address-to-australia-and-nz/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211117T123000
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UID:3562-1637152200-1637155800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Mainline Track Upgrades: Auckland-Wellington and Sydney-Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter online with Dr Philip Laird to discuss ‘Mainline Track Upgrades: Auckland – Wellington and Sydney – Melbourne’ at 12:30-1:30pm NZT on the 17th November 2021. \nRegister here. \nAuckland and Wellington are linked by the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT) narrow gauge railway of length 681km. Sydney and Melbourne are now linked by a standard gauge railway of length 960 km. Both railways include challenging terrain. \nAn outline is given of former improvements for each of the NIMT railway and the Melbourne to Sydney railway that include deviations for grade easing. Many of the NIMT deviations have led to a reduction in distance. By way of contrast\, each NSW main south line deviation has resulted in extra distance. Further contrasts include electrification of most of the NIMT during the 1980s\, and\, the NIMT gaining Centralised traffic control signalling for most of its length some 42 years ahead of the Melbourne to Sydney railway. \nSome planned and possible upgrades are outlined for the NIMT. The paper concludes that in order for the Sydney Melbourne railway to win more freight and passenger traffic\, some track straightening is essential. \nSpeaker\nDr Philip Laird\nHonorary Associate Professor\, the University of Wollongong \nDr Philip Laird is a graduate of Victoria University of Wellington\, the Australian National University in Canberra and the University of Calgary in Canada. He is currently an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and his land transport research appears in journals and refereed conference papers. \nHis recent work includes the potential benefits of the development of Medium Speed Rail to connect for NSW regional centres to Sydney and an Inland Railway linking Melbourne and Brisbane though Parkes being constructed to modern engineering standards. \nOn Australia Day 2021 Philip was awarded an OAM “For service to the rail freight and passenger transport industry.” \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-mainline-track-upgrades-auckland-wellington-and-sydney-melbourne/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211112T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211112T183000
DTSTAMP:20211018T215819Z
CREATED:20211014T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T215819Z
UID:3514-1636732800-1636741800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: IRSE and RTSA Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter either online or in person at Engineering New Zealand\, Wellington for a joint IRSE and RTSA New Zealand Technical meeting at 4:00-6:30pm NZT on 12th November 2021. Attendance is free for IRSE and RTSA members\, the fee for non-members is $AU30. \nRegister here. \nThis meeting will be held as a concurrent face to face event at Engineering New Zealand’s office in Wellington and live webinar. If COVID event restrictions prevent a physical event taking place in Wellington\, then the meeting will proceed as a live webinar only. There are three presentations as part of this session: \n \nWellington Railway Station Throat and Approaches Collission Risk Assessment and Mitigations \nPresented by James Clendon\, Director at Rail Infrastructure Consultants NZ Ltd \n  \n \nKiwiRail Network Control Strategies \nPresented by Carl Mills\, Project Director – Control Systems Integration at KiwiRail \n  \n \nLevel Crossings: ALCAM and Beyond \nPresented by Eddie Cook\, Senior Level Crossing Engineer at KiwiRail \n  \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-irse-and-rtsa-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T173000
DTSTAMP:20211015T034924Z
CREATED:20211015T034747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T034924Z
UID:3523-1636041600-1636047000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2021 - Virtual Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:The Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards) recognise and celebrate individual and company achievements in the rail industry\, showcasing examples of excellence and innovation to support its growth and success. \n \nMore information about the Australasian Rail Industry Awards  is available on the Australasian Rail Industry Awards webpage available here. \nThe Young Rail Professional Award\, sponsored by RTSA\, is presented at this event. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-2021-virtual-award-presentations/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T180000
DTSTAMP:20211019T214137Z
CREATED:20211019T213203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T214137Z
UID:3531-1634835600-1634839200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: New Zealand Tunnelling Society - Advancements in diesel particulate matter
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Tunnelling Society invite RTSA members to join them in their upcoming Webinar: Advancements in diesel particulate matter monitoring\, presented by Pinssar\, at 5:00-6:00pm NZDT on 21st October 2021. \nRegister here. \nBritish Occupational Health and Safety (BOHS) recently published figures in which they highlighted that “of 100 work related deaths 99 can be attributed to occupational illnesses”. The Australian Cancer council have published that “diesel engine exhaust emissions exposure is the second most common cancer-causing agent (carcinogen) affecting workers in this country – only behind ultraviolet radiation exposure”. Accordingly\, in the absence of sunlight\, this therefore makes it the most common cancer-causing agent in the underground working environment. \nRegulators and Industries throughout the world have increased their focus on air quality in the workplace. The dangers of dust/crystalline silica have been well reported and have led to new exposure limits. Diesel particulate matter (DPM) has received much less press\, however exposure limits for DPM will be halved by 2023 in the EU and UK. \nPinssar was created in 2014 with the sole purpose of helping underground operations to understand their DPM load and how they can minimize the exposure risk to their employees. This presentation is open to all members and non-members. We encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks. \nTopics to be covered in this presentation are: \n\nDifferences between dust and DPM\nWhy is DPM such an issue\nChanges in the BS6164 and consequences\nCase studies in Australia mining and France tunnelling project\nAir Quality in Underground Excavations\n\nThe presentation will be a 30 minute online event followed with some time for questions and discussion \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-new-zealand-tunnelling-society-advancements-in-diesel-particulate-matter/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T133000
DTSTAMP:20211010T233403Z
CREATED:20211010T232405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T233403Z
UID:3466-1634819400-1634823000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: North Auckland Line (NAL) – Bridge update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter online for part 2 of the North Auckland Line (NAL) upgrade webinar – Bridge Update by Matt Ireland and Aiden Summers (Holmes Consulting) at 12:30-1:30pm NZDT on 21st October 2021. \nRegister here. \nForming part of the Northland Rail Upgrade Project\, Five Bridges were replaced across the North Auckland Rail Line. With 9 months programmed from awarding tender for design to practical competition of construction\, programme posed a significant hurdle. Along with Covid-19 restrictions and the resulting supply chain issues\, the project called for a ‘one team’ approach. Where possible\, standardisation was implemented across the project and fast construction techniques such as segmental bridge construction were adopted to reduce onsite construction time. The presentation looks to cover some key challenges that the design team faced throughout the project journey. \nSpeakers\nMatt Ireland\, Senior Project Engineer\, Holmes Consulting \nMatt is based in Holmes Consulting’s Christchurch office and has over 14 years of structural engineering experience in the design of bridges and civil structures. He specialises in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the country and has been involved with a number of significant road\, rail and pedestrian bridge structures. \nAiden Summers\, Civil Structures Engineering\, Holmes Consulting \nAidan is based in Holmes Consulting’s Auckland office and has been working in the civil structures team for 4 years since graduating from university. In this time he has worked across a number of horizontal infrastructure projects\, carving an interest in soil-structure interaction and construction management. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-north-auckland-line-nal-bridge-update/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211005T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211005T133000
DTSTAMP:20210930T043159Z
CREATED:20210930T042424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T043159Z
UID:3444-1633437000-1633440600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Design and Construction of the KiwiRail Tar Barrel Tunnel Bypass\, Main North Line
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on the design and construction of the KiwiRail Tar Barrel tunnel bypass\, Main North Line by Rob Hunter\, and Gilles Langlais at 12:30-1:30pm NZDT on Tuesday 5th October 2021. \nRegister here. \nDeterioration of Tunnel 21 had been documented back to as early as the 1970’s\, and following the 2016 Kaikoura and Seddon Earthquakes\, suffered more damage.  With a low resilience to future earthquakes and general deterioration of the concrete lining\, coupled with tight clearances\, track subgrade and formation in poor condition\, and a TSR of 15km/hr\, a new rail alignment was proposed.  This presentation details how the project team managed to accelerate the design and tender process\, provides an overview of construction and some of the key challenges that were faced\, and summaries a few of the key lessons learned. \nSpeakers\nRob Hunter\, Project Manager at Tonkin & Taylor \nRob is a Project Manager and Engineer for Tonkin & Taylor.  In mid-2018 he helped to establish the project team and assisted in the project\, design and tender management through to mid-2019.  He then provided client-side project management throughout the construction phase alongside roles in monitoring\, surveillance and quality assurance\, and contract management. \nGilles Langlais\, Project Manager at HEB Construction \nGilles is a Project Manager for HEB Construction. He joined the TBTB project in August 2019 as a Structures Project Engineer where he helped to deliver the new Ruakanakana underpass structure. In mid-2020\, Gilles moved into a Project Manager role and helped with delivering the remainder of the road and rail works through to completion. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-design-and-construction-of-the-kiwirail-tar-barrel-tunnel-bypass-main-north-line/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20210701T044709Z
CREATED:20210224T053921Z
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UID:2950-1632614400-1632959999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference - September 26-30\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:The AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference will deliver the best education right to your computer. There will be nearly 80 Technical Presentations offered to help you discover new technologies including case studies and how to respond to an emergency. Hear from industry experts connected to your area of expertise such as inspections\, automation and artificial intelligence. This event provides the latest insights and best practices that could impact your education and future in the industry. Your review of the Technical Presentations may earn you up to 14 CPD Hours. \nThrough AREMA’s partnership with RTSA\, RTSA Members will receive the AREMA Member Registration rate at $550 per person if you register by August 26\, 2021 afterwards the rate will be $650. Please register here for the AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference being held September 26-30 using the RTSA Member Discount Code. \nRTSA Member Discount Code: {please send email to chair@rtsa.com.au to receive} \nAcceptable Terms of Use: This Discount is available to RTSA Members who are not current AREMA members\, is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts or benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2021-railway-interchange/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T133000
DTSTAMP:20210909T022801Z
CREATED:20210909T022801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T022801Z
UID:3422-1631622600-1631626200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Remote monitoring and the Kaikoura earthquake recovery webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Daniel Headifen online at 12:30-1:30pm (NZST) on the 14th September\, to hear about how remote monitoring and operational controls were used in the reopening of the Main North Line following the Kaikoura Earthquake and then contributed to improving its ongoing resilience. Register here. \nThe 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake severely damaged and put out of use the Main North Line railway and State Highway 1 in the upper areas of the South Island.  There was immense pressure to open the transport corridor as quickly as possible whilst minimising the risk from the main earthquake-generated landslides. While it became clear that the MNL railway could be opened quicker than the road\, to do so in a safe manner would require the running of trains under a different operational framework than prior to the earthquake. This presentation details the operational controls used with particularly attention paid to how remote monitoring was utilised as well as  weather monitoring and Trigger Action Response Plans. \nDaniel is a Programme Director for KiwiRail’s Capital Project’s team. Following the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake he was seconded from KiwiRail into the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance. For the first year he was part of the NCTIR alliance management team responsible for rail design aspects of the recovery and coordination between KiwiRail and NCTIR. Subsequently he was the rail Asset Owner representative within NCTIR. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-remote-monitoring-and-the-kaikoura-earthquake-recovery-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T193000
DTSTAMP:20210809T230843Z
CREATED:20210809T230605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T230843Z
UID:3372-1629826200-1629833400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: North Auckland Line (NAL) – Bridge and Tunnel upgrade works
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter in Wellington\, Auckland\, Christchurch or online for a presentation on North Auckland Line (NAL) – Bridge and Tunnel upgrade works. Register here. \nThis presentation will consist of 2 parts: \n\nBridge presentation by Holmes Consulting\nTunnel presentation by Aurecon\n\nPart 1: Bridge Presentation by Holmes Consulting\nForming part of the Northland Rail Upgrade Project\, Five Bridges were replaced across the North Auckland Rail Line. With 9 months programmed from awarding tender for design to practical competition of construction\, programme posed a significant hurdle. Along with Covid-19 restrictions and the resulting supply chain issues\, the project called for a ‘one team’ approach. Where possible\, standardisation was implemented across the project and fast construction techniques such as segmental bridge construction were adopted to reduce onsite construction time. The presentation looks to cover some key challenges that the design team faced throughout the project journey. \nMatt Ireland – Senior Project Engineer – Holmes Consulting\nMatt is based in Holmes Consulting’s Christchurch office and has over 14 years of structural engineering experience in the design of bridges and civil structures. He specialises in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the country and has been involved with a number of significant road\, rail and pedestrian bridge structures. \nAidan is based in Holmes Consulting’s Auckland office and has been working in the civil structures team for 4 years since graduating from university. In this time he has worked across a number of horizontal infrastructure projects\, carving an interest in soil-structure interaction and construction management. \nPart 2: Tunnel presentation by Aurecon\nLouise\, Harry and Shu Fan will together talk about the tunnel design on the NRU. \nIn Northland Rail Upgrade Project (NRU)\, Shu Fan was the tunnel design lead for the 7 out of 13 most challenging tunnels of the North Auckland Line (NAL). Shu Fan Chau is an Associate in tunnels and the NZ Tunnel Lead at Aurecon. In addition to TBM tunnelling\, his wide-ranging tunnel expertise includes mined tunnels and caverns\, drill and blast tunnelling\, immersed tube tunnelling\, cut- and-cover tunnels\, deep excavation\, underground structures\, site formation and slope works. Shu Fan has worked on Waterview Tunnels in Auckland\, West Gate Tunnels in Melbourne and is currently working in City Rail Link. \nHarry Asche is a Design Director in Aurecon and he has worked on tunnels in New Zealand\, Australia\, UK and HK.  He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland and is the current President of the Australian Tunnelling Society. \nLouise Wotton is a computational designer at Aurecon\, Computational design works to improve delivery through creation of custom digital tools and the development of automated pipelines to produce consistent\, high quality deliverables. \nDuring the North Auckland Line upgrade Aurecon developed a custom software package to generate rail gauges along the alignment and run clearance analysis checks. Over the course of the project this evolved to include drawing automation\, kinematic calculations and generative solvers to build a ‘best fit’ for a new alignment in the tunnels to accommodate new rolling stock. \n\nYou can join us in person or online for this event: \n\nWellington – Engineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\nAuckland – Aurecon\, Level 3/185 Fanshawe Street\nChristchurch – Aurecon\, Level 2\, Iwikau Building\, 93 Cambridge Terrace\nOnline via MS Teams (Please note online start time is 6pm)\n\nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-nal-bridge-and-tunnel-upgrade-works/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210816T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210816T113000
DTSTAMP:20210804T042439Z
CREATED:20210804T042439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T042439Z
UID:3369-1629109800-1629113400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Working Stress- the New Zealand rail bridge rating story
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter and Mike Keenan (KiwiRail) to hear about the history of how rail bridges in New Zealand are “rated”. This presentation is being held as an RTSA New Zealand online meeting. \nKiwiRail maintains a substantial rail infrastructure network of which its bridge stock are an essential component. These bridges have been developed over the 160 year life time of New Zealand’s railway and are a key enabler of the networks overall capacity. How these bridges are “rated” to determine their load carrying ability has likewise developed over time. This presentation will describe the background to choices made\, the influence of other overseas railways\, how the rating is now done and some of the challenges that the network faces. \nMike Keenan is part of the team responsible for engineering oversight of KiwiRail’s structures assets. He has been working on inspection\, maintenance and renewal of the rail network in New Zealand for the past 15 years. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-working-stress-the-new-zealand-rail-bridge-rating-story/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20210705T081422Z
CREATED:20210705T081422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T081422Z
UID:3327-1628685000-1628690400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Event: The Effectiveness of Rail Web Dampers and How They are Selected and Implemented
DESCRIPTION:Rail dampers were developed in the 1990s as a way of reducing noise from railways. They work by attaching to the existing rail directly between fasteners\, and by reducing vibration in the rails the amount of noise produced is reduced. However\, rail dampers are also able to improve long-term rail conditions and reduce costs of maintenance over the asset lifecycle. \nSpeaker\nLuke Zoontjens\nTechnical Director – Acoustics & Vibration at SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd\nAcoustics engineering consultant with 18 years of professional experience and a focus on technical research and business development. Practice lead\, responsible for delivery of acoustical engineering services in Western Australia for environmental consultancy firm SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd. Special interests are in transportation noise and vibration\, education and healthcare facility design; building services noise control and architectural acoustics; specialist recording and performance spaces; environmental noise impact studies; and advanced technical investigations. \n\n\n \nClick here to register for the webinar now!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/event-the-effectiveness-of-rail-web-dampers-and-how-they-are-selected-and-implemented/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210715T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210715T133000
DTSTAMP:20210712T043027Z
CREATED:20210708T022213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T043027Z
UID:3336-1626352200-1626355800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Reinforcement of the Wellington Electrified Area Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on the Need for Power – Reinforcement of the Wellington Electrified Area (WEA) Traction Electricity Supply\, Presented by Richard Catlow. \nThe Wellington Network is undergoing significant investment in renewals and upgrades\, part of the Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme. Part of this Programme involves preparing the network for higher frequency and longer electric passenger metro trains. One of the infrastructure requirements for this is the need for more capacity in the traction power supply system\, resulting in the need for upgraded and additional substations across the network. This presentation will focus on the development of the substations project and its objectives\, with a special focus on the power modelling completed and the interpretation of the results\, which have identified a number of existing areas requiring improvement and the need for a number of additional traction substations. \nSpeakers\nRichard Catlow\, Director of Energy Systems at SNC-Lavelin\nMichael McKeon\, Project Director at Kiwi Rail\nKarl Strode-Penny\, Rail Operations Specialist at KSP Consulting Limited \nThe key speaker will be electrical engineer Richard Catlow\, with an introduction from Michael McKeon – Project Director at KiwiRail\, supported by Karl Strode-Penny who prepared the timetable models used to drive the power simulation\, and coordinated the power study for KiwiRail. Richard is a Director of Energy Systems at SNC-Lavalin in Canada and previously lived and worked in New Zealand and was intensively involved in the commissioning of the new Auckland metro railway electrification in the early 2010s. Karl is a consultant based in wellington who specialises in timetable and operations modelling and analysis. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website. \nReplacing the overhead electrical system image from KiwiRail: https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/what-we-do/projects/wellington/johnsonville-line/
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-reinforcement-of-the-wellington-electrified-area/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210706T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T120000
DTSTAMP:20210701T045259Z
CREATED:20210701T045259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T045259Z
UID:3309-1625562000-1625659200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:10th Annual Train Control Management Systems Summit - 6-7 July 2021
DESCRIPTION:IQPC Australia invites you to join the 10th Train Control Management Systems Summit over 6-7 July to learn how to prepare your control environments for radical change by: \n\nIncreasing network readiness for interoperable and productive rail operations\nIntegrating and optimizing value across legacy & cutting-edge ETCS\, Traffic Management\, Automatic Train Operations & CBTC systems\nCreating strong change management strategies to introduce large scale change across the network\n\n \nThe Event Chair for Day 1 is the RTSA Executive Chair. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/10th-annual-train-control-management-systems-summit-6-7-july-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual / On-line
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210705T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210705T133000
DTSTAMP:20210628T234408Z
CREATED:20210624T042921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T234408Z
UID:3261-1625488200-1625491800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Puhinui Station Upgrade webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia online to hear about Auckland’s newest train station. The new Puhinui Station is in the final stages of construction and will open on 26 July. It will be an integrated facility with a bus interchange that provides a key link between Auckland International Airport and Manukau\, and is the first phase of the Airport to Botany Rapid Transit project which will extend this through to Botany in the east.\n\nThis presentation will cover the strategic purpose and objectives of the new station as well as the technical issues and challenges encountered on this landmark project. \nIt will be delivered by Leon Thomas (Design Manager for Aurecon)\, with Renata Smit (Airport to Botany Rapid Transit Programme Director for Auckland Transport) and Adrian Price (Specialist Project Manager for Auckland Transport). \nLeon is a Lead Project and Design Manager\, and Chartered Engineer working for Aurecon with over 14 years of experience in delivering complex engineering projects in commercial\, public and industrial sectors. He worked for 10 years in the United Kingdom before coming to New Zealand. As design manager for Puhinui Interchange\, Leon led the development of the design and has provided oversight throughout the construction phase. \nRenata oversees the development of investment cases for strategic transport projects in south and east Auckland. She has also been Auckland Transport’s Programme Director for the Airport to Botany Rapid Transit (A2B) programme since 2018\, overseeing the development of two key business cases for the programme and delivery of A2B’s first stage of works.  Puhinui Station forms the largest component of the first stage and will be A2B’s first station to be operational. Renata has 19 years’ experience in leading transport planning projects in both local government and consultancies in New Zealand and the UK. \nAdrian Price is a Project Management Consultant\, and has been working on the Puhinui Station project since 2016 as project manager throughout the design and Early Contractor Involvement phases\, and as Engineer’s Representative throughout the construction. He previously worked for Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport\, where he held several roles including Public Transport Development Manager in Auckland Transport’s infrastructure team. He was involved in a range of projects around Auckland including the Ōtāhuhu Station interchange project\, grade separation of Sarawia Street level crossing in Newmarket\, and numerous rail station upgrades. Prior to that he worked in London for several years at the Department for Transport and Booz Allen Hamilton’s transport advisory team. \nAn opportunity for Q&A with the team will follow the presentation. \n\nLeon Thomas – Lead Consultant\, Project Management\, Aurecon\nGlyn Moss – Specialist Project Manager\, Auckland Transport\nRenata Smit – Manager Strategic Projects (South & East) and Programme Director for Airport to Botany Rapid Transit Programme\, Auckland Transport (AT)\n\n\n\nClick here to register your interest! \n\nArtist’s impression of the Puhinui station upgrade\, image from the Auckland Transport website: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/airport-to-botany-rapid-transit/puhinui-station-interchange/
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-puhinui-station-upgrade/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTSTAMP:20210618T050052Z
CREATED:20210503T065652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T050052Z
UID:3150-1625443200-1625529599@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline for 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards
DESCRIPTION:Categories and Criteria \nNominations are now open for the 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards)\, so get your entry in to recognise the achievements of your people or team. The awards recognise and celebrate individual and company achievements in the rail industry\, showcasing examples of excellence and innovation to support its growth and success. \nThe ARI Awards are open to anyone working in the rail industry and organisation operating in or affiliated with rail in Australia and New Zealand. The award category criteria provide full details on who is eligible to be nominated. \nNominations for the 2021 Awards are NOW OPEN and close June 17 – Extended now to July 5! \n\nYoung Rail Professional Award (RTSA)\nSignalling & Systems Engineering Award (IRSE)\nEmerging Rail Specialist Award (RTAA)\nYoung Achiever Award (PWI NSW)\nSafety Award (RISSB)\nCustomer Service Award (ARA)\nEmployee Engagement Award (ARA)\nFreight Rail Excellence Award (ARA)\nInnovation and Technology Award (ARA)\nRail Sustainability Award (ARA)\nWorkforce Diversity Award (ARA)\nTrackSAFE Foundation Award\nCareer Achievement Award (ARA)\n\nClick here for more information and to nominate on the ARA website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nomination-deadline-for-2021-australasian-rail-industry-awards/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20210105T012416Z
CREATED:20210105T011842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T012416Z
UID:2775-1625097600-1625183999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards (Virtual) \nDetails and link to register to come.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/engineering-new-zealand-envi-awards-virtual/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTSTAMP:20210101T000358Z
CREATED:20190718T014012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T000358Z
UID:1511-1624233600-1624492799@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE2021 CONFERENCE OF RAILWAY EXCELLENCE - “Collaborating to Master Complexity"
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA’s biennial Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) has firmly established itself in recent years as the premier technical event in the Australasian rail conference market\, with a reputation for high quality papers covering a wide range of rail engineering\, operations\, planning and management topics. \nThe RTSA is proud of CORE’s reputation for high quality objective papers and presentations which advance the body of knowledge on rail technologies and the sharing of the best practice in planning\, implementation\, operations and management of rail systems. \nNOTE – Moved from 2020 to 2021 due to COVID-19. \nFor more information\, click on this link \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/core2020-conference-of-railway-excellence-collaborating-to-master-complexity/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210615T130000
DTSTAMP:20210602T011822Z
CREATED:20210602T011822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T011822Z
UID:3230-1623758400-1623762000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: City Rail Link - so far as is reasonably practicable
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Society for Safety Engineering invite RTSA NZ members to join them for this webinar with Gabriella Solti\, Principal Safety Assurance Engineer for the City Rail Link Project. \nThe City Rail Link Project must comply\, amongst other acts\, with the Railways Act and Health and Safety at Work Act’s design provisions to reduce safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Come and listen to our “Lunch and Learn” on the CRL’s view of “So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable” and its challenges presented by Gabriella Solti (Principal Safety Assurance Engineer for the City Rail Link Project). \n\nIf you ever heard one of the following statements while working on a project\, you should register. \n\nThe risk is low; we don’t need to do anything\nThat risk will never happen\nI’m out of time to make any changes\nIt’s designed to code\nWe don’t have the budget\nThere are some more things we can do but don’t want to\nWe’ve designed out the risk\nThe client won’t pay for it\nWe can’t stop a determined person from hurting themselves\nMy risks are ‘green’ my work is done.\n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-city-rail-link-so-far-as-is-reasonably-practicable/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T133000
DTSTAMP:20210609T021141Z
CREATED:20210609T021141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T021141Z
UID:3242-1623673800-1623677400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Rebuilding Rail in post earthquake Christchurch - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Rebuilding Rail in Post EQ Christchurch – Waltham Scenic Journeys Servicing Centre\nJoin the RTSA NZ Chapter and KiwiRail online to hear about the challenges of redeveloping and replacing damaged rail mechanical facilities following the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. \nLearn from the project team involved in the design and construction of the Waltham Scenic Journeys Servicing Centre (SJSC) featuring a fully automated carriage wash facility for the TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific fleets as part of the staged redevelopment of the Waltham Rail Yard in Christchurch. \nKiwiRail initiated the Christchurch Mechanical Redevelopment Programme following significant damage to assets after the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. The damage was spread across multiple rail sites along the Main South Line that provided mechanical maintenance and servicing to KiwiRail’s fleet of South Island rolling stock. \nBackground\nWith help from Fraser Robson\, we will learn about the extent of damage to facilities\, other key drivers for change\, redevelopment priorities\, and achievements to date. \nDesign\nGlyn Moss from GHD will provide an insight into the design process and technical challenges faced by the design team of the Waltham SJSC. \nConstruction\nJosh Gordon will take us through the construction journey for the Waltham SJSC including use of clever technology to interrogate the design model to optimise construction sequencing. \nLessons Learnt\n –Michael Wright will then share a summary of key Lessons Learnt from the Waltham SJSC that KiwiRail and the project team have developed from a review of project successes and challenges so that these can be applied to future KiwiRail projects. \nQ&A with the project team will follow : \n\nFraser Robson\, Senior Project Manager\, Frequency\nGlyn Moss\, Senior Technical Advisor\, GHD\nJosh Gordon\, Contracts Manager\, HRS Construction\nBruce Hall\, Director\, Transport Wash Systems Ltd (TWS)\nMichael Wright\, Senior Project Manager\, Frequency\n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-rebuilding-rail-in-post-earthquake-christchurch-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210512T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210512T133000
DTSTAMP:20210503T044134Z
CREATED:20210503T044134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T044134Z
UID:3134-1620822600-1620826200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter: High Speed 2\, UK and Bridge Engineering Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter and Liam Edwards for an overview of the HS2 project\, one of Europe’s largest Infrastructure projects and details of the Enabling Works North Contract\, of which he was the structures lead for a period of one and a half years between 2018 and 2019. The presentation will focus on the bridge engineering aspects of the project\, and the design approach taken to maximising offsite construction and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). \nAbout the Speaker \nLiam Edwards is a senior associate and chartered bridge engineer at Beca\, based in Hamilton\, NZ . Liam returned to New Zealand in 2019 after residing in the UK for three years. He has 12 years of experience in the design\, assessment and construction of civil structures and bridges. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-high-speed-2-uk-and-bridge-engineering-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210426T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210426T190000
DTSTAMP:20200926T031228Z
CREATED:20200926T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T031228Z
UID:2513-1619456400-1619463600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 4
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. \nThis includes: \n\nSafety legislation and implementation\nEconomic regulation of Australian railways\nAsset management for railways\nEmergency response and accident prevention\nElements of engineering in railways.\n\nThe speaker will provide working examples and case studies so that listeners can relate to their own railway circumstances and also provide references that the listener can follow up in their own reading time. \nThis webinar is part four of a four part series. \nSpeaker: Martin Baggot \nMartin Baggot is one of Australia’s most experienced rail engineers and his 42 years’ experience spans safety investigation & regulation\, track infrastructure\, railway operations\, commercial feasibility and infrastructure due diligence. From 2008 to 2010\, Martin was the National Executive Chair of the RTSA.  He has successfully managed train operations\, introduced new train services\, electrification and enhanced network configurations. Martin is currently consulting in technical assistance to emerging nations on behalf of the World Bank and as part of World Bank and Asian Development Bank initiatives. These civil engineering and management duties contain a multi-disciplinary history looking at all aspects of rail networks. \nLink to register not available yet.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-4/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210421T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210421T133000
DTSTAMP:20210413T045625Z
CREATED:20210413T044837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T045625Z
UID:3090-1619008200-1619011800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event - Fast(er) Rail – Past\, Present and Future Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society Australasia and WSP experts to hear about and join a discussion on Fast(er) Rail.  Learn about the past\, present and future developments of faster rail in our region and consider how it could help shape a sustainable and more connected future for New Zealand’s inter-regional travel. \nWhen:  Wednesday 21st April\, 12:30pm -1:30pm New Zealand time  (10:30am-11:30am AEST)\nWhere: Online via Adobe Connect\nCost:  FREE \nFaster Rail\, Rapid Rail or High-Speed Rail: it’s all about connectivity and travel choices centred on delivering faster\, more efficient and reliable journey times that link our major cities and growing regional centres.  Faster\, reliable and sustainable transport is an important part of unlocking many of New Zealand’s development challenges\, such as housing and climate change. \n‘Past’ Fast rail 101: With help from Mark Xerri\, we will learn about some of the past investigations and ongoing projects of faster rail in Australia. \n‘Present’  The Ministry of Transport is currently looking into the fast rail (aka. Rapid Rail) options between Auckland and Hamilton. Alex Marr and Theunis Van Schalkwyk will provide an insight into this recent work. \n‘Future’ How would connecting NZ’s major cities with faster rail change the housing landscape\, our travel behaviours\, and regional productivity – and how fast would it need to be?  Angus and Theunis will discuss the potential of a Faster Rail plan for New Zealand\, discussing the challenges and opportunities that exist – and hopefully inspiring a lively debate about the sort of rail future New Zealand wants. \nMichael Than will be facilitating the topic with his panel of experts and specialists: \n\nMark Xerri– Associate planner\nAlexander Marr– Project Manager Rapid Rail Hamilton to Auckland\nTheunis Van Schalkwyk– Technical Director Transport\nAngus Gabara– Principal Rail and Transit Advisory\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-faster-rail-past-present-and-future-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210326T170000
DTSTAMP:20210220T025527Z
CREATED:20210220T025527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T025527Z
UID:2945-1616778000-1616778000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail PLUS 2021 - Deadline for Abstract Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The AusRAIL PLUS 2021 Executive and Program Committees would like you to contribute your voice and submit an abstract/paper to present at the AusRAIL PLUS 2021 Conference and Exhibition. To access the best ideas of our industry\, AusRAIL PLUS 2021 will bring together more expert speakers presenters across a range of dedicated topic streams and themes including: \n\nTrack\nSignaling\nRollingstock\nPassenger\nSupply Chain\nContractors\nTechnology\nFreight\nSustainability\nInnovation\n\nThis is your opportunity to share practical insights and expertise\, provide industry updates and showcase the research\, technology\, and collaboration you and your organisation are developing to achieve greater productivity\, safety\, and sustainability in rail. \nAbstracts and papers will be reviewed by members of the AusRAIL Steering Committee which is compromised of the key members from the Australasian Railway Association (ARA); Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE); Railway Technical Society Australasia (RTSA); and the Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA). \nKey deadlines: \n\n26 March 2021: Deadline for submission\n28 April 2021: Authors notified of acceptance\n8 June 2021: Presenter information and briefing packs provided\n30 June 2021: Presenter registration deadline\n12 November 2021: All papers and presentations finalised
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2021-deadline-for-abstract-submissions/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Te Huia - Hamilton to Auckland Commuter Services
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society Australasia and David Shepherd to discuss the work leading up to the introduction of the Hamilton to Auckland Commuter train services. This presentation is being held as an RTSA New Zealand online meeting – register for the event here. \n\nPresentation Abstract\nTe Huia is the passenger rail service that connects Waikato to Auckland. Capable of carrying over 500 passengers per day\, Te Huia will transform the journey of Waikato commuters travelling between Hamilton\, Huntly and Auckland. Commencing on Tuesday 6 April 2021\, this service will shape the future of rail public transport in the Waikato and help reduce New Zealand’s carbon footprint. \nA substantial amount of work has had to be undertaken to achieve what will be New Zealand’s first new intercity commuter service in several decades. Carriages have been refurbished in KiwiRail’s Woburn workshops\, a new station has been built and existing ones refurbished. New mechanical facilities for maintenance and servicing of the trains have been built from scratch and stabling infrastructure created. \nAbout the Speaker\nDavid Shepherd\, Programme Director – Strategic Commuter Rail\, KiwiRail \nDavid will talk about both the above works as well as the underlying business case for the service\, the goals of it and the aims for the future. \nWith over 20 years of private and SOE commercial business management and leadership experience\, David has worked in a number of industries including passenger transport\, customer service\, and logistics sectors. Currently Programme Manager for Commuter Rail in KiwiRail. David is working with stakeholders to deliver the first new long-distance commuter rail in New Zealand for 30 years. Previously David has managed Scenic Trains and TranzMetro\, the Commuter Rail operation in Wellington New Zealand. \n\nRegister using the Engineering New Zealand link below!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-te-huia-hamilton-to-auckland-commuter-services/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T170000
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SUMMARY:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards - Deadline for Entries
DESCRIPTION:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards \nClick on link below to submit an entry. Award categories are as follows: \n\nSTUDENT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR\n\n\nAn undergraduate engineering student or group of students who demonstrate outstanding design and innovation in their final year tertiary project. \n\n\nYOUNG ENGINEER OF THE YEAR\n\n\nA young engineer who has a passion for community\, thrives on leading others and their work and makes New Zealanders’ lives better. \n\n\n\nENGINEERING LEADERSHIP AWARD\n\n\nAn engineer who gets things done\, inspires others and takes people with them to make an outstanding contribution to engineering in New Zealand. \n\n\n\nENGINEERING CREATIVITY AWARD\n\n\nA project or product where art\, design\, technology and engineering collide to create something eye-catching\, disruptive and different to the norm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENGINEERING IMPACT AWARD\n\n\nA project or initiative which has positive social\, environmental\, cultural or economic outcomes to a community\, iwi\, organisation\, the environment\, education or society. \n\n\n\nENGINEERING INNOVATION AWARD\n\n\nA breathtakingly clever engineering project or product that has solved an age-old problem or shifted from the ‘always done this way’ mentality. \n\nENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP AWARD\n\n\nAn innovative collaboration that results in a better project outcome or has a significant positive impact to an ethnic group\, workforce\, customers\, community or the environment. \n\nENGINEERING DIVERSITY AWARD\n\n\nAn organisation or individual that lives and breathes the power of a truly inclusive and diverse workplace\, workforce or engineering community. \n\nENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD\n\n\nAn individual\, team\, academic institution or organisation who has delivered inspiring engineering education that has had enduring positive impact for engineers\, students or tamariki. \n\nSUPREME AWARD\n\n\nThe best of the best – the overall winner of the Engineering New Zealand ENVIs. They’ll have the wow factor and have clearly demonstrated vision\, brilliance and technical complexity.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/engineering-new-zealand-envi-awards-deadline-for-entries/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210222T170000
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DTSTAMP:20200926T031108Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. \nThis includes: \n\nSafety legislation and implementation\nEconomic regulation of Australian railways\nAsset management for railways\nEmergency response and accident prevention\nElements of engineering in railways.\n\nThe speaker will provide working examples and case studies so that listeners can relate to their own railway circumstances and also provide references that the listener can follow up in their own reading time. \nThis webinar is part three of a four part series. \nSpeaker: Martin Baggot \nMartin Baggot is one of Australia’s most experienced rail engineers and his 42 years’ experience spans safety investigation & regulation\, track infrastructure\, railway operations\, commercial feasibility and infrastructure due diligence. From 2008 to 2010\, Martin was the National Executive Chair of the RTSA.  He has successfully managed train operations\, introduced new train services\, electrification and enhanced network configurations. Martin is currently consulting in technical assistance to emerging nations on behalf of the World Bank and as part of World Bank and Asian Development Bank initiatives. These civil engineering and management duties contain a multi-disciplinary history looking at all aspects of rail networks. \nRegistration link not available yet.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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