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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar): Future Proofing and Unlocking Auckland’s Rail Network - City Rail Link Project Update
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of the City Rail Link Project\, Auckland\, New Zealand.  Presenters will discuss the overall project outline and key challenges\, as well as a project update on the design and construction of the 3.45 km twin tunnel underground rail scheme. \nThe City Rail Link (CRL) Project is a 3.45km twin-tunnel underground rail link allows the Auckland rail network to at least double rail capacity. The detailed design and construction contract C3 commenced in 2019. The C3 Contract comprises two new underground stations\, a redeveloped surface station\, two bored running tunnels and two mined junction caverns. Nearly 1.5 years into the Alliance Contract\, a project update on the detailed design and construction of the underground works is presented. \nSpeakers \nWataru Okada: Tunnel Discipline Lead\, Link Alliance City Rail Link (New Zealand) \nWataru is currently the Tunnel Discipline Lead on the City Rail Link C3 Contract and has 23 years’ experience in design and construction of large civil construction and underground works in New Zealand\, Australia\, Japan and Singapore. Earlier in his career\, Wataru worked as a site engineer on the construction of Tokyo Metro Oedo Line Kagurazaka station and tunnels\, and Singapore MRT North East Line trackworks and design coordination. Since 2000\, Wataru has been working on a wide range of infrastructure projects in NZ and abroad in the consulting environment. His recent project involvement includes the Waterview Connection (NZ)\, City Rail Link C2\, C3 and C6 Contracts\, Forrestfield to Airport Link (WA)\, Toowoomba Range Clearance Upgrade (QLD)\, WHBLT (NSW) amongst other major underground projects in Australia. \nFlorent Detraux: Tunnel Construction Manager\, Link Alliance City Rail Link (New Zealand) \nFlorent Detraux is currently the Tunnel Director on the City Rail Link Project. He has extensive experience in EPB-TBM\, slurry TBM\, variable density TBM and hard rock TBM as well as traditional excavation drill and blast\, design and build works. He has worked on numerous challenging projects including\, the Lötschberg basis tunnel in Switzerland\, the Liefkenshoek Tunnel in Antwerp and the Saverne Tunnel which formed part of the high-speed rail line connecting Paris to Strasbourg and has been involved in all large bridges and viaducts of the South Europe Atlantic High speed line between Tours and Bordeaux. Florent has recently worked as the Tunnel Director on Phase 3 of Cairo Metro Line 3\, where two TBMs will be used to accelerate progress on this 16 km complex project\, include one stretch running beneath the River Nile. \nNote:  This event is co-hosted by the Australian Tunnelling Society in conjunction with the NZ Tunnelling Society\, the Australian Geomechanics Society and the NZ Geotechnical Society\, \nClick on the link below to register (fees may be applicable as this is not a RTSA event):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-future-proofing-and-unlocking-aucklands-rail-network-city-rail-link-project-update/
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:20201006T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201006T133000
DTSTAMP:20200922T002503Z
CREATED:20200922T002144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T002503Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Auckland EMU CAF Signalling ETCS Onboard equipment introduction\, assurance and commissioning process
DESCRIPTION:The introduction of electric trains in Auckland in 2014 has undoubtedly been a huge success with annual ridership numbers increasing by over 8 million in that time. As a result\, capacity has started to become an issue\, so in 2017 Auckland Transport placed an order with Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) for an additional 15×3 car EMUs. These additional 15 trains were also to be equipped with CAF’s AURIGA European Train Control System (ETCS) Onboard equipment which would also be installed on the original 57 trains to replace the existing ETCS Onboard for operation on Auckland’s ETCS Level 1 fitted network. \nIntroducing a new ETCS Onboard onto an existing Brownfield network and developing an assurance strategy for the operation in Auckland presented the multi-stakeholder project team with a number of challenges. Whilst ETCS was fundamentally intended to facilitate interoperability\, the experience in Auckland showed there is still room for interpretation that can have an impact on systems integration and implementation. \nThis presentation will explore the assurance and approval process for the new ETCS Onboard and shed light on some of the challenges the team faced. It will cover the definition of the type test scope\, describe the overarching approval process and present some examples of how interoperable products can still behave differently. \nSpeakers \nPaul Barnsley \nPaul is a senior Railway Systems Engineer with over 32 years’ experience in the rail industry\, working both customer and supplier side on complex\, multi-disciplinary programmes. These include the nationwide implementation of ERTMS level 2 in Denmark\, the fully automated Singapore Downtown Line and Bangkok Purple line. Since arriving in Auckland in 2013\, Paul has worked freelance and is currently supporting Auckland Transport with the implementation of a new ETCS Onboard. Paul is also providing safety assurance support for a client in Australia. \nMartin Tompkins  \nMartin is a Senior Signals Engineer with KiwiRail. He joined KiwiRail 13 years ago as a Project Engineer on the Auckland Electrification Project and was involved in the design\, development\, testing and rollout of the ETCS level 1 system. Since then Martin has continued to work on a variety of signalling projects across New Zealand with particular focus on the Auckland network. Martin is currently working on a number of signalling changes in Auckland to support the integration of the City Rail Link into the Auckland suburban network. \nClick on the link below to register (link will be shared once you have registered):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-auckland-emu-caf-signalling-etcs-onboard-equipment-introduction-assurance-and-commissioning-process/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200928T170000
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SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 1
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. \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. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-1/
CATEGORIES: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:20200922T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200922T133000
DTSTAMP:20200904T011700Z
CREATED:20200904T011508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T011700Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Innovating in response to the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake: Modular rockfall protection wall development
DESCRIPTION:The landslides caused by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake presented many challenges for the NCTIR geotech design team working on mitigating the rockfall hazards that affected the narrow coastal rail and road corridor. In a few locations\, site conditions meant that there was not enough space to use the traditional rockfall protection solutions. \nA new type of rockfall protection wall was designed to be used within these narrow spaces. This modular rockfall protection wall uses readily available components\, including a modified version of the concrete sea wall blocks used on the NCTIR project together with an upslope\, energy-absorbing layer of sand and rock-filled gabion baskets. \nTo satisfy engineering design requirements\, a series of impact tests were carried out at a vehicle crash-test facility to demonstrate the capacity and performance of the wall. It performed successfully\, and two walls have since been constructed to provide rockfall protection for the road and rail north of Kaikōura. \nSpeaker: Rori Green \nRori Green is a Geological Engineer with 25 years’ experience in rock mechanics and slope stability. Since 2011 she has worked primarily on rockfall hazards in response to the 2011 Christchurch and 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes. She is the lead author for the MBIE guidance document “Rockfall: Design considerations for passive protection structures”. Rori is an independent consultant. \nClick on the link below to register (link will be shared once you have registered):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-innovating-in-response-to-the-2016-kaikoura-earthquake-modular-rockfall-protection-wall-development/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200831T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200831T130000
DTSTAMP:20200815T033258Z
CREATED:20200815T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200815T033258Z
UID:2448-1598875200-1598878800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Transport Australia Society Event (Webinar) - The Future of Public Transport Ridership
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Australia’s Transport Medal rewards and recognises outstanding individual contributions to transport in Australia and is open to individuals from public and private sectors. The Transport Medal is open to individuals from public and private sectors including transport operators\, consultants\, government departments and authorities as well as academics and researchers. After a hiatus awarding the medal for a number of years the Transport Australia society has worked with the Civil College to award the 2020 Transport Medal to Professor Graham Currie for his work in public transport research\, education and industry. \nThis seminar is an opportunity to hear from Professor Currie at a time of unprecedented uncertainty since World War 2 about the daily transport task and forecasting what might happen next with Public Transport ridership\, currently hit particularly hard due to concerns about public interactions. \nSpeaker: Professor Graham Currie\, 2020 Transport Medal recipient \nProf Currie is a renowned international Public Transport research leader and policy advisor with over 30 years experience. He is founder of the ‘World Transit Research’ clearinghouse\, which has consolidated all research in this field into a single accessible source and is now used by over 8\,000 towns and cities in over 170 countries worldwide. \nProfessor Currie has worked for some of the worlds leading Public Transport Operators including London Transport\, and he has managed numerous Public Transport research and development projects internationally. Graham is also a specialist advisor to international agencies on planning transport for special events and has worked on all the summer Olympic Games since 1996 and the Hajj pilgrimage in Mekka. \nGraham holds one of the worlds first full Professorships specializing in Public Transport at Monash University. In this role he aims to develop knowledge and training for the public transport profession on a national and international basis. In 2015\, an independent world review of academic research in the field of public transport (Heilig\, Leonard & Voß\, Stefan. 2015. A Scientometric Analysis of Public Transport Research. Journal of Public Transportation\, 18 (2): 111-141.) found that public transport research at Monash University was the leading research group in Australia and in the top 3 in the world. In addition Professor Currie was found to one of the most cited researchers in the field and also one of the most productive in terms of the volume of research outputs in leading research journals. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/transport-australia-society-event-webinar-the-future-of-public-transport-ridership/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20200827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200827T140000
DTSTAMP:20200815T033820Z
CREATED:20200815T033820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200815T033820Z
UID:2450-1598533200-1598536800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE Connect Webinar Series - Collaborative Rail R&D - Successes\, Challenges and Future Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Funded jointly by participating Australian rail organisations and the Commonwealth Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program\, the Rail Manufacturing CRC began operations in 2014 for a term of six years\, with a focus of driving the development of new products\, technologies and supply chain networks to enhance the competitiveness of Australia’s rail manufacturing industry. Following the Rail Manufacturing CRC’s closure in June 2020\, this CORE Presentation will focus on sharing the Centre’s project successes\, challenges and future opportunities to pursue in rail R&D. \nWhat are the main take-aways/key learnings? \nThe presentation will provide an overview of the following: \n\nhistory of the industry push to set up a Rail Manufacturing CRC including the On Track to 2040 consultation;\nan overview of the RMCRC\, its focus on addressing the priorities of On Track to 2040 and the outcomes of these projects;\nthe significant changes the heavy haul and rail manufacturing sector over the last six years\, the consolidation of the industry and the effect on R&D;\nthe emerging skills shortage and the changing multi disciplinary technical skill sets to address future rail needs;\nfuture domestic opportunities; and\nlikely future R&D priorities (from an RMCRC perspective).\n\nKeynote Speaker: Stuart Thomson\, CEO of the Rail Manufacturing CRC \nStuart completed his PhD at the UNSW before undertaking postdoctoral studies at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Germany. Upon returning to Australia\, he worked at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)\, where he set up and led one of Australia’s key Nuclear and Radiological forensic and monitoring programs. Stuart moved to Note Printing Australia\, where he led the Technical Development group responsible for the initial development of the new banknote series\, banknote quality evaluation and the counterfeit analysis laboratory. Following this\, he led the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation\, which funded R&D\, extension and marketing research for the Australian wine sector\, prior to commencing as CEO of Rail Manufacturing CRC in April 2015\, a membership organisation devoted to the development of new innovation for the rail sector. \nConference on Railway Excellence (CORE) 2021 is presenting at CORE\, 21-23 June 2021 in Perth.\nTo learn more about the CORE program and to register visit this website\nCORE Connect webinar series will showcase presenters from the conference in the lead up to June 2021.\nJoin the mailing list to keep up to date on CORE and the webinar series.\nSupported by the Rail Technical Society of Australia (RTSA)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/core-connect-webinar-series-collaborative-rail-rd-successes-challenges-and-future-opportunities/
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:20200818T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200818T133000
DTSTAMP:20200731T010053Z
CREATED:20200731T005901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T010053Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Bridge 229 NIMT Replacement - Design and Construction
DESCRIPTION:Bridge 229 NIMT has been for some time the only bridge structure supported on timber piers in the Upper North Island region of the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT). For KiwiRail it is a major milestone to replace the timber piers and steel plate girder structure which is at the end of its service life with a with a new bridge structure. \nReplacement of Bridge 229 has not only addressed a maintenance prone timber substructure\, but has allowed KiwiRail to upgrade the vertical load carrying capacity from 18T to 25T axle loading and upgrade a direct fix deck structure to a ballasted deck for ease of track maintenance. \nIn an joint presentation the design and construction team will provide an insight into the conceptual and detailed design of the replacement bridge and the on-line construction of the replacement bridge with collaboration between designer and constructor being a key factor in the successful project outcome\, involving a 36 hour Block of Line in which the new post-tensioned trough deck was slid into place. The presentation will highlight the key constraints of on-line bridge replacement and provide examples of how these constraints were addressed during the design and construction phase of Bridge 229 NIMT. \nSpeakers: \nRonald Wessel is an Associate Bridge Engineer at Beca Limited with New Zealand and UK Chartered Engineer qualifications and 15 years of experience in civil engineering structures including extensive involvement in post seismic rail bridge repairs within NCTIR and rail bridge replacements across the North Island. \nAdam Buckland is an Engineer at Fulton Hogan with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in the construction industry for 10years in largely structural projects\, including the Waterview Connection tunnel and the Christchurch Rebuild. \nClick on the link below to register (link will be shared once you have registered): \n \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-bridge-229-nimt-replacement-design-and-construction/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200730T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200730T130000
DTSTAMP:20200716T004415Z
CREATED:20200218T032504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T004415Z
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SUMMARY:TSA Event (Webinar) - Light Rail - Lessons Learnt
DESCRIPTION:Light rail is having a huge resurgence across the world\, including in Australia. Melbourne has the world’s largest tram network\, but what can we learn from these new systems?  This seminar will focus on lessons learned from the operation of Melbourne’s light rail network\, benchmarking of interstate and international light rail networks and the development of Australia’s newest light rail systems in Newcastle\, Canberra\, Sydney and the Gold Coast. \nGuest Speakers: \nEmilie Van de Graaff: Director\, Passenger and Network Innovation\, Keolis Downer (Yarra Trams) \nEmilie believes that a sustainable public transport system forms an integral part of a liveable city\, contributing to positive outcomes for the citizens\, visitors and the environment.  Emilie works closely with the Department of Transport; her role encompasses network planning and development\, passenger experience and marketing\, accessibility and innovation. She has 20 years’ experience in the transport sector\, having worked at Transdev from 2011 to early 2017 and prior to that\, eleven years in the UK\, firstly for a public transport authority and later in a transport planning consultancy. \nScott Elaurant: Director and Principal\, Six Cats Consulting \nScott Elaurant is a transport planner with 35 years’ experience in infrastructure planning and business cases. He worked for Jacobs for 13 years in South Australia and prior to that for Queensland Transport and Main Roads. In recent years Scott has focused on light rail and other public transport projects. He was transport planning lead for the Auckland Light Rail. He was transport planning or concept design lead for the Glenelg Tram Stage1\, Stage 2 and Tram Overpass. Previously for QTMR he worked on a proposed Brisbane Light Rail\, South East Transit Busway and route planning for the Gold Coast LRT. Scott is a member of the US Transport Research Board Light Rail Committee. He is the chair of Transport Australia Society for South Australia. As Six Cats Consulting\, Scott offers services in planning and economics for active transport\, public transport (particularly light rail) and streetscapes.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-event-spencer-street-bridge-a-surprising-history/
CATEGORIES: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:20200722T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200722T193000
DTSTAMP:20200708T010054Z
CREATED:20200708T005909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T010054Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event Special Event: The KiwiRail Rolling Stock Programme and RTSA Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s first NZ evening event this year. Lockdowns have meant this is later than planned but we’ve got an extra special session lined up. We’re combining presentations on the historic investment in New Zealand rolling stock with the awarding of a significant international award to one of our NZ Chapter members. \nWhen: Wednesday 22nd July 2020\nTime: 5.30pm – 7.30pm \nWhere: The event will have be broadcast across parallel sites being Wellington\, Auckland and Christchurch with members and guests welcome to attend in any of these locations. The event will also be broadcast as a webinar for those not able to attend in person.\nAuckland: GHD offices; Level 3 GHD Centre 27 Napier Street Freemans Bay\nWellington: Engineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington 6011\nChristchurch: Beca\, L2\, ANZ Centre\, 267 High Street\, Christchurch 8011 \nCost: FREE \nTopic:\nNew Zealand is commencing an era of significant investment in its rail system. This includes the “above rail” assets – the rolling stock and the facilities that maintain them. The KiwiRail Rolling Stock Programme will be procuring a variety of rolling stock for KiwiRail. This includes freight and forestry wagons\, main line locomotives for the South Island and various sized shunt vehicles. In addition there are a variety of refurbishment programs and locomotive upgrades to accommodate ETCS for example. The level of investment is significant and will result in positive changes to fleet reliability and availability for KiwiRail customers across New Zealand. \nThe KiwiRail Mechanical Programme complements the Rolling Stock Programme. This programme will upgrade and rebuild both the building stock of KiwiRail’s 20+ mechanical servicing and maintenance depots across New Zealand as well as the equipment and processes within them. Many of these depots were constructed in the era of steam trains and hence upgrades to them to match the needs of 21st Century rolling stock will deliver significant gains to New Zealand’s rail system.Additionally the evening will feature one of the RTSA’s New Zealand members being presented a significant international railway award. The New Zealand branch of the RTSA is super proud of this and is keen for its members to come along to join in the celebration of this achievement. \nAfter the presentations\, drinks and nibbles will be served at all 3 locations to allow for networking among attendees and to congratulate our internationally recognised member. \nPresenters:\nOur presenters are Chrissy Farago\, Programme Director Rolling Stock Procurement and Daniel Headifen\, Programme Director Maintenance Facilities and both work for KiwiRail. Chrissy Farago is an experienced procurer of rolling stock having spent 12 years with Qld Rail and Aurizon in Australia managing procurement for the Rolling Stock Operations business and managing the Planning and Supply Chain team for Infrastructure and Network materials and delivery. Daniel Headifen has worked on several railway projects as well as holding operational roles managing rail infrastructure in various part of New Zealand’s rail network. \nThank you to GHD for sponsorship of this event. \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-special-event-the-kiwirail-rolling-stock-programme-and-rtsa-award-presentation/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200715T130000
DTSTAMP:20200707T022619Z
CREATED:20200707T022323Z
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UID:2266-1594814400-1594818000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Special Webinar RTSA Awards 2020 and Guest Talk: "The Mobility Revolution" from Futurist Steve Sammartino
DESCRIPTION:Technology and human movement are inextricably linked. The level of our technology is dictated by the how\, where and why of travel and\, while it is easy to believe we are going through a digital revolution – it’s actually all about mobility. Mobility of information\, data\, energy\, people and work.  In this presentation\, keynote speaker Steve Sammartino\, will break down the underlying theme and explore how transport will morph in the future and what it means for industry\, where and how we work and live. The good news is that we are the generation that gets to reshape it all. \nPrior to the presentation the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) will announce the following awards. \n\nRailway Student Thesis Award\nRailway PhD Thesis Award\nRailway Professional of the Year Award\nRTSA Individual Award\nRTSA Biennial Railway Project Award\n\nKeynote Speaker: Steve Sammartino \nSteve is Australia’s leading Futurist. He’s created technology world firsts\, written extensively and has a rare ability to communicate it all on stage. His high-octane keynote will change how you see the world. Steve starting coding at age 10 and had his first startup by age 12. He has since built and sold a number of businesses. As a futurist\, he’s ahead of his time. He launched one of the first Sharing Economy Startups – Rentoid.com in 2006. Respected global business media including Forbes\, Fast Company and TechCrunch credited it as the start of the sharing economy movement giving birth to Uber and Airbnb. Steve later sold it to a publicly traded company in Australia. \nHe is mentor for startup entrepreneurs and a technology investor. Steve’s ability to see the future is ratified by this fact: His portfolio has grown more than 100x the original investment. Steve built the world’s first drivable car entirely out of Lego. It’s had more than 100 million views globally. (He had to fight off Jay Leno who was desperate to have it in his garage). He put a toy space shuttle into actual earth orbit by hacking together a rig for under $2000\, and he’s on the technical advisory committee for the design of Australia’s new drone regulations. Steve is currently building the world’s most modern house – it will be 3D printed too! The subject of a new documentary film.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/special-webinar-rtsa-awards-2020-and-the-mobility-revolution-from-futurist-steve-sammartino/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20200628T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200628T170000
DTSTAMP:20200325T124953Z
CREATED:20200325T124953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T124953Z
UID:2156-1593363600-1593363600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline for 3 RTSA Awards
DESCRIPTION:Nomination for the following 3 RTSA awards are open until June 28 \n\nAnnual Rail Scholarship\nGraduate Engineer Award\nYoung Railway Engineer Award\n\nPlease visit our awards page for more details.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nomination-deadline-for-3-rtsa-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;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200626T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200626T170000
DTSTAMP:20200319T225255Z
CREATED:20200116T081906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T225255Z
UID:1934-1593190800-1593190800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline for 2020 Australasian Rail Industry Awards
DESCRIPTION:Categories and Criteria \nGeneral criteria requirements that are to be met for Australasian Rail Industry Awards and are open to all Australian and New Zealand companies in the rail industry (including operators\, consultants\, track owners\, manufacturers and suppliers). \nAll applications must be entered online by downloading the criteria/instructions and nomination template and emailing the completed document\, along with any attachments as directed on each Nomination Form. \nNominations for the 2020 Awards are NOW OPEN and close June 26. \n\nYoung Rail Professional (RTSA)\nAchievement\nCustomer Service\nEmployee Engagement\nFrank Franklyn Young Rail Specialist (RTAA)\nFreight Rail Excellence\nInnovation and Technology\nPermanent Way Institution Young Achiever Award (PWI)\nRail Sustainability\nSafety\nSystems Engineering (IRSE)\nTrackSAFE Foundation\nWorkforce Diversity\n\nClick on link below for more information.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nomination-deadline-for-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;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200617T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200617T133000
DTSTAMP:20200604T074839Z
CREATED:20200604T074839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T074839Z
UID:2247-1592397000-1592400600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar) - symbiosis between Safety and Requirements Management on the Auckland City Rail Link project. on the City Rail Link project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next online webinar\, The symbiosis between Safety and Requirements Management on the City Rail Link project. \nThe design team started Safety in Design workshops during definition design\, with regular updates all through concept design and detailed design. Hazards were identified\, mitigations were proposed and evaluated according to the hierarchy of controls\, with elimination being the primary goal. Accepted mitigations were captured in the SiD register and implemented in the design. The requirements team sat in the other side of the office\, furiously wrote thick documents containing weirdly-worded requirements and made untimely requests for design compliance. The beautiful design was handed over to construction\, who implemented most of it. A few minor changes were made\, mainly value engineering plus one or two field change requests that enhanced constructability. When it got to handover\, an Independent Safety Assessor asked for evidence that the identified mitigations – all of them – had actually been implemented. The designers by then had moved on to other projects so there was a furious flurry of activity followed by the realisation that one of the value engineering changes had undone a hazard mitigation.  Could this be done better? Could we manage mitigations from identification through to implementation using a known and proven technique. \nPresenter: Steve Dennehy  \nSteve Dennehy worked in South Africa on radar systems and self-protection systems for military platforms\, mainly aircraft\, for around 20 years\, firstly as a digital designer but gradually moved up through product design to systems engineering. The opportunity arose to work on the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) telescope\, initially as systems engineer on the signal processor and later on the SKA infrastructure in South Africa.  Steve moved to Auckland\, New Zealand in 2017 to work on the City Rail Link project as requirements manager. He joined Aurecon in mid-2019 as a systems engineer working in the rail sector. Steve’s particular areas of interest is requirements management\, within the context of systems engineering. \nOffered as a webinar.  Click on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-symbiosis-between-safety-and-requirements-management-on-the-auckland-city-rail-link-project-on-the-city-rail-link-project/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200610T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200610T133000
DTSTAMP:20200603T065122Z
CREATED:20200229T030321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T065122Z
UID:2088-1591792200-1591795800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:ARA Webinar: Learn how technology can transform the rail network
DESCRIPTION:As operators look for higher productivity to prepare for growth and maintenance windows tighten\, technology has become an essential part of ensuring the continued safe operation of the rail network.  Hear how the latest intelligent\, automated condition-monitoring tools can be integrated into your day-to-day operations to make the most of the rail network.  Monash University’s Ravi Ravitharan will tell you how to get your business operating faster\, safer and cheaper by shifting to proactive maintenance and operations using the latest technological innovations.  This is essential viewing for anyone wanting to use the power of technology to drive greater efficiencies in their business. \nSpeaker: Ravi Ravitharan \nRavi is the Director of the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) and has 30 years’ experience in railway research. Ravi was the National Executive Chairman of Engineers Australia’s Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) from 2006-2008 and received the RTSA Life Membership in 2011 and the coveted RTSA Individual Award in 2014. Ravi was also awarded the prestigious Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Clunies Ross Award in 2014 for the application of science and technology for the benefit of Australia \n(Note: This is not a RTSA event but an event hosted by the Australasian Railway Associations) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-event-light-rail/
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:20200527T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200527T133000
DTSTAMP:20200514T073400Z
CREATED:20200514T044016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T073400Z
UID:2212-1590582600-1590586200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar) - Rail in Transition
DESCRIPTION:The Draft New Zealand Rail Plan has signalled a significant increase of financial investment in the rail sector and sets out high level proposals for a new planning and funding framework. Whilst very welcome\, the challenge is to produce tactical and operational strategies to give effect to the strategic intent of the draft Plan. \nThe aim of “Rail in Transition” is to provide a thought provoking presentation which will stimulate further ideas and actions for a developing a sustainable long term industry approach to capacity and capability in the rail sector; and to put New Zealand on the global map! \nPresenter: James Llewellyn \nJames Llewellyn is Portfolio Manager for Rail at the NZ Transport Agency with responsibility for investment advice to support rail projects from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF). James is a chartered transport planner who has significant rail sector experience in the UK\, and is learning about how things work in New Zealand. James has ideas on how to develop a detailed long term planning and investment framework which aims to lead to better investment decisions whilst providing much greater confidence to the industry to develop technical capacity and capability. James is also proposing technical workstreams which will address some of the pan-New Zealand issues around issues such as data-led asset management\, cyber security\, carbon reduction and rolling stock procurement. \nOffered as a webinar.  Click on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-rail-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200511T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200511T160000
DTSTAMP:20200507T003820Z
CREATED:20200312T030915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T003820Z
UID:2124-1589207400-1589212800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar)- Planning and engineering for the Christmas Block of Line
DESCRIPTION:Planning and engineering for the Christmas Block of Line \nKiwiRail frequently make use of reduced freight tonnage and passenger counts to complete major works following Christmas\, they call this their Christmas Block of Line. This will typically entail 10 days with significantly reduced train movements\, sometimes with no train movements depending on duration and time. \nThe 2019/2020 Christmas Block of Line was a major one for Wellington with large amounts of work being completed by Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme (WMUP) as well as the Wellington Metro team within Network Services. This presentation will focus on a few of the large jobs completed under WMUP during the block of line with a key focus in the planning and engineering required in the lead up to a major shutdown as well as some of the risks and opportunities\, site specific challenges and design requirements. \nThe presentation will focus on the installation of the Trentham Underpass\, Piling works in Wellington Station and Rewiring the Overhead on the Hutt Valley Line. Scott Leersnyder will talk about the Trentham Underpass\, Clement Gherardi will talk about the Piling in Wellington Station and Zackary Hastie will talk about Rewiring the Overhead on the Hutt Valley Line. \nPresenters: \nScott Leersnyder is a Project Engineer at Downer with a BE (Hons) who was heavily involved in the planning and delivery of the underpass at Trentham. He has previously worked in the UK as a temporary works designer; and prior to that\, he has been involved in the delivery of various pre-cast bridges around New Zealand. \nClement Gherardi is a Project Manager for John Holland in the Fulton Hogan John Holland Joint Venture\, who are delivering the re-electrification project in Wellington. He has a BE (Hons) in Civil Engineering and has rail experience as a Project Engineer on the Glenfield Junction Alliance (Sydney\, Australia)\, as a Project Manager for the Kaimai Tunnel Upgrade Project and SPEL Stormceptor works\, Toll Onehunga Rail Siding. \nZackary Hastie is a Senior Project Engineer for John Holland in the Fulton Hogan John Holland Joint Venture. He has an Advanced Diploma in Applied Electrical Engineering he has worked as an OHW Electrical Supervisor for Ski tube OHW renewals project at Perisher\, as an OHW Engineer in the Sydney light rail project asset relocation packages\, and as an OHLE Engineer for Canberra Metro. \nOffered as a webinar \nThe link will be sent out 1 day prior to registrants.   Limited spaces available \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-planning-and-engineering-for-the-christmas-block-of-line/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200421T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200421T133000
DTSTAMP:20200414T034107Z
CREATED:20200414T034107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T034107Z
UID:2180-1587472200-1587475800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar)- KiwiRail’s Social and Environmental Accountability
DESCRIPTION:As a provider of rail services across a network that extends the length and breadth of New Zealand\, KiwiRail has a significant physical and operational footprint.\nSocial responsibility and environmental accountability are core to how KiwiRail does business. It’s commitment to good practice in these areas is driven by the KiwiRail value to ‘Care and Protect’. Doing so across the diverse topography that KiwiRail’s operation cover including infrastructure maintenance and renewals\, train operations and servicing\, Interislander shipping and customer operations in yards and depots\, is no small task. \nThis presentation will cover some of the focuses\, initiatives and challenges that KiwiRail has in this space. Looking at where KiwiRail has come from and where it is wanting to go. It will also look to discuss some of the interactions of these goals with railway engineering and technical aspects of managing a railway. \nPresenter: \nCarla Bates is KiwiRail’s Environmental Team Leader. She has over 12 years experience working in the environmental field both in New Zealand and overseas. She has also worked in this field in contractor\, consultant and client roles. In her current role she focuses on ensuring environmental compliance with a vision for the business to promote better environmental outcomes for New Zealand through KiwiRail’s operations. \nOffered as a webinar.  Click on the link below to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-kiwirails-social-and-environmental-accountability/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200317T133000
DTSTAMP:20200302T234951Z
CREATED:20200302T234835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T234951Z
UID:2097-1584448200-1584451800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event - Better Management of Level Crossing Safety using LCSIA Process
DESCRIPTION:Using The LCSIA Process To Improve Our Understanding And Better Manage Level Crossing Safety \nThe New Zealand Government has adopted Visions Zero (crashes). While relatively rare\, crashes between trains and motor-vehicles\, pedestrians and cyclists are often severe\, with a high probability of death. To achieve Vision Zero the current risk of crashes at level crossings needs to lowered and the risk of any changes to level crossing usage carefully controlled. This is challenging given the increase in trains\, especially on some metro-lines\, and the use of railway corridors for cycle and pedestrian tracks with associated increased railway crossing demand.\nThis presentation will discuss the Level Crossing Safety Impact Assessment (LCSIA) Process that has been developed by KiwiRail to enable a more detailed understanding on the risk of crashes at existing and modified level crossings. This process utilises the ALCAM risk model and other sources of data\, such as incident data and locomotive engineers’ views on risk. It provides a consistent framework for assessing risk and making decisions to address this risk. A paper on the LCSIA process recently won a best paper award at the 2020 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting and Conference in Washington DC (USA). \nThe Presenters: \nEddie Cook is KiwiRail’s Senior Level Crossings Engineer. Eddie has 25 years of traffic engineering and transportation experience and has bought this knowledge to the task of creating safer level crossings. \nDr Shane Turner\, from Abley\, is a safe system specialised with over 30 years’ experience. His experience includes developing crash risk rating tools to better understand the underlying risk of road crashes. Shane regularly attends the TRB Annual meeting in Washington DC and is a member or participant in several of the road safety and vulnerable road user research standing committees. Shane has been working with KiwiRail for the last four years on the development of what is now the LCSIA process. He has been involved in developing the process\, preparing the guidelines and in the accreditation training. \nLocations (offered via video link between all three locations) \nAuckland: Stantec offices\, Level 3/111 Carlton Gore Road\, Newmarket\nWellington: Stantec Offices\, Level 13/80 The Terrace\nChristchurch: Stantec Offices\, Level 3\, 6 Hazeldean Road \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-better-management-of-level-crossing-safety-using-lcsia-process/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200313T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200313T170000
DTSTAMP:20191217T040004Z
CREATED:20191217T040004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T040004Z
UID:1918-1584118800-1584118800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail 2020 - Deadline for Abstract Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The conference theme for 2020 is: ‘20/20 Vision for 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\nDeadline for abstracts: 13 March 2020\n4 May 2020: Authors notified of acceptance\n6 July 2020: Due date for first draft of papers\n21 September 2020: Due date for finalised papers\n16 October 2019: Due date for all PowerPoint Presentations\n13 November 2020: Due date for finalised presentations\n1-2 December 2020 – AusRAIL 2020 Conference
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-2020-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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200304T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200304T213000
DTSTAMP:20200210T024851Z
CREATED:20200210T012033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T024851Z
UID:1993-1583344800-1583357400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:IRT 2020 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2020 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering \nThe Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the contribution of Dr Stephen Marich to the railway industry over a period of 40 years. This is the 7th annual lecture as part of this series and is a key forum for sharing deep technical knowledge about railway engineering from leading experts in railway technology. \nThe 2020 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering entitled “Wheel-Rail Friction Management: A key to Improving Railway Operations“ will be delivered by Dr Don Eadie\, a leading international expert in the field of rail friction management. He has significant railway experience in North America focused on friction management\, wheel-rail noise and mitigation of wear and damage. \nThe event is also a major networking opportunity\, bringing together industry\, academia and government representatives involved in railway technology and management. This event is endorsed by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and the Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA). \nThis free lecture and networking event will be of interest to anyone involved in the railway industry. This is an exclusive event with limited seats\, registration and early RSVP is essential to avoid disappointment. \nRSVP for the Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering is Friday 21st February 2020 \nTo register\, click on the link below
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-event-irt-2020-stephen-marich-annual-lecture-in-railway-engineering/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Melbourne\, 123 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, 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=Australia/Melbourne:20200217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200217T190000
DTSTAMP:20200103T222202Z
CREATED:20200103T222202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T222202Z
UID:1925-1581966000-1581966000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE2020 - Early Bird Registration Deadline
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 practise in planning\, implementation\, operations and management of rail systems. \nFor more information\, click on this link \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/core2020-early-bird-registration-deadline/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20191213T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20191104T053205Z
CREATED:20191104T052129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T053205Z
UID:1825-1576256400-1576256400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2020 Technical Conference - Call for Papers
DESCRIPTION:The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) invites members of RTSA to submit Paper Abstracts on subjects of interest to the railway engineering community to be considered for publication and/or presentation at the AREMA Annual Technical Conference. Papers on significant railway infrastructure projects and on heavy haul technology are encouraged. \nDallas\, Texas USA September 13-16\, 2020 \nFor additional information on other topics\, paper preparation requirements\, schedule\, and an abstract submission link\, see link below or click here. \nSUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13\, 2019 \nwww.arema.org
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2020-call-for-papers/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20191206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191206T170000
DTSTAMP:20191020T111523Z
CREATED:20191001T114407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T111523Z
UID:1756-1575651600-1575651600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline for 6 different 2020 RTSA Awards
DESCRIPTION:Nomination for the following 6 RTSA awards are open until Dec. 6: \n\nRailway Engineering Student Thesis Award\nPhd Thesis Award\nMasters Thesis Award\nBiennial Project Award\nBiennial Individual Award\nRailway Professional of the Year Award\n\nPlease visit our awards page for more details.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nomination-deadline-for-2020-rtsa-railway-project-award/
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:20191205T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191205T200000
DTSTAMP:20191201T215502Z
CREATED:20191118T061232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T215502Z
UID:1869-1575567000-1575576000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ End of Year Function (Auckland\, Wellington\, Christchurch)
DESCRIPTION:RTSA NZ Chapter’s first ever simultaneous end of year function in Auckland\, Wellington and Christchurch! \nIt’s been a big year for RTSA New Zealand so please join us to celebrate at our first ever concurrent End of Year functions in Auckland\, Wellington and Christchurch on Thursday 5th December 2019. \nOur Guest Speaker is David Gordon\, Chief Operating Officer – Capital Projects and Asset Development at KiwiRail\, who will be known to many of you. David oversees KiwiRail’s strategic capital projects and leads its collaboration with government\, agencies and local government on transport policy and investment issues. David joined KiwiRail in 2007 when he began working on the Wellington Regional Rail Programme as Project Director. More recently\, David held the roles of GGM Asset Management and Investment\, and GM Network Performance \nDavid’s presentation from Wellington will be broadcast to parallel functions in Auckland and Christchurch and the RTSA is grateful to Marsh NZ Ltd in Auckland and Beca in Christchurch for hosting our end of year functions in these locations. Thanks also to Tonkin & Taylor for sponsoring the Wellington function.\nWe will end the evening with drinks and nibbles so you can catch up with friends and colleagues \nLocations: \nAuckland: Marsh NZ Ltd\, Level 18\, 151 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\nWellington: Engineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington 6011\nChristchurch: Beca\, L2\, ANZ Centre\, 267 High Street\, Christchurch 8011
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-end-of-year-function-auckland-wellington-christchurch/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T173000
DTSTAMP:20191116T091748Z
CREATED:20191116T040042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T091748Z
UID:1861-1575466200-1575480600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail Plus 2019 - Conference - Day 2 - RTSA Technical Streams
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 RTSA Streams: \n\nRegional Rail\n\nSee link below for more information
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2019-conference-day-2-rtsa-technical-streams/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20191203T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191203T173000
DTSTAMP:20191116T040805Z
CREATED:20191116T035917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T040805Z
UID:1857-1575379800-1575394200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail Plus 2019 - Conference - Day 1 - RTSA Technical Streams
DESCRIPTION:Day 1 RTSA Streams: \n\nRail Infrastructure\nRolling Stock & Maintenance.\n\nSee link below for more information
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2019-conference-day-1-rtsa-technical-streams/
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:20191202T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191202T133000
DTSTAMP:20191119T214804Z
CREATED:20191118T060953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T214804Z
UID:1867-1575289800-1575293400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Event - Presentation on Chinese Railway Technology Developments
DESCRIPTION:China has embarked on an impressive programme of railway development in recent decades\, including building 25000 km of high speed rail lines in the past 10 years to create the world’s largest high speed network. While early Chinese high speed lines utilised technology transfer programmes with overseas suppliers\, increasingly Chinese designed systems and equipment are being developed and implemented. \nRTSA New Zealand is delighted to host a joint delegation from the China Academy of Engineering (CAE) and the China Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS) on 2nd December. Professor He Huawu\, Vice President of CAE and formerly Chief Engineer of the China Railway Corporation will make a presentation on recent Chinese Railway Technology Developments. \nProfessor He Huawu is one of the chief designers of Chinese high speed technologies and has dedicated his career to the roll-out of high speed railway technologies. He has been engaged in railway transportation\, engineering as well as R&D and the application of high speed technologies for many years. He led over one hundred projects to design\, build\, test and integrate new trunk railway lines and terminals and achieved significant accomplishments in critical technologies for high speed railway regularity and stability. He has also led the development and application of critical equipment\, theories and technologies for integrated transport hubs and establishment of the technical standards for the Chinese high speed railway system. \nLocation \nMonday\, 2 December\, 12.30pm\nEngineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington \nClick on the link below to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-event-chinese-railway-technology/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191129T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191129T133000
DTSTAMP:20191118T210800Z
CREATED:20191113T220958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T210800Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Event - Building a Cost- Effective Light- Rail System- Lessons Learnt from the UK
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Rescheduled to Nov. 29. \nLight rail projects are typically blends of rail\, highway\, civil engineering and urban regeneration work\, conducted in a complex urban environment with multiple stakeholders. Although usually very successful once in operation\, light rail projects have gained a reputation for cost and programme overruns as well as intense media scrutiny. \nSpeaker:\nEmma Parry\, from Frequency Ltd in Wellington\, will talk about her thoughts on how light rail projects can be built more cost effectively and quicker\, drawing on her experience from working on a number of light rail projects in the UK .   Emma is a civil engineer who has spent most of her career working in the UK Light Rail/ Rail Industry. She has recently moved to New Zealand and is continuing her career as a Project Manager working on a range of complex infrastructure projects nationwide. Since moving to New Zealand she has been passionate about sharing her experiences within Light-Rail\, aiming to help others find efficiencies in the complex development process\, and recently won the Young Rail Professional Pitching Competition at the 2019 NZ Rail Conference earlier this year with her presentation on “Building a Cost-Effective Light- Rail System”. In this upcoming presentation she looks to continue to use her experience from the UK Light Rail industry and build upon the technical design considerations that can have an big impact on the overall cost of the Light Rail Development. \nLocation \nWednesday\, 20 November\, 12.30pm\nEngineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington \nClick on the link below to register. \nNote:  The presentation will also be broadcast as a live webinar for those unable to attend in Wellington.  Register via link below.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-event-building-a-cost-effective-light-rail-system-lessons-learnt-from-the-uk/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20190906T045031Z
CREATED:20190906T045031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T045031Z
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SUMMARY:World Engineers Convention (WEC) 2019
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Australia and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations welcome you to Melbourne for the World Engineers Convention (WEC) 2019 – a coming together of some of the greatest engineering minds from around the globe\, hosted in one of the world’s most liveable cities.  Known as the ‘Olympics of Engineering’ this international convention is held every four years and will attract 1300+ global participants from over 70 countries. \nThe overarching theme for WEC 2019 is Engineering a Sustainable World: The Next 100 Years. The focus will not only be on engineering innovation\, but how this can have a positive impact on our lives by creating sustainable engineering solutions. \nFor more information\, click on this link
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/world-engineers-convention-wec-2019/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 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;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016
DTSTAMP:20190701T012933Z
CREATED:20190701T012922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T012933Z
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SUMMARY:Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course\, Sydney 2019
DESCRIPTION:The ARA and RTSA are providing a one day course – Insight into Rollingstock Engineering – in Sydney on October 15 \nDescription \nThis one-day introductory course will provide an insight into the principles used in the design\, manufacture and maintenance of railway rollingstock including locomotives\, passenger cars\, multiple unit trains and freight wagons. The course is designed for those new to the industry and those required to liaise with rail engineering people involved with rollingstock acquisition\, operation and whole of life support projects and the interface between each of the rail operating systems. \nCourse content \n\nType of Rollingstock\nRollingstock Dynamics\nBogies\nLocomotive Design\nFreight Wagons\nPassenger Rollingstock – Design\nRollingstock Traction Drives\nBraking Systems\nAsset Management\nDesign Interfaces\nStandards and RISSB\nSafety and Risk Management\n\nPresenters \n\nJohn Watsford BSc (Elec Eng)\, FIE Aust\, Life Member RTSA\, Engineering Consultant\nIan Rossow BTech Elect\, MIE Aust\, Engineering Consultant\nColin Butcher BSC (Mech Eng)\, FIE Aust\, Engineering Consultant\n\nRegistration fee \nRegistration includes the one-day course\, hard copy and electronic versions of all presentations\, morning\, afternoon teas and lunch. Prices are in $AUD and include GST: \n\nARA/RTSA Members $980\nNon-Members $1\,280
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/insight-into-track-engineering-course-sydney-2019-2/
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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