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SUMMARY:RTSA Special Event (jointly with IMechE): Felix Schmid - "The Long History and Exciting Future of Railway Systems Thinking"
DESCRIPTION:This special event is co-hosted with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) \nFelix Schmid\, Chair of the Railway Division of the IMechE for 2020-2021\, has chosen ‘The Long History and Exciting Future of Railway Systems Thinking’ as the theme for his Chair’s Address. \nHe will briefly discuss the concept of the railway as a system of systems and he will reflect on some of the good (and not so good) examples of systems thinking during the early development of the railway as a means of transport for goods and people. He will review some of the major technical breakthroughs that enable today’s high performance railways and he will reflect on some recent developments\, where he had an involvement. Felix will argue that not all technological progress is entirely fit for purpose. He will also include some thoughts on his career as an engineer and innovative educator \nSpeaker: Felix Schmid\nProgramme Director – MSc Railway Systems Engineering and Integration\, University of Birmingham\n\n\n\nBorn in Zürich\, Switzerland\, Felix Schmid graduated from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering. Following a brief career in software analysis in his home country\, he moved to Manchester\, England\, to work for GEC Traction as a loco­motive con­trol systems engineer. \nIn 1982 he became a research engineer at UMIST and later a re­search assis­tant at the University of Salford. He then joined Brunel University as a lecturer in com­puter integ­rated manufacturing. In 1993\, he took up a post as a railway inspector with the Swiss Federal Office of Transport but realised quickly that he was not suited to a civil service role. After a year\, he re­turned to Britain and a senior lectureship at the University of Sheffield\, where he was employed to develop the MSc programme in Railway Systems Engineering. In 2005\, Felix and the programme transferred to the University of Birmingham and the Birmingham Centre for Railway Re­search and Education. Between 2005 and 2019\, he managed three railway related masters pro­grammes and he still supervises research in the areas of railway control\, railway operations and systems engineering. \nFelix became a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 2003. He is on the Board and the Executive of the Railway Division and has led four Railway Technical Tours between 2016 and 2019. He is currently involved in the planning of the Railway Technical Tour 2020. Felix Schmid has pro­vided contributions to many IMechE railway conferences and seminars\, including ten Young Members’ seminars. He is also a fellow of the Institution of Railway Signalling Engineers and of the Permanent Way Institution. \n  \n\nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-special-event-jointly-with-imeche-felix-schmid-the-long-history-and-exciting-future-of-railway-systems-thinking/
LOCATION:Western 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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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/
LOCATION:Western 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:20210303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20210205T114157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T114434Z
UID:2889-1614794400-1614807000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:IRT 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2021 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 8th 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 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering entitled “Improving the Integrity of Rail Welds in Australia’s Rail Networks” will be delivered by Mr Peter Mutton\, Monash Institute of Railway Technology. Peter has over 40 years’ experience in the Australian rail industry related to rail and wheel materials and rail welding procedures\, with a particular focus on improving the reliability of flashbutt and aluminothermic welds in freight\, passenger and heavy haul systems. \nThe event is also a major networking opportunity\, bringing together industry\, academia and government representatives involved in railway technology and management. \nThis event is endorsed by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)\, Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and 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 19th February 2021 \nTo register\, click on this link: \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/irt-2021-stephen-marich-annual-lecture-in-railway-engineering/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne – Pavilion\, 100 St. Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210326T170000
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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/
LOCATION:Western 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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CREATED:20200926T031228Z
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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/
LOCATION:Western 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/Brisbane:20210602T120000
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CREATED:20210503T225712Z
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UID:3162-1622635200-1622640600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event: Prediction and Mitigation of Wheel Squeal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)\, Qld Chapter\, for a presentation (offered both in person in Brisbane and online as a webinar) on the prediction and mitigation of the noise phenomenon known as wheel squeal. Professor Paul Meehan will outline some of the recent research being undertaken in this area by the Rail Mechanics Group at The University of Queensland\, Australia. In particular\, recent results for the mechanisms\, prediction\, measurement and control of wheel squeal will be presented. \nAn overview of major results in prediction of the occurrence\, growth and amplitude of wheel squeal under mechanisms such as falling friction and mode coupling will be provided first. This insight will be used to quantify the effectiveness of methods to mitigate its occurrence\, such as water and oil-based friction modifiers and vibration dampers. Verifications with experimental and field observations will be discussed to provide important understanding and control of wheel squeal based on underlying mechanics modelling. \nSpeaker\nProf. Paul A. Meehan\nProfessor\, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering Faculty of Engineering\, Architecture and Information Technology\, University of Queensland \n \nPaul is an expert in railway nonlinear mechanics and leads The University of Queensland research in rail mechanics and advanced forming as part of the Centre for Advanced Materials Performance and Manufacturing (AMPAM). He recently finished his service as a research program leader of the CRC for Rail Manufacturing and served as the Chair of the Engineers Australia\, National Committee on Applied Mechanics. He has initiated and led many successful large collaborative R&D projects totalling more than $15 million in competitive research funding including ARC Linkage\, Queensland Government and CRC grants. His research has a focus on fundamental prediction and control of dynamic phenomena in contact mechanics and wear with applications in railways\, automotive and advanced manufacturing. He regularly contributes his expertise to consulting projects such as locomotive dynamics standards testing and served as a lead vibrations expert of the most devastating disaster in Australian history (Black Saturday Bushfires\, 2009). Despite his heavy industry collaborative research\, he has authored over 140 internationally refereed publications and 3 international patents. \nClick here to register on the EA website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-prediction-and-mitigation-of-wheel-squeal/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
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=Australia/Brisbane:20210623T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20210413T051808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T051955Z
UID:3099-1624467600-1624474800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event - Promoting Competition in the Interstate Rail Freight Market
DESCRIPTION:Join RTSA Qld Chapter in Brisbane for a presentation from Dean Gannaway\, Regulatory Economist\, discussing the role of competition in addressing the decline in rail’s modal share. \nCompetition policy reforms in the 1990s established third-party access regimes for the rail sector with the view to promoting entry and competition in the downstream rail haulage market. This was accompanied by corporatisation\, privatisation and in some instances\, structural separation. Outside of the heavy haul coal rail networks this model has had limited success in achieving the policy objectives with the Australian Interstate Rail Freight Market remaining highly concentrated with two rail operators under monopolistic competition. \nDean will look at the relevant factors which contribute to creating barriers to entry into the interstate rail freight haulage market and the role of competition in this market in addressing the ongoing decline in rail’s modal share. \nPresenter: Dean Gannaway | Experienced Regulatory Economist \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-promoting-competition-in-the-interstate-rail-freight-market/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
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/
LOCATION:Western 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:20210706T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
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=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
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/
LOCATION:Western 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/Brisbane:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210825T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20210818T055144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T044715Z
UID:3391-1629916200-1629932400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Event: Annual General Meeting and Trivia Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Queensland Chapter invites you to join them and other rail industry personalities for another exciting instalment of the Annual Meeting Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza. \nAveraging around 100 attendees each year\, this event is one of the prominent occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s calendar which provides a wonderful opportunity for networking across all sectors and disciplines. \nAfter postponing in 2020 RTSA Queensland Chapter is very excited to bring colleagues back together for a fun evening. \nNotification of RTSA Queensland Chapter Annual Meeting\nNotice is hereby given to all financial members of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia affiliated with the Queensland Chapter that the 2021 Annual Meeting is to be held  on Wednesday 25th August 2021. \nBusiness \nIn conformance with The Constitution of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia\, the business to be considered by members at the Queensland Chapter AGM will be as follows: \n\nTo note the attendance of those present and receive apologies.\nTo receive\, confirm\, and accept the minutes of the 2020 AGM.\nTo receive and consider any appropriate correspondence.\nTo receive\, consider\, and approve the Chapter Annual Report.\nTo receive\, consider\, and approve the report of the Chapter Treasurer.\nTo receive nominations for and to elect the incoming Committee members.\nTo receive nominations towards the possible subsequent appointment by the Chapter Committee of one or more special interest representative(s) on the Chapter Committee.\nTo conduct General Business as may be appropriate.\n\nAttachments \n2021 RTSA Annual Meeting Notification  \n2021 RTSA QLD Annual Meeting Agenda \nNominations \nNOMINATE FOR COMMITTEE \nRegistration \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nUnable to attend? \n  \n\nComplete a Proxy Form either by completing this form\nOr by  following this link\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-event-annual-general-meeting-and-trivia-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Moon Room 641 Ann Street Fortitude Valley\, Cloudland - Moon Room 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20210224T053921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T044709Z
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/
LOCATION:Western 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:20211104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
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/
LOCATION:Western 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:20211117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20211101T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T070829Z
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=Australia/Sydney:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20211020T215616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T215649Z
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/
LOCATION:Western 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:20220228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20200927T145847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T211657Z
UID:2519-1646006400-1646265599@www.rtsa.com.au
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=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220131T030427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T030427Z
UID:3673-1646848800-1646861400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:IRT 2022 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2022 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 9th 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 2022 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering entitled “Recent Advancement of Railroad Technologies – A Geotechnical Perspective” will be delivered by  Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna\, University of Technology Sydney.  Prof. Indraratna is a Director of the Transport Research Council at UTS and leads numerous railwaway projects. \nThe event is also a major networking opportunity\, bringing together industry\, academia and government representatives involved in railway technology and management. \nThis event is endorsed by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)\, Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and 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 25th February 2021 \nTo register\, see below for more information or click this link: \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/irt-2022-stephen-marich-annual-lecture-in-railway-engineering/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne – Pavilion\, 100 St. Kilda Road\, 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;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220411T045351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T013629Z
UID:3761-1650474000-1650479400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Webinar Event - Genoa-Milan high-capacity railway line – Italy’s largest engineering projecty
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nInvolving the excavation of 15 million cubic metres of material\, the Genoa-Milan High-Speed\, High-Capacity Railway Line\, also known as Terzo Valico dei Giovi (Terzo Valico) is one of Italy’s largest engineering projects\, consisting of a 37km tunnel through steep mountainous terrain. The project has created thousands of jobs for local economies while putting sustainability at its core. \nLed by the Webuild Group\, this large infrastructure will reduce travel time and carbon emissions – allowing trains to travel at a maximum speed of 250 km/h\, crossing the Genoa and Alessandria provinces\, and 12 municipalities\, with Milan as the final destination. \nJoin us as experts from the project discuss the challenges faced and innovations that took place during the design and construction of the tunnel and how this will change the approach for future projects addressing the sustainable benefits. \nWho should attend\nThis webinar is relevant for civil engineers\, tunnelling engineers\, rail and road engineers\, transportation engineering and design consultants\, as well as those working in the construction industry. \nYou do not need to be a RTSA Member or  Engineers Australia member to attend.  Click on the link below to register \n  \nSpeakers: \nLeonardo Di Gati\,Responsible for the Design of Underground Works\, Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project\, Webuild\nLeonardo Di Gati has earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from University of Illinois in 2000\, and\, since then\, he has been actively working in tunnelling and geotechnical projects in Italy\, Europe and USA. Starting as field engineer and ending up as Project Manager\, during the years he has developed a deep knowledge of all the problems connected with the design and construction of Underground Projects\, dealing also with different specific activities\, like tendering\, feasibility studies\, preliminary and final design\, monitoring and construction. He has been involved in the design and construction of several tunnels\, including the High Speed/Capacity railway line Bologna to Florence\, TBM tunnelling projects in Turkey\, the Autostrada Pedemontana Lombarda highway system\, and the SA-RC highway. His key experience applies to conventional tunnelling in different geotechnical situations\, from weak soil\, to mixed soil\, to hard rock\, with both conventional and TBM method. Since 2014 he has been working in Terzo Valico jobsites\, and currently he is responsible for the Design of Underground Works\, for Webuild\, in the Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project. \nRemo Grandori\, Responsible for TBM\, Plant & Equipment\, Webuild\nSince 1984 Remo has been working in the field of mechanized tunneling\, starting as a TBM site engineer\, and ending up as Technical Director\, for some of the most important tunnel projects executed worldwide. During its career has been involved in the execution of over 130 TBM tunnel projects\, for about 1100 km of tunnels bored in the most different geologies and conditions. Furthermore\, since 1987\, he has participated in the development of several innovations in tunnel and TBMs design acting as Consultant to Clients\, Contractors and TBM manufactures. Its cooperation with Webuild group goes back to the late eighties and continued until today\, having been involved in the study and execution of several major TBM projects in North and South America\, China\, Europe\, Africa and lately in Australia. From 1996 to 2007 Mr. Grandori taught a course at the Sapienza University of Rome as a contract professor on mechanized tunnel excavations. \nCarmine D’Auria\, Health and Safety Manager\, Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project\, Webuild \nSince 1997 Carmine has been working for Webuild in the field of construction of large railway and road infrastructures and has gained considerable experience in the construction of very long and complex tunnels. Graduated in Environmental and Territorial Engineering\, since the beginning of his career he has been involved in the health and safety of workers in difficult environments\, in tunnels built both in traditional and mechanized excavation\, addressing various complex problems such as grisou\, asbestos and emergency management in hard places to reach. Among the projects in which he has worked\, we can mention the Bologna-Florence High Speed Rail Section\, the Salerno-Reggio Calabria Motorway 5th and 6th Macrolotto\, the reconstruction of the Polcevera Viaduct (Genova San Giorgio Bridge) in Genoa and the Milan-Genoa High Speed/Capacity line called Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project. \nQ&A Panelists: \nRichard Graham\, Project Director di Forrestfield Airport Link\, Webuild – NRW JV\nRichard Graham graduated in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh\, UK. He has over 40 years’ experience of working in heavy international construction\, primarily in the hydropower\, tunneling and metro sectors. Currently he is the Project Director for the Salini Impregilo – NRW JV undertaking the 2 x 8km long Forrestfield Airport Link in Perth\, Australia. Immediately prior to this he was responsible for the Design & Construction of the 42 km long Orange Metro Line in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, the Red Line North Metro in Doha\, Qatar\, and the 25km long STEP deep sewer tunnel in Abu Dhabi. \nJacob Latter Construction Director- Rail\, Webuild\nJacob is an experienced rail industry expert able to act in Delivery Leadership or precontract capacity\, both Technical and commercial. In addition to this Jacob has significant strategic development experience in both large-scale rail project delivery and business development. He joined Webuild 2021 with over 20 years engineering\, construction & maintenance experience in the Rail industry in Australia. Key areas of expertise include Project delivery across key client portfolios including ARTC\, MTM\, RTIO\, extensive experience in resources\, freight\, urban\, metro and light rail environments\, development of Systems & Engineering Assurance Strategies & Teams for complex infrastructure projects. Jacob has worked across the nation on the broadest ranges of rail industry projects from delivery to review and oversight. Managing the Australian inclusion of European standards into areas such as light rail construction and maintenance in addition to the development of some of the largest rail resources projects in the world.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-genoa-milan-high-capacity-railway-line-italys-largest-engineering-projecty/
LOCATION:Western 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=UTC:20220511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220228T043033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T043033Z
UID:3693-1652256000-1652374800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTAA Rail Industry Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The RTAA Field Day events are held biannually with the next edition to be held in Chullora on 11-12 May 2022. \nThe event free to attend and will include a number of exhibitors from the industry\, live demonstrations\, presentations and some surprises! r \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtaa-rail-industry-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Western 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:20220512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220310T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T044715Z
UID:3734-1652356800-1652360400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Webinar Event - "Hydrogen trains: is hydrogen the answer for replacing diesel?"
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will cover the need for an alternative fuel to replace diesel in trains\, the case for hydrogen\, the difficulties in using hydrogen\, current prototypes and trials of trains using hydrogen and the presenter’s prognosis for the future of hydrogen in trains. \nSpeaker: Frank Szanto\, Design Authority – PMS Engineering\, Rail & Transit Systems Downer \nFrank is a Mechanical Engineer\, and has worked in rolling stock design\, manufacturing and maintenance for 35 years\, doing a little advocacy for the Australian industry on the side. He has a particular interest in modelling train performance to optimise energy efficiency.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-hydrogen-trains-is-hydrogen-the-answer-for-replacing-diesel/
LOCATION:Western 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:20220525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220525T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220511T044032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T044926Z
UID:3773-1653483600-1653489000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Webinar Event - "Cybersecurity in the railway industry"
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is a hot topic worldwide with attacks being performed against multiple domains. Over the past 5 years there has been a major increase in attacks on the railway system with a number denial of service and ransomware attacks being announced. \nThe railway industry is clearly a target for cyber criminals\, and it is clearly hard to defend due to the inherent geographical distribution and technologically speaking the railway systems are designed with safety and availability rather than any focus on security. The railway becomes more of a target now as it starts to move to computer-based systems using IP protocols and wireless communication and networking. \nThere has been a recent release of a CENELEC Standard (EN 50701) to deal with Cyber Security for Railway Applications where this builds on the underlying standards such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443. \nJoin subject matter experts as they provide an overview of why cybersecurity is important in the railway industry\, highlighting attacks which have been executed on railways and asking the question as to whether your systems are protected\, with your railway network and assets being monitored for attacks. \n  \nThis is a free Engineers Australia event.  Click on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-cybersecurity-in-the-railway-industry/
LOCATION:Western 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/Adelaide:20220601T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220519T002741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T003752Z
UID:3783-1654104600-1654111800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Event: Advances in Railway Traction Technology
DESCRIPTION:During this session we will provide two technical presentations on recent advances in technology in the railway traction system in Queensland’s passenger network. It’s a catered event and we’d like to encourage attendance in person to take advantage of the networking opportunity. \n \nPOWER TRANSFORMERS \nCaboolture feeder station is planned to be renewed by 2024 and QR’s HV Systems Engineering department is investigating a new supply arrangement that will utilise a special type of power transformer\, whose design is complicated by the booster and autotransformer systems both being supplied by this feeder station. This presentation covers the design\, modelling and transformer market solicitations undertaken by the team. \nCENTRAL STATION – CONVERSION OF OLE TO ROCB \nQR has recently completed the introduction of Conductor Rail technology in the heart of its sub-urban passenger network. The vision of the project was to introduce an Overhead Traction Contact System technology that not only delivers predicted improvements in performance\, resilience and the risk profile\, but also complements the architectural enhancement of the station. \nThe presentation covers the approach to introducing a new basic design\, and the challenges brought by implementing it in a busy brownfield setting. \nEvent program (In-person event) \n5:00 PM AEST — Arrival & registration\n5:30 PM AEST — Webinar commencement\n6:30 PM AEST — Networking drinks & canapes\n7:30 PM AEST — Conclusion \nWebinar \n5:30 PM AEST — Webinar commencement\n6:30 PM AEST — Webinar conclusion \nWho should attend this event\nAnyone interested in railway technologies\, power systems/HV systems engineers\, OHLE engineers\, mechanical engineers\, asset managers\, suppliers and consultants. \nSpeakers \nAlan Buttery\, Principal Engineer Power Systems\nAlan Buttery (B. Eng) (40) studied at the University of Queensland; 2004 to 2016 Electrical Engineer at Aurecon; since 2016 Principal Engineer – Power Systems Design\, Queensland Rail. \nJoe Percy\, Principal Engineer Traction Distribution\nJoe Percy BEng (Hons) is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and has over 20 years of experience of leading design and development of railway infrastructure across a number of global networks. Following enjoyable appointments at Balfour Beatty and GHD\, Joe joined Queensland Rail in 2011 as the Principal Engineer – Traction Distribution.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-event-advances-in-railway-traction-technology/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220712T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220712T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220627T044546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T044751Z
UID:3883-1657647000-1657656000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Event: HS2: Managing a Design Team of 2000 - Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA and the Institution of Civil Engineers – Queensland Local Association\, for an evening presentation on the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project. \nHS2 is Europe’s largest infrastructure project. Over the coming years\, a new high-speed line will be designed and built from London to the North-West of England\, with HS2 trains then linking through to the biggest cities in Scotland. The scale of the undertaking means that upward of 2000 people are involved in the project day to day\, presenting a unique opportunity\, as well as a few challenges\, to deliver a truly once in a generation transformational outcome. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of: \n\nThe High Speed 2 project generally\, its purpose and desired outcomes\nThe scale and composition of the team engaged to design and deliver the project\nThe opportunities and challenges\n\nEvent Program: \n\n5:30PM Registration\, networking & catering\n6:00PM Presentation & Q&A session\n7:00PM Networking & beverage service\n8:00PM Event Conclusion\n\nSpeaker: \nJol Bates\, Global Transport Sector Lead\, Mott MacDonald
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-hs2-managing-a-design-team-of-2000-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220720T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220619T113247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T070609Z
UID:3849-1658336400-1658343600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Event: Strategic Rail Planning
DESCRIPTION:Strategic rail planning can be defined as providing evidence-based advice to inform and influence key rail planning decisions during the early up-front rail project development and product definition phases. In this presentation\, Julien Morizet will share his personal experience on strategic rail planning\, based on projects he contributed to in Australia and internationally\, aiming to deliver optimal customer experience. Participants will hear some “lessons learnt” that may apply to future developments of Australia’s rail network. \nThe presentation will be followed by catering and a networking session\, providing guests the opportunity to expand their professional networks and connect with like-minded individuals. \nEvent program \n\n5:00pm — Arrival & registration\n5:15pm — Presentation commencement\n5:45pm — Networking drinks & canapes\n7:00pm — Conclusion\n\nSpeaker: Julien Morizet CPeng\, Senior Principal Rail Operations Planning Consultant\, WSP Australia \nJulien Morizet’s international experience covers the whole lifecycle of rail operations\, including strategic planning\, timetables design\, and operations management in passenger and freight rail transport. Before moving to Australia\, Julien held engineering\, planning and operational roles in major railway companies in Switzerland\, The Netherlands and France. Julien is now based in Brisbane and is involved in various Australian and New Zealand rail projects.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-strategic-rail-planning/
LOCATION:WSP Queensland\, 900 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220714T085937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T044147Z
UID:3935-1659029400-1659036600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Event: Design approvals on major projects
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA Queensland Chapter in Brisbane at 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday 28th July for a presentation followed by an informal networking event. Hatch will share their recent experience working on major Infrastructure projects and the challenges faced in the design approval process. \nTopics of discussion will be successful engagement with project stakeholders\, including asset owners\, construction teams\, operators\, and external parties and how they are key in the delivery of these projects. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent program\n\n5:30pm: Registration & Networking\n6:00pm: Presentation\n7:00pm: Networking\n7:30pm: Event concludes\n\nEvent Speakers\n \nEvan Slattery\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Hatch \nEvan is a Senior Rail Engineer and Design Manager with the Hatch Rail Team in Brisbane. He holds an Associate Degree of Civil Engineering and Diploma of CAD from Southbank Institute of Technology and is currently completing a bachelor’s degree at Queensland University of Technology. His most recent experience on Cross River Rail saw him lead the team as Design Manager for the Tunnels Stations and Developments\, Southern Area package through to final Detailed Design. Evan has since transitioned into his current role as Rail Construction Services Lead providing the key interface between the construction and design teams in the highly constrained and complex brownfield rail corridor. \n  \n \nMaricela Riddoch P. Eng. MIEAust CPEng NER\nSouthern Region Highways Lead\, Hatc \nExperienced Sessional Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Project Management\, Land Development\, Water Resources\, Sewer\, Water\, utility works and mentoring. \nMaricela has a bachelor’s degree focused on Civil Engineering from Lakehead University. \n  \n \nSteve Wilson FIEAust CPEng NER\nMajor Projects Director\, Hatch \nSteve is an RPEQ-qualified Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Australia with 24 years’ domestic and international experience in the planning and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. I have led multiple major transport projects in roles both client-side and within D&C delivery teams.\nRecently I have held roles as Design Manager for the Cross River Rail CBD station precincts\, Design Director for TMR’s Rocky Creek Bridge Replacement\, and Senior Technical Manager delivering WestConnex Stage 2 (M8) in Sydney. \n  \n \nGeorge Tilley\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Hatch \nGeorge is an Engineer with more than 12 years’ experience of permanent way design in the rail consulting industry in the UK and Australia. He has worked on a range of projects varying in size\, complexity and multidisciplinary integration specialising in track alignment and geometry. Recent project experience includes track alignment lead for Cross River Rail TSD\, Inland Rail\, City Rail Link and Carmichael Rail.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-design-approvals-on-major-projects-28th-july/
LOCATION:Level 1 Petrie Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland Australia\, Level 1\, 61 Petrie Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220828T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220310T010819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T045627Z
UID:3727-1661673600-1661965200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The AREMA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo\, being held August 28-31\, 2022 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver\, USA\, will provide an excellent opportunity for our attendees to increase their railroad knowledge and technical expertise. Join the AREMA Annual Conference & Expo to network\, expand your knowledge from the nearly 80 Technical Presentations\, find solutions in the Exhibit Hall featuring over 300 companies\, and much more. \n \nThrough AREMA’s partnership with the RTSA\, RTSA Members will receive the AREMA Member Registration rate at $860 USD per person if they register by July 21\, afterward\, the rate will be $940 USD.  Please register here for the AREMA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo. \nRTSA Discount Code (for members only):  XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (email rtsatube@gmail.com for the code) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2022-annual-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Western 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:20220830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220419T050004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T012858Z
UID:3763-1661817600-1661990399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Train Control Management Systems Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:IQPC Australia invites to you join the 12th Train Control Management Systems Summit over 30th-31st August 2022\, to learn how to prepare your control environments for radical change by: \n\nUnderstanding how automation can drive operational efficiencies within train control\, delivering wide-scale automation to push operational efficiency within train control systems.\nDeveloping a cultural pathway to further hire and train them to switch in-between ongoing projects and encourage alignment of key stakeholders working towards mutual objectives.\nData transmission allows system integration to ensure the rail system delivers resilient railway operations and maintenance inputs\, delivers a resilient operational railway meeting customer requirements.\n\nOur National Executive Chair\, Roy Unny\, is the co-chair of this year’s summit. \nSee link below for more information.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/train-control-management-systems-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Western 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/Brisbane:20220831T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220719T044343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T214558Z
UID:3948-1661967000-1661979600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event: Annual meeting and trivia extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Queensland Chapter invites you to join them and other rail industry personalities for another exciting instalment of the Annual Meeting Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza at 6:00-9:0pm AEST on the 31st August 2022 in Fortitude Valley. \nAveraging around 100 attendees each year\, this event is one of the prominent occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s calendar which provides a wonderful opportunity for networking across all sectors and disciplines. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nNotification of Chapter Annual Meeting\nNotice is hereby given to all financial members of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia affiliated with the Queensland Chapter that the 2022 Annual Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 31st August 2022. \nBusiness \nIn conformance with The Constitution of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia\, the business to be considered by members at the Queensland Chapter Annual Meeting will be as follows: \n\nTo note the attendance of those present and receive apologies.\nTo receive\, confirm\, and accept the minutes of the 2022 Annual Meeting.\nTo receive and consider any appropriate correspondence.\nTo receive\, consider\, and approve the Chapter Annual Report.\nTo receive\, consider\, and approve the report of the Chapter Treasurer.\nTo receive nominations for and to elect the incoming Committee members.\nTo receive nominations towards the possible subsequent appointment by the Chapter Committee of one or more special interest representative(s) on the Chapter Committee.\nTo conduct General Business as may be appropriate.\n\nBy Authority of the RTSA Queensland Chapter Committee \nNominations\nNominations for Election to the Chapter Committee are invited.  These may be tendered by members of The Society affiliated with the Queensland Chapter and in good financial standing by submission in writing in approved form to the Chapter Committee\, c/o Secretary\, Alex Howie) for receipt not later than 16th September 2022 or alternatively nominations made in person at the AGM on 31st August 2022. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nClick here to view sponsorship options for this event and how to apply\, we have two options: \n\nNamed sponsor ($660)\nTable sponsor ($1\,500)\n\nBy Authority of the RTSA Queensland Chapter Committee
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-annual-meeting-and-trivia-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T071332
CREATED:20220601T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T030314Z
UID:3804-1663180200-1663196400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Australasian Rail Industry Awards will be held on Wednesday 14 September at the Crown Towers\, Melbourne. The Australasian Rail Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements\, innovation\, and successes of those working in the rail industry. \n \nThe Young Rail Professional Award\, sponsored by RTSA\, is presented at this event. \nClick on the link below to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-2022/
LOCATION:Palladium Room\, Crown Towers Melbourne\, 8 Whiteman Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, 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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