Overview The Trans-Australian railway line was built over 100 years ago and while it has been upgraded in part it was not built to modern design, which is now being felt on a number of fronts. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events disrupting rail services, as experienced across our network over the last 4 […]
Join the RTSA QLD Chapter with Dr. Egidio Quaglietta for a webinar on his frontier insights on the topic "How can Virtual Coupling Change the Future of Railways." 🔗 Click here to register now! Event Program 🗓 Date: 25 July 2024 🕕 Time: 6.00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST 📍 Venue: Online Webinar Event Overview […]
Tickets are on sale for the RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner to be held this year on the 28th November at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite - act fast, don't miss out on this amazing event! This year’s Annual Meeting and Dinner features Professor Ravi Ravitharan, Professor (Practice) & Director of Monash Institute of […]
Overview Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for an insightful lecture with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Rail Division Chair on the critical role of Learning and Development, with a particular focus on empowering young professionals in the Rail industry. This event highlights the importance of nurturing the next generation of engineers, allowing […]
Overview Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for an insightful lecture with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Rail Division Chair on the critical role of Learning and Development, with a particular focus on empowering young professionals in the Rail industry. This event highlights the importance of nurturing the next generation of engineers, allowing […]
Overview This event will provide attendees with an informal networking opportunity. It is an avenue to create a community for Women in Engineering and Advocates across EA Technical Colleges, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Risk Engineering, Systems Engineering, Water Engineering, Railway Engineering, and Asset Management. Learning outcomes In this event, you […]
Overview Join the RTSA SA Chapter in person for an insightful lecture with the on upgrading the Heysen Boulevard level crossing at Mount Barker. Late last year the Heysen Boulevard level crossing on Steamranger's heritage railway at Mount Barker was renewed and upgraded. The presentation will describe the track and signalling works involved in the […]
Overview Step back in time with Bob Sampson, former South Australian Railways shunter and signalman, as he shares a deeply personal and historically rich look at the Mile End Goods Yard—once one of Adelaide’s busiest and most vital rail hubs. Having lived, worked, and documented the area extensively since 1969, Bob will present a rare […]
Kia Ora! We warmly invite you to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa (New Zealand), for the Conference on Railway Excellence 2025 (CORE 2025), themed Kaitiaki – Guarding the Future, from 12-14 August at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland. CORE is Australasia’s premier railway engineering and technology conference, featuring over 80 peer-reviewed papers and international keynote […]
Overview The Light River Rail Bridge, located at 54.544km on the Adelaide to Crystal Brook track, is being replaced due to its age and approaching end-of-service life. The bridge, constructed around 1915, is being replaced with a new bridge designed for 300LA loading and a 100-year lifespan, with an appropriate maintenance plan. Construction is underway, […]
Hybrid Event | In-person & Virtual | Presented by Andrew Meyer, ENSCO Rail Australia Join us for a forward-looking session exploring how rail condition monitoring is evolving—from raw sensor data to real-time actionable insights across track and rolling stock systems. 📅 Details Date & Time: Thursday 23 October 2025 @ 6pm Format: Hybrid (In-person + […]
Members are advised that RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner is to be held this year on Thursday 13 November 2025 at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite. For sponsorship details, please contact [email protected]. Event description This year we are honoured to welcome Professor Arnold Dix as our keynote speaker. Professor Dix is internationally recognised for his […]
In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore various level crossing removal methods, with a focus on rail-over-road solutions implemented in Western Australia and Victoria, highlighting their benefits, challenges and key design considerations. 📅 Details Date & Time: Thursday 7 May 2026 @ 6pm Format: In-person Venue: Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, 264 […]
In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore how TSA Riley's engineering experts have supported three landmark rail projects—from South Australia's Tram Grade Separation Program to Victoria's Regional Rail Revival and the Suburban Rail Loop—sharing practical insights into construction verification, design optimisation, standards compliance and engineering assurance. 📅 Details Date & Time: Wednesday 29 July […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) warmly invites you to join us for CORE 2026, the Conference on Railway Excellence, in Adelaide, one of Australia’s most connected and innovation-driven rail cities. CORE2026 builds on the achievements of previous conferences, featuring national and international speakers sharing insights on cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and strategies shaping the […]
