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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:South 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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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:South 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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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:South 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:20220901T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220901T210000
DTSTAMP:20220822T015453Z
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UID:4013-1662054300-1662066000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: Local joint RTSA/IRSE/PWI/RTAA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) South Australia Chapter invites you to join them for a local joint meeting (along with IRSE/PWI/RTAA) in person on 1 September 2022 from 5:45 pm to 9:00 pm. \nProgramme \n\nTrain Order Working System Rationalisation (TOWSR) Project\nIn NSW and Victoria\, ARTC currently has four sections on the rail network that use train order working systems to manage movement of rail traffic. These operate using both PTOS – Phoenix Train Order System\, and the TMACS – Train Management And Control System. This project fulfils a key strategic item in the ARTC Digital Strategy to consider rationalisation of legacy train control interfaces. This presentation will provide an outline of the TOWSR Project. Review how it will deliver in terms of system consolidation\, and operational efficiencies. It will explain the staged implementation aligned with Network Control Centres\, and how it achieves the projects objectives leveraging the platform of existing technology and industry capability.\nCompletion of the Gawler Rail Electrification Signalling project \nThis presentation will focus on the signalling aspects of the project.\nComplimentary Cocktail Food and Refreshments will be provided after the presentations\n\nRegister to attend here. \n(Please note this is a “Face-to-Face” meeting – No webinar is provided) \nSpeakers\n \nPaul Furniss FIET FIEAust\, Operational Technology Project Consultant\, Australian Rail Track Corporation\nPaul is a Chartered Professional Engineer with experience in the UK and Australia spanning three decades. He has held influential roles with a focus on technology\, engineering\, and asset management primarily in the rail signalling and communications\, and train control disciplines. His skills target the application of innovative solutions across a range of integrated technologies and systems\, within a business context\, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The current role for ARTC\, Paul is leading 2 priority projects for the Operational Technology Team. These are the Telemetry Obsolescence Project upgrading telemetry at hundreds of locations across the ARTC network\, and the Train Order Working System Rationalisation Project which is the topic for this presentation. \n \nConnor McDonnell\, Signalling Work Package Manager Siemens Mobility Pty Ltd \nConnor McDonnell\, before starting within the rail industry\, completed a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering at RMIT University. To begin his journey into rail he started with Siemens Mobility under secondment from the Graduate Program at Rail Projects Victoria. At Siemens\, Connor started as a Signalling Design Engineer working within Melbourne Metro projects such as Hurstbridge Line Upgrade Stage 2 and various Level Crossing Removals. More recently he has taken on the role of Signalling Work Package Manager within the Adelaide Gawler Rail Electrification Project for all the post commissioning works.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-local-joint-rtsa-irse-pwi-rtaa-meeting/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T183000
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DTSTAMP:20220601T030314Z
CREATED:20220601T030314Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220915T180000
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CREATED:20220829T233823Z
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UID:4023-1663264800-1663275600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Gawler Rail Electrification Project Insights
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us to hear from engineers who worked directly on the the Gawler rail electrification project. Our guest speakers will provide comprehensive insights into the $842 million project by those on the coalface. \n  \n \nAbout the speakers\n  \nMatthew Allen\, Overhead Wiring Project Manager\, Acciona \nMatthew has held management positions in electrification and plant maintenance and construction contracts for the past 15 years and has been working in the rail E&P industry since 1989. He has a varied and extensive knowledge and understanding of overhead line traction supply equipment\, having worked with UK design\, European High-speed design\, and Australian 750DC equipment for both installation and maintenance activities during the past 27 years.\nMatthew prides himself on his good client and stakeholder relationships combined with his organisational and people management skills and can combine technical expertise with the safety\, managerial and operational factors that affect all maintenance decisions. \nNathan Short\, Site Engineer\, Acciona \nNathan is a capable Site Engineer who has worked on multiple large infrastructure projects in South Australia\, including the Gawler Rail Electrification and Northern Connector. He has proven to be an adaptable team member\, keen to learn with good attention to detail. He has a great understanding of Steel Installation\, OLE Installation\, planning and logistics gained during his time on the Gawler project. His skill set includes coordinating and managing access to difficult areas\, developing detailed install programs\, design\, coordinating and running site crews\, budget forecasting\, material procurement\, subcontractor management\, safety management and quality control. \nLawson Forster\, Project Engineer\, Acciona \nLawson is a capable Project Engineer who has worked on various large infrastructure projects in South Australia\, including the Northern Connector and Air7000 defence project. He has proven to be an adaptable team member\, keen to learn with good attention to detail. He has a great understanding of structural manufacture\, planning\, logistics and installation gained during his time on the Gawler project. His skill set includes safety management\, design\, forecasting\, programming and construction planning\, procurement\, subcontractor management and quality control. \nStratton Killis Project Manager\, Agonis Group \nStratton has gained valuable experience through working on various projects in both the public and private sectors\, including major projects\, human resources\, state-wide policy and strategic planning and authorising restricted access vehicles to access DIT’s road network. Stratton joined Agonis Group in November 2017 and has been assigned to numerous projects\, providing rail project engineering support principally in the disciplines of track\, overhead wiring and signalling. During his time at Agonis\, he has been promoted to SA State manager in recognition of his leadership and technical abilities. Stratton is results-focused\, often taking a hands-on role in resolving issues on-site and in the office\, with the attitude that ‘no problem is insurmountable.’ \nJennifer Lim\, Site Engineer\, Acciona \nWith more than two years’ experience working on a brownfield project\, Jennifer has been involved in multiple disciplines such as overhead wire foundations\, underground services for signalling and overhead wiring. Within each discipline\, she has taken part in procurement\, design reviews and coordination of the works\, demonstrating her abilities to coherently communicate and interface with other disciplines\, as well as a multitude of local and overseas suppliers for high-risk components. She has a good working relationship with site crews and has shown an aptitude to work effectively and thoroughly in regard to documentation pertaining to the works. \nMatthew Angley\, Project Engineer \nMatthew Angley is a Project Engineer with over eight years’ experience in successfully delivering a variety of civil and structural infrastructure projects across Adelaide and internationally. Throughout these projects\, he has developed comprehensive experience in construction\, quality assurance and project controls across multiple disciplines\, including structures\, earthworks\, pavements\, asphalt\, drainage\, utilities and rail. He is a strong communicator who is able to lead and effectively manage a team. He has a proven record of effectively planning and delivering civil and structural works with a focus on safety with minimal disruption to the current stakeholders. He has experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and clients to successfully deliver projects timely and to a high standard. \nClick on the link below or here to register for this event.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-gawler-rail-electrification-project-insights/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221012T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221012T200000
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UID:4110-1665601200-1665604800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Webinar Event: Introduction to rail traction power earthing and bonding systems
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAttend this webinar to understand related risks in the rail environment and undertake a review of projects and the complexities encountered. \nThis presentation will outline: \n\nlearnings from recent rail projects\ntunnel environments where aspects of these complexities were encountered\nbrief introduction to the safety critical importance of Traction Power Earthing and Bonding systems.\n\nAdditional information\nManaging earthing related risk in the rail environment requires approaches that can be significantly different to those used for typical HV power systems. Hazardous voltages may be present not only under fault conditions but also due to the flow of traction currents under normal operations. Current draw of moving trains combined with currents injected by regenerative breaking\, results in a power system load flow analysis where the connection points of multiple sources and multiple loads move based on timetables. \nTypical earthing design approaches\, applicable to above ground meshed power systems\, are often difficult to implement in constrained tunnel environments where parallel exposure lengths are significant and available real estate is minimal. This combined with significantly higher likelihood of the presence of people\, adds additional complexity to earthing system design. \nAbout the speaker\nLachlan McKerrow\, Principal Engineer\, Safearth \nSince 1999 Lachlan has been in the discipline of earthing providing consulting expertise to a range of key infrastructure projects in the industrial\, transport and energy sectors. Now a Principal Engineer\, Lachlan is responsible for leading a team of consultants servicing the defence infrastructure\, rail\, tunnelling\, major construction as well as the renewable energy sectors. Lachlan graduated with BE (Elec) from the University of Newcastle in 1994 and worked for a small consulting firm servicing the mining and coal loading industry in Newcastle. Lachlan has 18 years’ experience in project management\, primary and secondary design\, training\, construction support\, field testing predominately in the area of earthing and lightning protection. \nClick on the link below to register for this event.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-introduction-to-rail-traction-power-earthing-and-bonding-systems/
LOCATION:South 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:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221110T210000
DTSTAMP:20221018T052058Z
CREATED:20220913T020726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T052058Z
UID:4077-1668103200-1668114000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Acoustic Engineering\, Overview and Rail Industry Applications
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin the SA Chapter at the Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, Adelaide at 6:00-9:00pm ACDT on the 10th November for this event for an insightful presentation on the general aspects of acoustic engineering in practice\, environmental noise emissions\, station PA acoustics\, railcar internal noise levels and more. \nClick here to register for this event. \nAbout the speaker\nAdam Cook\, SA Acoustics Manager\, WSP Australia \nAdam is the Acoustics Manager in WSP Australia based in the Adelaide office. He has over 11 years of experience in the field of acoustic engineering. Throughout his career\, he has worked across many sub-disciplines within acoustic engineering. His particular interest is in environmental noise. He has worked on different industries such as resources\, oil and gas\, industrial\, buildings and transport. \nClick here to register for this event.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-acoustic-engineering-overview-and-rail-industry-applications/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221114T170000
DTSTAMP:20220909T032620Z
CREATED:20220909T032538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T032620Z
UID:4068-1668445200-1668445200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE2023 Abstracts Due
DESCRIPTION:Call for abstracts\nIn 2023\, the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) will be hosting its biennial Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE)\, the premier technical conference in Australasia’s rail industry calendar.\nThe conference theme\, Celebrating 25 Years in Motion\, highlights technological and other industry developments which are increasing and enhancing the effectiveness of rail in supporting economic development and wellbeing around the world. The recent announcements by the Victorian Government of a $2Billion plan to deliver 100 new trams and the Suburban Rail Loop program are just two examples of the importance and growth of rail over the past 25 years.\nThe conference technical committee invites you to submit abstracts of potential papers for consideration as an oral and visual presentation for inclusion in the Conference Program. The Committee may\, at its discretion\, invite authors of non-accepted papers to present their information in a Poster format for display at the conference venue.\n\nAbstract submissions close 14 November 2022\nClick on the link below to submit an abstract \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/core2023-abstracts-due/
LOCATION:South 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/Adelaide:20221117T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221117T220000
DTSTAMP:20221027T212712Z
CREATED:20221014T041722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T212712Z
UID:4162-1668709800-1668722400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Annual Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin the RTSA South Australian Chapter for their annual chapter meeting and dinner from 6:30-10:00pm ACST on 17 November 2022 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This event is an opportunity to hear the latest in the realm of the rail industry\, gain insight into the current technologies driving the industry and areas for improvement. \nThis event will include a presentation by Andrew Curran\, Winner of South Australia’s Professional Engineer award in 2021 and General Manager – Infrastructure at Southern Launch. The presentation will explore the space race and the future of the space industry\, and talk about the current challenges involved with the infrastructure requirements associated with the launch of small\, mini and micro rockets. This will be followed by dinner and an opportunity to network. \nEvent program\n\n6.30 pm ACDT: Event commences\n7.00 pm ACDT: Dinner is served\n10.00 pm ACDT: Event concluddes\n\nAbout the speaker\n \nAndrew Curran\nGeneral Manager – Infrastructure\, Southern Launch \nAndrew is the Winner of South Australia’s Professional Engineer award in 2021. Andrew is responsible for the development\, construction and maintenance of all infrastructure at Southern Launch\, including space ports\, warehousing and offices. Southern Launch is an innovative space company providing the infrastructure and logistics support for orbital and sub-orbital launches of satellites and space payloads\, offering two multi-user launch sites located in South Australia. \nTicket prices\n\nRTSA members: AUD $60\nNon-members: AUD $90\n\n  \nClick here to register on the EA website. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-annual-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221129T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221129T133000
DTSTAMP:20221128T041440Z
CREATED:20221128T041308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T041440Z
UID:4215-1669723200-1669728600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Future of rail transport in Australia - a discussion paper (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join rail industry experts as they discuss the joint Engineers Australia and the Transport Australia Society’s paper ‘Future of Rail Transport’ published in March 2022. \nAn efficient land transport system that supports Australia’s passenger and freight tasks is integral to our economic success and quality of life. \nRail is a key contributor\, but for many decades rail has become a secondary mode for most tasks\, as roads received greater emphasis from governments in land transport planning\, policy and funding. \nThis paper presents an opportunity to review the current situation of Australia’s rail system and consider its capabilities to provide more effective mobility and thus make a greater contribution to safe and sustainable economic growth. The paper examines what our transport future could look like and explains what is needed to enable a significant shift to more rail journeys and rail share of our motorised transport. \nFrom this event you will learn: \n\ninsight into the current situation of rail in Australia and what is holding back its development\nunderstand how rail can help Australia achieve its goals for mobility\, economic and environmental improvement\nhear about what is recommended to make rail succeed and suggested action and reform.\n\nRegister for this event on the Engineers Australia website. \nAbout the speakers\nMark Johnston \nManaging Director\, 2XF Advice \nMark is an experienced advisor in climate change policy and energy. He has particular expertise in the development of efficient industries through the application of standards to enhance performance in a competitive environment. Mark’s work also includes advising industry on approaches to scaling to achieve economically viable business models in Transport. He is currently an advisor to the Tasmanian Government and in 2022 became the inaugural Chair of the Transport Australia Society\, Tasmanian branch. \nMelissa Jovic\, FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus) \nChartered Assessor\, Engineers Australia \nMelissa is an experienced Non-Executive Director\, Chair and Committee member with over 20 years experience across the public\, commercial and not-for-profit sectors\, supported by an extensive professional career as an Engineer spanning 40 years. Melissa’s experience includes management of large transport projects in multidisciplinary programs\, successfully leading and delivering business cases\, including undergoing independent assurance; working collaboratively across States and Commonwealth governments on high-speed\, heavy haul and light rail systems across Australia\, New Zealand and Europe. \nScott Martin \nPolicy Advisor\, Australian Airports Association \nScott is a public policy\, transport planning and research professional with significant experience and track record of achievement in policy and project development\, implementation\, management and evaluation. He has extensive experience researching\, analysing and reporting on a wide range of public policy areas including infrastructure\, economic development\, urban planning\, integrity of government\, logistics\, defence\, manufacturing\, mineral resources and energy. Scott’s specialties include policy development\, research and analysis\, project delivery and management\, strategic planning\, written and spoken communications\, public and national transport.Welcome to Engineers Australia Portal
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/future-of-rail-transport-in-australia-a-discussion-paper-webinar/
LOCATION:South 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:20221206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208
DTSTAMP:20220715T091039Z
CREATED:20220601T030900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T091039Z
UID:3806-1670284800-1670457599@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail 2022
DESCRIPTION:AusRAIL 2022:  AusRAIL is the National Conference of the ARA which is held each year to bring industry together to engage on key issues. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-2022/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Brisbane\, 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/Sydney:20221208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221208T170000
DTSTAMP:20221010T015631Z
CREATED:20221010T013030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T015631Z
UID:4153-1670515200-1670518800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA On-line Event: Adhesion condition estimation between wheels and rails
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis presentation will discuss how the adhesion condition between wheel and rail can be estimated and how the braking performance of a rail vehicle can be improved utilising the obtained adhesion information. The methodologies used for adhesion estimation are based on specially designed algorithm development\, numerical modelling\, and scaled laboratory experiment (Hardware-in-loop) techniques were used to analyse the braking performance. The presentation will also discuss the basics of wheel-rail contact mechanics\, rail braking control system\, friction\, and adhesion process at wheel-rail interface. \nAn ideal braking system not only ensures safety and ride comfort but also attracts significant cost-benefits through optimum on-time operation and reduction in wheel-rail damage processes. For such a braking system\, the adhesion condition information between the wheel and rail at contact interfaces during rail vehicle operation is essential. The adhesion estimation for the braking system is a complex task because it is influenced by design\, operational and environmental factors. The presentation is extracted from the presenter’s RTSA award winning PhD research work. \nAbout the speakers\nSundar Shrestha MIEAust\, Electrical Engineer – Traction Power\, Arup \nSundar Shrestha is traction power engineer in Arup Melbourne\, Australia. He has completed his PhD in railway engineering specializing in traction and braking from CQUniversity Australia. His current research interests are railway traction\, mechatronics control\, on-board monitoring and control and advance brake system. \nMC: Indumathi V FIEAust\, CPEng\, NER\, Deputy Dean\, Engineering Institute of Technology \nIndumathi is a committee member at RTSA WA Chapter and is an electrical and electronics engineer with over 18 years’ experience in engineering\, engineering education and leadership. \n  \nClick on the link below to register for this event.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-on-line-event-adhesion-condition-estimation-between-wheels-and-rails/
LOCATION:South 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/Hobart:20230228T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20230228T143000
DTSTAMP:20221222T195200Z
CREATED:20221222T195113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T195200Z
UID:4292-1677589200-1677594600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Thought Leaders Series (Webinar): What’s driving technological changes in transportation?
DESCRIPTION:About the event: \nThis thought leadership series takes a deeper dive into how we can support Australia’s shift to electric mobility. Namely\, how do we reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electric mobility in the transport sector\, which is the fastest-growing greenhouse gas emitting sector in the world\, and what technology will be used to support this transition safety\, efficiently\, and reliably? \nThis webinar will focus on: \n\nRailway infrastructure and technology in power electronics (e.g. GTO to IGBT\, integrated auxiliary converters for high-efficiency systems\, and digitalisation)\neMobility and performance and reliability improvement\, retrofitting diesel mechanic to diesel-electric\, advanced battery technology\, safety and EU standards relative to LTO\, the impact of ambient temperature on chemistry)\nTransport modes (include low-voltage IEC motors\, and traction converters)\nWhat are the advancements and challenges in implementing electric powertrains\, hybridized battery systems\, and more electrified transport technologies in advanced systems\n\nReferencing case study examples including an ABB and South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) case study on the recent SA diesel-hybrid train fleet conversion with ABB technology. \nWho should attend: \nThis event is highly relevant for Rail transportation / Consultants\, Government\, Engineers\, Operators\, Project Managers\, Sustainability Managers\, Service Providers\, train manufacturers and train developers/designers. You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend. \nIn partnership with
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-thought-leaders-series-webinar-whats-driving-technological-changes-in-transportation/
LOCATION:South 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:20230504T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230504T203000
DTSTAMP:20230501T061509Z
CREATED:20230501T061401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T061509Z
UID:4426-1683225000-1683232200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event (available on-line): Overview of acoustic engineering in rail
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this presentation\, you will learn about the general aspects of acoustic engineering in practice\, environmental noise emissions\, station PA acoustics\, railcar internal noise levels\, and more. \nLearning outcomes include: \n\nacoustic engineering and it’s application in tunnel engineering\nunderstanding acoustic engineering\nnoise modelling and noise mitigation.\n\nEvent program\nIn-person (ACST) \n\n6:00pm: Introduction\n6:15pm: Presentation by Adam Cook\n7:15pm: Q&A\n8:00pm: Close\n\nOnline (AEST) \n\n6:30pm: Introduction\n6:45pm: Presentation by Adam Cook\n7:45pm: Q&A\n8:30pm: Presentation concludes\n\nAbout the presenter\nAdam Cook\, SA Acoustics Manager\, WSP \nAdam is the Acoustics Manager in WSP Australia based in the Adelaide office. He has over eleven years of experience in the field of acoustic engineering. Throughout his career\, he has worked across many sub-disciplines within acoustic engineering. His particular interest is in environmental noise. He has worked on different industries such as resources\, oil and gas\, industrial\, buildings\, and transport. \n  \nTo register\, click on the link below.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-overview-of-acoustic-engineering-in-rail/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia South Australia\, 108 King William Street\, Level 11\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230518T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230518T180000
DTSTAMP:20230501T062259Z
CREATED:20230501T062042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T062259Z
UID:4431-1684429200-1684432800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:On-Line Event: From big data to building the first autonomous train
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRio Tinto’s autonomous train is 2.4km long\, consists of three locomotives and carries around 28\,000 tonnes of iron ore\, it travels over 280km. It’s the world’s first fully autonomous\, long distance\, heavy-haul rail network. The trains are giant autonomous robots because once they are set on their course\, they make all the decisions. \nThe AutoHaul™ team monitor the trains remotely from the Operations Centre in Perth (over 1\,500km away)\, they set the route and once the train is running the on-board computers and the computers in the Operations Centre take over and control the train. From setting the speed\, to avoiding collisions\, checking for obstructions at crossings and verifying there are no faults\, damage or broken couplings. \nLearn more about the innovation behind this world-first technology. \n \nAbout the speaker\nLido Costa\, MIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)\, Lead Technical Engineer\, Rio Tinto \nLido was the Lead Technical Engineer on the AutoHaul® Driverless Trains system. Lido was part of the project delivery leadership team responsible for all technical aspects of the system. As Technical Authority\, Lido was accountable for approving technical changes to the AutoHaul® system. This role represented the most senior level of engineering oversight for the AutoHaul® system\, on behalf of RTIO\, including approving of System Hardware and Software Architecture and Safety Assurance strategy. Lido has over 35 years’ experience in Railway Signalling\, Communications and Control Systems with leading roles in projects in Europe (such as the Madrid – Seville High Speed Line)\, Asia\, Africa and Australia. Lido is a Chartered Professional Engineer (Aus) and a Fellow of the Institute for Railway Signalling Engineers (FIRSE) UK. \n  \nTo register\, click on the link below.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/on-line-event-from-big-data-to-building-the-first-autonomous-train/
LOCATION:South 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:20230608T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T203000
DTSTAMP:20230601T041003Z
CREATED:20230601T041003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T041003Z
UID:4498-1686249000-1686256200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Overview of Acoustic Engineering in Rail
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this presentation\, you will learn about the general aspects of acoustic engineering in practice\, environmental noise emissions\, station PA acoustics\, railcar internal noise levels\, and more. \nLearning outcomes\n\nAcoustic engineering and it’s application in tunnel engineering.\nUnderstanding acoustic engineering.\nNoise modelling and noise mitigation.\n\nAbout the presenter\nTim Ryan\, Victorian Acoustics Manager\, WSP \nTim is the Victorian Acoustics Manager at WSP. He has over a decade of experience working as a professional and acoustic consultant in Melbourne with internationally recognised noise and vibration consultancies. \nTim’s experience in policy interpretation\, acoustic design and project delivery spans across the fields of property and buildings\, major transport\, energy and defence. Tim has been responsible for leading and managing acoustics projects around Australia and internationally\, particularly multi-disciplinary efforts with specialists from both the property and environment sectors. He has significant experience in stakeholder and community consultation in a variety of projects\, giving Tim the empathy and capability to deliver excellent results to his clients. \n  \nTo register\, click on the link below.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/webinar-overview-of-acoustic-engineering-in-rail/
LOCATION:South 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:20230619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTSTAMP:20221213T042519Z
CREATED:20221213T042519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T042519Z
UID:4267-1687132800-1687391999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-conference-on-railway-excellence-core-2023/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T233000
DTSTAMP:20230706T033535Z
CREATED:20230502T061306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T033535Z
UID:4444-1694629800-1694647800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Australasian Rail Industry Awards will be held on Wednesday 13 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. \nThe Infrastructure Project Excellence Award and Young Rail Professional Award\, both sponsored by RTSA\, are presented at this event. \n \nClick on the link below to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-2023/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20230602T021646Z
CREATED:20230602T021558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T021646Z
UID:4507-1695081600-1695254399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:International Workshop on Railway Brake Research (On-line)
DESCRIPTION:Brakes are indispensable and safety-critical systems for all types of railway trains including passenger (high-speed\, metro\, tram\, etc.) and freight trains (heavy-haul\, intermodal\, etc.). Safe and efficient railway operations require a good understanding of brakes from various parties including drivers\, maintenance crews\, manufacturers\, and design engineers. Brake research helps to expand and deepen the knowledge about railway train brakes. \nDriven by the rapid development of Intelligent Transport Systems and the ever-increasing demands for faster and heavier trains\, as well as energy savings and sustainability\, railway brake research has seen a new wave of interests from the industry and academia. Under these situations\, we propose an International Workshop on Railway Brake Research to boost brake research. The International Workshop on Railway Brake Research will be virtually hosted by CRE of Central Queensland University (Australia) and DIEF of University of Florence (Italy) from 19-20 September 2023. This virtual conference will bring together the latest research to achieve a better understanding of the behaviour and mechanisms of railway brake systems and associated phenomena. \nTopics of interest include\, but are not limited to: \n\nPassenger and freight train brake systems Innovative brake system designs\nExperimental study and field testing of train brake systems Fluid dynamics in brake systems\nReal-time brake models including empirical models\nNumerical methods for brake modelling\nParameterisation of brake systems\nFriction and adhesion in brake systems\nCondition monitoring for brake systems\nStochastic features in brake systems\nAdaptive brake modelling for automated train driving\n\nRegister via the link below
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/international-workshop-on-railway-brake-research-on-line/
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/Adelaide:20230928T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20230920T233328Z
CREATED:20230920T233328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T233328Z
UID:4688-1695923100-1695931200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA/NT Chapter Event: Gone Missing - Branch Lines of South Australia
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA SA/NT Chapter for this in person event in Adelaide on Thursday 28th September! \nAbout the Talk\nThe talk will centre on approximately 140 images taken by Bob Sampson around the state of South Australia\, over a period of about 40 years highlighting the missing branch lines of South Australia. The session will be an interactive session with questions during the presentation most welcome. \nRegister by the 25th September via the Engineers Australia website. \n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nBob Sampson OAM \nBob joined the SA Railways in January 1972 as a Porter and Ticket Collector on the Redhen trains. \nHe completed his Rules training and transferred to the Mile End Freight Yard in May 1973 as a pilot\, assistant shunter and yard porter. Bob also acted as the Signalman at Mile End South and at Keswick signal cabins during this time. He transferred to Adelaide superintendents office in May 1975 as the Relief Clerk in Transportation area\, including Movements\, Interchange\, Livestock and Trucks Offices. He later transferred to Australian National Railways Head Office in 1984 – relieving in Public Relations and working on theAN Newspaper where he was later appointed to ANR Corporate Affairs in 1986\, as Suggestion Plan Manager and Heritage Manager with ANR. \nHe transferred to Track Access in 1995 – and eventually appointed as Property & Asset Manager Aust Rail Track Corp in 1998. Bob was eventually appointed as Corporate Property Manager with ARTC\, which included VIC and NSW in 2004. \nAfter 41 years in rail industry Bob accepted redundancy in 2012\, and took up the role of Executive Officer at National Railway Museum\, the following week.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-nt-chapter-event-gone-missing-branch-lines-of-south-australia/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTSTAMP:20221213T044419Z
CREATED:20221213T044354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T044419Z
UID:4270-1696118400-1696463999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2023 Annual Conference with Railway Interchange
DESCRIPTION:AREMA 2023 Annual Conference with Railway Interchange \nWhen: 01/10/2023 – 04/10/2023 \nWhere: Indiana Convention Center\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, United States
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2023-annual-conference-with-railway-interchange/
LOCATION:South 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:20231005T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20230921T000028Z
CREATED:20230921T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T000028Z
UID:4693-1696527900-1696536000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA/NT Event: PWI South Australia Event Non-destructive testing of rails
DESCRIPTION:Join the PWI SA branch for their October meeting\, an in-person event on the non-destructive testing of rails in Adelaide on Thursday 5th October! \nIf attending\, please RSVP to Robert Schweiger by Tuesday 3rd October 2023 by phone on 0413 128 775 or by email at rschweiger1@outlook.com \nAbout the event\nRail inspection is an essential task to ensure the safety and performance of railway track. Not all rail defects may be observed by external observation. Some of the most critical rail defects can initiate and grow to a point of failure entirely within the rail. Essential tools for the detection of these internal defects include ultrasonics\, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing. These tools are grouped together under the general title of Non-Destructive Testing. \nThe two presenters at this meeting will talk about the nondestructive testing of rails\, describing the various tools available and their latest technological developments. \nThe presentation will compose 3 sections\, approximately 15 minutes each as listed below. \n\nManufacturing Phased Array (PAUT) / Eddy Current automation:\n\nRail track inspection systems – automation\nRail Wheel inspection automation\, robotics\nRail Truck– overseas manufacturing and compliance testing requirements\n\n\nIn-Service Ultrasonic / PAUT:\n\nBogie Axle Testing PAUT\nRail Wheel – PAUT\, EC\, Residual Stress\nTrack testing Welds – UT\, PAUT\nTrack testing – Rail head failures – PAUT\n\n\nForum:\n\nNon-destructive testing challenges and technology applications industry discussion.\n\n\n\nPresenters\n \nLeonel Borges\, Quality and Completions\, John Holland \nLeo has been Inspecting Rail weld since he was 24years old mostly working in Major projects in WA such as FMG T45\, T155 and Eliwana\, BHP & RIO Tinto Major shutdowns and Roy Hill Project. Leo was part of the ARTC Adelaide to Tarcoola major project in South Australia where he was awarded the PWI Track welder Award for his commitment for Rail weld Quality and assisting as a quality site representative for john Holland. Leo currently assists reviewing Flashbutt processes and welding programing including fixed flashbutt units for John Holland. \nLeo’s qualifications comprise of ISO 9712 Level II Ultrasonics\, Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant certifications. Leo currently still conducts Rail weld inspection casually and Voluntary provides training for NDT technicians in rail weld inspection. \n  \n  \nNick Eleftheriou\, Product Manager – NDT\, Evident Australia \nNick’s progressive career with over twenty-five years of continuous experience in Construction and Project Management. Nick’s qualifications comprise of ISO 9712 Level III certifications\, ASME Plant inspector with further studies achieving a Dip. BM\, and a Science degree in Non-Destructive Testing. \nAn active industry volunteer and director for the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT)\, Nick’s ongoing appointment stands for over a decade with an enthusiasm for building industry technical knowledge through local and international engagement which advocates the future success of the Australian institute. \nHaving joined Olympus Scientific Solutions as a Technical Sales Specialist in 2020\, Nick combines his industry expertise and delivering technical solutions. From the unveiling of Evident Scientific April 2022\, Nick’s responsible for NDT application support\, product training and marketing for the Australia and New Zealand region
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-nt-event-pwi-south-australia-event-non-destructive-testing-of-rails/
LOCATION:Bobbys Bar\, Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Hilton\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20221213T044758Z
CREATED:20221213T044711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T044758Z
UID:4274-1699833600-1700179199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRAIL PLUS 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2023/
LOCATION:South 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:20231121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTSTAMP:20231003T025524Z
CREATED:20230301T011742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T025524Z
UID:4374-1700524800-1700870399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:IRSE ASPECT 2023
DESCRIPTION:ASPECT is the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) international technical conference\, held every two years at locations around the world.  \nASPECT 2023 Programme \nThe conference will run over three days\, delivering fifty one technical papers from global industry experts on the theme of Global Integration and will also feature several related workshop sessions. \nASPECT provides an unrivalled opportunity for learning and the exchange of knowledge in the fields of train control\, railway communications\, and related disciplines. The fourth day of the conference will provide a range of technical visits to complement the three technical days. \nThanks to ASPECT 2023 being held in one of the most liveable cities in the world\, we have secured the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre to host the three days of technical sessions. This world-class facility is in the heart of the Melbourne CBD and close to transport\, hotels\, and restaurants. It will take place from 08:30 Tuesday 21 to 17:00 Friday 24 November 2023 (local times). \nOne of the highlights of the week is the conference dinner which will be held at one of Melbourne’s iconic venues. Finally\, as it is a rail conference\, we have arranged a chartered steam train ride on the Puffing Billy Railway\, including site visits and evening dinner to top it off with. \nThe event has consistently attracted a wide of range of people in the industry with over 250 delegates from across the globe attending the last ASPECT conference.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/irse-aspect-2023/
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;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20231120T232445Z
CREATED:20231120T230915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T232445Z
UID:4833-1700764200-1700776800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA/NT Chapter Event: South Australia 2023 Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, an invited speaker will provide a talk on a theme\, and this year\, it will be Chris May presenting on the topic of ‘Rail projects: A snapshot of alliancing and project delivery’. \nTickets include food and beverages. Group bookings for tables of 10 are available. \nSponsorship packages are available for purchase via the registration portal. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Program\n\n6.30 pm ACDT: Doors open and registration\n7.00 pm ACDT: Presentation commences\n10.00 pm ACDT: Event concludes\n\nSponsorship\nSponsorship packages are available for purchase via the registration portal. \nSponsorship package 1 includes: \n\nTwo tickets to the dinner\nPlacement of the company logo on the souvenir menu card and agenda for the evening\nInclusion of up to three slides in the PowerPoint “loop” that will be played during intervals between formal activities\, with content for display at the discretion of your company\nThe opportunity to place some brochures on tables and near the evening’s registration and entry point\nAcknowledgement as a sponsor\nCost of package is $550 inc. GST\n\nSponsorship package 2 includes:  \n\n10 tickets to the dinner\nPlacement of the company logo on the souvenir menu card and agenda for the evening\nInclusion of up to three slides in the PowerPoint “loop” that will be played during intervals between formal activities\, with content for display at the discretion of your company\nThe opportunity to place some brochures on tables and near the evening’s registration and entry point\nAcknowledgement as a sponsor\nCost of package is $1\,270 inc. GST\n\nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-nt-chapter-event-south-australia-2023-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20240410T053903Z
CREATED:20240410T053903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T053903Z
UID:4978-1713463200-1713466800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Utilising New Switch Grinding Technology to improve Rail Life in zero inclined infrastructure\, a maintainer’s perspective
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a technical presentation on Switch Grinding Technology by Mark White\, Business Development Manager for Speno Rail Maintenance Australia. \n\nUtilising New Switch Grinding Technology to improve Rail Life in zero inclined infrastructure\, a maintainer’s perspective \n \nThe focus of the presentation is to demonstrate the implementation of new switch grinding technology to install the 1:20 inclination in Zero canted infrastructure. \n\nThe presentation will discuss the loads and stresses applied to rails in switches when compared to regular 1:20 or 1:40 main line inclination. \n\nEvent details \nDate: Thursday\, 18 April 2024 \nTime: 6:00pm ACT \nVenue: Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road Hilton\, SA \nCost: \n\nRTSA Member\, Society Member & Student Member – Free\nNon-Member Rate: $30.00\n\nRegistration: Engineers Australia: cvent.me/99bDZL.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/utilising-new-switch-grinding-technology-to-improve-rail-life-in-zero-inclined-infrastructure-a-maintainers-perspective/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20240403T094837Z
CREATED:20240403T094234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T094837Z
UID:4942-1715884200-1715891400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA: The Future of Digital Railways - Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS)
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA and EA are delighted to host a one-of-kind sneak peek into the future of communications in the railways. This hybrid event (in-person and online) will be presented by Mr Rory R. McDonnell from Nokia\, who will discuss the technical systems underpinning automated train operation\, smart rail maintenance\, and 5G Rail. \n  \nThe event will be free for EA and Technical Society members attending online. There is a small cost for those attending in person\, with light refreshments provided\, and the opportunity to network with the speaker and other guests following the presentation. \n  \nPlease visit the link below for more information\, or to register and secure your place. \nEvent details\nDate: Thursday\, 16 May 2024 \nTime: 5.30 pm AWST – 6.30pm / 7.30pm – 8.30 pm AEST \nRegistration: EA:The Future of Digital Railways – Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) \nCost: \nOnline \nEA and Technical Society members\, Student members: Free \nNon-members: $30.00 \n  \nIn-person \nEA and Technical Society members\, Student members: $10.00 \nNon-members: $40.00 \n  \nEvent Program\nWebinar \n5.30pm AWST/ 7:30pm AEST – Webinar starts \n6.30pm AWST/ 8:30pm AEST – Webinar concludes \n  \nIn-person \n5:00pm AWST – Registrations open \n5:30pm AWST – Event starts \n6:05pm AWST – Q&A\, followed by networking and light refreshments \n6:45pm AWST – Event closes
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-the-future-of-digital-railways-future-railway-mobile-communication-system-frmcs/
LOCATION:Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth Western Australia\, 6000\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, 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:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20240520T001646Z
CREATED:20240516T140727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T001646Z
UID:5071-1716485400-1716494400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA SA Chapter Event: Design and Installation of PORR Precast Panels for the Melbourne Tunnel Project
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe RTSA and PWI welcomes all members and non-members to a presentation by Rob Schweiger on the design and installation of precast concrete track panels for the Melbourne Tunnel Project. \nThe presentation will describe the design of the PORR precast concrete track panels to suit the Melbourne Tunnel Project track alignment constraints\, whilst addressing the significant noise and vibration attenuation requirements. This has resulted in 3 different types of systems being designed to satisfy these requirements. The logistical challenges in manufacturing and installation of these PORR precast track panels will also be explained. \n\nAttendance is free for RTSA\, TAs\, PWI and EA members – Register Here!\nAttendance is AUD$30 for non-members (you can join find out more about joining the RTSA here.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.45 pm: Registration opens\n6.00 pm: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm: Networking\n7.30 pm: Event concludes\n\nAbout the Presenter\nRobert is an Engineering Manager with nearly 40 years of railway experience. He commenced work in the State Transport Authority of South Australia where he gained a solid basis for understanding and delivering railway infrastructure maintenance. Robert managed the OneSteel Steel Sleeper business for two years. Robert has worked for the John Holland Rail Division for nearly 20 years being involved in delivering major projects in Australia and in setting up projects internationally. He currently is working on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project as Technical Services Manager leading the wheel rail interface aspects of the project and is responsible for coordinating Type Approvals and Standard Waivers. \nRobert’s knowledge and experience have also been instrumental when he was the Chair of the Standards Australia Track Materials CE2 committee and continues to participate in development of RISSB Track Infrastructure Standards. He has been an active member of the RTSA since its inception in 1998\, with roles as Executive Chair\, Executive Treasurer\, SA Chapter Chair and Conference Chairman for the 2004 CORE held in Darwin. He was awarded Life Membership of the RTSA in 2013 and continues as a member of the RSTA Awards committee to this day. \nSpeakers\n \nRob Schweiger\n(Engineering Manager\, Adelaide\, John Holland)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-event-design-and-installation-of-porr-precast-panels-for-the-melbourne-tunnel-project/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240620T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20240611T051206Z
CREATED:20240611T050941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T051206Z
UID:5211-1718904600-1718913600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA SA Chapter Event: Preparing for the Floods: An ARTC Experience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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. \nThe increasing frequency of extreme weather events disrupting rail services\, as experienced across our network over the last 4 years\, demonstrates the threat that extreme weather events pose to ARTC’s assets as well as the potential economic and social consequences of outages in the supply chain. \nExtreme weather events have and will increasingly cause track closures as the resistance\, reliability and speed of recovery are tested. ARTC are facing increasing costs due to these extreme weather and has embarked on a journey to improve network resilience. This discussion will highlight some key elements of our journey so far\, including an overview of the flood modelling undertaken to better understand our flood risks. \n\nAttendance is free for RTSA\, TAs\, PWI and EA members – Register Here!\nAttendance is AUD$30 for non-members (you can join find out more about joining the RTSA here.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.45 pm: Registration opens\n6.00 pm: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm: Networking\n7.30 pm: Event concludes\n\nAbout the Presenter\nIan joined ARTC as the Interstate Asset Strategy Manager in 2021 after a long stint as an asset management consultant with AMCL and GHD. During his time as a consultant Ian has worked with asset rich clients across a broad range of industry sectors including electrical\, gas\, roads\, facilities and rail across Australia\, New Zealand and even a short stint in Boston. \nAs the Interstate Asset Strategy manager\, Ian manages a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the disciplines of Rail\, Signals\, Structures and Track where amongst many roles monitor the performance of the assets and develop appropriate asset management strategies. The task developing an Interstate Asset Resilience Strategy was taken up by the Asset Strategy team\, and it would be fair to say it’s been quite journey so far for ARTC\, but still has a long way to go. \nSpeakers\n \nIan Pibworth\n(Interstate Asset Strategy Manager\, Adelaide\, ARTC)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-event-preparing-for-the-floods-an-artc-experience/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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