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SUMMARY:RTSA Site Visit - Maidstone Tram Depot Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes at Melbourne’s newest tram depot and discover the future home of the next generation G Class tram fleet.\nEvent overview: \nJoin RTSA for an exclusive site tour of the Alstom Maidstone Tram Depot\, Melbourne’s newest tram depot and stabling facility and a key investment in the future of the city’s renowned tram network. This unique opportunity will provide attendees with a firsthand look at the purpose-built depot that will support the introduction and operation of Melbourne’s new G Class trams. Participants will gain insights into the depot’s design\, operational capabilities\, facilities\, and the role it will play in enhancing Melbourne’s public transport network. Attendees will also learn about the deployment of the new G Class trams\, including where they will operate\, the benefits they will bring to passengers and operators\, and how the project is contributing to a more accessible\, reliable and sustainable tram network for Melbourne. \nPPE equipment is required. All attendees must wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and steel-capped boots. Please note that if anyone arrives without steel-capped boots\, we will unfortunately be unable to include them in the tour. Alstom will provide high-visibility vests\, safety glasses\, and bump caps. Spaces are limited so sign-up now. \n  \nWho should attend? Rail and public transport professionals Rolling stock\, maintenance and depot operations personnel Transport planners and infrastructure specialists Engineers\, project managers and asset managers Government and transport agency representatives RTSA members and industry partners Students and emerging professionals interested in rail and urban transit Anyone interested in the future of Melbourne’s tram network and public transport innovation. \n  \nLearning outcomes: 1. Explore Melbourne’s Newest Tram Depot – Gain an understanding of the planning\, design\, construction and operational functions of the Alstom Maidstone Tram Depot\, including its role in supporting Melbourne’s growing tram network. 2. Learn About the New G Class Trams – Discover the features\, technology and passenger benefits of Melbourne’s latest generation of trams\, including accessibility enhancements\, operational improvements and network integration. 3. Understand Future Network Operations – Explore how the Maidstone Depot and G Class trams will support future service delivery\, fleet expansion and the ongoing modernisation of Melbourne’s public transport system. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-site-visit-maidstone-tram-depot-site-tour/
LOCATION:Maidstone Tram Depot\, 65 Hampstead Rd\, Maidstone\, VIC\, 3012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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SUMMARY:Joint RTSA and IRSE meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nJoin us for a joint event hosted by the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) and the RTSA. \nGet ready for two fantastic presentations from the IRSE and RTSA Victorian and Tasmanian chapter that you won’t want to miss. \nThe presentations kick off at 4:30 and after that\, we invite you to mingle and unwind with fellow attendees at the Imperial Hotel just across the road. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and have a great time. \n  \nPresentation 1 – IRSE – Supervisors in axle counting train detection\, self healing tracks and advanced remote control functionality \nPresented by Jed Sharman. \nJed Sharman and Maxwell Smyth are engineers from Frauscher Sensor Technology\, who’ve worked on projects spanning across the entire Australia and New Zealand railway industry\, with a combined seven years of experience supporting the industry through trainings\, technical consultations\, onsite support\, and equipment configuration. \nThey are committed to keeping your trains running safely on the track\, while switching your thinking completely off the rails! \n  \nPresentation 2 – RTSA – Monash Rail Express and their UK Rail Challenge \nPresented by Lachlan Clements (Bogie)\, Chiara Gillam (Integration) and Jemott Mohan (People and Culture). \nThis year a team of Monash University students designed and built a miniature tram “Wallaby” to compete in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Railway Challenge in the UK. The competition consisted of several challenges\, and each team was scored accordingly on their performance. This is the first time that an Australian team has entered this competition and MREX achieved a very creditable 4th position out of the 14 teams that entered. \nCome and listen to this presentation from the team as they share their experience competing in this exciting competition and their plans for the future. \n                 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/joint-rtsa-and-irse-meeting/
LOCATION:Treasury Theartre\, 1 Macarthur Street\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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