Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2023 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering The Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the contribution of Dr Stephen Marich to the railway industry over a period of 40 years. Click here to register.
Overview Please join the RTSA and the Engineering Heritage Victoria group to recognise 100 years since the Electrification of the Melbourne Suburban Rail Network. This Heritage Marking Ceremony is to acknowledge the engineering achievement of the works, and to recognise its heritage value to the city of Melbourne. In May 1919, the first regular passenger […]
Overview Rio 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. The […]
Overview In 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. Learning outcomes Acoustic engineering and it's application in tunnel engineering. Understanding acoustic engineering. Noise modelling and noise mitigation. About the presenter Tim Ryan, Victorian Acoustics Manager, WSP […]
Overview Join us for a brief presentation of TasRail’s operations followed by a tour of the main rollingstock workshop where you will be able to view locomotives under life-extension rebuild, major overhaul and routine maintenance. Come prepared with your questions which can include rollingstock, track infrastructure, signals, safeworking, or rail operations in general. Learning outcomes […]
Overview In today’s industrial environment, the threat of cyber attacks is becoming increasingly significant and consequences can be catastrophic. A cyberattack on Operational Technology (OT) systems like Signalling can compromise the integrity or availability of these systems and result in financial harm, equipment damage, disruption of service and even loss of life. It is therefore […]
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. The Infrastructure Project Excellence Award and Young Rail Professional Award, both sponsored by RTSA, are presented at […]
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 […]
AREMA 2023 Annual Conference with Railway Interchange When: 01/10/2023 - 04/10/2023 Where: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
The RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter have organised a site visit to the Victorian Tunnelling Centre on Wednesday 11th October 2023. Join us for a complimentary tour of the Victorian Tunnelling Centre located at Holmesglen Institute’s Drummond Street campus in Chadstone, Victoria. The centre includes state of the art training facilities including: A replica mined road tunnel […]
ASPECT is the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) international technical conference, held every two years at locations around the world. ASPECT 2023 Programme The 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. ASPECT […]
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. The event […]
Overview Join EA for a lunch and learn session designed specifically for rail transport professionals, where they'll dive into the world of turnouts. Discover everything from design to manufacturing and application of various turnout types crucial to the railway industry. Hosted by Vossloh Cogifer Australia, a leading turnout manufacturer, this event will take place […]
