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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:Victoria
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
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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:Victoria
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:Technical Visit: Inver Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Inver Engineering was established over 30 years ago to service local industry of metropolitan Melbourne. Since then\, Inver has developed into a substantial and respected engineering company serving businesses across the ports and stevedoring\, rail\, petrochemical\, oil and gas and manufacturing industries – Australia wide. Inver Engineering has recently built a new facility that allows for adaptable work streams and increases its capacity to handle the needs of our customers. It is made up of 2 modern\, well equipped shops containing overhead crane capacity to 25 ton and is located on a 20\,000 sq mtr site in Altona. The workshops and businesses are both quality assured to ISO 9001:2008. \nIMechEVictoria_InverVisit9April2022 \n \nThis is a Free event. Limited space up to 40 attendees – light lunch will be provided \nClick on the link below to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/technical-visit-inver-engineering/
LOCATION:Inver Engineering\, 31 Drake Blvd\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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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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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/Sydney:20211206T190000
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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:Victoria
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:VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Melbourne Airport Rail Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New South Wales Chapter and the RTAA online for a presentation on the Melbourne Airport Rail project\, a transformational public transport project connecting Melbourne Airport to Victoria’s regional and metropolitan train network. This webinar will be held at 6:00-7:00pm AEDT on Thursday 25th November 2021. \nWebinar cost: \n\nRTSA Members: $0.00\nNon-members: $30.00\n\nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Overview\nIn this session\, through an analysis of the project\, its’ engineering challenges\, and socio-economic impacts\, we will explore: \n\nThe Melbourne Airport Rail project\, its’ objectives\, and its development/delivery roadmap\nThe contemporary engineering challenges and considerations bespoke to this world-class infrastructure mega project\nThe socio-economic benefits this mega-project will bring to Victoria and how stakeholder engagement has continued in the virtual realm\n\nMelbourne’s population is rapidly growing and expecting to reach 8 million people by 2051\, and passenger movement through Tullamarine Airport expected to scale from 35 million (2016-2017) to over 67 million (2038). \nMelbourne Airport Rail will run on dedicated\, new tracks from a new premium station at Melbourne Airport through to Sunshine Station\, where it will then travel through the Metro Tunnel into the heart of the CBD before continuing onto the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. \nThe route through the Metro Tunnel will provide passengers with a 10-minute turn-up-and-go service from Melbourne Airport and an around 30-minute continuous journey into the CBD\, with trains stopping at Sunshine to connect to the key regional centres of Geelong\, Ballarat and Bendigo. Gippsland passengers need only change trains once between Pakenham and Caulfield to access airport services. \nThe project will improve the performance of critical transport links to Melbourne Airport and Melbourne’s north-west\, and increase track capacity between Sunshine and Melbourne CBD. \nThe project will also include a new airport station at Melbourne Airport and improvements at Sunshine Station to supports its development into a transport superhub. \nPlanning and development work is underway\, with construction due to start in 2022. \nSpeakers\n \nBen Ryan\nDirector – Melbourne Airport Rail\, Rail Projects Victoria \nBen Ryan is the Project Director for Melbourne Airport Rail and is overseeing planning and delivery of the long-awaited connection of Melbourne Airport to Melbourne’s metropolitan and regional rail network.\nWith nearly 20 years’ experience in project management\, Ben brings knowledge of civil engineering and rail construction management from many infrastructure projects\, where he has worked as a rail systems manager\, construction manager\, and project manager. \nPrior to joining Rail Projects Victoria\, Ben held senior leadership roles with John Holland on some of the most complex level crossing removals across Melbourne as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project\, including level crossing removals on the Belgrave\, Frankston\, Craigieburn\, Upfield and Mernda Lines. \n \nVito Trantino MIEAust\nDirector Development and Delivery. Melbourne Airport Rail \nVito Trantino is a professional civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil and marine infrastructure design and construction. In 2017\, Vito was recognised as one of the top-30 innovative engineers in Australia by Engineers Australia for his leadership and his contribution to the innovative use of non-metallic materials in harsh marine environments. \nAcross his career\, Vito has led the engineering on several large multi-disciplinary projects including major capital expansion works within the Port of Melbourne and the delivery of the Seaford Rail Extension which comprised the first section of electrified rail on the South Australian network and the longest incrementally launched bridge in the southern hemisphere. More recently\, Vito has held key management and executive leadership roles. \n \nMegan Cusack\nDeputy Director – Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (Rail Projects Victoria)\, Melbourne Airport Rail \nMegan Cusack is an industry leader in communications and engagement with over 20-years’ experience working on major infrastructure projects throughout Victoria\, with insights from both the client and contractor side. \nShe has managed challenging and complex stakeholder issues on transformational infrastructure projects including EastLink\, the original Regional Fast Rail project (Geelong and Ballarat)\, Regional Rail Link -Footscray to Deer Park\, M80 Upgrade between the Calder Freeway and Sydney Road\, CityLink Tullamarine widening project and Level Crossing Removal projects. \nToday\, Megan brings that experience and her interpersonal skills into her role as the Deputy Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for Melbourne Airport Rail. Here\, she is overseeing communications and stakeholder engagement throughout the planning and delivery of the project. \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-chapter-event-melbourne-airport-rail-project/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T173000
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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:Victoria
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:20211006T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211006T180000
DTSTAMP:20210930T041511Z
CREATED:20210930T041511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T041511Z
UID:3436-1633539600-1633543200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Event: RTSA and IRSE joint event - cybersecurity for rail
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Victoria and Tasmania Chapter and the IRSE invite you to join them online for a presentation by Soroush Tazerji (Tactix) on cybersecurity for rail. \nRegister to attend here. \nThis presentation focuses on a methodology to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment designed to identify potential cyber hazards that can arise from a cybersecurity attack on rail operational systems. \nSpeaker\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSoroush Tazerji\nPrinciple Cybersecurity Consultant\, Tactix \nSoroush is a Principal Cybersecurity consultant in Tactix Group and previously worked in large-scale Energy and Rail projects in Asia\, Europe and Australia. He holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Control & Automation) and is a recognized Cybersecurity expert in the industry. Soroush has performed many cybersecurity risk assessments\, developed cybersecurity plans and specifications\, and set up cybersecurity operations and response units for critical infrastructure projects. He has also contributed to developing international standards for OT systems and Cybersecurity. \nRegister to attend here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-event-rtsa-and-irse-joint-event-cybersecurity-for-rail/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania 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:20210701T044709Z
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:Victoria
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:20210811T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T183000
DTSTAMP:20210609T082106Z
CREATED:20210609T082106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T082106Z
UID:3245-1628703000-1628706600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Circular economy: Converting Plastic and Polystyrene Waste into Durable Composite Railway Sleepers
DESCRIPTION:The Duratrack® railway sleeper is produced from recycled plastic materials\, which have already had a primary use in other applications\, and forms a step part of the circular economy for these materials. The sleeper is a longer-lasting and more durable alternative to traditional timber railway sleepers\, offering maintenance benefits and eliminating the escalating challenge to source significant quantities of quality timber stock. \nStephen Webster\, General Manager of Integrated Recycling\, will speak about the development and current status of the Duratrack® recycled plastic railway sleeper\, including the development journey from concept to production\, performance characteristics\, comparison to alternative solutions\, the testing and validation processes\, type approvals\, operational experience to date\, and the future outlook for the technology. Time has been allowed for audience Q&A\, as well as networking and canapés. “We have broken new ground in a safety conscious engineering environment. \nA lot of things were done for the first time and the onus was on us to show proof of performance. All this takes time!” Stephen will also speak about the collaboration with the Institute of Railway Technology\, Monash University\, the Victorian Government\, and accredited rail operators in bringing about this innovation. The creation of the Duratrack® sleeper turned out to be the simpler first step. Validating the sleeper’s performance in a then standards-free environment and seeking collaborative partners to trial the sleepers was the real challenge. Collaboration with The Institute of Railway Technology at Monash was critical to the development journey. Queensland Rail’s tender for composite sleepers to replace timber sleepers is a model structure for change and innovation. \nSpeaker\n \nStephen Webster \nStephen Webster has a strong track record of developing businesses since moving away from the practice of law. Stephen is the general manager of Integrated Recycling the manufacturer and distributor of a range of composite recycled plastic products that have landscaping\, industrial and agricultural applications. Since conception in 2014\, Stephen has led the development of the Duratrack® composite recycled plastic railway sleeper. \nClick here to register for the webinar now!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-chapter-event-circular-economy-converting-plastic-and-polystyrene-waste-into-durable-composite-railway-sleepers/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20210705T081422Z
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:Victoria
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:20210701T045259Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTSTAMP:20210618T050052Z
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:Victoria
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:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTSTAMP:20210101T000358Z
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/Melbourne:20210426T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210426T190000
DTSTAMP:20200926T031228Z
CREATED:20200926T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T031228Z
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:Victoria
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:20210326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210326T170000
DTSTAMP:20210220T025527Z
CREATED:20210220T025527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T025527Z
UID:2945-1616778000-1616778000@www.rtsa.com.au
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:Victoria
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:20210303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210303T213000
DTSTAMP:20210205T114434Z
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:20210222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210222T180000
DTSTAMP:20200926T031108Z
CREATED:20200926T031108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T031108Z
UID:2511-1614013200-1614016800@www.rtsa.com.au
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:Victoria
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:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201210T210000
DTSTAMP:20201123T065904Z
CREATED:20201120T025526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T065904Z
UID:2689-1607626800-1607634000@www.rtsa.com.au
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:Victoria
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:20201210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201210T190000
DTSTAMP:20201117T065914Z
CREATED:20201117T012849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T065914Z
UID:2677-1607621400-1607626800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Vic/Tas Chapter Event (Webinar) - Suburban Rail Loop
DESCRIPTION:Announced by the Victorian Government in 2018\, Suburban Rail Loop is a 90 kilometre orbital rail loop linking every major rail line from Cheltenham to Werribee\, via the airport\, and connecting major education\, health and employment precincts in Melbourne’s middle suburbs. This city and state-shaping project will transform how people move around Melbourne\, create thousands of jobs and will support the future liveability of Melbourne as a city of more than 8 million people. \nOver the past 18 months\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority has made significant progress in the planning and design of Stage One from Cheltenham to Box Hill – with early construction expected to start in 2022. \nThis is an opportunity to hear from representatives of Suburban Rail Loop Authority working on the development of the biggest rail infrastructure project in Victoria’s history. \nSpeakers:\n \nNicole Stoddart FIEAust CPEng NER Eng Exec FICE CB-U GAICD: Executive General Manager Rail & Infrastructure\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority \nNicole is the Executive General Manager\, Rail and Infrastructure for the Suburban Rail Loop Authority\, and is focused on delivering integrated transport solutions for all precincts from Cheltenham to the Airport. \nNicole is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Building Practitioner (Commercial Unlimited) with 25 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry across multiple sectors and geographies. \n \nAlison Karmelich: Director Communications & Engagement\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority \nAlison is the Director Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for Suburban Rail Loop Authority\, and is keen to ensure Victorians are informed about the project and get their chance to have their say on this city and state-shaping project. \nAlison is a skilled communications and engagement professional\, with experience working across both government and the private sector. Alison has worked on other large infrastructure projects including the Metro Tunnel Project and level crossing removals. \n  \n(Note: This even is co-hosted with EA’s Civil College) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-suburban-rail-loop/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201204
DTSTAMP:20200907T125554Z
CREATED:20200716T004756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T125554Z
UID:2285-1606780800-1607039999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail 2020
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). \nThe largest rail industry event in Australia and New Zealand is coming direct to you in a new online format for 2020.  Hosted by the Australasian Railway Association\, AusRAIL has long been the rail industry event of the year\, bringing together industry leaders\, experts and businesses for two days of networking and information sharing. Our expanded\, three-day format provides access to more content than ever before\, while our new online exhibition allows businesses to use the power of AI to drive their networking and lead generation. Join us for this not to be missed event\, delivered straight to your home or office. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-2020/
LOCATION:Victoria
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:20201126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201126T190000
DTSTAMP:20201106T062151Z
CREATED:20201106T061538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T062151Z
UID:2650-1606410000-1606417200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Club Event: The present and future of Tunnelling (Perth and Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on their experience from across Australia and the globe\, two expert panels will present on the present and future of tunnelling. \nModerator – Nadine Makin Technical Director Aurecon \nRichard Graham Project Director\, SI-NRW JV – who will present on “Forrestfield Airport Link Project\, Perth – Progress Update” \nPaul Thomas Deputy Director\, Rail Projects Victoria\, Tunnels and Stations – who will present on “Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project – Key Delivery Methods and Progress” \n  \nClick on the link below to register (this is not a RTSA event so fees may be applicable) \n(Zoom link will be sent prior to event)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/lighthouse-club-event-the-present-and-future-of-tunnelling-perth-and-melbourne/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201126T183000
DTSTAMP:20201110T005919Z
CREATED:20201110T005828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T005919Z
UID:2656-1606410000-1606415400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Chief Engineers Panel – Roles\, Responsibilities and Challenges for Chief Engineers in an Asset Intensive Organisation
DESCRIPTION:What are the Roles\, Responsibilities and Challenges for the Chief Engineers and their team? \nEngineers play a vital role in the Australian community by influencing and improving everyday life. Millions of people entrust their health\, personal safety\, security and day-to-day needs to the products and services these engineers are responsible to develop\, maintain and sustain. It is a role of great responsibility\, accountability and moral obligation\, and one we as Engineers need to support. The role is especially crucial for Asset Intensive Organisations and Organisations operating & maintaining Critical Infrastructure. \nAs more and more of these organisations realise the importance and the demand for engineering governance\, there are more organisations establishing the Chief Engineer role. \nSpeakers:\nGreg Williams | Director Central Engineering & Asset Management & Chief Engineer | Yarra Trams \n \nGreg is a risk and asset management professional with more than 35 years’ experience in the management of complex physical assets in the defence\, telecommunications\, rail\, facilities and energy infrastructure industries. Greg is currently the Director Central Engineering & Asset Management and Chief Engineer of Yarra Trams. \nPhil Ellingworth | Chief Engineer – Metro Trains Melbourne \n \nPhil was appointed to the role of Metro Trains Melbourne’s (MTM’s) Chief Engineer in November 2015 with accountability for assuring all technical aspects of MTM’s operations in accordance with its accreditation under rail safety national law. Phil was previously Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV’s) Principal Advisor for the deployment of High Capacity Signalling based on the application of CBTC in Victoria’s brownfield Metropolitan Rail Network. Prior to this he spent 10 years as Managing Director for Invensys Rail – Asia Pacific\, part of the top 3 global railway signalling systems providers responsible for Australasia and the Asia Pacific region. \nQualified as an EngExec\, Chartered Engineer and Professional Signal Engineer by background\, Phil has practical hands on experience in delivering complex engineered solutions into multi–disciplinary rail infrastructure environments together with extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary and appropriate capacity enhancing technologies for mainline\, heavy haul and metro rail environments across England\, Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. \nMC: Jane MacMaster FIEAust CPEng EngExec | Chief Engineer | Engineers Australia \n \nJane was appointed as EA’s Chief Engineer in July 2020. Jane has a wealth of engineering experience gained in Australia and internationally\, including senior systems and design engineer roles for BAE Systems Australia\, for various aerospace and defence programs including a supersonic ship self-defence system project for NATO. \n  \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-chief-engineers-panel-roles-responsibilities-and-challenges-for-chief-engineers-in-an-asset-intensive-organisation/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T190000
DTSTAMP:20201021T053257Z
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Clyde Engineering - Non-Government Steam Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction and Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join mechanical engineer and rail and engineering history expert David Jehan as he describes the locomotives\, carriages and wagons produced for non-government operators prior to WWII. David will also describe the maintenance activities carried out for such operators during this period. \nSpeaker: David Jehan \nDavid Jehan has had a long career in mechanical engineering. He is the author of several definitive works on railway and engineering history\, including the Tulloch enterprise and most recently the story of Hudson Brothers at Clyde. He is presently working on the story of Clyde Engineering. In 2019 he was awarded he Monash Medal by Engineers Australia for a career of contribution to engineering heritage. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-clyde-engineering-non-government-steam-locomotive-and-rolling-stock-construction-and-repair/
LOCATION:Victoria
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:20201123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
DTSTAMP:20200926T021407Z
CREATED:20200926T021251Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 2
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 two 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. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
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:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T110000
DTSTAMP:20201010T023204Z
CREATED:20201010T022901Z
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SUMMARY:ARRB National Transport Research Awards - Virtual Awards Ceremony 2020
DESCRIPTION:This year’s National Transport Research Awards will be run as a virtual awards ceremony   ARRB believes that even though we cannot come together physically to celebrate\, it is more important than ever to recognise the great work that has been done in Australia’s roads\, transport and mobility sector during the most challenging of years. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arrb-national-transport-research-awards-virtual-awards-2020/
LOCATION:Victoria
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:20201118T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20201105T064306Z
CREATED:20201105T064252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T064306Z
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Infrastructure thought leaders series - Going Digital in Rail
DESCRIPTION:Population growth\, rapid urbanisation\, and the need to address global warming all cement rail’s position as Australia’s fastest-growing transportation sector. \nWe are constantly challenged to find new and innovative ways to manage capacity and improve reliability\, in the face of tighter budgets and shorter deadlines. Digital technology\, including the utilisation of digital twins to optimise performance across asset lifecycles\, hold the key to future success. \nGoing digital in rail enables better collaboration through digital workflows between dispersed teams. \nJoin us Wednesday\, 18th November and hear from industry experts who will showcase practical examples of how advancing BIM through digital twins is transforming the industry. They will explore how digital workflows can facilitate cost savings\, reduced construction risk\, create more efficient routine inspections\, and improved asset performance across the rail network. \nKey Themes \n\nKey trends and challenges faced in the rail and transit industry\nStrategies for integrated\, multidisciplinary planning\, design and analysis of rail and transit infrastructure\nHow digital twins can drive design\, enable construction\, and improve performance of rail infrastructure\nLocal case studies\n\nPreliminary Program\nAEDT\n11.30 am – 11.35 am Welcome Address\n11.35 am – 12.35 pm Presentations and Discussion\n12.35 pm – 1.00 pm Online audience Q&A \nSpeaker:  \n \nDave Body\nSenior Industry Strategy Manager – Civil Infrastructure |Bentley Systems \nDave Body is a Senior Industry Strategy Manager\, Civil Infrastructure\, with Bentley Systems and has been in this role since the beginning of 2018. The role is focused within the ANZ region with a focus on Road and Rail opportunities and entails a wide range of tasks\, including Business Development responsibilities through to Constructiohttps://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2020/10/infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-going-digital-rail-34051?j=5152841&e=lydia.saunders@thalesgroup.com.au&l=108170_HTML&u=117603869&mid=7001827&jb=64&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=neering-related responsibilities. From 2012 to 2018 Dave served as a Solutions Executive for the Road and Bridges sector and within the Mining sector. From 2009 to 2012 Dave served as a Solutions Engineer/Architect with Bentley Software within the Road\, Rail and Mining sectors. Dave joined Bentley in October 2001 when Bentley Systems acquired GEOPAK Corporation\, where he served in numerous roles including Application Engineer and Business Development Manager. Before joining GEOPAK Corporation in 1995\, Dave held the role as senior civil designer/surveyor within a Western Australian municipality. Throughout 1985-1989 Dave held a number of civil and survey related roles within a number of privately held civil and surveying consultancies. Dave holds a Diploma in Engineering Surveying and a Certificate in Civil Engineering. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, it is free for members and non-members) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-going-digital-in-rail/
LOCATION:Victoria
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:20201117T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201117T173000
DTSTAMP:20201108T230052Z
CREATED:20201102T032715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T230052Z
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Energy Thought Leaders Series: Smart Energy Management for Sustainable Transport
DESCRIPTION:To deliver sustainable\, clean\, accessible smart cities we need to find a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase our ability to store renewable energy effectively and efficiently. \nIn this webinar\, our industry experts will present innovative\, safer and smarter solutions for sustainable transport using advanced energy storage. \nThey will discuss new technologies available that enable traction power networks to deal with higher loads\, explain how wayside and onboard storage management systems can store and reuse surplus energy and how to reinforce electrical networks using energy storage. \nThey will showcase local and international case studies\, as well as address possible challenges and provide solutions related to this new technology. \nKey Themes \n\nInnovative uses of energy storage in transport\nLatest technologies to optimise operations and improve the quality of electrical energy\nReducing operational costs and enhance energy efficiency\nLocal and Global case studies\n\nPreliminary Program \nAEDT\n4.00 pm – 4.05 pm Welcome Address\n4.05 pm – 5.05 pm Presentations and Discussion\n5.05 pm – 5.30 pm Online audience Q&A \nSpeakers \n \nIan Cook\nPower Modelling Manager\, Network Integration | Metro Trains Melbourne \nIan is a career Electrical Engineer in the Railways in Melbourne. He graduated from Monash University in 1974 and has worked in many areas of the Railways. The area with the longest experience is the 1\,500 Volt dc Traction Power System\, mainly with the Substations. He has worked in Systems\, Asset Management\, Design\, Installation\, Maintenance\, Testing and Project Management. \nHe has spanned the many re-organizations from the Victorian Railways to VicRail\, MetRail\, PTC\, Bayside Trains\, M>Train\, and now with Metro Trains Melbourne\, in the fourth Suburban Rail Franchize. \nCurrently\, Ian is working as a Power Modelling Specialist in the Network Planning and Modelling Team of the Network Integration Division at Metro Trains Melbourne. The focus of the simulation modelling is on the analysis and performance of the 1\,500 Volt dc Traction Power System. This includes strategy plans to improve its performance\, and the requirements for dealing with the rapid changes as a result of the many recent changes to the railway services. Examples are the introduction of the new High Capacity Metro Train\, the 75 Level Crossing Removals\, the Metro Tunnel Project\, the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade Projects\, the Mernda Rail Extension\, the upgrades of the services on most Lines\, the proposed extensions of electrification and the application of energy storage and reduced energy consumption. \nA focus in the past 10 years is on the application of new technologies to reduce energy consumption for which energy storage is a big component. The technology and commercial viability of it has evolved rapidly during this time. Metro Trains has an Energy Storage Unit installed at Diamond Creek. It\, unfortunately\, is not yet in service due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. \nIan has a bit of a passion for new technology and reduction in energy consumption (for a more sustainable world)\, and a better and more reliable service for our passengers\, so the opportunity to talk about it is appreciated. \n \nStephen Poh MIEAust \nProduct Marketing Manager – AC & DC Traction Power Supply | ABB Australia \nStephen Poh is the Product Marketing Manager specifically for AC and DC Traction Power Supply at ABB Australia.\nHis scope of responsibility covers ABB’s railway portfolio including air-insulated and gas-insulated single-phase or two-phase AC switchgear as well as metal-enclosed DC switchgear\, and the complete portfolio of DC traction power solutions.\nWith close to 20 years’ engineering experience\, Stephen has held numerous local and global management roles with ABB within the medium voltage and low voltage product portfolios across multiple segments including transport\, mining and oil & gas.\nHe holds a Bachelor of Science (Electrical/Electronics Engineering) and Master of Business Administration from the Robert Gordon University\, Scotland. \n \nDr Ali Parvizi MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ\nNational Marketing & SalesTraction | ABB Australia \nDr Ali Parvizi is the Marketing and Sales Manager for Rail Traction at ABB Australia\, covering the Australian and New Zealand markets.\nHis scope of responsibility covers the entire ABB traction product portfolio\, including traction converters\, energy storage systems and digitalization for rolling stock and electric buses.\nPrior to joining ABB\, Ali held senior management positions within rolling stock manufacturers throughout Europe and the Middle East\, including MAPNA Locomotive\, Siemens and Vossloh.\nAli has published more than 40 technical papers in ISI journals and technical conferences concerning manufacturing and railway rolling stock technologies.\nHe holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. \n  \nMC \n \nAmy Lezala FIEAust CPEng\nLXRG Engineering Manager | Office of the Chief Engineer \nAmy has been in rail since 2007\, working across rolling stock maintenance\, rolling stock manufacturing\, infrastructure design assurance and network asset management. \nAmy has worked in safety and assurance for the majority of her career\, from her early days as a rolling stock fire safety engineer to her current role as Level Crossing Engineering Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne. \nShe takes a whole of life\, whole of system view when approaching a project. It is important to Amy that we consider the life cycle of our assets to ensure that we get the most sustainable solution. \nWho should attend \nCity Councils\, Public Transport Authorities\, Public Transport Operators\, Transport Government Departments\, State Development Government Departments\, Civic engineers & planners\, Transport specialists\, Transport planners\, Rail engineers\, Project managers – Rail\, Public transport engineers \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the website link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-energy-thought-leaders-series-smart-energy-management-for-sustainable-transport/
LOCATION:Victoria
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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