• AusRail PLUS 2021 – Deadline for Abstract Submissions

    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 […]

  • RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations – Part 4

    This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. This includes: Safety legislation and implementation Economic regulation of Australian railways Asset management for railways Emergency response and accident prevention Elements of engineering in railways. The speaker will provide working examples and case studies […]

  • WA undergraduate CORE 2021 scholarship application deadline

    Apply by the 7th May 2021 for the WA undergraduate scholarship to attend CORE 2021. Successful Applicants will be notified in Early June. Scholarships will be awarded to tertiary students studying engineering in Western Australia. For more information on how to apply visit our news page.

  • CORE2021 CONFERENCE OF RAILWAY EXCELLENCE – “Collaborating to Master Complexity”

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    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. The RTSA is proud of CORE’s reputation for high quality […]

  • Nomination Deadline for 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards

    Categories and Criteria Nominations 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. […]

  • 10th Annual Train Control Management Systems Summit – 6-7 July 2021

    Virtual / On-line

    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: Increasing network readiness for interoperable and productive rail operations Integrating and optimizing value across legacy & cutting-edge ETCS, Traffic Management, Automatic Train Operations & CBTC systems Creating […]

  • Event: The Effectiveness of Rail Web Dampers and How They are Selected and Implemented

    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 […]

  • AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference – September 26-30, 2021

    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. […]

  • Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2021 – Virtual Award Presentations

    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. More information about the Australasian Rail Industry Awards  is available on the Australasian Rail Industry Awards webpage available here. The Young Rail Professional Award, sponsored […]

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  • WA Chapter Event: Annual Chapter Dinner

    Frasers State Reception Centre Frasers, State Reception Centre, 60 Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, Perth, WA, Australia

    Join the RTSA WA Chapter for their Chapter Annual Dinner in the beautiful surrounds of Kings Park at 6:00-10:30pm on Thursday 11th November 2021. Enjoy an evening of networking and celebration with a three course dinner by acclaimed chef, Chris Taylor, paired with free-flowing premium beverages and outstanding WA entertainment. Join industry colleagues for this […]

  • NZ Chapter Event: Mainline Track Upgrades: Auckland-Wellington and Sydney-Melbourne

    Engineering New Zealand 40 Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    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. Register here. Auckland and Wellington are linked by the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT) narrow gauge railway of length 681km. […]

  • Webinar: Annual UK IMechE Railway Division Chair’s Address to Australia and NZ

    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. The address will examine how, as […]

  • AusRail PLUS 2021 (postponed to 2022, relocated to Sydney, NSW)

    ICC Sydney Sydney, Australia

    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) […]

  • IRT 2022 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering

    Arts Centre Melbourne - Pavilion 100 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2022 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. This is the 9th annual lecture as part of this series and is a key forum […]

  • EA Webinar Event – Genoa-Milan high-capacity railway line – Italy’s largest engineering projecty

    About the event Involving 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 […]