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SUMMARY:CORE2020 - Early Bird Registration Deadline
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 practise in planning\, implementation\, operations and management of rail systems. \nFor more information\, click on this link \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/core2020-early-bird-registration-deadline/
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:20191213T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20191104T053205Z
CREATED:20191104T052129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T053205Z
UID:1825-1576256400-1576256400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2020 Technical Conference - Call for Papers
DESCRIPTION:The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) invites members of RTSA to submit Paper Abstracts on subjects of interest to the railway engineering community to be considered for publication and/or presentation at the AREMA Annual Technical Conference. Papers on significant railway infrastructure projects and on heavy haul technology are encouraged. \nDallas\, Texas USA September 13-16\, 2020 \nFor additional information on other topics\, paper preparation requirements\, schedule\, and an abstract submission link\, see link below or click here. \nSUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13\, 2019 \nwww.arema.org
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2020-call-for-papers/
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:20191206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191206T170000
DTSTAMP:20191020T111523Z
CREATED:20191001T114407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T111523Z
UID:1756-1575651600-1575651600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline for 6 different 2020 RTSA Awards
DESCRIPTION:Nomination for the following 6 RTSA awards are open until Dec. 6: \n\nRailway Engineering Student Thesis Award\nPhd Thesis Award\nMasters Thesis Award\nBiennial Project Award\nBiennial Individual Award\nRailway Professional of the Year Award\n\nPlease visit our awards page for more details.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nomination-deadline-for-2020-rtsa-railway-project-award/
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:20191205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191205T183000
DTSTAMP:20191125T062842Z
CREATED:20191125T062759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T062842Z
UID:1875-1575565200-1575570600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Engineers Australia AGM
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Australia AGM 2019 \nThe 2019 Annual General Meeting of The Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia) will be held at our Brisbane Division office on 5 December 2015 at 5.00pm AEST. (note this is Brisbane time; please take into account daylight savings adjustments\, if applicable to your location) The meeting will also be streamed live via WebEx to the other Engineers Australia offices. The live stream will also be accessible\, via most personal devices\, to members who have registered to view the live streamed AGM. \nLocation: Engineering House\, 447 Upper Edward Street\, Brisbane \nClick on the link below for more information on how to register. \nComplimentary entry and refreshments will be served in all locations following the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/engineers-australia-agm/
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:20191204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T173000
DTSTAMP:20191116T091748Z
CREATED:20191116T040042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T091748Z
UID:1861-1575466200-1575480600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail Plus 2019 - Conference - Day 2 - RTSA Technical Streams
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 RTSA Streams: \n\nRegional Rail\n\nSee link below for more information
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2019-conference-day-2-rtsa-technical-streams/
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/Melbourne:20191203T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191203T173000
DTSTAMP:20191116T040805Z
CREATED:20191116T035917Z
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UID:1857-1575379800-1575394200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail Plus 2019 - Conference - Day 1 - RTSA Technical Streams
DESCRIPTION:Day 1 RTSA Streams: \n\nRail Infrastructure\nRolling Stock & Maintenance.\n\nSee link below for more information
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2019-conference-day-1-rtsa-technical-streams/
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;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
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UID:1606-1574208000-1574467199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:World Engineers Convention (WEC) 2019
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Australia and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations welcome you to Melbourne for the World Engineers Convention (WEC) 2019 – a coming together of some of the greatest engineering minds from around the globe\, hosted in one of the world’s most liveable cities.  Known as the ‘Olympics of Engineering’ this international convention is held every four years and will attract 1300+ global participants from over 70 countries. \nThe overarching theme for WEC 2019 is Engineering a Sustainable World: The Next 100 Years. The focus will not only be on engineering innovation\, but how this can have a positive impact on our lives by creating sustainable engineering solutions. \nFor more information\, click on this link
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/world-engineers-convention-wec-2019/
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/Melbourne:20191114T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20191105T000226Z
CREATED:20191020T072146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T000226Z
UID:1789-1573734600-1573738200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA WA Event - Rail alignment re-baselining: a way to improve track maintenance effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:In the recent years\, increase in the axle load is one of the key contributors in the freight rail transport throughput. However\, accelerated deterioration in the track geometry parameters is inevitable as a result. Rail alignment on heavy haul railways has undergone long term unintended changes due to increase in axle load and throughput such that the existing alignment significantly varies from the as built alignment several years ago. \nTrack geometry elements and parameters are critical determinants of reliability and maintainability of track assets. The designated geometry and geometry parameters are used as the target during track maintenance. Quality and effectiveness of track maintenance is compromised\, and the risk of incidents is enhanced if the track geometry and parameters continue in degraded condition for prolonged periods. A fresh ‘as existing’ survey facilitates re-baselining the design alignment as the reference for the track maintenance in the future\, to improve effectiveness of track maintenance. \nThis presentation is based on a recent project undertaken by BHP Rail Engineering and AECOM. \nAbout the speakers: \nKsenija Stanic-Colic\, Superintendent Governance & Technical Stewardship\, Rail Engineering/WAIO\, BHP \nKsenija is a qualified Track and Civil Engineer who has over 25 years of practical experience in rail and mining industry\, regional and metro based.  She started her professional career with Croatian Railways where she was working in track maintenance area and managing smaller size upgrade projects.  During her professional career in Australia for the last 20 years she was working in capacity of Senior and Lead Railway/Track and Civil Engineer and Technical Lead on the major mining and metro railway projects in Western Australia. \nShe is currently working in BHP Western Australia Iron Ore Rail engineering department in Superintendent Governance and Technical Stewardship role where she leads\, coaches and mentors team members to ensure technical support\, compliance to the standards and statutory legislation. She embraces and leads introduction of new technologies for the further improvements and betterment of the network assets.  Ksenija is passionate about sharing her experiences and learnings with the broader rail industry through Engineers Australia and globally. She proud herself in providing support and leadership to graduate engineers across Engineering team in BHP. \nManeesh Gupta\, Technical Director – Rail\, AECOM \nManeesh a Technical Director at AECOM in Perth. He is a business leader\, a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of Engineers Australia with over 25 years’ experience in the transit and freight rail industries. He is also an MBA from Manchester business School\, UK.  Maneesh has a solid track record as a rail industry engineering specialist. Through his career\, he has worked for rail owner operators\, governments\, construction contractors and consultants. In his various roles including senior leadership roles\, he has delivered operations\, maintenance and asst renewal outcomes for operational railways as well as a diverse range of rail projects. The latter includes large\, complex\, multidisciplinary projects as well as specialist projects requiring in-depth technical expertise. He has over 18 publications in international and national conferences and journals some of which have been acclaimed for breakthrough innovations. \nManeesh is the current ANZ Executive Chair of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia within Engineers Australia. He has been actively involved in voluntary professional activities throughout his career and is passionate about the railway industry and the rail profession.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-wa-event-rail-alignment-re-baselining-a-way-to-improve-track-maintenance-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia WA Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191114T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191114T123000
DTSTAMP:20191105T000622Z
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UID:1834-1573732800-1573734600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA WA AGM 2019
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA WA Chapter will be holding their 2019 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14th November \nIf you are interested in nominating for the 2020 RTSA WA committee please contact Chapter Secretary Mary Durkan at mary.durkan@pta.wa.gov.au or 04437 259 854 \nNominations close 13th November at 5pm \nThis presentation follows the AGM (follow links to register) \nhttps://www.rtsa.com.au/event/rtsa-wa-event-rail-alignment-re-baselining-a-way-to-improve-track-maintenance-effectiveness/
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-wa-agm-2019/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia WA Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191031T223000
DTSTAMP:20190925T104601Z
CREATED:20190925T104601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T104601Z
UID:1741-1572544800-1572561000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA WA Chapter - Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:RTSA ANNUAL DINNER 2019  \nLocation: State Reception Centre\, Frasers Kings Park\, Perth \nDate: Thursday 31 October 2019\, 6.00pm-10.30pm \nGuest Speaker: Paul Larsen Arc Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer \nSee flyer for details \nRTSA Annual Dinner 2019 \n  \nFor Sponsorship and Ticket sales\, please use the following link: \nhttps://arinex.eventsair.com/rtsa2019/form1
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-wa-chapter-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:State Reception Centre\, Frasers\, Kings Park\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T133000
DTSTAMP:20190924T030908Z
CREATED:20190924T030908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T030908Z
UID:1739-1571313600-1571319000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA WA Event - Artificial Intelligence for Digital Train Control
DESCRIPTION:Most train control systems require a human driver to interpret real time information and respond to this information. The human driver controls the vehicle following the defined rules. Adherence to the rules is often supervised with automated interventions to mitigate the risk of human error\, for example\, if the driver exceeds their authority (distance/speed). The driver/attendant can also react to unexpected events (degraded\, abnormal and emergency situations). \nThe notable exceptions are the increasing number of automated metros (GoA4) that successfully provide high performance services within segregated environments with minimal variance (pre-programmed). The next evolution is to provide similar levels of automation and performance on open networks (mainline and light rail) where the environment cannot be easily controlled. Ultimately\, as we move away from human driven vehicles and network management\, outside the relative simplicity of the metro environment\, autonomous systems will be required to handle all the unexpected events on the rail network\, similarly to autonomous cars\, necessitating the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Autonomous rail has less variables\, but potentially more catastrophic consequences. The train control systems that are developed will need to consider the sensors available on-board and the information available from the connected network and how this information is processed and acted upon. \nWhen managed correctly AI has the potential to significantly improve safety. However\, to achieve societal acceptance research from the autonomous car industry suggest that this may need to be about two orders of magnitude better that the average driver. A suitable approach is required with society with respect to the use of AI. A period of increasing AI support for drivers (semi-autonomous)\, with a transition over to AI driving (autonomous)\, will be required. The expected approach is longitudinal testing\, required for developing an inductive long-term dynamic safety case (‘proven in use’). Through aggressive training environments that use training sets and test conditions that place the system in ‘extreme’ operating environments and in-service experience with a driver present to ensure AI algorithms are able to operate safety with the eventual operational demands. \nAbout the speakers: \nDavid Milburn\, Senior Technical Director\, Global Leader – Digital Train Control\, GHD\, Australia \nDavid Milburn is a Chartered Engineer with over twenty-years international railway experience.  David started his railway career when he joined the British Rail S&T graduate scheme. He quickly developed a keen interest in innovation and new technologies and in 1998 he was seconded to the ERTMS Users Group in Brussels\, and has been involved in digital train control ever since.  David has held a number of senior roles\, including leading the Signalling discipline for Network Rail’s flagship Crossrail Programme\, and as the Technical Head\, Signalling & Control Systems for Network Rail Consulting. Since moving to Australia\, David has had the privilege of being involved in some fantastic projects\, including: Sydney Metro Northwest\, and a ground breaking ETCS Level 2 mine railway in WA. David is currently leading and developing the digital train control services for GHD. \nMike Erskine\, Executive Advisor\, GHD Advisory\, Australia \nMichael Erskine has over 34 years’ experience in Process\, Mining\, Transport\, Water\, Food\, Oil & Gas\, Infrastructure and Chemical industries. His consulting experience includes risk management\, project management\, process design and troubleshooting\, accident investigation and feasibility study leader. Michael has significant experience in developing safety case and risk management documentation for government regulatory evaluation and organisational needs. \nRegistration Closes: Oct 17 2019 – 11:00 am
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-wa-event-artificial-intelligence-for-digital-train-control/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia WA Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016
DTSTAMP:20190701T012933Z
CREATED:20190701T012922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T012933Z
UID:1403-1571097600-1571183999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course\, Sydney 2019
DESCRIPTION:The ARA and RTSA are providing a one day course – Insight into Rollingstock Engineering – in Sydney on October 15 \nDescription \nThis one-day introductory course will provide an insight into the principles used in the design\, manufacture and maintenance of railway rollingstock including locomotives\, passenger cars\, multiple unit trains and freight wagons. The course is designed for those new to the industry and those required to liaise with rail engineering people involved with rollingstock acquisition\, operation and whole of life support projects and the interface between each of the rail operating systems. \nCourse content \n\nType of Rollingstock\nRollingstock Dynamics\nBogies\nLocomotive Design\nFreight Wagons\nPassenger Rollingstock – Design\nRollingstock Traction Drives\nBraking Systems\nAsset Management\nDesign Interfaces\nStandards and RISSB\nSafety and Risk Management\n\nPresenters \n\nJohn Watsford BSc (Elec Eng)\, FIE Aust\, Life Member RTSA\, Engineering Consultant\nIan Rossow BTech Elect\, MIE Aust\, Engineering Consultant\nColin Butcher BSC (Mech Eng)\, FIE Aust\, Engineering Consultant\n\nRegistration fee \nRegistration includes the one-day course\, hard copy and electronic versions of all presentations\, morning\, afternoon teas and lunch. Prices are in $AUD and include GST: \n\nARA/RTSA Members $980\nNon-Members $1\,280
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/insight-into-track-engineering-course-sydney-2019-2/
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:20190914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20200815T034247Z
CREATED:20190707T082748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200815T034247Z
UID:1451-1568419200-1570233599@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Study Tour on Railway Engineering to United States
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA is proud to present for your consideration the Study Tour on Railway Engineering (STORE) 2019 to the USA in September/October 2019 including attendance at the AREMA 2019 conference in Minneapolis   Click here for more information
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/study-tour-on-railway-engineering-to-united-states/
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:20190911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190912
DTSTAMP:20190701T012959Z
CREATED:20190701T012718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T012959Z
UID:1401-1568160000-1568246399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Insight into Track Engineering Course\, Sydney 2019
DESCRIPTION:The ARA and RTSA are providing a one day course – Insight into Track Engineering – in Sydney on September 11 \nDescription \nThis one-day course will provide an insight to the technology\, processes and principles that are used by railway track engineers. It is designed for those required to liaise with track engineers\, assist with the design of railway track\, coordinate with track engineering projects and/or maintenance activities and provide an understanding of the interface between track and other railway systems. \nAims \n\nTo provide an overview of rail track engineering disciplines\nTo provide an understanding of the interaction between track engineering and other railway disciplines\nTo provide an understanding of the safety requirements when working on or near railway track\nTo provide an understanding of the legal requirements when working on or near railway track and the role of the Regulator\nTo encourage further study and the attainment of competencies related to Track Engineering\n\nPresenters \n\nMichael Garrett FIEAust\, CPEng\, RPEQ\, Course Director\, QUT Rail Masters Infrastructure\, \, Civil Engineer\nAdam Morris BE (Civil)\, Dip Proj Mgt\, MIEAust\, Director\, Agonis Group\nMartin Murray BE\, PhD\, MIEAust\, CPEng\, RPEQ\, Director\, KCPM Consulting Pty Ltd\n\nRegistration fee \nRegistration includes the one-day course\, hard copy and electronic versions of all presentations\, morning\, afternoon teas and lunch. Prices are in $AUD and include GST: \n\nARA/RTSA Members $980\nNon-Members $1\,280
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/insight-into-track-engineering-course-sydney-2019/
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=Pacific/Auckland:20190819T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190819T190000
DTSTAMP:20190805T123510Z
CREATED:20190805T074545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T123510Z
UID:1538-1566234000-1566241200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA - NZ Chapter Event and Webinar - How faster rail changes the economic & social landscape
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA New Zealand and the Engineering New Zealand Auckland Branch invite you to a presentation from Professor Andrew McNaughton\, Strategic Advisor to the UK High Speed 2 Rail project in Auckland on Monday\, 19 August which will also be available for members elsewhere to view live online. \nAndrew McNaughton is a leading authority on high speed rail and chairs the World High Speed Rail Committee. He was the Chief Engineer for the UK High Speed 2 project from 2009 -17 and led the specification\, operational design\, technical strategy and route development for the project. He is currently leading the New South Wales government Fastrail strategy\, as part of its regional development and regeneration agenda\, and is Special Advisor to the Czech Republic Government on similar issues. Andrew is a Professorial Fellow at the University of Southampton and a visiting professor at Imperial College\, London\, and Nottingham University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor McNaughton was a standout Keynote speaker at the 2010 RTSA Conference on Railway Excellence in Wellington and we are delighted that is able to speak to us during a very short visit to Auckland. \nAndrew’s presentation is very relevant to New Zealand given the current government interest in developing regional rail services to connect our major cities to regional centres. He will draw upon his worldwide experience and demonstrate how using faster rail services to increase the distance that people can travel within defined time periods\, through faster rail services\, such as 30 minute cross city trips\, 1 hour commutes and 2 hour regional connectivity\, results in new economic activity and land use development opportunities. \nThe presentation will  be broadcast as a live webinar for those unable to attend in person. \nPlease use the registration link below to indicate whether you will attend the presentation in Auckland or join online. For those attending in Auckland\, there will be an opportunity for networking with drinks and nibbles provided after the presentation. \nThanks to EY for kindly hosting the meeting and to Beca for sponsoring the networking drinks and nibbles. \n\nMonday 19 August\, 5pm\nEY Offices\, 2 Takutai Square\, Britomart\, Auckland 1010\nRegister here \n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-and-webinar-how-faster-rail-changes-the-economic-social-landscape/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190816T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190816T170000
DTSTAMP:20190812T061053Z
CREATED:20190812T061053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T061053Z
UID:1566-1565913600-1565974800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA - WA Chapter - Registration Deadline for the Annual RTSA Undergraduate Challenge 2019 for Vic/Tas
DESCRIPTION:The WA Chapter launched the RTSA Undergraduate Challenge 2019 at the University of Western Australia the week of August 5.  A hugely popular activity of RTSA that promotes railway engineering at the universities\, provides a gateway to bright careers in the rail industry and builds bridges between the rail industry and the academia. The Challenge is hugely popular and this year we are expecting over 30 teams from 3 universities in the WA to take up the challenge. All the best wishes to the competing teams! \nProcess:\nSend email to: elena.marr@pta.wa.gov.au with the following details: \n\nMember names\nUniversity\nEngineering discipline\nYear of study\nMember contact info (email\, phone number)\nTeam Name\n\nRegistration Closes 16 / 08 / 2019 – 5:00 pm WA Time
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-wa-chapter-registration-deadline-for-the-annual-rtsa-undergraduate-challenge-2019-for-vic-tas/
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190731T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190731T183000
DTSTAMP:20190719T124508Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA - NZ Chapter Event and Webinar - Cleaning the Otira Tunnel
DESCRIPTION:Cleaning the Otira Tunnel \nThe RTSA NZ invite you to an encore of the above presentation in Wellington on Wednesday 31 July\, which will also be available to view as a live webinar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil Mason\, Managing Director of Vitruvius Ltd\, has kindly agreed to make an encore performance of his fascinating presentation on cleaning the Otira Rail Tunnel\, originally given to the RTSA in April\, so that a wider New Zealand and international audience can participate. \nSituated on the Midland Line between Otira and Arthurs Pass in the South Island\, KiwiRail’s Otira rail Tunnel measures an impressive 8.566 km in length and runs through a harsh but fragile alpine environment. At the time of its opening in 1923 it was the longest tunnel in the southern hemisphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the past 30 years the tunnel has conveyed trains carrying uncovered coal wagons up the steep 1 in 33 gradient from Otira\, combined with the ventilation system has deposited sand and coal dust on the floor and walls creating a “mountain range” balanced along the top of power and communication cables. A creative method had to be developed\, using innovative technology\, to remove the deposits by water jets and then remove the particulates from the water to comply with stringent environmental consent conditions\, before discharge into the nearby river. \nNeil has led many interesting and challenging rail projects through his 27 years in the rail industry in NZ and the UK. As Project Manager for KiwiRail for the Otira Tunnel project\, he successfully led the complex design\, challenging consenting phase and testing physical works delivery.  Neil was recently quoted saying “cleaning the Otira Tunnel has been without doubt the toughest project I have ever done.  It could only have been made harder if we were asked to deliver the scope wearing blindfolds” \nWednesday\, 31 July\, 5.30pm (NZ time)\nEngineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\nRegister here \nThere will be an opportunity for networking with drinks and nibbles provided from 5pm. \nThe presentation will also be broadcast as a live webinar for those unable to attend in Wellington\, to take part in the online webinar\, please register here.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-and-webinar-cleaning-the-otira-tunnel/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180927T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180927T140000
DTSTAMP:20180914T014408Z
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SUMMARY:Rail Systems and Safety Assurance
DESCRIPTION:Gary Bundell will be presenting on Rail Systems and Safety Assurance as Principal Rail Systems & Safety Assurance Engineer at AECOM Australia. \nAbout the speaker: \nGary is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 17 years of engineering practice experience most recently in a system and safety assurance role for the rapid transit rail transportation sector but before that in the heavy-haul rail automation sector (with system assurance roles and before that in engineering/technology development roles). He also has 18 years of academic experience in engineering education and leadership. His early engineering experience has included software development for embedded computer systems\, specification of novel control and signal processing algorithms\, and managing/mentoring other engineers engaged in these activities. \nHe has had various roles from R&D manager\, through to consulting engineer and recently in lead roles in system\, safety assurance and project review roles. He has a demonstrated capacity to work across a wide range of advanced technology projects\, and his main technical interest is in rail technology systems from a safety\, reliability\, availability\, and performance perspective. \nHe is currently on secondment to the Perth METRONET project as an engineering assurance manager\, but most recently he has worked for AECOM on various phases of the Sydney Metro project\, from technical advisor safety assurance lead on Sydney Metro West Scoping/Definition Design to technical advisor safety assurance on the Sydney Metro City & South West Reference Design and also on portions of the Sydney Metro Northern Corridor Works detailed design and construction phase as a safety assurance manager. \n  \nTo register for this event\, please use the website link below. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rail-systems-and-safety-assurance/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia WA Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180906T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180906T223000
DTSTAMP:20180829T073025Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter Annual Dinner 2018
DESCRIPTION:The WA Chapter is hosting the Annual dinner for 2018 at the State Reception Centre in Kings Park on Thursday 6th September. The speaker will by Anthony Kannis\, Project Director for METRONET. \nFor more details\, please see the attached flyer below. \nRTSA Annual Dinner 2018_Rev C \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-annual-dinner-2018/
LOCATION:State Reception Centre\, Frasers\, Kings Park\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
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