• 150th Anniversary of rail to Gunning: past, present and future

    Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street) 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Overview Join us for a compelling exploration of one of Australia’s historic rail achievements—the extension of the Main South Railway Line from Goulburn to Gunning, officially opened in 1875. This event will delve into the political, engineering, and operational challenges of the past, examine the current state of rail operations, and look ahead to the […]

  • 2025 RTSA WA Chapter Annual Dinner

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

    The RTSA WA Chapter invites you to our upcoming annual dinner on Thursday 13th November 2025, to be held at Frasers in Kings Park. As one of the premier events for the WA rail industry each year, we would love for everyone to join us again for an evening of networking and celebration. This year’s […]

  • 2025 RTSA SA Chapter Annual Dinner

    Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

      Members are advised that  RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner is to be held this year on Thursday 13 November 2025 at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite. For sponsorship details, please contact [email protected]. Event description This year we are honoured to welcome Professor Arnold Dix as our keynote speaker. Professor Dix is internationally recognised for his […]

  • Rail electrification: A historical view

    9/340 Adelaide Street , Brisbane, Queensland 4000 9/340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

      Overview Electric traction technology in railways has been around for well over 100 years and railway electrification came to Queensland in the late 1970s. The presentation will go through the chronology and geography of this development and hopefully give you some insight into how some of the important development decisions were made.  Presenter, Colin […]

  • Approaching Operations Readiness challenges in Complex Rail projects

    online only

    Having successfully facilitated the resolution of complex rail/transport project issues and in particular operational readiness/handover activities for Transport agencies and rail operators. This included inter-entity (including rail operators) facilitation to ensure alignment and agreed-upon documented outcomes/decisions.  David will explore how operations readiness applies to complex rail/transport projects and encompassing issues across states such as interoperability, harmonisation, handover. Date: […]

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  • RTSA NZ Chapter online event – Rail Network ReBuild

    Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on the Rail Network ReBuild (RNR) project in Auckland Metro! 📆 Wednesday 26 November ⏰  2 – 1pm 🌏 Online 🎫 Register on the Engineering New Zealand website Presentation Overview The Rail Network ReBuild (RNR) project in Auckland Metro commenced in early 2020 under the banner of […]

  • RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter End of Year Networking Drinks

    Balcony Level, The Office Hotel, Cnr Kent &, Erskin0e St, Sydney NSW 2000 Balcony Level, The Office Hotel, Cnr Kent &, Erskinville St, Sydney, NSW

    Celebrate the end of 2025 with the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter at The Office Hotel, Sydney CBD. This relaxed evening offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share insights from the year, and toast the achievements of the rail industry. Enjoy casual networking with fellow engineers, project managers, and transport professionals in a fun and […]

    Free
  • RTSA NZ Chapter End of Year Event

    Please join the RTSA NZ Chapter for our end of year get together, including a presentation on KiwiRail’s strategic direction and what it means for rail professionals in New Zealand. There will also be an update on the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility Project and the first Battery Electric Multiple Units in the Southern […]

  • RTSA Vic/Tas Chapter – End of Year Celebration 2025

    Level 1, The Oxford Scholar Hotel, Melbourne Level 1, The Oxford Scholar Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Event Overview Join us for the RTSA’s End of Year Celebration as we wrap up another successful year and look ahead to 2026. This evening is all about community and connection We’ll celebrate our achievements, share what’s coming next, and enjoy a relaxed night of networking with members, students, partners, and industry colleagues. Food and […]

    Free
  • Design of dual gauge tangential turnouts with asymmetric switches

    Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane , Queensland , 4000 Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Join the RTSA Queensland Chapter in person in Brisbane and online for a presentation on Design of dual gauge tangential turnouts with asymmetric switches at 7:00-8:00pm AEST on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Overview Discover the real-world engineering behind dual gauge tangential turnouts with fixed heel asymmetric switches. This session dives into the design challenges and […]

  • Shaping the next 200 years of rail engineering – IMechE Railway Division Chair’s Address

    Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online with the IMechE for this presentation on shaping the next 200 years of rail engineering. Overview This keynote address from the Chair of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Railway Division will explore how railways can continue to serve society over the next two centuries, building on their strengths […]

  • Engineering system monitoring, detection, analysis and solutions

    Engineers Australia Melbourne Level 26/ 181 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Overview In today’s high-stakes industrial environments, unplanned downtime can be costly and disruptive. This session explores the transformative power of Condition Monitoring (CM) and Predictive Maintenance strategies in engineering systems. From foundational principles to advanced digital twin technologies, participants will gain insights into how modern monitoring techniques can detect faults early, optimise performance, and extend […]

  • Site Visit to Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal (LXR) Project Area

    Beckenham Station Station Lobby, Beckenham Station, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    The RTSA WA Chapter is delighted to invite all interested members to join us on the first site visit of 2026. Opened to the Public in 2025, the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal (LXR) Project is Perth's first major elevated rail project. Over a length of approximately 7km, the project replaced 5 stations, removed 6 […]

    Free
  • 2026 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering

    The Leaper Family Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Overview Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) extends an invitation to the 2026 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 13th annual lecture as part of this […]

  • IRSE Presidential Visit 2026

    Engineering New Zealand 40 Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    The Railway Technical Society of Australasia – New Zealand Chapter, in collaboration with Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE), invites you to their upcoming April event featuring a presentation by Vinoth Rajamani on his engineering journey, followed by President Bogdan Godziejewski’s insights into Europe’s ETCS challenges. 📆 Date: Wednesday 1 April ⏰ Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm […]