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  • Approaching Operations Readiness challenges in Complex Rail projects

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    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

  • EMC Management: How to Achieve Electromagnetic Compliance

    BG&E, Level 5, 180 Ann St. Brisbane QLD 4000: 180 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

              Overview Electrification of railways brings its own unique problems due to the high amount of energy required to operate a modern electric train. When Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) unintentionally affects signalling systems and trackside equipment there can be detrimental consequences. The management of electrical energy is a strict requirement for safety […]

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  • Projected Climate Impacts on the Deterioration of Coastal Railway Bridges in New Zealand

    New Zealand’s coastal railway bridges are increasingly exposed to climate stressors due to climate change. This presentation links climate projections to material specific deterioration mechanisms and discuss how service life can reduce significantly, creating earlier and more frequent maintenance interventions and tougher planning decisions for network reliability. 📆 When: 14 April 2026 🕛 Time: 12 – […]

  • Engineering 150 years of rail to Bathurst

    Charles Sturt University, Engineering Building 1305 Charles Sturt University, Engineering Building 1305, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

    Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter and the Engineering Historical Society in-person at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst for a presentation on the 150th anniversary of rail to Bathurst. Overview The extension of rail to Bathurst 150 years ago marked a significant milestone in the development of New South Wales’ transport infrastructure and regional connectivity. Delivering […]

  • The Great Western Railway’s world record holding battery train and the fast charge system

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    Come and join us to learn about Great Western Railway's entirely battery powered Class 230 battery electric multiple unit. The industry leading fast charge system enables automatic charging of the train batteries in as little as 3 minutes. Following a thorough testing programme, this train has now entered passenger service. On 19th/20th August 2025, this […]

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