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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 đź•› 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

    Webinar

    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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  • Elevating Railways – Benefits, Structure Solutions and Track Design

    Bobbi's Bar and Restaurant 264 South Road, Hilton, South Australia, Australia

    In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore various level crossing removal methods, with a focus on rail-over-road solutions implemented in Western Australia and Victoria, highlighting their benefits, challenges and key design considerations. đź“… Details Date & Time: Thursday 7 May 2026 @ 6pm Format: In-person Venue: Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, 264 […]

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  • Site visit: Puffing Billy workshop and heritage talk

    Puffing Billy Railway 1 Old Monbulk Road, , Belgrave Victoria, 3160 Puffing Billy Railway 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia

    Overview Join the RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter for a unique behind-the-scenes experience at the Puffing Billy Railway workshops, featuring a presentation and guided workshop tour led by Robert Reed, Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Conservation & Heritage specialist. Robert has spent seven years engineering with Puffing Billy Railway (PBRB) and brings extensive experience in maintenance, restoration, and […]

  • ETCS and Digital Radio System Deployment

    Mott MacDonald 175 Eagle Street #l14 Brisbane City, QLD 4000 Mott MacDonald 175 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

    Join the RTSA for 2 technical presentations on recent deployment of railway technology systems on international projects: ETCS Rollout on East Coast Mainline Mike Odling is major projects delivery director for Mott MacDonald in Australia. Mike was the Delivery Director leading the integrated delivery partner for the uniquely collaborative ETCS programme on ECML. Mike has […]

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  • Mobile radio warning system: implementing a new era of track worker safety

    Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on Mobile radio warning system: implementing a new era of track worker safety. 📅  10:00-11:00 (AEST) / 12:00-1:00pm (NZST) Tuesday 26th May 🌏  Online 🎟️  Register for free on the Engineering New Zealand website: Mobile Radio Warning System: Implementing a New Era of Track Worker […]

  • Fire safety in transition from diesel to battery locomotives

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

    Overview Fire risks in rail operations—whether in tunnels, on bridges, or within dense urban environments—vary significantly across diesel, battery-electric, and electric locomotives. These differences are shaped by fuel sources, fire dynamics, and the availability of early warning and control systems. From a driver’s perspective, the critical operational question is not only if a fire will […]

  • Supporting regional growth through rail reuse

    Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for this event on the Supporting regional growth through rail reuse (previously titled: train to Cessnock) presented by Bill Palazzi. 📅  6:00-7:00pm (AEST) Wednesday 3rd June 2026 🌏  Online 🎟️  Register on the Engineers Australia Website: Registration link Overview The South Maitland Railway, a 32 km corridor between Maitland […]

  • Site visit: RTSA – TasRail operations in Northern Tasmania

    East Tamar Junction 35 Hobblers Bridge Road , Newstead Tasmania, 7250 35 Hobblers Bridge Road, East Tamar Junction, Newstead, Tasmania, Australia

    Overview TasRail is pleased to invite members of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) to join us in Northern Tasmania for a unique technical visit showcasing key aspects of the state’s freight rail operations. The visit will include a guided tour of TasRail’s East Tamar Maintenance Facility in Launceston, the central hub for locomotive […]

  • Interoperability: New Standards for New Zealand Rail Vehicles

    Join us for this webinar to gain an overview of KiwiRail’s new standards for rail vehicle interoperability (M-ST-RS-8101, M-ST-RS-8102, and M-ST-RS-8103) that have been published in 2026 to replace NRSS/6. 📅  12:00-1:00pm (NZST) Tuesday 30th June 🌏  Online 🎟️  Register for free on the Engineering New Zealand website: Interoperability: New Standards for New Zealand Rail […]

  • Perth’s Metropolitan Rollingstock Fleet: a brief history and look into the future

    Engineers Australia Perth Level 10, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Overview This event is a presentation on the history of the Public Transport Authority's rollingstock assets including both electrics (EMUs) and diesels (DMUs).  The presentation will include information about the current status of the fleets, which are in service and what works are currently underway. The end will also provide a glimpse into the future […]

  • Hope Island Station – Delivering an Infill Station on a Bridge in a Floodplain with Zero Weekday Possessions

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

    Join the RTSA for a technical presentation on Hope Island Station Hope Island Station is a new "station in the sky" on the Gold Coast line, built on a viaduct across a floodplain with zero weekday possessions. The project demonstrates how outstanding design delivers exceptional construction, interface, and quality outcomes. The team overcame challenges rarely […]

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  • Digital Twins in Motion: Powering KiwiRail’s New Track Evaluation Car

    KiwiRail is harnessing the power of Digital Twin technology to revolutionise track monitoring, join the RTSA New Zealand chapter online for a webinar on Digital Twins in Motion: Powering KiwiRail’s New Track Evaluation Car. 📅  12:00-1:00pm NZST Monday 27th July 🌏  Online 🎟️  Register on the Engineering New Zealand website: Digital Twins in Motion: Powering […]

  • Engineering Assurance in Action: Lessons from Australia’s Major Rail Projects

    Bobbi's Bar and Restaurant 264 South Road, Hilton, South Australia, Australia

    In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore how TSA Riley's engineering experts have supported three landmark rail projects—from South Australia's Tram Grade Separation Program to Victoria's Regional Rail Revival and the Suburban Rail Loop—sharing practical insights into construction verification, design optimisation, standards compliance and engineering assurance. 📅 Details Date & Time: Wednesday 29 July […]

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