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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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. 📅 Details Date & Time: Thursday 7 May 2026 @ 6pm Format: In-person Venue: Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, 264 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]