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SUMMARY:Steamranger Highlander Family Day - expression of interest
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to express your interest in joining a unique family day centred around experiencing steam travel between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn. This event offers the special opportunity to experience the historic RX224 steam locomotive\, which has been in operation for more than a century\, pulling beautifully preserved heritage carriages and tenders. Facilities including toilets are available both on board and at each station to ensure your comfort throughout the journey. Please note that disability access is limited\, so feel free to reach out if you have specific accessibility needs.\n\n\nExpressions of Interest\nIf you’re interested in attending\, please complete the EOI by clicking this link – EOI – Steamranger Highlander Family Day at your earliest convenience\, and no later than 12 June 2026. Responding promptly will greatly assist us in organising a memorable day for as many participants as possible\, especially as we continue planning following our recent meeting with the Steamranger team on 11 May 2026.\n\nFurther detailed information can also be obtained from sa@rtsa.com.au\n\nNOTE 1: Unfortunately\, we will likely need to limit tickets to 4 per member.\nNOTE 2: Children under 4 are assumed to not need a seat.\nNOTE 3: Persons must be able to walk onto the train via a short step. Ramps for wheelchairs are not available\, but these can be stored on board in the baggage car along with prams and strollers etc.\n\nProposed Itinerary\nThe day’s itinerary is as follows:\nSunday 20th September\n– 8:45am: Arrive at the carpark next to Mount Barker Station.\n– 9:00am: Gather at Mount Barker Railway Station.\n– 9:20am: All participants board the train.\n– 9:30am: Departure from Mount Barker.\n– 10:30am: Arrival in Strathalbyn\, with free time to explore local shops and cafes.\n– 11:30am: Train departs Strathalbyn (please note\, if you miss this departure\, you’ll need to catch the 4:00pm train back to Mount Barker).\n– 12:30pm: Arrival at Mount Barker.\n– Lunch will be provided at the station\, featuring a BBQ and cool drinks\, all included in the cost. Any special dietary requirements will be finalised closer to the event.\n– 1:30pm: Official event closure.\n\nOptional Activity:\n– 1:30pm: Guided tour of the Mount Barker maintenance depot for attendees aged 14 and above.\n– 2:30pm: End of the optional tour and final event closure.\n\nThis schedule ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants\, with opportunities for socialising\, sightseeing\, and a glimpse behind the scenes at the maintenance depot.\n\nCost\nPlease be aware that the PWI SA Section and the RTSA are generously subsidising the cost of the day. While the final price will depend on how many participants we have\, you can expect the cost to fall within the range of $10 to $30 per person.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/steamranger-highlander-family-day-expression-of-interest/
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events
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SUMMARY:RTSA at InnoTrans 2026
DESCRIPTION:RTSA will be at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin and we’d love to connect with members\, industry colleagues and friends while we’re there. \nMeet us at Messe Berlin on Tuesday at 10:00am. We’ll meet at the forecourt of the Messe Berlin building. The easiest way to get there is via Messe Süd station\, then follow the crowds under the overpass into the forecourt. \nIt’s a great opportunity to catch up with the Australian rail community\, share insights and experiences\, and see what’s happening across the global rail industry. \nMeeting point: Forecourt\, Messe Berlin\nWhen: Tuesday\, 10:00am\nGetting there: Messe Süd station → under the overpass → Messe Berlin forecourt \n \n  \nIf the weather is looking inclement\, we’ll arrange an alternative undercover meeting location and provide an update a few days beforehand. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Berlin!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-at-innotrans-2026/
LOCATION:Forecourt\, Messe Berlin\, Forecourt\, Messe Berlin\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Safety Assurance for the KiwiRail Locomotive ETCS Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for an overview of KiwiRail’s locomotive European Train Control System (ETCS) project\, focusing on the safety assurance approach used to extend ETCS Level 1 to freight and locomotive-hauled passenger operations on the Auckland network. \n📅  12:00pm – 1:00pm Monday 5th October\n🌏  Online\n🎟️  Safety Assurance for the KiwiRail Locomotive ETCS Project \nPresentation overview\nGabriella will outline the layered assurance model\, progressive introduction strategy\, and phased demonstration of Safety So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable (SFAIRP)\, highlighting how safety risk was managed through system integration\, operational readiness\, and governance. \nThe presentation will also share key challenges\, learnings\, and insights into delivering safety-critical change on a live\, mixed-use railway. \nPresenter\nGabriella Solti is General Manager – Metro Systems Assurance at KiwiRail and a system safety and assurance leader with extensive experience across rail and other high-risk  industries. She has held key safety leadership roles on major projects including City Rail Link\, Auckland Light Rail\, and KiwiRail\, as well as roles with the Auckland Metro Rail Operator\, and specialises in demonstrating system safety and operational outcomes. \nGabriella was awarded the TrackSAFE Foundation New Zealand Safety Leadership Award in 2025 for her sustained contribution to rail safety.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/safety-assurance-for-the-kiwirail-locomotive-etcs-project/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261006T191500
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SUMMARY:100 Years Under the Wires: Sydney's Electric Trains 1926 to 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter and the Engineering Heritage Australia (EHA) and Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) in Sydney and online for a presentation on 100 Years Under the Wires: Sydney’s Electric Trains 1926 to 2026. \n📅  6:00pm – 7:15pm AEDT Tuesday 6th October\n🌏  In-person (Engineers Australia\, Sydney) and Online\n🎟️  100 years of Sydney electric trains: engineering 1926-2026 | Engineers Australia \nOverview\nSydney’s introduction of electric passenger trains in 1926 transformed rail travel and represented one of the most significant engineering developments in New South Wales transport history. Moving from steam-powered operations to an electrified railway network required major advances in planning\, design\, manufacturing\, operations and maintenance at a time when engineers worked without the benefit of modern digital technologies. \nThis presentation explores the evolution of Sydney’s electric rolling stock and traction systems over the past 100 years. Beginning with the original electric fleet and early resistor-based control systems\, the session traces technological developments through the C Sets\, V Sets\, Tangaras\, Millennium trains and the recently introduced Mariyung fleet. \nAttendees will gain insights into how railway engineers have adapted emerging technologies to improve reliability\, efficiency and performance\, while preserving the operational and heritage value of Sydney’s electric railway network. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nhow new engineering technology is is adapted and used for railway operations\nthe challenges in keeping up to date with developing technologies\nhow changing technologies can make operations more effective and economic\nwhy Sydney’s electric trains are such highly regarded heritage items.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis event will be of interest to all engineers\, engineering professionals interested in the evolution of electrical transport systems\, and those with an interest in railway heritage and infrastructure development. \nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Registrations open\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Q&A session\n7.15 pm AEDT: Presentation ends\n7.20 pm AEDT: End of event\n\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEDT: Webinar begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Q&A session\n7.15 pm AEDT: Conclusion\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nJohn Watsford OAM\, FIEAust\, B.Sc(Eng) UNSW\, LIfe Member RTSA\nRetired Electrical Engineer
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/100-years-under-the-wires-sydneys-electric-trains-1926-to-2026/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street)\, 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T100000
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SUMMARY:RTSA Site Visit - Maidstone Tram Depot Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes at Melbourne’s newest tram depot and discover the future home of the next generation G Class tram fleet.\nEvent overview: \nJoin RTSA for an exclusive site tour of the Alstom Maidstone Tram Depot\, Melbourne’s newest tram depot and stabling facility and a key investment in the future of the city’s renowned tram network. This unique opportunity will provide attendees with a firsthand look at the purpose-built depot that will support the introduction and operation of Melbourne’s new G Class trams. Participants will gain insights into the depot’s design\, operational capabilities\, facilities\, and the role it will play in enhancing Melbourne’s public transport network. Attendees will also learn about the deployment of the new G Class trams\, including where they will operate\, the benefits they will bring to passengers and operators\, and how the project is contributing to a more accessible\, reliable and sustainable tram network for Melbourne. \nPPE equipment is required. All attendees must wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and steel-capped boots. Please note that if anyone arrives without steel-capped boots\, we will unfortunately be unable to include them in the tour. Alstom will provide high-visibility vests\, safety glasses\, and bump caps. Spaces are limited so sign-up now. \n  \nWho should attend? Rail and public transport professionals Rolling stock\, maintenance and depot operations personnel Transport planners and infrastructure specialists Engineers\, project managers and asset managers Government and transport agency representatives RTSA members and industry partners Students and emerging professionals interested in rail and urban transit Anyone interested in the future of Melbourne’s tram network and public transport innovation. \n  \nLearning outcomes: 1. Explore Melbourne’s Newest Tram Depot – Gain an understanding of the planning\, design\, construction and operational functions of the Alstom Maidstone Tram Depot\, including its role in supporting Melbourne’s growing tram network. 2. Learn About the New G Class Trams – Discover the features\, technology and passenger benefits of Melbourne’s latest generation of trams\, including accessibility enhancements\, operational improvements and network integration. 3. Understand Future Network Operations – Explore how the Maidstone Depot and G Class trams will support future service delivery\, fleet expansion and the ongoing modernisation of Melbourne’s public transport system. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-site-visit-maidstone-tram-depot-site-tour/
LOCATION:Maidstone Tram Depot\, 65 Hampstead Rd\, Maidstone\, VIC\, 3012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261010T120000
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SUMMARY:New Midland Station site tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA WA Chapter for a site tour of the New Midland Station! \n📅 Saturday 10th October from 10:00am to 12:00pm\n🌏  2 Railway Parade\, Midland WA 6056\nAttendees are to meet at the Northern station entrance at 10:00 for introductions and commencement of the tour\n👷‍♀️  BYO PPE orange vest and appropriate shoes recommended\n🎟️  Registration Link below \nSite Tour Overview\nOpening in February 2026\, the New Midland Station Project delivered a new railway station with 2 urban platforms\, 1 regional platform\, a 12 bay bus station and a 800 bay multi storey car park. \nSitting at the interface between two railway networks and tying into a new depot to the east in Bellevue\, the project improved railway connections to the Midland town centre and public hospital. \nCome and listen to project team members discuss the highlights and challenges in delivering this important piece of infrastructure in the heart of a town shaped for over a century by the railway industry.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/new-midland-station-site-tour/
LOCATION:Midland Station\, 2 Railway Parade\, Midland\, Western Australia\, 6056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T190000
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UID:11159-1792688400-1792695600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Continuous improvement for high-performing rail teams
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA WA Chapter in-person or online to learn how structured debriefing methods can strengthen team performance\, accountability and learning within rail engineering environments. Discover practical approaches for embedding continuous improvement into everyday engineering practice. \n📅  5:00-7:00pm (AWST) Thursday 22nd October\n🌏  In-person (Engineers Australia Perth) and online\n🎟️  Registration information coming soon \nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nExplain the role of non-technical skills in improving engineering team performance and project outcomes.\nApply structured debriefing techniques to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.\nIdentify practical methods for strengthening accountability\, communication and knowledge sharing within teams.\nRecognise approaches for building effective stakeholder relationships and fostering high-performance team cultures.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/continuous-improvement-for-high-performing-rail-teams/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Perth\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTAMP:20260809T230321Z
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UID:11157-1794441600-1794527999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s WA Chapter Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday 12th November – save the date! More information from the WA Chapter coming soon.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-annual-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260909T011439Z
CREATED:20260909T011439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T011439Z
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SUMMARY:SA Chapter Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday 19th November – save the date! More information from the SA Chapter coming soon.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-annual-dinner/
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events
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