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SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Webinar Event: Introduction to rail traction power earthing and bonding systems
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAttend this webinar to understand related risks in the rail environment and undertake a review of projects and the complexities encountered. \nThis presentation will outline: \n\nlearnings from recent rail projects\ntunnel environments where aspects of these complexities were encountered\nbrief introduction to the safety critical importance of Traction Power Earthing and Bonding systems.\n\nAdditional information\nManaging earthing related risk in the rail environment requires approaches that can be significantly different to those used for typical HV power systems. Hazardous voltages may be present not only under fault conditions but also due to the flow of traction currents under normal operations. Current draw of moving trains combined with currents injected by regenerative breaking\, results in a power system load flow analysis where the connection points of multiple sources and multiple loads move based on timetables. \nTypical earthing design approaches\, applicable to above ground meshed power systems\, are often difficult to implement in constrained tunnel environments where parallel exposure lengths are significant and available real estate is minimal. This combined with significantly higher likelihood of the presence of people\, adds additional complexity to earthing system design. \nAbout the speaker\nLachlan McKerrow\, Principal Engineer\, Safearth \nSince 1999 Lachlan has been in the discipline of earthing providing consulting expertise to a range of key infrastructure projects in the industrial\, transport and energy sectors. Now a Principal Engineer\, Lachlan is responsible for leading a team of consultants servicing the defence infrastructure\, rail\, tunnelling\, major construction as well as the renewable energy sectors. Lachlan graduated with BE (Elec) from the University of Newcastle in 1994 and worked for a small consulting firm servicing the mining and coal loading industry in Newcastle. Lachlan has 18 years’ experience in project management\, primary and secondary design\, training\, construction support\, field testing predominately in the area of earthing and lightning protection. \nClick on the link below to register for this event.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-introduction-to-rail-traction-power-earthing-and-bonding-systems/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
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SUMMARY:New Zealand Rail Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ARA’s New Zealand Rail conference will take place at the Hilton Auckland on the 10th – 11th October 2022. \nThe economic value of rail to New Zealand was recently calculated to be approximately $1.47b to $1.54b per annum. Building on the Government’s commitment to rail\, the ARA’s New Zealand Rail 2021 will drive growth by focusing on the ‘how to’ by bringing together key industry and government stakeholders\, customers\, researchers and suppliers to network and exchange best practice on the innovation\, collaboration\, technical expertise and investment needed to advance these planning priorities and future opportunities for rail in New Zealand. \nThe ARA’s New Zealand Rail conference builds on the great energy and enthusiasm of the record attendance of recent conferences which provided updates\, outcomes and ambitious plans for the future of rail in New Zealand. A new policy framework and record investment is building a solid future for rail in New Zealand to be more reliable\, resilient and sustainable than ever. The New Zealand government will invest NZ$54 billion in land transport in the next decade. \nTopics to be addressed include: \n\nThe KiwiRail Transformation: Our Vision – Nation Building for Future Generations\nUpdate on Rail Policy\, Planning and Funding in New Zealand\nCRLL Project Update\nTransforming rail to address the growing expectations of customers\nDeveloping the business case for light rail in Auckland\nINDUSTRY PANEL- Leading people\nPANEL DISCUSSION| Innovation & technology: The future of rail safety\nA NZ perspective on the role of urban mobility in tackling climate change\nThe design journey to building greener railways\nRuakura Superhub – Maximising rail and the changing dynamics of the upper North Island supply chain\nCo-making the future of mobility: The Hyperloop\n\nThe RTSA is chairing the SAFETY session.\nSession Chair: Senthuran Arulanantham\, Committee Member\, RTSA NZ & Principal Engineer\, SMEC New Zealand \nPlus a presentation by Railway Technical Society of Australasia: \nGrowing and developing New Zealand’s railway engineering workforce- Ideas from Scandinavia \n(Presenters: Daniel Headifen\, Programme Director – Mechanical Facilities\, KiwiRail & Chair\, RTSA NZ and Michael Than\, Director Railway\, Railize)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/new-zealand-rail/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, Princes Wharf\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220907T235231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T032602Z
UID:4053-1665014400-1666310399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event - Student Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe RTSA Queensland Chapter is holding a Railway Hackathon this October to gather and collaborate the creative minds in the railway industry with emerging leaders. This hackathon will tackle a specific transport theme that has been developed through consultation with Queensland Rail (QR) and Transport of Main Roads (TMR). Students will be grouped with industry professionals and be tasked to collaborate and “hack” at the theme. A short presentation on the “solution” will be completed on the last night with the winning team receiving prizes. \nThis hackathon will be held over three days over a three-week period (6th to 20th October) at three different engineering offices. This will be an opportunity for you to visit and see what an engineering office looks like (you might be potentially visiting your future office). \nClick here to register your interest in competing in the Hackathon. Selected participants will be invited to register for the event. \n\n\n\nDates\n    Venue\n      Venue Address\n\n\n Thursday 6 October\n     SMEC\n       Level 6/480 St Pauls Terrace\, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006\n\n\n Thursday 13 October\n     Hatch\n       61 Petrie Terrace\, Brisbane City QLD 4000\n\n\n Thursday 20 October\n     Jacobs\n       32 Cordelia St\, South Brisbane QLD 4101
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-queensland-hackathon/
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T011824Z
UID:4121-1664454600-1664458200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter event: City Rail Link Contract 9 - Britomart East
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online at 12:30-1:30pm NZDT on the 29th September to hear about City Rail Link (CRL) Contract 9 (Britomart East). This project reconfigures the underground junction at the east end of Britomart Station (to be renamed Waitemata Station when City Rail Link opens). It includes upgrade from ballast to slab track to match the CRL tunnels\, rail systems and structural modifications to match. This is a critical piece of work to ensure that CRL can achieve full capacity. Being in a very constrained site with limited access and challenging operational conditions\, it is being designed and constructed in multiple stages over several years. It is approximately half built\, and detailed design of the final stage is nearing completion. This presentation will give an overview of the design objectives\, development\, and staging\, as well as the construction to date. \nClick here to register. \nSpeaker\nThis presentation will be delivered by Tim Smith (Design Package Manager for Aurecon)\, with Jaco Vorster (Engineering Manager\, Martinus Rail) \nTim Smith is an Associate in Rail and Mass Transit at Aurecon. He has been the Design Package Manager for Britomart East right from the initial investigation through to detailed design. He also helped manage and lead the alignment designs for several wider network projects including Mt Eden Single Line Enabling works\, Otahuhu 3rd Main and the Strand crossover. He is the alignment subject matter expert for CRL Owner Verifier. He also brings international experience from the Trackwork Services Alliance with KBR in Sydney. \nJaco is the Engineering Manager for Martinus New Zealand. He has been involved in various aspects of CRL’s ballasted and ballastless trackform design and construction packages. Jaco brings practical application and an understanding of integrated systems to lead Martinus New Zealand’s systems assurance for design & engineering teams. He worked on various international multidisciplinary rail projects in Australia\, the USA\, Europe and Africa. \nAn opportunity for Q&A with the team will follow the presentation.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-city-rail-link-contract-9-britomart-east/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220928T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220928T180000
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CREATED:20220926T001516Z
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SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Event: RTSA and IRSE joint event - Cyber Security / CBTC
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Victoria/Tasmania Chapter and the IRSE invite you to join them in person for two presentations. \nRegister to attend here\nPresentation One:\nCyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) for Railways\nPresenter: Soroush Tazerji\, Principal\, Cyber Security\, Tactix \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIn today’s industrial environment cyber-threats are growing in significance and the consequences can be catastrophic\, especially when perpetrated by state sponsored threat actors. A cyberattack on Operational Technology (OT) systems like Signalling\, SCADA\, PLCs can compromise the integrity or availability of these systems and result in financial harm\, equipment damage\, disruption of service and even loss of life. It is important to ensure that there is an appropriate Cyber Security Operation and Maintenance teams with the right skills and tools. The Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) is a required central nervous system to detect\, analyse\, and respond to cybersecurity incidents\, typically around the clock\, when rail systems are operational. \nPresentation Two:\nCBTC Social Distancing for Trains\nPresenter: Andy Dawes\, System Deployment & Integration Manager\, Alstom \n \nA view of the implications and evolution of CBTC in Melbourne. This includes the MTP implementation and evolution of the system in the Melbourne application and some wider views on further extensions and development for the city. \n  \nDetails:\nWhere:\nLevel 5 Theatrette\, 121 Exhibition Street\, Melbourne\nWhen:Wednesday 28 September \nProgram: \n\n4:00 – 4:30 pm Networking (tea and coffee provided)\n4:30 – 5:00 pm Presentation One\n5:00 – 5:20 pm Break (tea and coffee provided)\n5:20 – 5:50 pm Presentation Two\n6:00 pm Meeting Close – move to networking event
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-event-rtsa-and-irse-joint-event-cyber-security-cbtc/
LOCATION:121 Exhibition Street\, Level 5\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220829T233823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T233915Z
UID:4023-1663264800-1663275600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Gawler Rail Electrification Project Insights
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us to hear from engineers who worked directly on the the Gawler rail electrification project. Our guest speakers will provide comprehensive insights into the $842 million project by those on the coalface. \n  \n \nAbout the speakers\n  \nMatthew Allen\, Overhead Wiring Project Manager\, Acciona \nMatthew has held management positions in electrification and plant maintenance and construction contracts for the past 15 years and has been working in the rail E&P industry since 1989. He has a varied and extensive knowledge and understanding of overhead line traction supply equipment\, having worked with UK design\, European High-speed design\, and Australian 750DC equipment for both installation and maintenance activities during the past 27 years.\nMatthew prides himself on his good client and stakeholder relationships combined with his organisational and people management skills and can combine technical expertise with the safety\, managerial and operational factors that affect all maintenance decisions. \nNathan Short\, Site Engineer\, Acciona \nNathan is a capable Site Engineer who has worked on multiple large infrastructure projects in South Australia\, including the Gawler Rail Electrification and Northern Connector. He has proven to be an adaptable team member\, keen to learn with good attention to detail. He has a great understanding of Steel Installation\, OLE Installation\, planning and logistics gained during his time on the Gawler project. His skill set includes coordinating and managing access to difficult areas\, developing detailed install programs\, design\, coordinating and running site crews\, budget forecasting\, material procurement\, subcontractor management\, safety management and quality control. \nLawson Forster\, Project Engineer\, Acciona \nLawson is a capable Project Engineer who has worked on various large infrastructure projects in South Australia\, including the Northern Connector and Air7000 defence project. He has proven to be an adaptable team member\, keen to learn with good attention to detail. He has a great understanding of structural manufacture\, planning\, logistics and installation gained during his time on the Gawler project. His skill set includes safety management\, design\, forecasting\, programming and construction planning\, procurement\, subcontractor management and quality control. \nStratton Killis Project Manager\, Agonis Group \nStratton has gained valuable experience through working on various projects in both the public and private sectors\, including major projects\, human resources\, state-wide policy and strategic planning and authorising restricted access vehicles to access DIT’s road network. Stratton joined Agonis Group in November 2017 and has been assigned to numerous projects\, providing rail project engineering support principally in the disciplines of track\, overhead wiring and signalling. During his time at Agonis\, he has been promoted to SA State manager in recognition of his leadership and technical abilities. Stratton is results-focused\, often taking a hands-on role in resolving issues on-site and in the office\, with the attitude that ‘no problem is insurmountable.’ \nJennifer Lim\, Site Engineer\, Acciona \nWith more than two years’ experience working on a brownfield project\, Jennifer has been involved in multiple disciplines such as overhead wire foundations\, underground services for signalling and overhead wiring. Within each discipline\, she has taken part in procurement\, design reviews and coordination of the works\, demonstrating her abilities to coherently communicate and interface with other disciplines\, as well as a multitude of local and overseas suppliers for high-risk components. She has a good working relationship with site crews and has shown an aptitude to work effectively and thoroughly in regard to documentation pertaining to the works. \nMatthew Angley\, Project Engineer \nMatthew Angley is a Project Engineer with over eight years’ experience in successfully delivering a variety of civil and structural infrastructure projects across Adelaide and internationally. Throughout these projects\, he has developed comprehensive experience in construction\, quality assurance and project controls across multiple disciplines\, including structures\, earthworks\, pavements\, asphalt\, drainage\, utilities and rail. He is a strong communicator who is able to lead and effectively manage a team. He has a proven record of effectively planning and delivering civil and structural works with a focus on safety with minimal disruption to the current stakeholders. He has experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and clients to successfully deliver projects timely and to a high standard. \nClick on the link below or here to register for this event.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-gawler-rail-electrification-project-insights/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220601T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T030314Z
UID:3804-1663180200-1663196400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Australasian Rail Industry Awards will be held on Wednesday 14 September at the Crown Towers\, Melbourne. The Australasian Rail Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements\, innovation\, and successes of those working in the rail industry. \n \nThe Young Rail Professional Award\, sponsored by RTSA\, is presented at this event. \nClick on the link below to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-2022/
LOCATION:Palladium Room\, Crown Towers Melbourne\, 8 Whiteman Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220908
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220901T012116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T012154Z
UID:4027-1662249600-1662595199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC Event: Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems (CM 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The 12th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems (CM 2022) will be held online and in person in Melbourne\, Australia from 4-7 September 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme of CM 2022 is Advancing the Science and Practice of the Wheel/Rail Interface to Improve Railway Operation Efficiency. \nThe world’s ever-increasing demands for higher speed\, capacity\, reliability\, efficiency\, and safety of railway systems requires better understanding and new discoveries in the science and practice of the relatively tiny contact patch between the wheel and the rail. This conference brings together the latest knowledge\, practice and discoveries to achieve an improved understanding of the behaviour and mechanisms of wheel/rail contact and associated phenomena by fundamental scientific research and innovative engineering\, operation\, and maintenance. \n\n\nVirtual Delegate Option Registration Now Available on the CM2022 website \n\nHost Organisation \n \nSee the latest conference updates on LinkedIn here. \n  \nContact \nEncanta Event Management have been appointed as the Event Managers for CM 2022 and can be contacted for any queries relating to the conference: \nEncanta Event Management\nSuite 6\, 884 Beaufort St\, Inglewood\, WA 6009\nP: +61 8 9389 1488\nE: events@encanta.com.au
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-event-cm-2022/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220901T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220822T014739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T015453Z
UID:4013-1662054300-1662066000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: Local joint RTSA/IRSE/PWI/RTAA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) South Australia Chapter invites you to join them for a local joint meeting (along with IRSE/PWI/RTAA) in person on 1 September 2022 from 5:45 pm to 9:00 pm. \nProgramme \n\nTrain Order Working System Rationalisation (TOWSR) Project\nIn NSW and Victoria\, ARTC currently has four sections on the rail network that use train order working systems to manage movement of rail traffic. These operate using both PTOS – Phoenix Train Order System\, and the TMACS – Train Management And Control System. This project fulfils a key strategic item in the ARTC Digital Strategy to consider rationalisation of legacy train control interfaces. This presentation will provide an outline of the TOWSR Project. Review how it will deliver in terms of system consolidation\, and operational efficiencies. It will explain the staged implementation aligned with Network Control Centres\, and how it achieves the projects objectives leveraging the platform of existing technology and industry capability.\nCompletion of the Gawler Rail Electrification Signalling project \nThis presentation will focus on the signalling aspects of the project.\nComplimentary Cocktail Food and Refreshments will be provided after the presentations\n\nRegister to attend here. \n(Please note this is a “Face-to-Face” meeting – No webinar is provided) \nSpeakers\n \nPaul Furniss FIET FIEAust\, Operational Technology Project Consultant\, Australian Rail Track Corporation\nPaul is a Chartered Professional Engineer with experience in the UK and Australia spanning three decades. He has held influential roles with a focus on technology\, engineering\, and asset management primarily in the rail signalling and communications\, and train control disciplines. His skills target the application of innovative solutions across a range of integrated technologies and systems\, within a business context\, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The current role for ARTC\, Paul is leading 2 priority projects for the Operational Technology Team. These are the Telemetry Obsolescence Project upgrading telemetry at hundreds of locations across the ARTC network\, and the Train Order Working System Rationalisation Project which is the topic for this presentation. \n \nConnor McDonnell\, Signalling Work Package Manager Siemens Mobility Pty Ltd \nConnor McDonnell\, before starting within the rail industry\, completed a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering at RMIT University. To begin his journey into rail he started with Siemens Mobility under secondment from the Graduate Program at Rail Projects Victoria. At Siemens\, Connor started as a Signalling Design Engineer working within Melbourne Metro projects such as Hurstbridge Line Upgrade Stage 2 and various Level Crossing Removals. More recently he has taken on the role of Signalling Work Package Manager within the Adelaide Gawler Rail Electrification Project for all the post commissioning works.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-local-joint-rtsa-irse-pwi-rtaa-meeting/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220831T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220719T044343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T214558Z
UID:3948-1661967000-1661979600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event: Annual meeting and trivia extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Queensland Chapter invites you to join them and other rail industry personalities for another exciting instalment of the Annual Meeting Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza at 6:00-9:0pm AEST on the 31st August 2022 in Fortitude Valley. \nAveraging around 100 attendees each year\, this event is one of the prominent occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s calendar which provides a wonderful opportunity for networking across all sectors and disciplines. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nNotification of Chapter Annual Meeting\nNotice is hereby given to all financial members of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia affiliated with the Queensland Chapter that the 2022 Annual Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 31st August 2022. \nBusiness \nIn conformance with The Constitution of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia\, the business to be considered by members at the Queensland Chapter Annual Meeting will be as follows: \n\nTo note the attendance of those present and receive apologies.\nTo receive\, confirm\, and accept the minutes of the 2022 Annual Meeting.\nTo receive and consider any appropriate correspondence.\nTo receive\, consider\, and approve the Chapter Annual Report.\nTo receive\, consider\, and approve the report of the Chapter Treasurer.\nTo receive nominations for and to elect the incoming Committee members.\nTo receive nominations towards the possible subsequent appointment by the Chapter Committee of one or more special interest representative(s) on the Chapter Committee.\nTo conduct General Business as may be appropriate.\n\nBy Authority of the RTSA Queensland Chapter Committee \nNominations\nNominations for Election to the Chapter Committee are invited.  These may be tendered by members of The Society affiliated with the Queensland Chapter and in good financial standing by submission in writing in approved form to the Chapter Committee\, c/o Secretary\, Alex Howie) for receipt not later than 16th September 2022 or alternatively nominations made in person at the AGM on 31st August 2022. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nClick here to view sponsorship options for this event and how to apply\, we have two options: \n\nNamed sponsor ($660)\nTable sponsor ($1\,500)\n\nBy Authority of the RTSA Queensland Chapter Committee
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-annual-meeting-and-trivia-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220419T050004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T012858Z
UID:3763-1661817600-1661990399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Train Control Management Systems Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:IQPC Australia invites to you join the 12th Train Control Management Systems Summit over 30th-31st August 2022\, to learn how to prepare your control environments for radical change by: \n\nUnderstanding how automation can drive operational efficiencies within train control\, delivering wide-scale automation to push operational efficiency within train control systems.\nDeveloping a cultural pathway to further hire and train them to switch in-between ongoing projects and encourage alignment of key stakeholders working towards mutual objectives.\nData transmission allows system integration to ensure the rail system delivers resilient railway operations and maintenance inputs\, delivers a resilient operational railway meeting customer requirements.\n\nOur National Executive Chair\, Roy Unny\, is the co-chair of this year’s summit. \nSee link below for more information.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/train-control-management-systems-summit-2022/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220828T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220310T010819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T045627Z
UID:3727-1661673600-1661965200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The AREMA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo\, being held August 28-31\, 2022 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver\, USA\, will provide an excellent opportunity for our attendees to increase their railroad knowledge and technical expertise. Join the AREMA Annual Conference & Expo to network\, expand your knowledge from the nearly 80 Technical Presentations\, find solutions in the Exhibit Hall featuring over 300 companies\, and much more. \n \nThrough AREMA’s partnership with the RTSA\, RTSA Members will receive the AREMA Member Registration rate at $860 USD per person if they register by July 21\, afterward\, the rate will be $940 USD.  Please register here for the AREMA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo. \nRTSA Discount Code (for members only):  XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (email rtsatube@gmail.com for the code) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2022-annual-conference-expo/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220817T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20210513T050421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T045559Z
UID:3181-1660759200-1660773600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Rail Industry Networking Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) cordially invites you to the return of our railway industry networking dinner in 2022. \nWe will be joined by keynote speaker Mr Frankie Carroll\, Chief Executive Officer\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA)\, who took up the position on 27 January 2021. Mr Carroll will discuss the Suburban Rail Loop project and its future. The Suburban Rail Loop is a city-shaping project that will transform Victoria’s public transport system\, revitalise Melbourne’s middle suburbs\, and create a long pipeline of jobs. \nThe evening will include a seated dinner\, drinks package\, and presentations\, accompanied by unrivalled opportunities for networking with industry leaders and key decision-makers. We are pleased to offer special pricing exclusive to members of the RTSA. \nClick here for tickets on the Engineers Australia Website! \nSpeaker\nFrankie Carroll\nChief Executive Officer\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMr Frankie Carroll is a highly experienced and respected senior executive with 30 years’ experience in both the private and public sectors. He joined SRLA in January 2021 from the Queensland Public Service where he recently served as Under Treasurer\, leading the Queensland Treasury. As Director-General of Queensland’s Department of Infrastructure\, Local Government and Planning\, Mr Carroll was responsible for the delivery of planning reforms and infrastructure across Queensland. Formerly CEO of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority\, he oversaw a massive program of reconstruction works to rebuild Queensland after the impacts of cyclone and flood disasters. Mr Carroll also has a deep understanding of city-shaping rail infrastructure\, having held roles as Chair and Director of Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Delivery Authority. Prior to joining the Queensland Government\, he had an extensive career in the financial services sector internationally and across Australia. \nNetworking Dinner Platinum Sponsor:\n \nRoleSpot is the fastest way to find and engage top professionals on a contract basis in Rail. Our online platform aggregates and vets top talent such as engineers\, managers\, specialists\, and admin from every possible source enabling rail companies to directly find\, contact and engage them for short\, medium and long term requirements in the fastest way possible\, 24/7. \nVisit www.rolespot.com for more information. \nNetworking Dinner Gold Sponsor: \nADA Engineering is a wholly Australian owned Engineering Consulting firm specializing in Rolling Stock and Rail Engineering services. Founded in 2020\, our team of specialist rolling stock engineers have experience through the whole rolling stock lifecycle including developing specifications\, procurement support\, independent certification\, Testing and Commissioning\, entry into service and operational and modification support. With staff in Melbourne and Adelaide\, and an extensive network throughout Australia\, ADA Engineering is well placed to solve your most pressing Rolling Stock problems. \nVisit www.adaengineering.com for more information.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-chapter-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:The Langham\, The Langham\, 1 Southgate Ave\, Southbank\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220714T085937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T044147Z
UID:3935-1659029400-1659036600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Event: Design approvals on major projects
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA Queensland Chapter in Brisbane at 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday 28th July for a presentation followed by an informal networking event. Hatch will share their recent experience working on major Infrastructure projects and the challenges faced in the design approval process. \nTopics of discussion will be successful engagement with project stakeholders\, including asset owners\, construction teams\, operators\, and external parties and how they are key in the delivery of these projects. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent program\n\n5:30pm: Registration & Networking\n6:00pm: Presentation\n7:00pm: Networking\n7:30pm: Event concludes\n\nEvent Speakers\n \nEvan Slattery\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Hatch \nEvan is a Senior Rail Engineer and Design Manager with the Hatch Rail Team in Brisbane. He holds an Associate Degree of Civil Engineering and Diploma of CAD from Southbank Institute of Technology and is currently completing a bachelor’s degree at Queensland University of Technology. His most recent experience on Cross River Rail saw him lead the team as Design Manager for the Tunnels Stations and Developments\, Southern Area package through to final Detailed Design. Evan has since transitioned into his current role as Rail Construction Services Lead providing the key interface between the construction and design teams in the highly constrained and complex brownfield rail corridor. \n  \n \nMaricela Riddoch P. Eng. MIEAust CPEng NER\nSouthern Region Highways Lead\, Hatc \nExperienced Sessional Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Project Management\, Land Development\, Water Resources\, Sewer\, Water\, utility works and mentoring. \nMaricela has a bachelor’s degree focused on Civil Engineering from Lakehead University. \n  \n \nSteve Wilson FIEAust CPEng NER\nMajor Projects Director\, Hatch \nSteve is an RPEQ-qualified Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Australia with 24 years’ domestic and international experience in the planning and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. I have led multiple major transport projects in roles both client-side and within D&C delivery teams.\nRecently I have held roles as Design Manager for the Cross River Rail CBD station precincts\, Design Director for TMR’s Rocky Creek Bridge Replacement\, and Senior Technical Manager delivering WestConnex Stage 2 (M8) in Sydney. \n  \n \nGeorge Tilley\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Hatch \nGeorge is an Engineer with more than 12 years’ experience of permanent way design in the rail consulting industry in the UK and Australia. He has worked on a range of projects varying in size\, complexity and multidisciplinary integration specialising in track alignment and geometry. Recent project experience includes track alignment lead for Cross River Rail TSD\, Inland Rail\, City Rail Link and Carmichael Rail.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-design-approvals-on-major-projects-28th-july/
LOCATION:Level 1 Petrie Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland Australia\, Level 1\, 61 Petrie Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220721T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220624T020801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T090714Z
UID:3864-1658413800-1658417400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Event: The real value of rail safety
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide a timely reminder as to why the physical and mental safety of themselves and those around them should be a top priority\, that safety has a real value and that engineers must consider safety as their highest priority. The speakers will share their own experiences that have led to their advocacy and provision of safety. The rail industry is under pressure to build increasingly complex and challenging projects under significant resource constraints. In this environment\, the temptation to cut corners in the interest of “getting the job done” can be great. \nSpeakers: \nBen Broadbridge\, Founder of Beyond All Bounds and Mental Health First Aid Master Instructor \nBen is a speaker\, master facilitator and advocate for social change in the area of mental health and wellbeing. Through engaging storytelling and relatable\, humanist approach to his delivery\, Ben aims to leave people with memorable interactions that inspire and inform. Using a blend of compassion\, realness and evidence-based techniques\, Ben’s focus is helping people better understand and support those in their lives that may be struggling. \nShane Haley\, Linesman\, Elite Overhead Wiring Solutions \nShane has 16 years experience in OLE working for various organisations in Western Australia. An incident at Nowergup yard when working near live equipment caused him to suffer an electrical shock\, and led to him spending 10 days in hospital with significant burns to his body. \nTo register and for further details click on the link below
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-event-the-real-value-of-rail-safety/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia WA Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220720T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220619T113247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T070609Z
UID:3849-1658336400-1658343600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Event: Strategic Rail Planning
DESCRIPTION:Strategic rail planning can be defined as providing evidence-based advice to inform and influence key rail planning decisions during the early up-front rail project development and product definition phases. In this presentation\, Julien Morizet will share his personal experience on strategic rail planning\, based on projects he contributed to in Australia and internationally\, aiming to deliver optimal customer experience. Participants will hear some “lessons learnt” that may apply to future developments of Australia’s rail network. \nThe presentation will be followed by catering and a networking session\, providing guests the opportunity to expand their professional networks and connect with like-minded individuals. \nEvent program \n\n5:00pm — Arrival & registration\n5:15pm — Presentation commencement\n5:45pm — Networking drinks & canapes\n7:00pm — Conclusion\n\nSpeaker: Julien Morizet CPeng\, Senior Principal Rail Operations Planning Consultant\, WSP Australia \nJulien Morizet’s international experience covers the whole lifecycle of rail operations\, including strategic planning\, timetables design\, and operations management in passenger and freight rail transport. Before moving to Australia\, Julien held engineering\, planning and operational roles in major railway companies in Switzerland\, The Netherlands and France. Julien is now based in Brisbane and is involved in various Australian and New Zealand rail projects.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-strategic-rail-planning/
LOCATION:WSP Queensland\, 900 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220718T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220704T001927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T070425Z
UID:3917-1658165400-1658172600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Vic Chapter Event: HS2: Managing a Design Team of 2000 - Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA Vic Chapter for an evening presentation on the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project. \nHS2 is Europe’s largest infrastructure project. Over the coming years\, a new high-speed line will be designed and built from London to the North-West of England\, with HS2 trains then linking through to the biggest cities in Scotland. The scale of the undertaking means that upward of 2000 people are involved in the project day to day\, presenting a unique opportunity\, as well as a few challenges\, to deliver a truly once in a generation transformational outcome. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of: \n\nThe High Speed 2 project generally\, its purpose and desired outcomes\nThe scale and composition of the team engaged to design and deliver the project\nThe opportunities and challenges\n\nEvent Program: \n\n5:30PM Registration\, networking & catering\n6:00PM Presentation & Q&A session\n7:00PM Networking & beverage service\n8:00PM Event Conclusion\n\nSpeaker: \nJol Bates\, Global Transport Sector Lead\, Mott MacDonald \n \nJol Bates leads Mott MacDonald’s global transportation team with a dominant focus in rail working with a range of clients from Asia\, Australasia\, Europe\, and North America. He joined Mott MacDonald in 2008 and since his appointment\, Jol has strengthen the management and railway engineering capability with a particular focus on multidisciplinary major projects\, high speed rail\, rail infrastructure maintenance and light rail business improvement \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-chapter-event-hs2-managing-a-design-team-of-2000-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Melbourne\, Level 26/ 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220712T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220712T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220627T044546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T044751Z
UID:3883-1657647000-1657656000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Chapter Event: HS2: Managing a Design Team of 2000 - Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA and the Institution of Civil Engineers – Queensland Local Association\, for an evening presentation on the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project. \nHS2 is Europe’s largest infrastructure project. Over the coming years\, a new high-speed line will be designed and built from London to the North-West of England\, with HS2 trains then linking through to the biggest cities in Scotland. The scale of the undertaking means that upward of 2000 people are involved in the project day to day\, presenting a unique opportunity\, as well as a few challenges\, to deliver a truly once in a generation transformational outcome. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of: \n\nThe High Speed 2 project generally\, its purpose and desired outcomes\nThe scale and composition of the team engaged to design and deliver the project\nThe opportunities and challenges\n\nEvent Program: \n\n5:30PM Registration\, networking & catering\n6:00PM Presentation & Q&A session\n7:00PM Networking & beverage service\n8:00PM Event Conclusion\n\nSpeaker: \nJol Bates\, Global Transport Sector Lead\, Mott MacDonald
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-hs2-managing-a-design-team-of-2000-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220623T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220610T023505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T023917Z
UID:3823-1656005400-1656014400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Event: Glen Iris to Cockburn Blockade
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Tunnelling Society and the Institution of Civil Engineers invite you to an evening of knowledge sharing\, Q&A\, and networking.  This event is supported by the RTSA.  Please note this will be a hybrid event offered both in person and online. \nDate: Thursday\, 23 June 2022\nTime: 5:30-8:00pm AEST\nLocation: The in-person event will be at the Little Shoe\, 1st Floor\, Yagan Square\, Perth \nAbout the event \nThe successful reconstruction of 3.5km of the Mandurah rail line over Christmas and New Year 2021/22. For 20 days between 26 December 2021 and 14 January 2022 the Mandurah rail line was blockaded (closed) between Glen Iris and Cockburn to reconstruct the Mandurah line tracks on a new alignment to make space for the future construction of the new Thornlie-Cockburn Link. This was the longest ever blockade of a PTA line and affected the busiest section of the network. The works were successfully completed\, and the line was handed back to passenger service on schedule at full line speed (130 km/h) and without operational restriction\, the first time this has happened after a major blockade on the PTA network. \nEvent Timeline – Thursday\, 23 June 2022 \n\n5.30pm – 6.00pm: Networking and refreshments\n6.00pm – 7.00pm: Presentation\n7.00pm – 8.00pm Networking and refreshments\n\nSpeaker:  Mr Graham Holden BEng(Hons) MSc(Engr) FIEAust CPEng EngExec \n \nGraham is the Engineering Manager for the NEWest Alliance delivering the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and the Yanchep Rail Extension projects for PTA. Graham has more than 30 years’ experience in rail across engineering delivery\, design\, maintenance\, and operations.  Graham started his career with British Rail and moved to Australia in 2000.  His work had taken him to more than a dozen countries\, including Canada\, Indonesia\, Russia and Ukraine.  He is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Masters degree in Rail Systems Engineering. \nTo register and for further details click on the link below
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-event-glen-iris-to-cockburn-blockade/
LOCATION:Little Shoe\, Yagan Square\, 1st Floor\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220531T000649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T001839Z
UID:3798-1655294400-1655298000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: The future of Rail in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on The Future of Rail in New Zealand presented by Michael van Drogenbroek at 12:00-1:00pm NZST on Wednesday 15th June. \nClick here to register. \nPresentation\nJoin us and Michael van Drogenbroek\, to share an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with developing and delivering inter-regional and long distance passenger rail services across a more ambitious New Zealand. \nHe will draw on his experience of strategic\, rail and public transport planning at Etihad Rail in the UAE\, the Department of Transport in Victoria\, Australia as well as over 25 years work at Kiwi Rail and its predecessors. The presentation will examine some of the history\, the current state and potential future approaches to developing these rail services including possible future networks and how they may be delivered. He will outline why it has been a struggle to maintain the services we had\, what the challenges (eg. the Key Success Factors required) are to re-establishing services and what future service developments for rail and other inter-regional public transport could look like. He will also suggest some of the technical challenges that need to be looked at by the industry as this is considered. \nPresenter\nMichael van Drogenbroek\nTransport Consultant/Advisor\, Heriot-Edievale Ltd \nMichael is a Transport Consultant / Advisor at Heriot-Edievale Ltd with 30 years plus experience. Currently he is working with clients on rail\, public transport and freight projects both in NZ and various overseas jurisdictions including the Middle East. He has held various senior executive / management roles in Public Transport\, Railway and Strategic Planning in Victoria Australia\, Etihad Rail in the UAE together with over 20 years at Kiwi Rail and its predecessor’s. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-the-future-of-rail-in-new-zealand/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220601T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220519T002741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T003752Z
UID:3783-1654104600-1654111800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Qld Event: Advances in Railway Traction Technology
DESCRIPTION:During this session we will provide two technical presentations on recent advances in technology in the railway traction system in Queensland’s passenger network. It’s a catered event and we’d like to encourage attendance in person to take advantage of the networking opportunity. \n \nPOWER TRANSFORMERS \nCaboolture feeder station is planned to be renewed by 2024 and QR’s HV Systems Engineering department is investigating a new supply arrangement that will utilise a special type of power transformer\, whose design is complicated by the booster and autotransformer systems both being supplied by this feeder station. This presentation covers the design\, modelling and transformer market solicitations undertaken by the team. \nCENTRAL STATION – CONVERSION OF OLE TO ROCB \nQR has recently completed the introduction of Conductor Rail technology in the heart of its sub-urban passenger network. The vision of the project was to introduce an Overhead Traction Contact System technology that not only delivers predicted improvements in performance\, resilience and the risk profile\, but also complements the architectural enhancement of the station. \nThe presentation covers the approach to introducing a new basic design\, and the challenges brought by implementing it in a busy brownfield setting. \nEvent program (In-person event) \n5:00 PM AEST — Arrival & registration\n5:30 PM AEST — Webinar commencement\n6:30 PM AEST — Networking drinks & canapes\n7:30 PM AEST — Conclusion \nWebinar \n5:30 PM AEST — Webinar commencement\n6:30 PM AEST — Webinar conclusion \nWho should attend this event\nAnyone interested in railway technologies\, power systems/HV systems engineers\, OHLE engineers\, mechanical engineers\, asset managers\, suppliers and consultants. \nSpeakers \nAlan Buttery\, Principal Engineer Power Systems\nAlan Buttery (B. Eng) (40) studied at the University of Queensland; 2004 to 2016 Electrical Engineer at Aurecon; since 2016 Principal Engineer – Power Systems Design\, Queensland Rail. \nJoe Percy\, Principal Engineer Traction Distribution\nJoe Percy BEng (Hons) is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and has over 20 years of experience of leading design and development of railway infrastructure across a number of global networks. Following enjoyable appointments at Balfour Beatty and GHD\, Joe joined Queensland Rail in 2011 as the Principal Engineer – Traction Distribution.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-event-advances-in-railway-traction-technology/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220526T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220526T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220512T050230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T231121Z
UID:3775-1653568200-1653571800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Event: 2022 Annual Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA WA Chapter for the WA Chapter 2022 Annual Meeting and Presentation: 20 Day Long term track closure of the Mandurah Line\, the journey of the successful reconstruction of electrified railway within a 20 day blockade of one of WA’s main public service commutes. This event will be held hybrid online and in-person at Engineers Australia\, West Perth at 12:30-1:30pm AWST on Thursday 26th May 2022. \nThis event is free for RTSA members\, and AUD $30 for non-members. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nAbout the Presentation\nGlen Iris to Cockburn Rail Blockade Engineering critical risks\, project planning and methodology For 20 days between 26 December 2021 and 14 January 2022 the Mandurah rail line was blockaded (closed) between Glen Iris and Cockburn to reconstruct the Mandurah line tracks on a new alignment to make space for the future construction of the new Thornlie-Cockburn Link. This was the longest ever blockade of a PTA line and affected the busiest section of the network. \nThe works were successfully completed and the line was handed back to passenger service on schedule at full line speed (130 km/h) and without operational restriction\, the first time this has happened after a major blockade on the PTA network. The presentation will cover the project scope\, critical risks\, planning and methodology that was implemented to successfully design\, construct\, commission\, assure and enter into service 3.5km of twin track electrified passenger rail infrastructure in a constrained location in the median of the Kwinana Freeway. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nGraham Holden FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)\nEngineering Manager\, NEWest Alliance \nGraham Holden is Engineering Manager for the NEWest Alliance delivering the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and the Yanchep Rail Extension projects for PTA. Graham has 30+ years’ experience in rail across engineering delivery\, design\, maintenance and operations. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Masters degree in Rail Systems Engineering \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-event-2022-annual-meeting-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia WA Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220525T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220511T044032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T044926Z
UID:3773-1653483600-1653489000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Webinar Event - "Cybersecurity in the railway industry"
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is a hot topic worldwide with attacks being performed against multiple domains. Over the past 5 years there has been a major increase in attacks on the railway system with a number denial of service and ransomware attacks being announced. \nThe railway industry is clearly a target for cyber criminals\, and it is clearly hard to defend due to the inherent geographical distribution and technologically speaking the railway systems are designed with safety and availability rather than any focus on security. The railway becomes more of a target now as it starts to move to computer-based systems using IP protocols and wireless communication and networking. \nThere has been a recent release of a CENELEC Standard (EN 50701) to deal with Cyber Security for Railway Applications where this builds on the underlying standards such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443. \nJoin subject matter experts as they provide an overview of why cybersecurity is important in the railway industry\, highlighting attacks which have been executed on railways and asking the question as to whether your systems are protected\, with your railway network and assets being monitored for attacks. \n  \nThis is a free Engineers Australia event.  Click on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-cybersecurity-in-the-railway-industry/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220310T232258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T044715Z
UID:3734-1652356800-1652360400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Webinar Event - "Hydrogen trains: is hydrogen the answer for replacing diesel?"
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will cover the need for an alternative fuel to replace diesel in trains\, the case for hydrogen\, the difficulties in using hydrogen\, current prototypes and trials of trains using hydrogen and the presenter’s prognosis for the future of hydrogen in trains. \nSpeaker: Frank Szanto\, Design Authority – PMS Engineering\, Rail & Transit Systems Downer \nFrank is a Mechanical Engineer\, and has worked in rolling stock design\, manufacturing and maintenance for 35 years\, doing a little advocacy for the Australian industry on the side. He has a particular interest in modelling train performance to optimise energy efficiency.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-hydrogen-trains-is-hydrogen-the-answer-for-replacing-diesel/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220228T043033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T043033Z
UID:3693-1652256000-1652374800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTAA Rail Industry Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The RTAA Field Day events are held biannually with the next edition to be held in Chullora on 11-12 May 2022. \nThe event free to attend and will include a number of exhibitors from the industry\, live demonstrations\, presentations and some surprises! r \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtaa-rail-industry-field-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220505T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220502T071314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T073716Z
UID:3765-1651772700-1651777200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: Implementing Batteries in Heavy Haul Rail in Australia webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA South Australia Chapter for a webinar on implementing batteries in Heavy Haul Rail in Australia at 5:45pm (for a 6:00pm start) on Thursday 5th May 2022. \nThis event is free for RTSA members\, and AUD $30 for non-members. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nAbout the Project\nAurizon is focusing on Battery and Green Hydrogen technology as the most likely technologies to deliver decarbonised rail freight. We have partnered with the University of Queensland (multi-year engagement) to understand the challenges of bringing these technologies to our industry. We have the objective to position Aurizon to lead the Australian freight sector in achieving net-zero\noperational emissions by 2050. \nOur commitments are: \n\nWe are committed to achieving net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050\nWe will take a leading role in accelerating decarbonisation of Australia’s freight sector\nWe will contribute to decarbonising the supply chains in which we participate\n\nAchieving our operational decarbonisation goals will be driven by: \n\nEstablishing the $50m Future Fleet Fund (to be dispensed over 10 years)\nImplementing our Tracking Towards Net-Zero Operational Emissions initiatives\nEstablishing partnerships and forums for customer and industry collaboration\nContinuing advocacy for the significant role that rail contributes in the transition to a low-carbon economy.\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nEur Ing Roger Buckley GAICD MA(Cantab) CEng FIMechE FIEAust EngExec CPEng RPEQ NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus) \nRoger has over 30 years experience in design\, integration and project delivery in Defence\, Toll systems and Rail. After 9 years as Aurizon’s Chief Engineer Roger now leads Aurizon’s Fleet\nDecarbonisation Programme. The Programme includes the development and testing of prototypes\, technical research to enable and support the programme and short-term emission reduction\ninitiatives targeted to have immediate impact on our operational emission intensity. Roger has throughout his career been part of or lead teams of highly skilled\, multi-disciplinary specialists to\nachieve project-oriented goals utilising new technologies. As a Fellow of Engineers Australia and The Institution of Mechanical Engineers he actively encourages other engineers and students to set and achieve their career and personal aspirations. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-implementing-batteries-in-heavy-haul-rail-in-australia-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220411T045351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T013629Z
UID:3761-1650474000-1650479400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Webinar Event - Genoa-Milan high-capacity railway line – Italy’s largest engineering projecty
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nInvolving the excavation of 15 million cubic metres of material\, the Genoa-Milan High-Speed\, High-Capacity Railway Line\, also known as Terzo Valico dei Giovi (Terzo Valico) is one of Italy’s largest engineering projects\, consisting of a 37km tunnel through steep mountainous terrain. The project has created thousands of jobs for local economies while putting sustainability at its core. \nLed by the Webuild Group\, this large infrastructure will reduce travel time and carbon emissions – allowing trains to travel at a maximum speed of 250 km/h\, crossing the Genoa and Alessandria provinces\, and 12 municipalities\, with Milan as the final destination. \nJoin us as experts from the project discuss the challenges faced and innovations that took place during the design and construction of the tunnel and how this will change the approach for future projects addressing the sustainable benefits. \nWho should attend\nThis webinar is relevant for civil engineers\, tunnelling engineers\, rail and road engineers\, transportation engineering and design consultants\, as well as those working in the construction industry. \nYou do not need to be a RTSA Member or  Engineers Australia member to attend.  Click on the link below to register \n  \nSpeakers: \nLeonardo Di Gati\,Responsible for the Design of Underground Works\, Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project\, Webuild\nLeonardo Di Gati has earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from University of Illinois in 2000\, and\, since then\, he has been actively working in tunnelling and geotechnical projects in Italy\, Europe and USA. Starting as field engineer and ending up as Project Manager\, during the years he has developed a deep knowledge of all the problems connected with the design and construction of Underground Projects\, dealing also with different specific activities\, like tendering\, feasibility studies\, preliminary and final design\, monitoring and construction. He has been involved in the design and construction of several tunnels\, including the High Speed/Capacity railway line Bologna to Florence\, TBM tunnelling projects in Turkey\, the Autostrada Pedemontana Lombarda highway system\, and the SA-RC highway. His key experience applies to conventional tunnelling in different geotechnical situations\, from weak soil\, to mixed soil\, to hard rock\, with both conventional and TBM method. Since 2014 he has been working in Terzo Valico jobsites\, and currently he is responsible for the Design of Underground Works\, for Webuild\, in the Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project. \nRemo Grandori\, Responsible for TBM\, Plant & Equipment\, Webuild\nSince 1984 Remo has been working in the field of mechanized tunneling\, starting as a TBM site engineer\, and ending up as Technical Director\, for some of the most important tunnel projects executed worldwide. During its career has been involved in the execution of over 130 TBM tunnel projects\, for about 1100 km of tunnels bored in the most different geologies and conditions. Furthermore\, since 1987\, he has participated in the development of several innovations in tunnel and TBMs design acting as Consultant to Clients\, Contractors and TBM manufactures. Its cooperation with Webuild group goes back to the late eighties and continued until today\, having been involved in the study and execution of several major TBM projects in North and South America\, China\, Europe\, Africa and lately in Australia. From 1996 to 2007 Mr. Grandori taught a course at the Sapienza University of Rome as a contract professor on mechanized tunnel excavations. \nCarmine D’Auria\, Health and Safety Manager\, Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project\, Webuild \nSince 1997 Carmine has been working for Webuild in the field of construction of large railway and road infrastructures and has gained considerable experience in the construction of very long and complex tunnels. Graduated in Environmental and Territorial Engineering\, since the beginning of his career he has been involved in the health and safety of workers in difficult environments\, in tunnels built both in traditional and mechanized excavation\, addressing various complex problems such as grisou\, asbestos and emergency management in hard places to reach. Among the projects in which he has worked\, we can mention the Bologna-Florence High Speed Rail Section\, the Salerno-Reggio Calabria Motorway 5th and 6th Macrolotto\, the reconstruction of the Polcevera Viaduct (Genova San Giorgio Bridge) in Genoa and the Milan-Genoa High Speed/Capacity line called Terzo Valico dei Giovi – Genova Junction – One Project. \nQ&A Panelists: \nRichard Graham\, Project Director di Forrestfield Airport Link\, Webuild – NRW JV\nRichard Graham graduated in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh\, UK. He has over 40 years’ experience of working in heavy international construction\, primarily in the hydropower\, tunneling and metro sectors. Currently he is the Project Director for the Salini Impregilo – NRW JV undertaking the 2 x 8km long Forrestfield Airport Link in Perth\, Australia. Immediately prior to this he was responsible for the Design & Construction of the 42 km long Orange Metro Line in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, the Red Line North Metro in Doha\, Qatar\, and the 25km long STEP deep sewer tunnel in Abu Dhabi. \nJacob Latter Construction Director- Rail\, Webuild\nJacob is an experienced rail industry expert able to act in Delivery Leadership or precontract capacity\, both Technical and commercial. In addition to this Jacob has significant strategic development experience in both large-scale rail project delivery and business development. He joined Webuild 2021 with over 20 years engineering\, construction & maintenance experience in the Rail industry in Australia. Key areas of expertise include Project delivery across key client portfolios including ARTC\, MTM\, RTIO\, extensive experience in resources\, freight\, urban\, metro and light rail environments\, development of Systems & Engineering Assurance Strategies & Teams for complex infrastructure projects. Jacob has worked across the nation on the broadest ranges of rail industry projects from delivery to review and oversight. Managing the Australian inclusion of European standards into areas such as light rail construction and maintenance in addition to the development of some of the largest rail resources projects in the world.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-webinar-event-genoa-milan-high-capacity-railway-line-italys-largest-engineering-projecty/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220420T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220408T040419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T040419Z
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SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Auckland’s Xmas block of line
DESCRIPTION:Click here to Register \nJoin the RTSA NZ Chapter online at 12:30-1:30pm NZST Wednesday 20th April\, for a presentation from Brent Lancaster\, Programme Director for the Auckland Metro Programme\, on the Auckland Christmas Block of Line. He will talk about the Projects; all the planning and co-ordination required; how any changes were managed during the block of line and the road-bridging operation which allowed freight to be shut-down for a period. \nIt was one of the biggest and most ambitious block of lines in New Zealand rail history. Between 26 December 2021 and 23 January 2022\, more than 1100 KiwiRail staff from around the country and contractors carried out a huge programme of works to improve the rail network in Auckland. It was a huge success with all works completed on time. The majority of the improvements are on Projects that will ensure that Auckland’s rail network is fit-for-purpose when the City Rail Link opens in late 2024. This work will improve resilience across the network as well increase capacity for freight and passenger services. Importantly\, it will also make a contribution to reducing carbon emissions in New Zealand’s transport sector. \nWork was completed on the following Projects: \n\nExtending electrification to Pukekohe\nThird Main – Wiri to Quay\nRNIP Auckland Metro Programme\nRNGM Formation and ballast cleaning\nCity Rail Link: Mt Eden\, Newmarket and Britomart
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-aucklands-xmas-block-of-line/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220303T055516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T172505Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Visit: Inver Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Inver Engineering was established over 30 years ago to service local industry of metropolitan Melbourne. Since then\, Inver has developed into a substantial and respected engineering company serving businesses across the ports and stevedoring\, rail\, petrochemical\, oil and gas and manufacturing industries – Australia wide. Inver Engineering has recently built a new facility that allows for adaptable work streams and increases its capacity to handle the needs of our customers. It is made up of 2 modern\, well equipped shops containing overhead crane capacity to 25 ton and is located on a 20\,000 sq mtr site in Altona. The workshops and businesses are both quality assured to ISO 9001:2008. \nIMechEVictoria_InverVisit9April2022 \n \nThis is a Free event. Limited space up to 40 attendees – light lunch will be provided \nClick on the link below to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/technical-visit-inver-engineering/
LOCATION:Inver Engineering\, 31 Drake Blvd\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220311T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T014644
CREATED:20220308T043000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T043000Z
UID:3723-1647000000-1647003600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Successfully transitioning to a Digital Railway
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s NZ second webinar of 2022\, on Successfully transitioning to a Digital Railway\, presented by SYSTRA’s Pierre-Henri Marillet and Kate Moncrieff with Richard Hickman facilitating\, on Zoom at 12:30-1:15pm NZDT on Friday 11th February. \nRegister here. \nAbout the event\nMany rail owners and operators around the world have embraced digitalisation and automation across their networks. There are valuable lessons to be taken from both green- and brown-field modernization projects. Our panel have real hands-on experience\, gained both internationally and in ANZ\, across the development and implementation of digital train control and signalling systems. With integration the core theme\, our team will share insights and describe how these may be used to anticipate and address key delivery challenges across the lifecycle – from business case to full operational integration. \nSpeakers\nPierre-Henri Marillet is SYSTRA’s Lead Transport Engineer\, his career has spanned 3 continents and in the early 2000’s he was Testing and Commissioning manager for the first ETCS L1 commissioning worldwide. Since moving to Australia in 2011\, he has been heavily involved in the development of solutions for ATP\, ATCS and Digital Systems in Sydney\, and led many technical elements of ETCS Level 1 and 2 developments across the Brisbane/South East Queensland network. \nKate Moncrieff is SYSTRA’s Director of Human Factors\, she held senior roles across multiple high profile projects in the UK – including Thameslink where she was Program Assurance Manager (HF) and Integration Manager for the Traffic Management and High Capacity Infrastructure elements (including ETCS and ATO). She too is now involved in key projects across ANZ\, including the Brisbane/South East Queensland network ETCS level 2 rollout with Hitachi – as part of Cross River Rail. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-successfully-transitioning-to-a-digital-railway/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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