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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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
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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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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
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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:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220714T085937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T044147Z
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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:20260610T003522
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:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220619T113247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T070609Z
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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:20260610T003522
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:20260610T003522
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:20260610T003522
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:20260610T003522
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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/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T003752Z
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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:20260610T003522
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:20260610T003522
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220408T040419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T040419Z
UID:3758-1650457800-1650461400@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220303T055516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T172505Z
UID:3713-1649498400-1649509200@www.rtsa.com.au
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:20260610T003522
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220131T030427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T030427Z
UID:3673-1646848800-1646861400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:IRT 2022 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2022 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering \nThe Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the contribution of Dr Stephen Marich to the railway industry over a period of 40 years. This is the 9th annual lecture as part of this series and is a key forum for sharing deep technical knowledge about railway engineering from leading experts in railway technology. \nThe 2022 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering entitled “Recent Advancement of Railroad Technologies – A Geotechnical Perspective” will be delivered by  Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna\, University of Technology Sydney.  Prof. Indraratna is a Director of the Transport Research Council at UTS and leads numerous railwaway projects. \nThe event is also a major networking opportunity\, bringing together industry\, academia and government representatives involved in railway technology and management. \nThis event is endorsed by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)\, Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA). \nThis free lecture and networking event will be of interest to anyone involved in the railway industry. This is an exclusive event with limited seats\, registration and early RSVP is essential to avoid disappointment. \nRSVP for the Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering is Friday 25th February 2021 \nTo register\, see below for more information or click this link: \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/irt-2022-stephen-marich-annual-lecture-in-railway-engineering/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne – Pavilion\, 100 St. Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 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:20220228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20200927T145847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T211657Z
UID:2519-1646006400-1646265599@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRail PLUS 2021 (postponed to 2022\, relocated to Sydney\, NSW)
DESCRIPTION:AusRAIL is the largest rail event in Australasia and is hosted by the Australasian Railway Association\, and supported by the leading industry associations\, including Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE); Railway Technical Society Australasia (RTSA); and the Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA). This year it is to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney on Monday 28th February to Wednesday 2nd March 2022. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at the RTSA booth! \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2021/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, Sydney\, 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;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220211T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220211T131500
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220119T220545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T220925Z
UID:3668-1644582600-1644585300@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Moving towards a 24/7 railway
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s NZ first webinar of 2022\, presented by Andy Lightowler\, the webinar will take place on Zoom at 12:30-1:15pm NZDT on Friday 11th February. \nRegister here. \nAbout the event\nAndy will share an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering rail infrastructure projects in a way which is more closely aligned with rail customer requirements. He will draw on his experience of planning rail passenger services in the UK for ScotRail in collaboration with Network Rail (the UK rail infrastructure authority) and with other passenger and freight rail operators. The presentation will outline some of the different approaches which were used to drive better outcomes\, and consider their applicability to the New Zealand rail industry as infrastructure works increase and customer expectations become increasingly challenging to meet. \nSpeaker\nAndy Lightowler is a Technical Director in Beca’s Transport Advisory team\,  based in the Auckland office. He emigrated to New Zealand in 2009 after a 20-year career in the UK bus and rail industries  as a consultant specialising in public transport planning and business case projects \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-moving-towards-a-24-7-railway/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220203T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20220110T012628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T025748Z
UID:3648-1643904000-1643913000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: National Railway Museum Tour and PWI/RTSA Welcome to 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA South Australia Chapter and the Permanent Way Institution South Australia at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide from 4:00pm on Thursday 3rd February. Attendance to this event is free for PWI/RTSA members. \nWelcome in 2022 with an extensive site tour of the National Railway Museum\, featuring the history and importance of Railways in Australia. This tour will be followed by a casual dinner held at Pirate Life. \nNational Railway Museum Tour\nTime: 4:00-6:30pm \nVenue: National Railway Museum\, 76 Lipson Street\, Port Adelaide SA 5015 \nAbout: An extensive site tour of the National Railway Museum\, featuring the history and importance of Railways in Australia. \n \n  \nPWI/RTSA Welcome to 2022\nTime: 6:30pm onwards (travel from the NRM to Pirate Life is a short 331m guided tour\, approximately 4 minutes on flat terrain\, assistance with travel will be available) \nVenue: Pirate Life Tasting Room\, 18 Barker Street\, Port Adelaide SA 5015 \nAbout: A casual dinner with a catering package courtesy of PWI and the RTSA \n          \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEvent Registration\n  \nRegistrations close Thursday 27th January 2022\, to register please contact Stuart Glynn (Programme Director\, PWI/RTSA): \n\nMobile: 0419 136 644\nEmail: sglynn@artc.com.au\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-national-railway-museum-tour-and-pwi-rtsa-welcome-to-2022/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20211208T051158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T052738Z
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SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: End of year event - future investment in rail
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter in Wellington\, Christchurch and online for our NZ Chapter end of year event at 5:30-7:30pm NZT on Thursday 9th December 2021. We’ll also be holding presentations on two of the key building blocks for future work happening in New Zealand’s rail industry\, the Rail Network Investment Programme (RNIP) and KiwiRail’s Asset Management Plan. A short AGM for the NZ Chapter will also take place. \nRegister here. \nAbout the event\nThe Rail Network Investment Plan sets out planned network maintenance\, management\, renewal and improvement work on the national rail network over the next three years (2021 – 2024). \nAnnounced on the 29th June 2021 by the Minister of Transport\, the inaugural Rail Network Investment Programme represents a historic change in the way the rail network is planned and funded in New Zealand\, with network infrastructure funding through the National Land Transport Fund. This presentation will provide an overview of these new arrangements and the role of RNIP in supporting future rail investment. \nHelen Rogers\, Group General Manager\, Government Relations – Policy & Funding at KiwiRail\, will be presenting. Helen leads KiwiRail’s collaboration with government agencies on transport policy\, funding and investment frameworks. She joined KiwiRail in 2014\, working in senior finance\, funding and strategy roles. Prior to KiwiRail Helen worked as a consultant leading finance transformation programmes\, after several years as Financial Controller for Wellington City Council. \n  \nKiwiRail’s Asset Management Plan is a key building block for the Rail Network Investment Plan. \nThis presentation will discuss the approach taken to develop KiwiRail’s Network Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and the detailed forward works plan which underpins the Rail Network Investment Plan. The development and delivery of KiwiRail’s asset management continuous improvement programme will also be outlined. \nPeter Griffiths\, Group Manager Asset Management at KiwiRail\, will be presenting. Peter has been with KiwiRail since 2020 where he leads strategic and tactical asset management development across KiwiRail’s network infrastructure\, rollingstock and Interislander asset portfolios. Prior to that he worked in senior Project and Asset Management roles for Transpower for over a decade. He has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has over 30 years of experience working in the rail and electricity sectors in Australia\, England and New Zealand. \nEvent Broadcast Locations\nSubject to COVID restrictions\, the event will be broadcast across parallel sites being Wellington and Christchurch (TBC) with members and guests welcome to attend in any of these locations for networking with some drinks and nibbles before and after the presentations. Please note\, following Government guidelines\, you will be required to provide your vaccination passport to attend the in person events. \nThe event will also be broadcast as a webinar for those not able to attend in person. \nIf COVID restrictions prevent in person events\, then these will be replaced with an online option. \n  \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-end-of-year-event-future-investment-in-rail/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20211020T215616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T215649Z
UID:3537-1638817200-1638820800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Annual UK IMechE Railway Division Chair's Address to Australia and NZ
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) presents the annual UK IMechE Railway Division Chair’s Address to Australia and NZ  “How rail engineers make connections worldwide”\, presented by James Collinson – Chair\, IMechE Railway Division. This event will be held online at 7:00-8:00pm AEDT on the 6th December 2021. \nThe address will examine how\, as engineers\, we need to make connections and networks across the industry; highlighting some catalysts that inspire step change\, pushing us outside the boxes we may have created for ourselves. \nThe address will also look at what organisations such as the Railway Division of IMechE and the RTSA should focus on to broaden the horizons of engineers and engineering organisations as we move to meet the challenges we face on the journey to build and maintain our railways. \nClick here to register. \nSpeakers\n \nJames Collinson\nChair\, IMechE Railway Division and Head of Design – South East\, Network Rail \nJames started his career in British Rail in 1992 as a Graduate Engineering Management Trainee. He subsequently spent a period of time at train maintenance depots in largely engineering management roles. \nIn September 2000 James moved to Railtrack\, then Network Rail\, working with Infrastructure and Rail Vehicle engineers and operations teams\, giving him the ‘system’ approach to engineering that he has still has today. \nJames established the Network Certification Body (NCB)\, a Network Rail subsidiary business in 2011. As NCB’s Managing Director he led the business in providing independent engineering certification services to both infrastructure and rail vehicle projects. \nSince 2018 James has been the Head of Design in the Southern Region of Network Rail\, leading the large team of multi-discipline design and testing engineers that support rail infrastructure capital delivery projects. \n \nCarolyn Griffiths\nDirector of Irish Rail \nCarolyn’s career in the Rail industry spans from shop floor technician to Board Director. She has worked in heavy rail\, metro and light rail; in engineering operations\, manufacturing and establishing new rail systems both in the UK and overseas (living and working in Singapore\, Sweden and Germany). \nShe is a Board member of Irish Rail and recent Board member of AES Engineering. Her last full time role was Chief Inspector of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch UK; she founded the organisation and lead its operations for 10 years\, reporting to the Secretary of State for Transport. \nShe is a Board member of the Royal Academy of Engineering ; Past President and current member of Council for the IMechE and recent Board member of Engineering Council. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Cranfield University in 2013 and Sheffield Hallam University in 2021. \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/webinar-annual-uk-imeche-railway-division-chairs-address-to-australia-and-nz/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20211125T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20211111T041448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T041448Z
UID:3589-1637865000-1637877600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: Annual Meeting and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA South Australia Chapter for their annual chapter meeting and dinner at 6:30-10:00pm on the 25th November 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This event is an opportunity to hear the latest in the realm of the Rail industry\, gain insight into the current technologies driving the industry and areas for improvement. \nThis event will include a presentation that explores how the rail industry is evolving and introducing technology. The presentation will illustrate the disconnect of these technologies and the internal struggle to understand how technology will benefit the entire industry. \nMany rail companies are delivering cutting edge systems\, yet struggle to appreciate the importance of sharing information amongst other rail operators using the same infrastructure. The presentation will explore technologies like HoloLens (Augmented Reality)\, machine learning and how they fit into the future of rail. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website! \nSpeaker\n \nJorg Both\nBusiness transformation Manager\, One Rail Australia \nAn accomplished\, accountable and self-motivated senior business and Information Technology Manager\, with over 25 years of industry experience. Jorg has developed skills in leading people and change\, and driving outcomes from working with many different cultures in several different countries\, including Australia\, New Zealand\, South Africa\, Ireland and UAE. \nHe has extensive business and industry knowledge spanning across transport\, logistics\, retail\, eCommerce\, franchising\, FMCG and manufacturing. Jorg has broad experience and capability in identifying trends\, providing strategic direction and leadership to support innovation\, business change and transformation. \nTicket Information\nRTSA member rate: $60.01 \nNon-member rate: $90.00 \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-annual-meeting-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, 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/Sydney:20211125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20211115T224820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T225146Z
UID:3596-1637863200-1637866800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Melbourne Airport Rail Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New South Wales Chapter and the RTAA online for a presentation on the Melbourne Airport Rail project\, a transformational public transport project connecting Melbourne Airport to Victoria’s regional and metropolitan train network. This webinar will be held at 6:00-7:00pm AEDT on Thursday 25th November 2021. \nWebinar cost: \n\nRTSA Members: $0.00\nNon-members: $30.00\n\nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Overview\nIn this session\, through an analysis of the project\, its’ engineering challenges\, and socio-economic impacts\, we will explore: \n\nThe Melbourne Airport Rail project\, its’ objectives\, and its development/delivery roadmap\nThe contemporary engineering challenges and considerations bespoke to this world-class infrastructure mega project\nThe socio-economic benefits this mega-project will bring to Victoria and how stakeholder engagement has continued in the virtual realm\n\nMelbourne’s population is rapidly growing and expecting to reach 8 million people by 2051\, and passenger movement through Tullamarine Airport expected to scale from 35 million (2016-2017) to over 67 million (2038). \nMelbourne Airport Rail will run on dedicated\, new tracks from a new premium station at Melbourne Airport through to Sunshine Station\, where it will then travel through the Metro Tunnel into the heart of the CBD before continuing onto the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. \nThe route through the Metro Tunnel will provide passengers with a 10-minute turn-up-and-go service from Melbourne Airport and an around 30-minute continuous journey into the CBD\, with trains stopping at Sunshine to connect to the key regional centres of Geelong\, Ballarat and Bendigo. Gippsland passengers need only change trains once between Pakenham and Caulfield to access airport services. \nThe project will improve the performance of critical transport links to Melbourne Airport and Melbourne’s north-west\, and increase track capacity between Sunshine and Melbourne CBD. \nThe project will also include a new airport station at Melbourne Airport and improvements at Sunshine Station to supports its development into a transport superhub. \nPlanning and development work is underway\, with construction due to start in 2022. \nSpeakers\n \nBen Ryan\nDirector – Melbourne Airport Rail\, Rail Projects Victoria \nBen Ryan is the Project Director for Melbourne Airport Rail and is overseeing planning and delivery of the long-awaited connection of Melbourne Airport to Melbourne’s metropolitan and regional rail network.\nWith nearly 20 years’ experience in project management\, Ben brings knowledge of civil engineering and rail construction management from many infrastructure projects\, where he has worked as a rail systems manager\, construction manager\, and project manager. \nPrior to joining Rail Projects Victoria\, Ben held senior leadership roles with John Holland on some of the most complex level crossing removals across Melbourne as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project\, including level crossing removals on the Belgrave\, Frankston\, Craigieburn\, Upfield and Mernda Lines. \n \nVito Trantino MIEAust\nDirector Development and Delivery. Melbourne Airport Rail \nVito Trantino is a professional civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil and marine infrastructure design and construction. In 2017\, Vito was recognised as one of the top-30 innovative engineers in Australia by Engineers Australia for his leadership and his contribution to the innovative use of non-metallic materials in harsh marine environments. \nAcross his career\, Vito has led the engineering on several large multi-disciplinary projects including major capital expansion works within the Port of Melbourne and the delivery of the Seaford Rail Extension which comprised the first section of electrified rail on the South Australian network and the longest incrementally launched bridge in the southern hemisphere. More recently\, Vito has held key management and executive leadership roles. \n \nMegan Cusack\nDeputy Director – Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (Rail Projects Victoria)\, Melbourne Airport Rail \nMegan Cusack is an industry leader in communications and engagement with over 20-years’ experience working on major infrastructure projects throughout Victoria\, with insights from both the client and contractor side. \nShe has managed challenging and complex stakeholder issues on transformational infrastructure projects including EastLink\, the original Regional Fast Rail project (Geelong and Ballarat)\, Regional Rail Link -Footscray to Deer Park\, M80 Upgrade between the Calder Freeway and Sydney Road\, CityLink Tullamarine widening project and Level Crossing Removal projects. \nToday\, Megan brings that experience and her interpersonal skills into her role as the Deputy Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for Melbourne Airport Rail. Here\, she is overseeing communications and stakeholder engagement throughout the planning and delivery of the project. \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-chapter-event-melbourne-airport-rail-project/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20211101T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T070829Z
UID:3562-1637152200-1637155800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Mainline Track Upgrades: Auckland-Wellington and Sydney-Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter online with Dr Philip Laird to discuss ‘Mainline Track Upgrades: Auckland – Wellington and Sydney – Melbourne’ at 12:30-1:30pm NZT on the 17th November 2021. \nRegister here. \nAuckland and Wellington are linked by the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT) narrow gauge railway of length 681km. Sydney and Melbourne are now linked by a standard gauge railway of length 960 km. Both railways include challenging terrain. \nAn outline is given of former improvements for each of the NIMT railway and the Melbourne to Sydney railway that include deviations for grade easing. Many of the NIMT deviations have led to a reduction in distance. By way of contrast\, each NSW main south line deviation has resulted in extra distance. Further contrasts include electrification of most of the NIMT during the 1980s\, and\, the NIMT gaining Centralised traffic control signalling for most of its length some 42 years ahead of the Melbourne to Sydney railway. \nSome planned and possible upgrades are outlined for the NIMT. The paper concludes that in order for the Sydney Melbourne railway to win more freight and passenger traffic\, some track straightening is essential. \nSpeaker\nDr Philip Laird\nHonorary Associate Professor\, the University of Wollongong \nDr Philip Laird is a graduate of Victoria University of Wellington\, the Australian National University in Canberra and the University of Calgary in Canada. He is currently an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and his land transport research appears in journals and refereed conference papers. \nHis recent work includes the potential benefits of the development of Medium Speed Rail to connect for NSW regional centres to Sydney and an Inland Railway linking Melbourne and Brisbane though Parkes being constructed to modern engineering standards. \nOn Australia Day 2021 Philip was awarded an OAM “For service to the rail freight and passenger transport industry.” \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-mainline-track-upgrades-auckland-wellington-and-sydney-melbourne/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211112T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211112T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T003522
CREATED:20211014T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T215819Z
UID:3514-1636732800-1636741800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: IRSE and RTSA Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter either online or in person at Engineering New Zealand\, Wellington for a joint IRSE and RTSA New Zealand Technical meeting at 4:00-6:30pm NZT on 12th November 2021. Attendance is free for IRSE and RTSA members\, the fee for non-members is $AU30. \nRegister here. \nThis meeting will be held as a concurrent face to face event at Engineering New Zealand’s office in Wellington and live webinar. If COVID event restrictions prevent a physical event taking place in Wellington\, then the meeting will proceed as a live webinar only. There are three presentations as part of this session: \n \nWellington Railway Station Throat and Approaches Collission Risk Assessment and Mitigations \nPresented by James Clendon\, Director at Rail Infrastructure Consultants NZ Ltd \n  \n \nKiwiRail Network Control Strategies \nPresented by Carl Mills\, Project Director – Control Systems Integration at KiwiRail \n  \n \nLevel Crossings: ALCAM and Beyond \nPresented by Eddie Cook\, Senior Level Crossing Engineer at KiwiRail \n  \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-irse-and-rtsa-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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