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. Speaker: Frank Szanto, Design Authority - PMS Engineering, Rail & Transit Systems […]
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. The railway industry is clearly a target for cyber criminals, and it is clearly […]
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 […]
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. POWER TRANSFORMERS Caboolture feeder station is planned to be renewed by 2024 and […]
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. Click here to register. Presentation Join us and Michael van Drogenbroek, to share an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with developing and delivering inter-regional […]
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. Date: Thursday, 23 June 2022 Time: 5:30-8:00pm AEST Location: The in-person event will […]
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. HS2 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 […]
Join the RTSA Vic Chapter for an evening presentation on the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project. HS2 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Topics of discussion will be successful engagement with project stakeholders, including asset owners, […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) cordially invites you to the return of our railway industry networking dinner in 2022. We 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 […]
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 […]
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: Understanding how automation can drive operational efficiencies within train control, delivering wide-scale automation to push operational efficiency within train control systems. Developing a cultural pathway to […]
About the event The 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. Averaging around 100 attendees each year, this event is one […]
