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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220409T130000
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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:20260610T014522
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
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:20260610T014522
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:20260610T014522
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/
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:20260610T014522
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/
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:20260610T014522
CREATED:20211208T051158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T052738Z
UID:3606-1639071000-1639078200@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
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:20260610T014522
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/
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:20260610T014522
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:20260610T014522
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/
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:20260610T014522
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:20260610T014522
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211111T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211111T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20211020T221524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T052119Z
UID:3543-1636653600-1636669800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Event: Annual Chapter Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA WA Chapter for their Chapter Annual Dinner in the beautiful surrounds of Kings Park at 6:00-10:30pm on Thursday 11th November 2021. \n\n\nEnjoy an evening of networking and celebration with a three course dinner by acclaimed chef\, Chris Taylor\, paired with free-flowing premium beverages and outstanding WA entertainment. Join industry colleagues for this annual event that is typically attended by leaders and staff from across the rail sector including rail network owner/operators\, contractors\, consultants and a wide range of product and service suppliers. In previous years\, the dinner has attracted between 200 to 300 rail industry professionals from across all disciplines of railway as well as organisations ranging from government organisations and global corporations to Australian businesses and local small businesses. \nSupport the RTSA WA Chapter and be part of this flagship annual event by way of sponsorship\, booking a table of ten or individual tickets. This is an opportunity where apart from your own staff\, you may like to invite your client/customer/business partners for an evening of relaxed interaction. \nTicket sales and sponsorships will be managed online\, where possible – click on this link to purchase on the Eventbrite page\, pricing options are shown below. \nGuest Speaker\n \nHon Rita Saffioti BBus MLA\nMinister for Transport\, Planning\, Ports \nSponsorship Options\nPlease direct any queries regarding sponsorship to Paul Breame\, Chair – WA Chapter\, at Paul.Breame@downergroup.com or 0499 298 299. \n  \nGold Sponsorship – $3\,500 (ex. GST) – Limited \n\nCompany Video played or a speech by Company representative (up to 2 minutes)\n1 x Ticket at VIP Table with the guest speaker\nCompany logo at the RTSA (WA) AGM\nCompany logo on a free standing banner prominently displayed at the Dinner\nCompany logo prominently displayed on the Dinner Menu\nCompany Logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nRecognition by MC as Gold Sponsor\n\n  \nSilver Sponsorship – $1\,800 (ex. GST) \n\nCompany logo on a free standing banner at the Dinner\nCompany logo on Dinner Menu\nCompany Logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nRecognition by MC as Silver Sponsor\n3 x tickets to the dinner\n\n  \nTable Sponsorship – $3\,500 (ex. GST) \n\n10 x Dinner tickets on a premium table in best available position\nCompany logo on a free standing banner at the Dinner\nCompany logo on Dinner Menu\nCompany Logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nOpportunity to display up to 2 images of your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\nRecognition by MC as Dinner Sponsor\n\n  \nIndividual/Table Tickets (ex. GST) \n\nRTSA Member Ticket – $180\nNon-Member Ticket – $200\nGraduate Ticket – $80\nTable of Ten – $1\,800\n\n  \nOther Sponsorship Opportunities (Please discuss with Paul via the details below) \n\nPre-drinks sponsorship\nTake away gift sponsorship\nOthers that you may want to propose
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-event-annual-chapter-dinner/
LOCATION:Frasers State Reception Centre\, Frasers\, State Reception Centre\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Kings Park\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210915T000348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T032928Z
UID:3426-1636398000-1636403400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: Upgrading railway electrification traction to 25 kV AC
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New South Wales Chapter and the RTAA online for a presentation on Railway electrification: upgrading traction to 25kV AC\, the strategies\, the engineering and the challenges when converting legacy DC railway traction networks to high capacity\, AC networks. This webinar will be held at 7:00-8:30pm AEDT on Monday 8th November 2021. Click here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Overview\nThe Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Rail Track Association Australia present this webinar that covers concepts many existing rail networks grapple with; if it is possible to\, and how to upgrade their traction system from direct current to alternating current. The webinar will draw on international experience and cover the considerations and impacts on the various railway disciplines when planning and delivering the conversion of the traction system. \nSpeakers\nPaul Costello\nManaging Director Electrification\, Keltbray International \nPaul is the Managing Director of Wentworth House Rail Systems (WHRS) Limited\, a Design and Assurance Consultancy which is part of the Keltbray Group. Paul has over 30 years’ experience in Railway Electrification Schemes from 550Vdc to 50kVAC. Paul has worked on extremely complex infrastructure projects such as Manila Metro and Singapore North East Line and spent 3 years working in Australia which included the Adelaide Seaford Lines Project. Paul was an active committee member of the I Mech. E Victoria branch. \n  \nKevin Prendergast\nRolling Stock Technical Manager\, Rail Projects Victoria \nKevin has over 30 years rolling stock experience working for OEM\, client\, advisory and operating organisations in the UK\, Europe and Australia. \nKevin’s career originates with the integration and entry to service of the original Eurostar trains\, providing quad-current operation through the Channel Tunnel. \nAugmented by roles in technology\, railway asset management\, and consultancy\, Kevin currently coordinates the integration of the new HCMT trains with Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel green and brownfield projects. \n  \nLuis Rico MIEAust CPEng NER\nSenior Rolling Stock Electrical Engineer\, Suburban Rail Loop \nLuis has over 24 years in the rail industry working and consulting for rolling stock manufacturers and rail operators in Latin America\, UK\, Europe and Australia. \nLuis’ career originated in electrical traction systems for trolleybuses\, expertise that brought him to Alstom UK from Mexico\, for a fleet of these vehicles for Greece. \nLuis has also worked for Bombardier in Derby\, UK and more recently as Engineering Manager for CRRC within the HCMT Project. Luis currently is contracting for the Suburban Rail Loop via his company RRC and supporting the development of the Technical Specification for the trains.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-railway-electrification-upgrading-traction-to-25kv-ac/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20211015T034747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T034924Z
UID:3523-1636041600-1636047000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2021 - Virtual Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:The Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards) recognise and celebrate individual and company achievements in the rail industry\, showcasing examples of excellence and innovation to support its growth and success. \n \nMore information about the Australasian Rail Industry Awards  is available on the Australasian Rail Industry Awards webpage available here. \nThe Young Rail Professional Award\, sponsored by RTSA\, is presented at this event. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-2021-virtual-award-presentations/
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:20211021T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210928T000226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T000226Z
UID:3430-1634838300-1634851800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: Ovingham level crossing removal project
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) South Australia Chapter invites you to join them (in person!) in Adelaide for a presentation by Michael Kipreou on the Ovingham level crossing removal project and a social gathering at 5:45pm to 9:30pm ACDT on the 21st October 2021 at the Fedoras Hilton Hotel. \nRegister to attend here. \nThis presentation will give a project overview of the Australian and South Australian government’s $196 million budget towards the removal of the level crossing at Torrens Road\, Ovingham with the project being deliver by the PTPA Ovingham Alliance consisting of DIT\, McConnell Dowell\, Arup and Mott MacDonald. \nThe presentation will discuss the design of the 4-span steel box girder structure\, construction and erection methodologies adopted to minimise disruptions to road\, and rail users and interfacing with Gawler Rail Electrification Project. \nSpeaker\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nMichael Kipreou\nEngineering Manager\, McConnell Dowell \nMichael is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with 10+ years design experience primarily in the bridge and transport sector. Prior to joining McConnell Dowell\, he worked as a design consulting engineer. Michael has been involved in several South Australia’s highly complex and challenging rail projects\, including the Goodwood Junction Rail Grade Separation\, Torrens to Torrens Outer Harbor Rail Bridge\, Oaklands Level Crossing Removal and the Meyer Road Bridge Replacement. \nRegister to attend here.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-ovingham-level-crossing-removal-project/
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=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20211019T213203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T214137Z
UID:3531-1634835600-1634839200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: New Zealand Tunnelling Society - Advancements in diesel particulate matter
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Tunnelling Society invite RTSA members to join them in their upcoming Webinar: Advancements in diesel particulate matter monitoring\, presented by Pinssar\, at 5:00-6:00pm NZDT on 21st October 2021. \nRegister here. \nBritish Occupational Health and Safety (BOHS) recently published figures in which they highlighted that “of 100 work related deaths 99 can be attributed to occupational illnesses”. The Australian Cancer council have published that “diesel engine exhaust emissions exposure is the second most common cancer-causing agent (carcinogen) affecting workers in this country – only behind ultraviolet radiation exposure”. Accordingly\, in the absence of sunlight\, this therefore makes it the most common cancer-causing agent in the underground working environment. \nRegulators and Industries throughout the world have increased their focus on air quality in the workplace. The dangers of dust/crystalline silica have been well reported and have led to new exposure limits. Diesel particulate matter (DPM) has received much less press\, however exposure limits for DPM will be halved by 2023 in the EU and UK. \nPinssar was created in 2014 with the sole purpose of helping underground operations to understand their DPM load and how they can minimize the exposure risk to their employees. This presentation is open to all members and non-members. We encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks. \nTopics to be covered in this presentation are: \n\nDifferences between dust and DPM\nWhy is DPM such an issue\nChanges in the BS6164 and consequences\nCase studies in Australia mining and France tunnelling project\nAir Quality in Underground Excavations\n\nThe presentation will be a 30 minute online event followed with some time for questions and discussion \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-new-zealand-tunnelling-society-advancements-in-diesel-particulate-matter/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20211010T232405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T233403Z
UID:3466-1634819400-1634823000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: North Auckland Line (NAL) – Bridge update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter online for part 2 of the North Auckland Line (NAL) upgrade webinar – Bridge Update by Matt Ireland and Aiden Summers (Holmes Consulting) at 12:30-1:30pm NZDT on 21st October 2021. \nRegister here. \nForming part of the Northland Rail Upgrade Project\, Five Bridges were replaced across the North Auckland Rail Line. With 9 months programmed from awarding tender for design to practical competition of construction\, programme posed a significant hurdle. Along with Covid-19 restrictions and the resulting supply chain issues\, the project called for a ‘one team’ approach. Where possible\, standardisation was implemented across the project and fast construction techniques such as segmental bridge construction were adopted to reduce onsite construction time. The presentation looks to cover some key challenges that the design team faced throughout the project journey. \nSpeakers\nMatt Ireland\, Senior Project Engineer\, Holmes Consulting \nMatt is based in Holmes Consulting’s Christchurch office and has over 14 years of structural engineering experience in the design of bridges and civil structures. He specialises in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the country and has been involved with a number of significant road\, rail and pedestrian bridge structures. \nAiden Summers\, Civil Structures Engineering\, Holmes Consulting \nAidan is based in Holmes Consulting’s Auckland office and has been working in the civil structures team for 4 years since graduating from university. In this time he has worked across a number of horizontal infrastructure projects\, carving an interest in soil-structure interaction and construction management. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-north-auckland-line-nal-bridge-update/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211006T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210930T041511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T041511Z
UID:3436-1633539600-1633543200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Event: RTSA and IRSE joint event - cybersecurity for rail
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Victoria and Tasmania Chapter and the IRSE invite you to join them online for a presentation by Soroush Tazerji (Tactix) on cybersecurity for rail. \nRegister to attend here. \nThis presentation focuses on a methodology to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment designed to identify potential cyber hazards that can arise from a cybersecurity attack on rail operational systems. \nSpeaker\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSoroush Tazerji\nPrinciple Cybersecurity Consultant\, Tactix \nSoroush is a Principal Cybersecurity consultant in Tactix Group and previously worked in large-scale Energy and Rail projects in Asia\, Europe and Australia. He holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Control & Automation) and is a recognized Cybersecurity expert in the industry. Soroush has performed many cybersecurity risk assessments\, developed cybersecurity plans and specifications\, and set up cybersecurity operations and response units for critical infrastructure projects. He has also contributed to developing international standards for OT systems and Cybersecurity. \nRegister to attend here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-event-rtsa-and-irse-joint-event-cybersecurity-for-rail/
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:20211005T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211005T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210930T042424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T043159Z
UID:3444-1633437000-1633440600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Design and Construction of the KiwiRail Tar Barrel Tunnel Bypass\, Main North Line
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on the design and construction of the KiwiRail Tar Barrel tunnel bypass\, Main North Line by Rob Hunter\, and Gilles Langlais at 12:30-1:30pm NZDT on Tuesday 5th October 2021. \nRegister here. \nDeterioration of Tunnel 21 had been documented back to as early as the 1970’s\, and following the 2016 Kaikoura and Seddon Earthquakes\, suffered more damage.  With a low resilience to future earthquakes and general deterioration of the concrete lining\, coupled with tight clearances\, track subgrade and formation in poor condition\, and a TSR of 15km/hr\, a new rail alignment was proposed.  This presentation details how the project team managed to accelerate the design and tender process\, provides an overview of construction and some of the key challenges that were faced\, and summaries a few of the key lessons learned. \nSpeakers\nRob Hunter\, Project Manager at Tonkin & Taylor \nRob is a Project Manager and Engineer for Tonkin & Taylor.  In mid-2018 he helped to establish the project team and assisted in the project\, design and tender management through to mid-2019.  He then provided client-side project management throughout the construction phase alongside roles in monitoring\, surveillance and quality assurance\, and contract management. \nGilles Langlais\, Project Manager at HEB Construction \nGilles is a Project Manager for HEB Construction. He joined the TBTB project in August 2019 as a Structures Project Engineer where he helped to deliver the new Ruakanakana underpass structure. In mid-2020\, Gilles moved into a Project Manager role and helped with delivering the remainder of the road and rail works through to completion. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-design-and-construction-of-the-kiwirail-tar-barrel-tunnel-bypass-main-north-line/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210224T053921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T044709Z
UID:2950-1632614400-1632959999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference - September 26-30\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:The AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference will deliver the best education right to your computer. There will be nearly 80 Technical Presentations offered to help you discover new technologies including case studies and how to respond to an emergency. Hear from industry experts connected to your area of expertise such as inspections\, automation and artificial intelligence. This event provides the latest insights and best practices that could impact your education and future in the industry. Your review of the Technical Presentations may earn you up to 14 CPD Hours. \nThrough AREMA’s partnership with RTSA\, RTSA Members will receive the AREMA Member Registration rate at $550 per person if you register by August 26\, 2021 afterwards the rate will be $650. Please register here for the AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference being held September 26-30 using the RTSA Member Discount Code. \nRTSA Member Discount Code: {please send email to chair@rtsa.com.au to receive} \nAcceptable Terms of Use: This Discount is available to RTSA Members who are not current AREMA members\, is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts or benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2021-railway-interchange/
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:20210914T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210909T022801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T022801Z
UID:3422-1631622600-1631626200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Remote monitoring and the Kaikoura earthquake recovery webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Daniel Headifen online at 12:30-1:30pm (NZST) on the 14th September\, to hear about how remote monitoring and operational controls were used in the reopening of the Main North Line following the Kaikoura Earthquake and then contributed to improving its ongoing resilience. Register here. \nThe 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake severely damaged and put out of use the Main North Line railway and State Highway 1 in the upper areas of the South Island.  There was immense pressure to open the transport corridor as quickly as possible whilst minimising the risk from the main earthquake-generated landslides. While it became clear that the MNL railway could be opened quicker than the road\, to do so in a safe manner would require the running of trains under a different operational framework than prior to the earthquake. This presentation details the operational controls used with particularly attention paid to how remote monitoring was utilised as well as  weather monitoring and Trigger Action Response Plans. \nDaniel is a Programme Director for KiwiRail’s Capital Project’s team. Following the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake he was seconded from KiwiRail into the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance. For the first year he was part of the NCTIR alliance management team responsible for rail design aspects of the recovery and coordination between KiwiRail and NCTIR. Subsequently he was the rail Asset Owner representative within NCTIR. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-remote-monitoring-and-the-kaikoura-earthquake-recovery-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210902T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210902T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210830T063737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T063911Z
UID:3408-1630600200-1630605600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Event: Local joint RTSA and IRSE Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) South Australia Chapter invites you to join them and the Institution of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE) for a local joint meeting  online using Teams at 4:30-6:00pm (ACST). \nProgramme \n\n4:30pm Meeting Opening – Georgina Hartwell\, IRSE Australasian Chair\n4:35pm Lessons from Derailment Investigations\nTony Simes\, Senior Transport Safety Investigator\, ATSB\n5:15pm Phoenix Virtualisation and Disaster Recovery project – Network Control Centres\nDoug Adams\, Manager Operational Technology Project Services – ARTC\n6:00pm Meeting Conclusion\n\n  \nRegister to attend here. \n  \nSpeakers\nLessons from Derailment Investigations \nThe presentation discusses the safety investigations into two similar derailments that occurred about two years apart. Tony will discuss what happened\, why it happened and what lessons organisations can learn from derailment investigations. \n \nTony Simes\nManager Rail Safety Investigations – ATSB\nTony has 35 years’ experience in railway engineering\, management\, regulation and investigation\, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and a Diploma of Transport Safety Investigation. \nTony previously held the position of ‘Signal Design Engineer’ for the metropolitan passenger railway organisation in Adelaide (SA) before moving to the Rail Safety Regulator in South Australia as their ‘Accreditation Manager’. \nIn 2004\, Tony joined the Australian Transport Safety Bureau as a ‘Senior Transport Safety Investigator’ (Rail) and in 2012 took on the role of managing and coordinating rail safety investigations across Australia. \nIn 2017\, the ATSB underwent a restructure which created multi-modal investigation teams. Tony\ncurrently manages a team of investigators split between ATSB’s Adelaide and Perth offices. The team consists of rail\, marine\, aviation and specialist human factors. \n  \nPhoenix Virtualisation and Disaster Recovery project – Network Control\nCentres Business objectives and outcomes \n\nTo recover our existing operational systems in the agreed timeframes in the event of a disaster.\nDeliver a virtualised/replicated environment\, that allows recoverability of our Operational Systems\, and for them to be run independently of the location of any of our train control centres\n\nWho is involved? \n\nThe project involves many stakeholders including as key suppliers\, operations\, customers\, various SMEs from ARTC’s Systems and Technology division\n\nSystem virtualisation platform \n\nARTC has chosen Flexpod as the system virtualisation platform. FlexPod is a data center platform that is used to host infrastructure software and business applications in virtualised environments.\n\nSecurity model \n\nCyber security is at the forefront of the platform design. This includes operational environment protection from other zones\, restricting\nan attacker’s ability to move within operational systems if the perimeter has been breached\, and physical security.\n\nDisaster and failover scenarios accommodated by the design \n\nNetwork Control floor is evacuated however\, the Data Centre and systems are operational. (e.g. pandemic)\nA disaster has occurred and both Network Control and the Data Centre are non-operational\n\n \nDoug Adams\nManager Operational Technology Project Services – ARTC\nEmployed in the rail industry for over 30 years\, commencing as an apprentice Signal Electrician with PTC in 1979\, then worked as Signal Technician and Signal Supervisor. Is a graduate of CSU with a Bachelor of Information Technology and started with ARTC in 2004 to rollout IT Infrastructure for the NSW take-up. \nHas overseen delivery of ARTC capital works signalling projects as Signal Alliance Coordinating Manager and as Train Control Systems Manager\, has overseen the support teams responsible for ARTC’s Train Control and other operational systems.\nIs continuing the development of technical solutions and strategies for ARTC’s Operational Technology with the Systems and Technology division. \n  \nRegister to attend here.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-event-local-joint-rtsa-and-irse-meeting/
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:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210825T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210818T055144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T044715Z
UID:3391-1629916200-1629932400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Event: Annual General Meeting and Trivia Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nAfter postponing in 2020 RTSA Queensland Chapter is very excited to bring colleagues back together for a fun evening. \nNotification of RTSA Queensland 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 2021 Annual Meeting is to be held  on Wednesday 25th August 2021. \nBusiness \nIn conformance with The Constitution of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia\, the business to be considered by members at the Queensland Chapter AGM will be as follows: \n\nTo note the attendance of those present and receive apologies.\nTo receive\, confirm\, and accept the minutes of the 2020 AGM.\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\nAttachments \n2021 RTSA Annual Meeting Notification  \n2021 RTSA QLD Annual Meeting Agenda \nNominations \nNOMINATE FOR COMMITTEE \nRegistration \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nUnable to attend? \n  \n\nComplete a Proxy Form either by completing this form\nOr by  following this link\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-event-annual-general-meeting-and-trivia-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Moon Room 641 Ann Street Fortitude Valley\, Cloudland - Moon Room 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210809T230605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T230843Z
UID:3372-1629826200-1629833400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: North Auckland Line (NAL) – Bridge and Tunnel upgrade works
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter in Wellington\, Auckland\, Christchurch or online for a presentation on North Auckland Line (NAL) – Bridge and Tunnel upgrade works. Register here. \nThis presentation will consist of 2 parts: \n\nBridge presentation by Holmes Consulting\nTunnel presentation by Aurecon\n\nPart 1: Bridge Presentation by Holmes Consulting\nForming part of the Northland Rail Upgrade Project\, Five Bridges were replaced across the North Auckland Rail Line. With 9 months programmed from awarding tender for design to practical competition of construction\, programme posed a significant hurdle. Along with Covid-19 restrictions and the resulting supply chain issues\, the project called for a ‘one team’ approach. Where possible\, standardisation was implemented across the project and fast construction techniques such as segmental bridge construction were adopted to reduce onsite construction time. The presentation looks to cover some key challenges that the design team faced throughout the project journey. \nMatt Ireland – Senior Project Engineer – Holmes Consulting\nMatt is based in Holmes Consulting’s Christchurch office and has over 14 years of structural engineering experience in the design of bridges and civil structures. He specialises in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the country and has been involved with a number of significant road\, rail and pedestrian bridge structures. \nAidan is based in Holmes Consulting’s Auckland office and has been working in the civil structures team for 4 years since graduating from university. In this time he has worked across a number of horizontal infrastructure projects\, carving an interest in soil-structure interaction and construction management. \nPart 2: Tunnel presentation by Aurecon\nLouise\, Harry and Shu Fan will together talk about the tunnel design on the NRU. \nIn Northland Rail Upgrade Project (NRU)\, Shu Fan was the tunnel design lead for the 7 out of 13 most challenging tunnels of the North Auckland Line (NAL). Shu Fan Chau is an Associate in tunnels and the NZ Tunnel Lead at Aurecon. In addition to TBM tunnelling\, his wide-ranging tunnel expertise includes mined tunnels and caverns\, drill and blast tunnelling\, immersed tube tunnelling\, cut- and-cover tunnels\, deep excavation\, underground structures\, site formation and slope works. Shu Fan has worked on Waterview Tunnels in Auckland\, West Gate Tunnels in Melbourne and is currently working in City Rail Link. \nHarry Asche is a Design Director in Aurecon and he has worked on tunnels in New Zealand\, Australia\, UK and HK.  He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland and is the current President of the Australian Tunnelling Society. \nLouise Wotton is a computational designer at Aurecon\, Computational design works to improve delivery through creation of custom digital tools and the development of automated pipelines to produce consistent\, high quality deliverables. \nDuring the North Auckland Line upgrade Aurecon developed a custom software package to generate rail gauges along the alignment and run clearance analysis checks. Over the course of the project this evolved to include drawing automation\, kinematic calculations and generative solvers to build a ‘best fit’ for a new alignment in the tunnels to accommodate new rolling stock. \n\nYou can join us in person or online for this event: \n\nWellington – Engineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\nAuckland – Aurecon\, Level 3/185 Fanshawe Street\nChristchurch – Aurecon\, Level 2\, Iwikau Building\, 93 Cambridge Terrace\nOnline via MS Teams (Please note online start time is 6pm)\n\nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-nal-bridge-and-tunnel-upgrade-works/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210816T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210816T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210804T042439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T042439Z
UID:3369-1629109800-1629113400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Working Stress- the New Zealand rail bridge rating story
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter and Mike Keenan (KiwiRail) to hear about the history of how rail bridges in New Zealand are “rated”. This presentation is being held as an RTSA New Zealand online meeting. \nKiwiRail maintains a substantial rail infrastructure network of which its bridge stock are an essential component. These bridges have been developed over the 160 year life time of New Zealand’s railway and are a key enabler of the networks overall capacity. How these bridges are “rated” to determine their load carrying ability has likewise developed over time. This presentation will describe the background to choices made\, the influence of other overseas railways\, how the rating is now done and some of the challenges that the network faces. \nMike Keenan is part of the team responsible for engineering oversight of KiwiRail’s structures assets. He has been working on inspection\, maintenance and renewal of the rail network in New Zealand for the past 15 years. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-working-stress-the-new-zealand-rail-bridge-rating-story/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014522
CREATED:20210609T082106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T082106Z
UID:3245-1628703000-1628706600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Circular economy: Converting Plastic and Polystyrene Waste into Durable Composite Railway Sleepers
DESCRIPTION:The Duratrack® railway sleeper is produced from recycled plastic materials\, which have already had a primary use in other applications\, and forms a step part of the circular economy for these materials. The sleeper is a longer-lasting and more durable alternative to traditional timber railway sleepers\, offering maintenance benefits and eliminating the escalating challenge to source significant quantities of quality timber stock. \nStephen Webster\, General Manager of Integrated Recycling\, will speak about the development and current status of the Duratrack® recycled plastic railway sleeper\, including the development journey from concept to production\, performance characteristics\, comparison to alternative solutions\, the testing and validation processes\, type approvals\, operational experience to date\, and the future outlook for the technology. Time has been allowed for audience Q&A\, as well as networking and canapés. “We have broken new ground in a safety conscious engineering environment. \nA lot of things were done for the first time and the onus was on us to show proof of performance. All this takes time!” Stephen will also speak about the collaboration with the Institute of Railway Technology\, Monash University\, the Victorian Government\, and accredited rail operators in bringing about this innovation. The creation of the Duratrack® sleeper turned out to be the simpler first step. Validating the sleeper’s performance in a then standards-free environment and seeking collaborative partners to trial the sleepers was the real challenge. Collaboration with The Institute of Railway Technology at Monash was critical to the development journey. Queensland Rail’s tender for composite sleepers to replace timber sleepers is a model structure for change and innovation. \nSpeaker\n \nStephen Webster \nStephen Webster has a strong track record of developing businesses since moving away from the practice of law. Stephen is the general manager of Integrated Recycling the manufacturer and distributor of a range of composite recycled plastic products that have landscaping\, industrial and agricultural applications. Since conception in 2014\, Stephen has led the development of the Duratrack® composite recycled plastic railway sleeper. \nClick here to register for the webinar now!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-chapter-event-circular-economy-converting-plastic-and-polystyrene-waste-into-durable-composite-railway-sleepers/
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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