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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:20260614T033334
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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:20260614T033334
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T140000
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CREATED:20210705T081422Z
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UID:3327-1628685000-1628690400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Event: The Effectiveness of Rail Web Dampers and How They are Selected and Implemented
DESCRIPTION:Rail dampers were developed in the 1990s as a way of reducing noise from railways. They work by attaching to the existing rail directly between fasteners\, and by reducing vibration in the rails the amount of noise produced is reduced. However\, rail dampers are also able to improve long-term rail conditions and reduce costs of maintenance over the asset lifecycle. \nSpeaker\nLuke Zoontjens\nTechnical Director – Acoustics & Vibration at SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd\nAcoustics engineering consultant with 18 years of professional experience and a focus on technical research and business development. Practice lead\, responsible for delivery of acoustical engineering services in Western Australia for environmental consultancy firm SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd. Special interests are in transportation noise and vibration\, education and healthcare facility design; building services noise control and architectural acoustics; specialist recording and performance spaces; environmental noise impact studies; and advanced technical investigations. \n\n\n \nClick here to register for the webinar now!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/event-the-effectiveness-of-rail-web-dampers-and-how-they-are-selected-and-implemented/
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/Sydney:20210805T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210705T080558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T080558Z
UID:3323-1628164800-1628168400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: Rail Safety and SFAIRP – How to Get it Right\, Every Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New South Wales Chapter for a presentation on SFAIRP with Ian Mash online at 12:00-1:00pm AEST on Thursday 5th August. \nThis presentation seeks to explore the context\, use and pitfalls in the application of the principle underpinning the legislative duty to ensure safety\, So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable (SFAIRP). The concept is neither new\, nor difficult to understand\, and significantly\, is not difficult to demonstrate adequately. Despite SFAIRP having been an essential ingredient of the Work\, Health and Safety (WH&S) and Rail Safety legislation in both Australia and New Zealand for a while\, our industry often struggles to understand the activities required to meet the duty\, and to acknowledge the inherent requirements to apply what one knows\, or ought reasonably to know. Many in our industry have a strong view on SFAIRP\, but not all necessarily understand it sufficiently to avoid barking up the wrong tree in delivering a safe railway. This presentation includes some worked examples (audience participation is optional!) to demonstrate that a robust\, tabulated SFAIRP demonstration (rather than ambit claim) can be completed quickly\, and relatively painlessly once the principles are mastered. \nSpeaker\nIan Mash\nDirector\, Assured Rail Projects Pty Ltd \nIan has been active in the system safety and regulatory in Australasia since 2004. Ian’s portfolio of successful projects mirrors the breadth of our industry: passenger\, freight\, light rail and infrastructure projects\, from west to east coast of Australia\, and reaches across the Tasman to NZ. Having established Assured Rail Projects in 2018\, Ian has focused exclusively on this niche area of our industry. Ian is a Director of Assured Rail Projects\, a Fellow and Council member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is a “dog person”. \nClick here register on the Engineers Australia website. \nImage taken from Engineers Australia website
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-rail-safety-and-sfairp-how-to-get-it-right-every-time/
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=Pacific/Auckland:20210715T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210708T022213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T043027Z
UID:3336-1626352200-1626355800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Reinforcement of the Wellington Electrified Area Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on the Need for Power – Reinforcement of the Wellington Electrified Area (WEA) Traction Electricity Supply\, Presented by Richard Catlow. \nThe Wellington Network is undergoing significant investment in renewals and upgrades\, part of the Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme. Part of this Programme involves preparing the network for higher frequency and longer electric passenger metro trains. One of the infrastructure requirements for this is the need for more capacity in the traction power supply system\, resulting in the need for upgraded and additional substations across the network. This presentation will focus on the development of the substations project and its objectives\, with a special focus on the power modelling completed and the interpretation of the results\, which have identified a number of existing areas requiring improvement and the need for a number of additional traction substations. \nSpeakers\nRichard Catlow\, Director of Energy Systems at SNC-Lavelin\nMichael McKeon\, Project Director at Kiwi Rail\nKarl Strode-Penny\, Rail Operations Specialist at KSP Consulting Limited \nThe key speaker will be electrical engineer Richard Catlow\, with an introduction from Michael McKeon – Project Director at KiwiRail\, supported by Karl Strode-Penny who prepared the timetable models used to drive the power simulation\, and coordinated the power study for KiwiRail. Richard is a Director of Energy Systems at SNC-Lavalin in Canada and previously lived and worked in New Zealand and was intensively involved in the commissioning of the new Auckland metro railway electrification in the early 2010s. Karl is a consultant based in wellington who specialises in timetable and operations modelling and analysis. \nClick here register on the Engineering New Zealand website. \nReplacing the overhead electrical system image from KiwiRail: https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/what-we-do/projects/wellington/johnsonville-line/
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-reinforcement-of-the-wellington-electrified-area/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210706T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210701T045259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T045259Z
UID:3309-1625562000-1625659200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:10th Annual Train Control Management Systems Summit - 6-7 July 2021
DESCRIPTION:IQPC Australia invites you to join the 10th Train Control Management Systems Summit over 6-7 July to learn how to prepare your control environments for radical change by: \n\nIncreasing network readiness for interoperable and productive rail operations\nIntegrating and optimizing value across legacy & cutting-edge ETCS\, Traffic Management\, Automatic Train Operations & CBTC systems\nCreating strong change management strategies to introduce large scale change across the network\n\n \nThe Event Chair for Day 1 is the RTSA Executive Chair. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/10th-annual-train-control-management-systems-summit-6-7-july-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual / On-line
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:20210705T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210705T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210624T042921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T234408Z
UID:3261-1625488200-1625491800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Puhinui Station Upgrade webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia online to hear about Auckland’s newest train station. The new Puhinui Station is in the final stages of construction and will open on 26 July. It will be an integrated facility with a bus interchange that provides a key link between Auckland International Airport and Manukau\, and is the first phase of the Airport to Botany Rapid Transit project which will extend this through to Botany in the east.\n\nThis presentation will cover the strategic purpose and objectives of the new station as well as the technical issues and challenges encountered on this landmark project. \nIt will be delivered by Leon Thomas (Design Manager for Aurecon)\, with Renata Smit (Airport to Botany Rapid Transit Programme Director for Auckland Transport) and Adrian Price (Specialist Project Manager for Auckland Transport). \nLeon is a Lead Project and Design Manager\, and Chartered Engineer working for Aurecon with over 14 years of experience in delivering complex engineering projects in commercial\, public and industrial sectors. He worked for 10 years in the United Kingdom before coming to New Zealand. As design manager for Puhinui Interchange\, Leon led the development of the design and has provided oversight throughout the construction phase. \nRenata oversees the development of investment cases for strategic transport projects in south and east Auckland. She has also been Auckland Transport’s Programme Director for the Airport to Botany Rapid Transit (A2B) programme since 2018\, overseeing the development of two key business cases for the programme and delivery of A2B’s first stage of works.  Puhinui Station forms the largest component of the first stage and will be A2B’s first station to be operational. Renata has 19 years’ experience in leading transport planning projects in both local government and consultancies in New Zealand and the UK. \nAdrian Price is a Project Management Consultant\, and has been working on the Puhinui Station project since 2016 as project manager throughout the design and Early Contractor Involvement phases\, and as Engineer’s Representative throughout the construction. He previously worked for Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport\, where he held several roles including Public Transport Development Manager in Auckland Transport’s infrastructure team. He was involved in a range of projects around Auckland including the Ōtāhuhu Station interchange project\, grade separation of Sarawia Street level crossing in Newmarket\, and numerous rail station upgrades. Prior to that he worked in London for several years at the Department for Transport and Booz Allen Hamilton’s transport advisory team. \nAn opportunity for Q&A with the team will follow the presentation. \n\nLeon Thomas – Lead Consultant\, Project Management\, Aurecon\nGlyn Moss – Specialist Project Manager\, Auckland Transport\nRenata Smit – Manager Strategic Projects (South & East) and Programme Director for Airport to Botany Rapid Transit Programme\, Auckland Transport (AT)\n\n\n\nClick here to register your interest! \n\nArtist’s impression of the Puhinui station upgrade\, image from the Auckland Transport website: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/airport-to-botany-rapid-transit/puhinui-station-interchange/
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-puhinui-station-upgrade/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210503T065652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T050052Z
UID:3150-1625443200-1625529599@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline for 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards
DESCRIPTION:Categories and Criteria \nNominations are now open for the 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards)\, so get your entry in to recognise the achievements of your people or team. The awards recognise and celebrate individual and company achievements in the rail industry\, showcasing examples of excellence and innovation to support its growth and success. \nThe ARI Awards are open to anyone working in the rail industry and organisation operating in or affiliated with rail in Australia and New Zealand. The award category criteria provide full details on who is eligible to be nominated. \nNominations for the 2021 Awards are NOW OPEN and close June 17 – Extended now to July 5! \n\nYoung Rail Professional Award (RTSA)\nSignalling & Systems Engineering Award (IRSE)\nEmerging Rail Specialist Award (RTAA)\nYoung Achiever Award (PWI NSW)\nSafety Award (RISSB)\nCustomer Service Award (ARA)\nEmployee Engagement Award (ARA)\nFreight Rail Excellence Award (ARA)\nInnovation and Technology Award (ARA)\nRail Sustainability Award (ARA)\nWorkforce Diversity Award (ARA)\nTrackSAFE Foundation Award\nCareer Achievement Award (ARA)\n\nClick here for more information and to nominate on the ARA website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nomination-deadline-for-2021-australasian-rail-industry-awards/
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:20210702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210602T070238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T230341Z
UID:3233-1625184000-1625270399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: Mariyung (NIF) Maintenance Facility
DESCRIPTION:TfNSW image of the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\nRegistrations of interest now open!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA site tour has been arranged to visit the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility on Friday 02 Jul 2021. \nTfNSW are delivering a new\, state-of-the-art fleet of intercity trains that will provide a new level of comfort and convenience for customers who travel between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle\, the Blue Mountains\, and the South Coast. The 55-train fleet with 554 new carriages will offer improved safety\, accessibility\, comfort and modern features for NSW TrainLink customers. Officially opened in February early this year\, the 500\,000 square metre maintenance facility will be home of the Mariyung (NIF). \nAs capacity of this tour is limited\, the following will be applied to determine ticket allocation: \n\nAn expression of interest where interested parties register via Google Forms.\nReview of all EOIs (by RTSA) and ticket allocation based on a random allocation algorithm. RTSA members will be prioritised.\nAn outlook invitation will be sent to the attendees with event details (time\, meeting location\, PPE requirements etc)\n\nNote: you can become a member of the RTSA here: www.rtsa.com.au/membership/ \nAttendees will be required to make their own way to Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility – please note that public transport options to the site are limited. \n\nClick here to register your interest! \nTfNSW image of the New Intercity Fleet train
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-mariyung-nif-maintenance-facility/
LOCATION:Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, Kangy Angy Maintenance Centre\, Kangy Angy\, NSW\, 2258\, Australia
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;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210105T011842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T012416Z
UID:2775-1625097600-1625183999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards (Virtual) \nDetails and link to register to come.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/engineering-new-zealand-envi-awards-virtual/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210623T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210413T051808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T051955Z
UID:3099-1624467600-1624474800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event - Promoting Competition in the Interstate Rail Freight Market
DESCRIPTION:Join RTSA Qld Chapter in Brisbane for a presentation from Dean Gannaway\, Regulatory Economist\, discussing the role of competition in addressing the decline in rail’s modal share. \nCompetition policy reforms in the 1990s established third-party access regimes for the rail sector with the view to promoting entry and competition in the downstream rail haulage market. This was accompanied by corporatisation\, privatisation and in some instances\, structural separation. Outside of the heavy haul coal rail networks this model has had limited success in achieving the policy objectives with the Australian Interstate Rail Freight Market remaining highly concentrated with two rail operators under monopolistic competition. \nDean will look at the relevant factors which contribute to creating barriers to entry into the interstate rail freight haulage market and the role of competition in this market in addressing the ongoing decline in rail’s modal share. \nPresenter: Dean Gannaway | Experienced Regulatory Economist \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-promoting-competition-in-the-interstate-rail-freight-market/
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20190718T014012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T000358Z
UID:1511-1624233600-1624492799@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE2021 CONFERENCE OF RAILWAY EXCELLENCE - “Collaborating to Master Complexity"
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA’s biennial Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) has firmly established itself in recent years as the premier technical event in the Australasian rail conference market\, with a reputation for high quality papers covering a wide range of rail engineering\, operations\, planning and management topics. \nThe RTSA is proud of CORE’s reputation for high quality objective papers and presentations which advance the body of knowledge on rail technologies and the sharing of the best practice in planning\, implementation\, operations and management of rail systems. \nNOTE – Moved from 2020 to 2021 due to COVID-19. \nFor more information\, click on this link \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/core2020-conference-of-railway-excellence-collaborating-to-master-complexity/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
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="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210602T011822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T011822Z
UID:3230-1623758400-1623762000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: City Rail Link - so far as is reasonably practicable
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Society for Safety Engineering invite RTSA NZ members to join them for this webinar with Gabriella Solti\, Principal Safety Assurance Engineer for the City Rail Link Project. \nThe City Rail Link Project must comply\, amongst other acts\, with the Railways Act and Health and Safety at Work Act’s design provisions to reduce safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Come and listen to our “Lunch and Learn” on the CRL’s view of “So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable” and its challenges presented by Gabriella Solti (Principal Safety Assurance Engineer for the City Rail Link Project). \n\nIf you ever heard one of the following statements while working on a project\, you should register. \n\nThe risk is low; we don’t need to do anything\nThat risk will never happen\nI’m out of time to make any changes\nIt’s designed to code\nWe don’t have the budget\nThere are some more things we can do but don’t want to\nWe’ve designed out the risk\nThe client won’t pay for it\nWe can’t stop a determined person from hurting themselves\nMy risks are ‘green’ my work is done.\n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-city-rail-link-so-far-as-is-reasonably-practicable/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210609T021141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T021141Z
UID:3242-1623673800-1623677400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Rebuilding Rail in post earthquake Christchurch - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Rebuilding Rail in Post EQ Christchurch – Waltham Scenic Journeys Servicing Centre\nJoin the RTSA NZ Chapter and KiwiRail online to hear about the challenges of redeveloping and replacing damaged rail mechanical facilities following the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. \nLearn from the project team involved in the design and construction of the Waltham Scenic Journeys Servicing Centre (SJSC) featuring a fully automated carriage wash facility for the TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific fleets as part of the staged redevelopment of the Waltham Rail Yard in Christchurch. \nKiwiRail initiated the Christchurch Mechanical Redevelopment Programme following significant damage to assets after the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. The damage was spread across multiple rail sites along the Main South Line that provided mechanical maintenance and servicing to KiwiRail’s fleet of South Island rolling stock. \nBackground\nWith help from Fraser Robson\, we will learn about the extent of damage to facilities\, other key drivers for change\, redevelopment priorities\, and achievements to date. \nDesign\nGlyn Moss from GHD will provide an insight into the design process and technical challenges faced by the design team of the Waltham SJSC. \nConstruction\nJosh Gordon will take us through the construction journey for the Waltham SJSC including use of clever technology to interrogate the design model to optimise construction sequencing. \nLessons Learnt\n –Michael Wright will then share a summary of key Lessons Learnt from the Waltham SJSC that KiwiRail and the project team have developed from a review of project successes and challenges so that these can be applied to future KiwiRail projects. \nQ&A with the project team will follow : \n\nFraser Robson\, Senior Project Manager\, Frequency\nGlyn Moss\, Senior Technical Advisor\, GHD\nJosh Gordon\, Contracts Manager\, HRS Construction\nBruce Hall\, Director\, Transport Wash Systems Ltd (TWS)\nMichael Wright\, Senior Project Manager\, Frequency\n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-rebuilding-rail-in-post-earthquake-christchurch-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:20210603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210531T061120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T061150Z
UID:3223-1622743200-1622746800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event - Casual Complexity in Track Worker Safety Incidents
DESCRIPTION:Whilst accidents and near misses are occupational hazards of Track Workers\, serious incidents expose issues and vulnerabilities where the safety of the system itself is ultimately breached. Unfortunately\, such breaches are all too common. This presentation focuses on the results of a cross-country study (Australia and UK) on Lookout working—the primary means of protecting a work group when track workers have to carry out their tasks between passing trains. It is one of the most vulnerable methods of work in rail today. The findings of this study\, a meta-analysis of 31 incidents\, revealed that casual and contributing factors in such incidents are not necessary what you may expect… \n The webinar will discuss: \n\nA systematic review and meta-analysis of Lookout-related track worker incidents\nUses data across Australia and UK\nFocuses on systems issues and looks at co-occurring factors\n\nSpeaker\nDr. Anjum Naweed CPE\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc (Hons) \n \nAnjum is an Associate Professor at Central Queensland University with over 15 years of experience across a range of industry sectors. He has a PhD in Psychology from Sheffield University (2011). Anjum has co-edited books\, written over 100 peer-reviewed articles and secured over $3 million in research funding. He currently serves a Scientific Editor for Applied Ergonomics and has been a Scientific Convenor for the Australasian Simulation Congress on four consecutive occasions. Anjum’s research has received numerous accolades and in 2018\, he received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Researchers. Anjum is interested in understanding the relationship between people and technologies\, tools\, environments\, and systems\, and practically translating this across safety critical domains. \n  \nClick here to register for this hybrid event (available online and in person!)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-casual-complexity-in-track-worker-safety-incidents/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia South Australia\, 108 King William Street\, Level 11\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210602T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210503T225712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T225726Z
UID:3162-1622635200-1622640600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event: Prediction and Mitigation of Wheel Squeal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)\, Qld Chapter\, for a presentation (offered both in person in Brisbane and online as a webinar) on the prediction and mitigation of the noise phenomenon known as wheel squeal. Professor Paul Meehan will outline some of the recent research being undertaken in this area by the Rail Mechanics Group at The University of Queensland\, Australia. In particular\, recent results for the mechanisms\, prediction\, measurement and control of wheel squeal will be presented. \nAn overview of major results in prediction of the occurrence\, growth and amplitude of wheel squeal under mechanisms such as falling friction and mode coupling will be provided first. This insight will be used to quantify the effectiveness of methods to mitigate its occurrence\, such as water and oil-based friction modifiers and vibration dampers. Verifications with experimental and field observations will be discussed to provide important understanding and control of wheel squeal based on underlying mechanics modelling. \nSpeaker\nProf. Paul A. Meehan\nProfessor\, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering Faculty of Engineering\, Architecture and Information Technology\, University of Queensland \n \nPaul is an expert in railway nonlinear mechanics and leads The University of Queensland research in rail mechanics and advanced forming as part of the Centre for Advanced Materials Performance and Manufacturing (AMPAM). He recently finished his service as a research program leader of the CRC for Rail Manufacturing and served as the Chair of the Engineers Australia\, National Committee on Applied Mechanics. He has initiated and led many successful large collaborative R&D projects totalling more than $15 million in competitive research funding including ARC Linkage\, Queensland Government and CRC grants. His research has a focus on fundamental prediction and control of dynamic phenomena in contact mechanics and wear with applications in railways\, automotive and advanced manufacturing. He regularly contributes his expertise to consulting projects such as locomotive dynamics standards testing and served as a lead vibrations expert of the most devastating disaster in Australian history (Black Saturday Bushfires\, 2009). Despite his heavy industry collaborative research\, he has authored over 140 internationally refereed publications and 3 international patents. \nClick here to register on the EA website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-prediction-and-mitigation-of-wheel-squeal/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210513T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210503T224440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T224440Z
UID:3157-1620927900-1620941400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Digitalisation of Rail Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:Keolis Downer is collaborating with the Department of Transport in Victoria to implement contemporary asset monitoring and analytics technologies into the Yarra Trams network to improve the performance of assets. This paper will introduce the problems faced by Yarra Trams as the manager of a complex mix of aging mobile and linear assets\, the effort already made to establish an Information Technology framework for asset management and the new projects underway to extend the use of Operational Technologies into real time monitoring and predictive maintenance.\nThe key themes covered are: \n\nImproving the way we capture data by integrating technology\nBetter utilising the data acquired to make evidence-based decisions on upgrades\, replacements and maintenance\, and lifecycle management\nTechnologies for light rail that should be embraced to improve the reliability and mobility outcomes of rolling stock\nShowing how far away we have progressed the development of a system where the whole network can communicate effectively in real-time\nExploring the need for and use of health and usage monitoring systems\nExploring the digital connectivity of customer\, process and product\nHow can the rail sector embrace digital transformation and learn from the advanced manufacturing sector\nAdapting the internet of things\, cloud computing and big data for the integration of rail OT systems\nInteroperability of systems whilst also ensuing data security\n\nThis will be presented by Greg Williams\, Engineering Manager\, Keolis Downer Adelaide. Greg Williams is a risk and asset management professional with 35 years’ experience in the engineering and management of physical assets. He has a track record of achievement and leadership of engineering and asset management functions\, having worked in a variety of senior positions across the defence\, utilities\, telecommunications and rail industries. \nThroughout Greg’s career he has remained keenly interested in maintenance engineering\, reliability and process safety practices. He has delivered workshops\, university lectures\, professional training courses and technical papers on a variety of maintenance and asset management related subjects. Greg often speaks about these topics at international conferences. \nGreg is an aerospace engineer by qualification\, a Fellow of Engineers Australia; a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registered on the National Engineers Register; a Certified Fellow in Asset Management (CFAM); a Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA); Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) and a Member of the Risk Management Institute of Australia (RMIA). \nGreg is currently the Director of Engineering and Asset Management at Keolis Downer Rail\, where he is responsible for all systems engineering; strategic asset management; standards development; technical assurance data and analytics activities related to the Yarra Trams assets.  Greg is also the Chief Engineer at Yarra Trams and the Keolis Downer Adelaide train network\, which keeps him busy overseeing engineering changes and the professional development of engineers and asset managers. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register on the EA website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-digitalisation-of-rail-asset-management/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210513T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210428T055035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T055035Z
UID:3131-1620923400-1620928800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Rail Forum Midlands UK-Australia Export Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:RTSA Chair Roy Unny and RTSA Marketing and Communications Rep Lydia Saunders are joining the UK’s Rail Forum Midlands event on UK exports in the Australian rail market. \nRail Forum Midlands are delighted to bring together a range of experts to support your knowledge and awareness of opportunities in the Australian market.  As we move out of the pandemic and Brexit\, and with AusRail Plus taking place in Brisbane between 30 November – 2 December\, looking at this exciting market is very timely: \nIn-market professionals including: \n\n\n\nMark Pettigrew\, Regional Director of Network Rail Consulting (Australia & New Zealand)\nDavid Franks\, former Irish Rail CEO\, and now CEO of Downer\nLydia Saunders Chartered Human Factors Engineer for Thales\, who relocated to Australia in 2019\nKarl Rich\, Lead Advisor\, Human Systems Integration for Tactix\, supporting CAF and UGL\nFrazer Stirling\, Business Development Director\, Go Ahead Group\nRoy Unny\, National Executive Chair\, Railway Technical Society of Australiasia \n\n\n\nRail Forum members who can discuss their own experiences in this market: \n\n\n\nRowan Crozier\, CEO of C.Brandauer and winner of the Queens Award for International Trade in 2019\nTim Bentley\, Managing Director\, Faiveley UK & Product Director – Rail Systems (Wabtec UK) and formerly Group Commercial Director Rail for Downer\, Australia\nMatt Phillips from MRX – a subsidiary of Siemens\, which has its HQ in Perth\nSteve Diksa\, Corporate Development & Sustainability Director at Bridgeway Consulting\, who have supported Transport for New South Wales\nJames Taylor\, Business Development Director for Transport Design International\, which has several of their vehicle designs operational across Australia\nDavid Kierton of Freestone Wright\, formerly Business Collaboration Director for Unipart Rail\, who set up offices and agency agreements in Australia\n\n\n\nExport specialists from Department for International Trade (from the UK and Australia) and UK Export Finance \n\n\n\nAndrew Scott-Green\, International Trade Advisor – DIT\nMarion Doherty\, International Trade Advisor – DIT\nAndy Mannix\, Export Finance Manager – UK Export Finance\nBen Buxton\, Trade Development Manager\, Infrastructure – DIT Australia\n\n\n\nKen Blackley\, Programme Director (Commercial & Procurement) will highlight the Network Rail Supplier Reference scheme. \nFormat \nThe event will utilise our innovative virtual platform allowing easy networking with any of the participants.  With short soapbox updates from DIT and UKEF\, the rest of the time is available for full event Q&A and table networking. \nThis is a Rail Forum Midlands members only event\, click here for more information.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rail-forum-midlands-uk-australia-export-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210512T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210503T044134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T044134Z
UID:3134-1620822600-1620826200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter: High Speed 2\, UK and Bridge Engineering Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter and Liam Edwards for an overview of the HS2 project\, one of Europe’s largest Infrastructure projects and details of the Enabling Works North Contract\, of which he was the structures lead for a period of one and a half years between 2018 and 2019. The presentation will focus on the bridge engineering aspects of the project\, and the design approach taken to maximising offsite construction and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). \nAbout the Speaker \nLiam Edwards is a senior associate and chartered bridge engineer at Beca\, based in Hamilton\, NZ . Liam returned to New Zealand in 2019 after residing in the UK for three years. He has 12 years of experience in the design\, assessment and construction of civil structures and bridges. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-high-speed-2-uk-and-bridge-engineering-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210511T144500
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210426T071347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T071347Z
UID:3126-1620741600-1620744300@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA/MIDEL webinar: Session 1 - Making rail infrastructure safer\, greener and more reliable
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA and MIDEL online for a new webinar series! \nHow can rail infrastructure deliver power to electrified networks in a safer\, greener\, and more reliable way? \nJoin MIDEL and RTSA industry experts for an insightful and informative webinar that focuses on the rapid growth of electrification projects in Asia-Pacific region\, and the key challenges facing the infrastructure required to deliver reliable power to them. \nThe webinar will also look at the successful role ester insulator fluids have in overcoming these challenges\, and highlight the major improvements to safety\, reliability\, and long-term sustainability that is essential for future rail electrification projects. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-midel-webinar-session-1-making-rail-infrastructure-safer-greener-and-more-reliable/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210508
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210325T030403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T030419Z
UID:3035-1620345600-1620431999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA undergraduate CORE 2021 scholarship application deadline
DESCRIPTION:Apply by the 7th May 2021 for the WA undergraduate scholarship to attend CORE 2021. Successful Applicants will be notified in Early June. Scholarships will be awarded to tertiary students studying engineering in Western Australia. \nFor more information on how to apply visit our news page.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-undergraduate-core-2021-scholarship-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210407T030931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T225133Z
UID:3044-1619654400-1619827199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) will conduct the Insight into Rollingstock Engineering course in Sydney in April 2021. \nDay 1: Thursday 29th April 2021\, 12:00-5:00pm AEST\, Sydney NSW \nDay 2: Friday 30th April 2021\, 08:30-5:00pm AEST\, Sydney NSW \nThis 1.5-day introductory course will provide an insight into the principles used in the design\, manufacture and maintenance of railway rollingstock including locomotives\, passenger cars\, multiple unit trains and freight wagons. Presenters are Engineering Consultants and members of the RTSA. This is a great opportunity to learn direct from experienced engineers who have each worked in the rail industry for over 40 years. \nThis course is designed for those new to the industry and those required to liaise with rail engineers involved with rollingstock acquisition\, operation and whole of life support projects as well as the interface between each of the operating systems. \nThis course was previously offered jointly with the Australasian Railway Association (ARA); employees of ARA members and RTSA members are eligible for the member rate. \nClick image below for course flyer: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register \nCourse Fee\n\nARA/RTSA members – $1\,240\nNon-members – $1\,620\n\nCourse Speakers\nJohn Watsford BSc (Elec Eng)\, FIE Aust\, Life Member RTSA\, Engineering Consultant\nIan Rossow BTech Elect\, MIE Aust\, Engineering Consultant\nColin Butcher OAM\, BSC (Mech Eng)\,  FIE Aust\, Engineering Consultant \nCourse Program\nType of Rollingstock\nWhy use rail; Gauge; Locomotives; Passenger; Freight \nRollingstock Dynamics – Adhesion\nWheel/Rail Interface; Tractive Effort; Design \nBogies\nSprings; Powered Bogies; Trailer Bogies; Other –Rack\, Tilting; Wheelsets \nDiesel Elec Loco Design – Engines – AC/DC –Auxiliaries\nSelection of loco type; Traction and Control Systems; Auxiliaries; Cabs \nFreight Wagons\nTypes; Dimensions and capacities; Materials; Couplers \nPassenger Rollingstock – Types\nService speed; Loco hauled; Push-pull; EMU; DMU; Single-Double deck \nPassenger Rollingstock – Design\nBody construction; Definitions; Passenger areas; Bogie type; Fire safety; Tunnel operation \nPassenger Rollingstock – Devices\nTypes of motor drive; Diesel; Control systems \nBraking Systems\nConcepts; Types; Air System; Control Equipment; Performance \nRailway Safety\nRail Safety Act; RISSB Codes of Practice; OH&S; Effects of Operation; Safe working \nManagement of Risk\nRisk Management; Mitigation; Registration of rollingstock \nMaintenance\nWhole of Life Asset Management; Maintenance planning; Maintenance strategies \nSupport Services\nFacilities; Staffing; Inventory control \nInterfaces\nWheel/Race Interface; Signalling; Supply; Environmental; Communications; Train Crew Interface
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/insight-into-rollingstock-engineering-course-2021/
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210426T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20200926T031228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T031228Z
UID:2513-1619456400-1619463600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 4
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. \nThis includes: \n\nSafety legislation and implementation\nEconomic regulation of Australian railways\nAsset management for railways\nEmergency response and accident prevention\nElements of engineering in railways.\n\nThe speaker will provide working examples and case studies so that listeners can relate to their own railway circumstances and also provide references that the listener can follow up in their own reading time. \nThis webinar is part four of a four part series. \nSpeaker: Martin Baggot \nMartin Baggot is one of Australia’s most experienced rail engineers and his 42 years’ experience spans safety investigation & regulation\, track infrastructure\, railway operations\, commercial feasibility and infrastructure due diligence. From 2008 to 2010\, Martin was the National Executive Chair of the RTSA.  He has successfully managed train operations\, introduced new train services\, electrification and enhanced network configurations. Martin is currently consulting in technical assistance to emerging nations on behalf of the World Bank and as part of World Bank and Asian Development Bank initiatives. These civil engineering and management duties contain a multi-disciplinary history looking at all aspects of rail networks. \nLink to register not available yet.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-4/
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="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210421T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210413T044837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T045625Z
UID:3090-1619008200-1619011800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event - Fast(er) Rail – Past\, Present and Future Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society Australasia and WSP experts to hear about and join a discussion on Fast(er) Rail.  Learn about the past\, present and future developments of faster rail in our region and consider how it could help shape a sustainable and more connected future for New Zealand’s inter-regional travel. \nWhen:  Wednesday 21st April\, 12:30pm -1:30pm New Zealand time  (10:30am-11:30am AEST)\nWhere: Online via Adobe Connect\nCost:  FREE \nFaster Rail\, Rapid Rail or High-Speed Rail: it’s all about connectivity and travel choices centred on delivering faster\, more efficient and reliable journey times that link our major cities and growing regional centres.  Faster\, reliable and sustainable transport is an important part of unlocking many of New Zealand’s development challenges\, such as housing and climate change. \n‘Past’ Fast rail 101: With help from Mark Xerri\, we will learn about some of the past investigations and ongoing projects of faster rail in Australia. \n‘Present’  The Ministry of Transport is currently looking into the fast rail (aka. Rapid Rail) options between Auckland and Hamilton. Alex Marr and Theunis Van Schalkwyk will provide an insight into this recent work. \n‘Future’ How would connecting NZ’s major cities with faster rail change the housing landscape\, our travel behaviours\, and regional productivity – and how fast would it need to be?  Angus and Theunis will discuss the potential of a Faster Rail plan for New Zealand\, discussing the challenges and opportunities that exist – and hopefully inspiring a lively debate about the sort of rail future New Zealand wants. \nMichael Than will be facilitating the topic with his panel of experts and specialists: \n\nMark Xerri– Associate planner\nAlexander Marr– Project Manager Rapid Rail Hamilton to Auckland\nTheunis Van Schalkwyk– Technical Director Transport\nAngus Gabara– Principal Rail and Transit Advisory\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-faster-rail-past-present-and-future-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210220T025527Z
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SUMMARY:AusRail PLUS 2021 - Deadline for Abstract Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The AusRAIL PLUS 2021 Executive and Program Committees would like you to contribute your voice and submit an abstract/paper to present at the AusRAIL PLUS 2021 Conference and Exhibition. To access the best ideas of our industry\, AusRAIL PLUS 2021 will bring together more expert speakers presenters across a range of dedicated topic streams and themes including: \n\nTrack\nSignaling\nRollingstock\nPassenger\nSupply Chain\nContractors\nTechnology\nFreight\nSustainability\nInnovation\n\nThis is your opportunity to share practical insights and expertise\, provide industry updates and showcase the research\, technology\, and collaboration you and your organisation are developing to achieve greater productivity\, safety\, and sustainability in rail. \nAbstracts and papers will be reviewed by members of the AusRAIL Steering Committee which is compromised of the key members from the Australasian Railway Association (ARA); Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE); Railway Technical Society Australasia (RTSA); and the Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA). \nKey deadlines: \n\n26 March 2021: Deadline for submission\n28 April 2021: Authors notified of acceptance\n8 June 2021: Presenter information and briefing packs provided\n30 June 2021: Presenter registration deadline\n12 November 2021: All papers and presentations finalised
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2021-deadline-for-abstract-submissions/
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:20210325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210310T080008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T084901Z
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SUMMARY:NSW EA Event - Sydney Metro Stage 2 – Tunnelling for City Stations and Under the Harbour
DESCRIPTION:John Holland is a major contractor for Stage 2 of the Sydney Metro project\, the biggest public transport project in Australia. It comprises twin 15.5km tunnels from Chatswood to Sydenham as well as a number of stations. This talk will focus on the tunnel excavation and boring and the lining work for both the rail tunnels and the city stations including some of the techniques and challenges of tunnelling under the harbour. The city stations present particular problems due to the need to clear existing infrastructure and integration with the existing rail network. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSpeaker: Donald Reid \nAfter starting his career as a carpenter working in Seattle\, he was able to complete a degree in Economics in 1997 at the University of Washington. He subsequently studied Engineering at the same university graduating in 2010. He then joined McMillan Jacobs\, a consultancy specialising in underground engineering. In 2014 Donald moved back to Sydney with McMillan Jacobs and worked on the Sydney Westconnex projects as a design engineer. In 2018 he transferred to John Holland to work on the Sydney Metro\, where he was involved as an engineer working on the Martin Place Station. \n(This is not a RTSA event but an EA event.  Costs may be applicable.)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-ea-event-sydney-metro-stage-2-tunnelling-for-city-stations-and-under-the-harbour/
LOCATION:Webex or in person at Mittagong RSL (with dinner option)
CATEGORIES:New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210318T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210307T065755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T065755Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: Women in Rail Career Student Information Night
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Railway Technical Society Australasia NSW Chapter and Women in Engineering\, join us for a women in rail career student information night\, in person in Sydney and online – register for the event here.\nEvent Overview\nWhilst the engineering community encourages women to join the engineering workforce\, the fact remains that the national average of women engineers is still as low as 13%. Aiming to inspire tomorrow’s female engineers\, the RTSA and WIE will engage with female speakers pursuing careers in rail for a thought-provoking panel session. \nAfter the initial introductions\, the chair will engage the industry thought leaders in dialogue\, touching on common challenges they face in a male-dominated industry. Featuring panellists with diverse backgrounds\, education profiles and professional statuses\, this exchange is bound to be motivational as well as insightful. \nThe session will be accessible online to members and non-members\, with the audience being given an opportunity to pose questions to the panellists. \nAbout the Guest Panel\n \nLidija Dumbaloska\, Director Energy Networks and Systems\, TfNSW \nLidija leads an all-inclusive engineering unit in the provision of expert advice for the electrical engineering assets across the Transport for NSW cluster. Lidija has been a key-note speaker for a number of events\, including the Transport for NSW International Women’s Day 2020 event\, an International Women in Engineering Day virtual event\, Asset Strategy Council of Sydney\, the Miss CEO event and has had featured articles in Global Rail Magazine\, Top 100 Women in Construction and Women in Engineering Magazine. Lidija was a finalist in the 2020 Women In Industry Excellence in Engineering category. \n \nSylvia Iskander\, Engineering Manager TLS NSW Fleets\, Downer Rolling Stock Services \nAfter earning her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from UOW\, Sylvia entered the Rail industry world to explore her passion for transport\, joining Downer as a graduate engineer working on the Waratah train project (delivering 78 train Sets). \nToday she is Engineering Manager TLS NSW Fleets at Downer Rolling Stock Services\, experienced in leading diverse engineering teams and functions with aim and objectives to empower a high performing team. Sylvia believes in a balanced workplace culture\, where both women and men will thrive and all employees feel a sense of purpose. \nElodie O’Sullivan\, Rail Engineer\, WSP \nElodie is a Rail Engineer at WSP with 4 years of experience. She is part of the Track Design Team in a role that focuses on developing her technical and Design Management skills. She has worked on a wide range of projects including Sydney Metro and Fast Rail. She is currently working on Inland Rail as a design package lead. \n  \n  \n \nAshwini Ranjithabalan\, Senior Project Manager\, WSP \nAshwini is a Senior Project Manager specialising in delivering multi-disciplinary rail designs and has been working with WSP for 5 years on major infrastructure projects including Sydney Metro\, Line Wide\, Gawler Electrification\, Main North Signaling Upgrades. Previous to this Ashwini was with John Holland Group working in the rail and building sector whilst completing her degree. \n  \n  \nRegister using the Engineers Australia link below! \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-women-in-rail-career-student-information-night/
LOCATION:Mezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, Mezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210310T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210221T224914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T224914Z
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SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Te Huia - Hamilton to Auckland Commuter Services
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society Australasia and David Shepherd to discuss the work leading up to the introduction of the Hamilton to Auckland Commuter train services. This presentation is being held as an RTSA New Zealand online meeting – register for the event here. \n\nPresentation Abstract\nTe Huia is the passenger rail service that connects Waikato to Auckland. Capable of carrying over 500 passengers per day\, Te Huia will transform the journey of Waikato commuters travelling between Hamilton\, Huntly and Auckland. Commencing on Tuesday 6 April 2021\, this service will shape the future of rail public transport in the Waikato and help reduce New Zealand’s carbon footprint. \nA substantial amount of work has had to be undertaken to achieve what will be New Zealand’s first new intercity commuter service in several decades. Carriages have been refurbished in KiwiRail’s Woburn workshops\, a new station has been built and existing ones refurbished. New mechanical facilities for maintenance and servicing of the trains have been built from scratch and stabling infrastructure created. \nAbout the Speaker\nDavid Shepherd\, Programme Director – Strategic Commuter Rail\, KiwiRail \nDavid will talk about both the above works as well as the underlying business case for the service\, the goals of it and the aims for the future. \nWith over 20 years of private and SOE commercial business management and leadership experience\, David has worked in a number of industries including passenger transport\, customer service\, and logistics sectors. Currently Programme Manager for Commuter Rail in KiwiRail. David is working with stakeholders to deliver the first new long-distance commuter rail in New Zealand for 30 years. Previously David has managed Scenic Trains and TranzMetro\, the Commuter Rail operation in Wellington New Zealand. \n\nRegister using the Engineering New Zealand link below!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-te-huia-hamilton-to-auckland-commuter-services/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210304T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T033334
CREATED:20210224T080424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T210341Z
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SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Adelaide EMU - High Voltage\, Propulsion and Auxiliary Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA SA Chapter in Adelaide for a presentation on the Adelaide EMU – high voltage\, propulsion and auxiliary distribution at 5:45pm on 4th March 2021 – Register here\n\n\nAdelaide A-City EMU image from Bombardier\n\nPresentation Abstract\nThe presentation will provide an insight on how electrical power is collected from the overhead line\, transformed to provide battery charging\, 3 phase power and provide mechanical tractive effort at the wheels. \nSpecifically\, the presentation will cover the following at a reasonable technical level: \n\nPantograph and roof equipment\nMain transformer\nPropulsion overview schematic diagram explanation\nLine converter module function (LCM)\nMotor converter module function (MCM)\nAuxiliary converter module function (ACM)\nCooling and power control\nTraction motor and gearbox basic overview\n\nAbout the Speaker\nCarl Parr – Performance Engineer\, Dry Creek Railcar Depot\, Bombardier Transportation Australia \nCarl has worked in the rail industry for 31 years\, starting life as an electrical apprentice before engaging in study as an Electrical Engineer. In the UK he worked on numerous projects including Euro shuttle locomotives operating through the channel tunnel and on the Victoria line project which operates on the London Underground servicing (at that time) approximately 200 million passenger journeys per year. In 2012 Carl joined the Bombardier team here in Adelaide relocating with his family. \n\nRegister using the Engineers Australia link below!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-adelaide-emu-high-voltage-propulsion-and-auxiliary-distribution/
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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