• Young Professional Scholarship nomination deadline 1st March

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Submit your nomination for the CORE 2021 Young Professional Scholarship before the 1st March 2021! About the scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to young professionals working towards or already employed in the rail sector, including tertiary students or recent graduates (with less than 3 years full time employment) to attend CORE 2021 in Perth, Australia. […]

  • NSW Chapter Event: Newcastle Light Rail Project

    Newcastle Light Rail. Image Credit: Hatch LTK Join the RTSA NSW Chapter online for a presentation on the Newcastle Light Rail - Register here Presentation Abstract The Newcastle Light Rail (NLR) system opened in February 2019 and consists of a 2.4km link between the heavy rail interchange and Newcastle Beach. The system operates CAF Urbos […]

  • IRT 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering

    Arts Centre Melbourne - Pavilion 100 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering The 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 8th annual lecture as part of this series and is a key forum […]

  • SA Chapter Event: Adelaide EMU – High Voltage, Propulsion and Auxiliary Distribution

    Fedoras Hilton Hotel, 264 South Road, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000 Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    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 Adelaide A-City EMU image from Bombardier Presentation Abstract The presentation will provide an insight on how electrical power is collected from the overhead line, transformed […]

  • NZ Chapter Event: Te Huia – Hamilton to Auckland Commuter Services

    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. Presentation Abstract Te Huia is the passenger rail service that connects Waikato […]

  • NSW Chapter Event: Women in Rail Career Student Information Night

    Mezzanine Level, 44 Market Street, Sydney Mezzanine Level, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    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. Event Overview Whilst the engineering community encourages women to join the engineering workforce, the fact remains that the national […]

  • NSW EA Event – Sydney Metro Stage 2 – Tunnelling for City Stations and Under the Harbour

    Webex or in person at Mittagong RSL (with dinner option)

    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 […]

  • AusRail PLUS 2021 – Deadline for Abstract Submissions

    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 […]

  • NZ Chapter Event – Fast(er) Rail – Past, Present and Future Webinar

    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. When:  Wednesday 21st April, 12:30pm -1:30pm New Zealand time  (10:30am-11:30am AEST) Where: Online via Adobe Connect Cost:  FREE Faster Rail, Rapid Rail […]

  • RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations – Part 4

    This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. This includes: Safety legislation and implementation Economic regulation of Australian railways Asset management for railways Emergency response and accident prevention Elements of engineering in railways. The speaker will provide working examples and case studies […]

  • Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course 2021

    The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) will conduct the Insight into Rollingstock Engineering course in Sydney in April 2021. Day 1: Thursday 29th April 2021, 12:00-5:00pm AEST, Sydney NSW Day 2: Friday 30th April 2021, 08:30-5:00pm AEST, Sydney NSW This 1.5-day introductory course will provide an insight into the principles used in the design, […]

  • WA undergraduate CORE 2021 scholarship application deadline

    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. For more information on how to apply visit our news page.

  • RTSA/MIDEL webinar: Session 1 – Making rail infrastructure safer, greener and more reliable

    Join the RTSA and MIDEL online for a new webinar series! How can rail infrastructure deliver power to electrified networks in a safer, greener, and more reliable way? Join 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 […]

  • NZ Chapter: High Speed 2, UK and Bridge Engineering Webinar

    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 […]

  • Rail Forum Midlands UK-Australia Export Networking Event

    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. Rail 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 […]