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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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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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DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210507
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
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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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DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20200926T031228Z
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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:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210413T044837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T045625Z
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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:20260610T053920
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UID:2945-1616778000-1616778000@www.rtsa.com.au
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:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210310T080008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T084901Z
UID:3009-1616697000-1616704200@www.rtsa.com.au
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:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210307T065755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T065755Z
UID:2990-1616092200-1616099400@www.rtsa.com.au
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:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210221T224914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T224914Z
UID:2948-1615379400-1615383000@www.rtsa.com.au
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:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210224T080424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T210341Z
UID:2953-1614879000-1614893400@www.rtsa.com.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210205T114157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T114434Z
UID:2889-1614794400-1614807000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:IRT 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2021 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 8th 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 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering entitled “Improving the Integrity of Rail Welds in Australia’s Rail Networks” will be delivered by Mr Peter Mutton\, Monash Institute of Railway Technology. Peter has over 40 years’ experience in the Australian rail industry related to rail and wheel materials and rail welding procedures\, with a particular focus on improving the reliability of flashbutt and aluminothermic welds in freight\, passenger and heavy haul systems. \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 19th February 2021 \nTo register\, click on this link: \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/irt-2021-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,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210302T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210201T042021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T075433Z
UID:2856-1614686400-1614690000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: Newcastle Light Rail Project
DESCRIPTION:Newcastle Light Rail. Image Credit: Hatch LTK\n\n\n\nJoin the RTSA NSW Chapter online for a presentation on the Newcastle Light Rail – Register here\n\nPresentation Abstract\nThe 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 3 Light Rail Vehicles designed and manufactured in Spain and France. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) chose a novel solution for the network being 100% catenary free. The LRV’s utilise on board energy storage (OESS) where the LRV is charged at each stop/station. This is the first application of an OESS LRV in Australia. \nHatch LTK were engaged by TfNSW as the LRV Technical Advisor. The presentation provides an overview of the project\, concentrating on the LRV engineered technologies including operability and maintenance considerations to enable catenary free operation from energy stored on the vehicles. \nAbout the Speaker\nBruce Wooldridge – National Manager Rolling Stock\, Hatch LTK \nBruce has over 35 years’ experience in the NSW rail industry encompassing project management\, rail operations\, engineering management\, technical advisory\, rolling stock design and maintenance\, strategic sourcing and business development. During his working career he has been employed across a wide range of rail companies including freight and passenger operators\, government\, consultancies\, designers\, manufacturers\, maintainers\, and component suppliers. \n\nRegister using the Engineers Australia link below!  \nNewcastle Light Rail. Image Credit: Hatch LTK
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-newcastle-light-rail-project/
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:20210301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210302
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210203T000513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T010538Z
UID:2867-1614556800-1614643199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Young Professional Scholarship nomination deadline 1st March
DESCRIPTION:Submit your nomination for the CORE 2021 Young Professional Scholarship before the 1st March 2021! \nAbout the scholarships\nScholarships 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. \n\nInformation on cutting edge rail technology\nDiverse program of high-quality technical papers including Rollingstock\, Signalling\, Communications and Electrical Engineering\, Safety and Risk\, Systems and Management and Wheel Rail Interface\nProfessional Development attendance certificate for CV\nNetworking opportunities\n\nNominations are now open for those with an interest in the rail industry from: \n\nEngineering\nProject Management and Planning\nOperations\nSafety\nBusiness and Commerce\nIT\nSpatial Sciences\n\nScholarship Award\nAll Awardees:\nCORE 2021 Conference registration including: \n\nAccess to conference sessions\nIcebreaker with fellow award recipients\, RTSA Executive and sponsors prior to Welcome Reception Monday 21 June\nTicket to Welcome Reception Monday 21 June\nDelegate registration pack including program handbook\, delegate bag\, name badge and conference proceedings on USB\n\nTop Tier Awardees – Only 3 Awards:\n(judged based on the quality of the Main Application)\nIn addition to the above \n\nTicket to the WSP Gala Dinner\nRTSA Membership paid for one year\n5-minute presentation at a special plenary session during CORE 2021 (based on the content of your Main Application). You will actually be in the CORE 2021 program!\n\nEmerging Young Professional Award:\n(selected from the Top Tier Awards)\nThe Top Tier Awardee’s presentations will be voted for by delegates via the Conference App and judged as the Emerging Young Professional of CORE 2021 and will receive: \n\nRecognition and acknowledgement as the CORE 2021 Emerging Young Professional and award Registration fee paid for the next CORE event – you essentially receive a double scholarship!\nAt the next CORE (if you can attend) you will be required to make a presentation to the Young Professional Scholarship Group\nAttendees of 2021\, and present the award for the Emerging Young Professional at the next CORE event\n\nSuccessful applicants will be required to fund their own travel and accommodation to attend the Conference. Tickets to the WSP Gala Dinner are available at additional cost. \n  \nFor more information and to apply for the Young Professional Scholarship\, click here! \n \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/young-professional-scholarship-entry-closing-date-core-2021/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210105T005952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T012450Z
UID:2769-1614445200-1614445200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards - Deadline for Entries
DESCRIPTION:Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards \nClick on link below to submit an entry. Award categories are as follows: \n\nSTUDENT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR\n\n\nAn undergraduate engineering student or group of students who demonstrate outstanding design and innovation in their final year tertiary project. \n\n\nYOUNG ENGINEER OF THE YEAR\n\n\nA young engineer who has a passion for community\, thrives on leading others and their work and makes New Zealanders’ lives better. \n\n\n\nENGINEERING LEADERSHIP AWARD\n\n\nAn engineer who gets things done\, inspires others and takes people with them to make an outstanding contribution to engineering in New Zealand. \n\n\n\nENGINEERING CREATIVITY AWARD\n\n\nA project or product where art\, design\, technology and engineering collide to create something eye-catching\, disruptive and different to the norm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENGINEERING IMPACT AWARD\n\n\nA project or initiative which has positive social\, environmental\, cultural or economic outcomes to a community\, iwi\, organisation\, the environment\, education or society. \n\n\n\nENGINEERING INNOVATION AWARD\n\n\nA breathtakingly clever engineering project or product that has solved an age-old problem or shifted from the ‘always done this way’ mentality. \n\nENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP AWARD\n\n\nAn innovative collaboration that results in a better project outcome or has a significant positive impact to an ethnic group\, workforce\, customers\, community or the environment. \n\nENGINEERING DIVERSITY AWARD\n\n\nAn organisation or individual that lives and breathes the power of a truly inclusive and diverse workplace\, workforce or engineering community. \n\nENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD\n\n\nAn individual\, team\, academic institution or organisation who has delivered inspiring engineering education that has had enduring positive impact for engineers\, students or tamariki. \n\nSUPREME AWARD\n\n\nThe best of the best – the overall winner of the Engineering New Zealand ENVIs. They’ll have the wow factor and have clearly demonstrated vision\, brilliance and technical complexity.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/engineering-new-zealand-envi-awards-deadline-for-entries/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20200926T031108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T031108Z
UID:2511-1614013200-1614016800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 3
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 three 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. \nRegistration link not available yet.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-3/
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:20210217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210209T223930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T223930Z
UID:2894-1613565000-1613568600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Rolling Stock Asset Services South Island Locomotive Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on the Rolling Stock Asset Services South Island Locomotive Procurement – Register here\n\nPresentation Abstract\nKiwiRail\, as the manager and operator of New Zealand’s national rolling stock fleet\, is dependent on reliable assets to support the goal of delivering profitable and cost-effective freight and passenger services. In order to achieve these and other safety-related organisational goals\, appropriate prioritisation of capital investment into rolling stock procurement is essential to ensure that the assets remain fit for purpose and operate within acceptable engineering safety limits. \nThe KiwiRail rolling stock asset services team has developed a HPHE consultative method of procuring rolling stock assets\, unique in New Zealand. This process has been undertaken for the procurement of new South Island locomotives to replace the existing DX fleet. \nThis procurement represents one part of a series of asset renewals that KiwiRail is undertaking over the next few years to renew rolling stock and facilities across the country. \nAbout the Speaker\nAdam Williams – Executive General Manager\, KiwiRail Rolling Stock Asset Services \nAdam Williams is the executive general manager of KiwiRail’s rolling stock asset services business unit. He provides the leadership across freight and passenger rolling stock maintenance depots and workshops\, asset management\, design engineering\, planning and maintenance business systems and is focussed on ensuing that best-practice asset and risk management principles are developed and implemented.  He has been involved engineering\, maintenance and asset management\, and commercial roles in the rail and automotive industry roles in Europe\, Asia\, New Zealand and Australia. \n\nRegister using the Engineering New Zealand link below! \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-rolling-stock-asset-services-south-island-locomotive-procurement/
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210203T033510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T063409Z
UID:2878-1613059200-1613062800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: QPE BBQ and Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA South Australia Chaper and QPE Fabrication for a BBQ and site tour! \nAbout QPE Fabrication\nQPE Fabrication is a South Australian company specialising in the design and manufacture of rail components\, points and crossings for use in the Australian railway industry. With over 28 years of experience\, QPE have been involved in the manufacturing\, supply and install of turnouts for various rail operators in South Australia and beyond. Some notable projects include: \n\nManufacture and supply of the switches\, V Crossings\, K Crossings and H Crossings of the North Terrace Union for the City Tram Extension\nManufacture and supply of turnouts for the West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne\nFive year associated with SCT Logistics supplying in excess of 30 turnouts for their intermodal yards\nPrimary supplier of full turnouts and turnout components to ARTC\, OneRail Australia and V/Line amongst others.\n\nAbout the Event\nThe RTSA welcomes all RTSA members and non-members to take-part in a site visit of the rail manufacturing facilities at QPE Fabrication. Parking is available on site and will conclude with refreshments\, kindly supplied by QPE. Numbers will be strictly limited so register early! \nPlease Note: This event is a face-to-face event only at the QPE Fabrication Facility. Closed in solid shoes are required for the site visit. Hi-viz vests will be supplied by QPE on the day. \n  \nClick here to register through the Engineers Australia website! \nImage courtesy of QPE
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-qpe-bbq-and-site-tour/
LOCATION:QPE Fabrication\, 27-29 Maxwell Road\, Pooraka\, South Australia\, 5094\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20210114T233034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T010539Z
UID:2800-1611856800-1611860400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: Flinders Link Railway Upgrade - site walk
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA welcomes all RTSA members and non-members to to take-part in a site walk and discussions about the Flinders Link Project\, delivered by Brent Eddy\, Gateway South Design Manager on Thursday 28th January 2021 at 6:00-7:00pm ACDT. \nThe Australian and South Australian Governments jointly funded the $141 million Flinders Link Project\, which delivered an extension to the existing Tonsley rail line to the Flinders Medical Centre\, creating new connections to the health\, innovation and education precincts. The project encompassed: \n\nA 650-metre extension to the existing Tonsley rail line\, including an elevated single track over Sturt Road\, Laffers Triangle and Main South Road\, linking Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University to the passenger rail network;\nConstruction of the new Flinders and Tonsley Railway Stations; and\,\nAn integrated shared pedestrian/cycle path adjacent the rail line from the new ramp located at the corner of Sturt Road and Birch Crescent to the new Flinders Station.\n\nThe new Flinders train line and new Tonsley and Flinders Railway Stations have opened for passenger services as of Tuesday 29 December 2020\, and are now operating under an enhanced timetable\, developed after extensive consultation. \nThe RTSA welcomes all RTSA members and non-members to to take-part in a site walk and discussions about the Flinders Link Project\, delivered by Brent Eddy\, Gateway South Design Manager. Parking is available on site (meet at Flinders Medical Centre Carpark – Eastern End of Flinders Station)\, and numbers will be strictly limited so register early! No PPE required. \n\nEvent Registration\n  \n\nRTSA members: $0.00\n\nNon-members: $30.00 \n6:00-7:00pm (ACDT) Thursday 28th January 2021 \nFlinders Medical Centre Carpark – Eastern End of Flinders Station\nFlinders Dr\n\nBedford Park\nSA 5042\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to register for this event on the Engineers Australia website. \n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-flinders-link-railway-upgrade-site-walk/
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201216T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201102T031043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T075049Z
UID:2624-1608145200-1608159600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Event: 2020 RTSA SA Division Annual Meeting and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday 16th December. \nThe South Australian Chapter of the RTSA invites you and your guest to our 2020 Annual Dinner. The dinner will once again provide a great opportunity for industry participants to join together for networking and camaraderie\, and to look to the future of rail in South Australia. \nGuests will have the opportunity to learn more about the group’s priorities for 2021\, elect the 2021 committee\, and hear from our guest speaker Flavia Tata Nardini on the exciting presentation topic of Australian Innovation – Impact on the Rail Industry. \nSpeaker: \n \nFlavia Tata Nardini\nCEO Space Fleet Technologies \nFlavia Tata Nardini began her career at the European Space Agency as a Propulsion Test Engineer. She then joined TNO\, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research to work on advanced space propulsion projects. In 2015\, Flavia co-founded Fleet\, a connectivity company set to maximise the resource efficiency of human civilisation through low cost\, low power remote massive IoT. Fleet launched four of over 100 planned nanosatellites in 2018\, enabling the next industrial revolution with a free\, ubiquitous connectivity platform. \n  \nEvent tickets are $60 each for members and plus ones of members\, and $90 per ticket for non-members. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-event-2020-rtsa-sa-division-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/Melbourne:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201120T025526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T065904Z
UID:2689-1607626800-1607634000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Special Event (jointly with IMechE): Felix Schmid - "The Long History and Exciting Future of Railway Systems Thinking"
DESCRIPTION:This special event is co-hosted with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) \nFelix Schmid\, Chair of the Railway Division of the IMechE for 2020-2021\, has chosen ‘The Long History and Exciting Future of Railway Systems Thinking’ as the theme for his Chair’s Address. \nHe will briefly discuss the concept of the railway as a system of systems and he will reflect on some of the good (and not so good) examples of systems thinking during the early development of the railway as a means of transport for goods and people. He will review some of the major technical breakthroughs that enable today’s high performance railways and he will reflect on some recent developments\, where he had an involvement. Felix will argue that not all technological progress is entirely fit for purpose. He will also include some thoughts on his career as an engineer and innovative educator \nSpeaker: Felix Schmid\nProgramme Director – MSc Railway Systems Engineering and Integration\, University of Birmingham\n\n\n\nBorn in Zürich\, Switzerland\, Felix Schmid graduated from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering. Following a brief career in software analysis in his home country\, he moved to Manchester\, England\, to work for GEC Traction as a loco­motive con­trol systems engineer. \nIn 1982 he became a research engineer at UMIST and later a re­search assis­tant at the University of Salford. He then joined Brunel University as a lecturer in com­puter integ­rated manufacturing. In 1993\, he took up a post as a railway inspector with the Swiss Federal Office of Transport but realised quickly that he was not suited to a civil service role. After a year\, he re­turned to Britain and a senior lectureship at the University of Sheffield\, where he was employed to develop the MSc programme in Railway Systems Engineering. In 2005\, Felix and the programme transferred to the University of Birmingham and the Birmingham Centre for Railway Re­search and Education. Between 2005 and 2019\, he managed three railway related masters pro­grammes and he still supervises research in the areas of railway control\, railway operations and systems engineering. \nFelix became a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 2003. He is on the Board and the Executive of the Railway Division and has led four Railway Technical Tours between 2016 and 2019. He is currently involved in the planning of the Railway Technical Tour 2020. Felix Schmid has pro­vided contributions to many IMechE railway conferences and seminars\, including ten Young Members’ seminars. He is also a fellow of the Institution of Railway Signalling Engineers and of the Permanent Way Institution. \n  \n\nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-special-event-jointly-with-imeche-felix-schmid-the-long-history-and-exciting-future-of-railway-systems-thinking/
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:20201210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201117T012849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T065914Z
UID:2677-1607621400-1607626800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Vic/Tas Chapter Event (Webinar) - Suburban Rail Loop
DESCRIPTION:Announced by the Victorian Government in 2018\, Suburban Rail Loop is a 90 kilometre orbital rail loop linking every major rail line from Cheltenham to Werribee\, via the airport\, and connecting major education\, health and employment precincts in Melbourne’s middle suburbs. This city and state-shaping project will transform how people move around Melbourne\, create thousands of jobs and will support the future liveability of Melbourne as a city of more than 8 million people. \nOver the past 18 months\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority has made significant progress in the planning and design of Stage One from Cheltenham to Box Hill – with early construction expected to start in 2022. \nThis is an opportunity to hear from representatives of Suburban Rail Loop Authority working on the development of the biggest rail infrastructure project in Victoria’s history. \nSpeakers:\n \nNicole Stoddart FIEAust CPEng NER Eng Exec FICE CB-U GAICD: Executive General Manager Rail & Infrastructure\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority \nNicole is the Executive General Manager\, Rail and Infrastructure for the Suburban Rail Loop Authority\, and is focused on delivering integrated transport solutions for all precincts from Cheltenham to the Airport. \nNicole is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Building Practitioner (Commercial Unlimited) with 25 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry across multiple sectors and geographies. \n \nAlison Karmelich: Director Communications & Engagement\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority \nAlison is the Director Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for Suburban Rail Loop Authority\, and is keen to ensure Victorians are informed about the project and get their chance to have their say on this city and state-shaping project. \nAlison is a skilled communications and engagement professional\, with experience working across both government and the private sector. Alison has worked on other large infrastructure projects including the Metro Tunnel Project and level crossing removals. \n  \n(Note: This even is co-hosted with EA’s Civil College) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-suburban-rail-loop/
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:20201203T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201123T042426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T042426Z
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SUMMARY:NZ Chapter event - End of year event and TrackSAFE Awards Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s NZ end of year event. We’re super pleased to combine this with TrackSAFE’s annual award presentation. \nWe’ll also be holding presentations on two of the large programmes of work happening in New Zealand’s rail industry\, the Auckland Metro Programme and the Northland Rail Upgrade. A short AGM for the NZ RTSA branch will also take place. \nWhen: Thursday 3rd December\nTime: 5.30 – 7.30pm (NZDT)\nCost: FREE \nThe event will be broadcast across parallel sites being Wellington\, Auckland and Christchurch with members and guests welcome to attend in any of these locations for networking with some drinks and nibbles before and after the presentations. The event will also be broadcast as a webinar for those not able to attend in person. \nAuckland: Beca offices; Boardroom\, 21 Pitt Street\, Auckland\, 1010.\nWellington: Engineering New Zealand\, L6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington 6011\nChristchurch: Beca offices\, L2\, ANZ Centre\, 267 High Street\, Christchurch 8011 \nTrackSAFE Foundation New Zealand\, raises awareness and aims to educate New Zealanders about safety around tracks and trains.  The TrackSAFE NZ award for Safety Leadership was established in 2016 to recognise significant leadership in railway safety in New Zealand.  Their annual award is designed to reward individuals involved in the New Zealand rail industry and is a prestigious event in the New Zealand rail calendar. \nAuckland Metro Rail Programme is a journey that KiwiRail has commenced with Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to improve passenger and inter-regional freight services.  They are working to build a network that is resilient and easily maintained\, allows for more reliable passenger and freight services\, and future-proofs Auckland for further demand. \nThe Government has provided funding of almost $1 billion for a suite of projects to support growth. These upgrades will ease congestion on the busiest parts of the network between central Auckland and Wiri\, extend the electrified rail network from Papakura to Pukekohe\, add new stations at Drury\, and bring the overall network up to a modern standard. \nPerry Fon Sing\, Programme Director of Auckland Metro Upgrade will be presenting. \nThe Northland Rail Programme.  In January 2020 the Government announced a $109.7 million investment in Northland rail. This builds on a $94.8 million investment announced in September 2019 and $2.2 million to undertake geotechnical assessments along the route of a proposed spur line to Northport/Marsden Point\, which was completed in early 2019.  This significant Government investment is being used to: \n\nUpgrade the Northland Line between Swanson and Whangarei\, including replacing five bridges on the line;\nLowering the tracks in 13 tunnels to allow hi-cube shipping containers to be carried on the Northland Line;\nReopening the currently mothballed northern part of the Northland Line between Kauri and Otiria and building a container terminal at Otiria;\nPurchase land along the rail designated route between Oakleigh and Northport/Marsden Point.\n\n  \nWe hope to see you there! \n \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-end-of-year-event-and-tracksafe-awards-night/
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201204
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
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SUMMARY:AusRail 2020
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). \nThe largest rail industry event in Australia and New Zealand is coming direct to you in a new online format for 2020.  Hosted by the Australasian Railway Association\, AusRAIL has long been the rail industry event of the year\, bringing together industry leaders\, experts and businesses for two days of networking and information sharing. Our expanded\, three-day format provides access to more content than ever before\, while our new online exhibition allows businesses to use the power of AI to drive their networking and lead generation. Join us for this not to be missed event\, delivered straight to your home or office. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-2020/
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:20201126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201106T061538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T062151Z
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Club Event: The present and future of Tunnelling (Perth and Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on their experience from across Australia and the globe\, two expert panels will present on the present and future of tunnelling. \nModerator – Nadine Makin Technical Director Aurecon \nRichard Graham Project Director\, SI-NRW JV – who will present on “Forrestfield Airport Link Project\, Perth – Progress Update” \nPaul Thomas Deputy Director\, Rail Projects Victoria\, Tunnels and Stations – who will present on “Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project – Key Delivery Methods and Progress” \n  \nClick on the link below to register (this is not a RTSA event so fees may be applicable) \n(Zoom link will be sent prior to event)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/lighthouse-club-event-the-present-and-future-of-tunnelling-perth-and-melbourne/
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201110T005828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T005919Z
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Chief Engineers Panel – Roles\, Responsibilities and Challenges for Chief Engineers in an Asset Intensive Organisation
DESCRIPTION:What are the Roles\, Responsibilities and Challenges for the Chief Engineers and their team? \nEngineers play a vital role in the Australian community by influencing and improving everyday life. Millions of people entrust their health\, personal safety\, security and day-to-day needs to the products and services these engineers are responsible to develop\, maintain and sustain. It is a role of great responsibility\, accountability and moral obligation\, and one we as Engineers need to support. The role is especially crucial for Asset Intensive Organisations and Organisations operating & maintaining Critical Infrastructure. \nAs more and more of these organisations realise the importance and the demand for engineering governance\, there are more organisations establishing the Chief Engineer role. \nSpeakers:\nGreg Williams | Director Central Engineering & Asset Management & Chief Engineer | Yarra Trams \n \nGreg is a risk and asset management professional with more than 35 years’ experience in the management of complex physical assets in the defence\, telecommunications\, rail\, facilities and energy infrastructure industries. Greg is currently the Director Central Engineering & Asset Management and Chief Engineer of Yarra Trams. \nPhil Ellingworth | Chief Engineer – Metro Trains Melbourne \n \nPhil was appointed to the role of Metro Trains Melbourne’s (MTM’s) Chief Engineer in November 2015 with accountability for assuring all technical aspects of MTM’s operations in accordance with its accreditation under rail safety national law. Phil was previously Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV’s) Principal Advisor for the deployment of High Capacity Signalling based on the application of CBTC in Victoria’s brownfield Metropolitan Rail Network. Prior to this he spent 10 years as Managing Director for Invensys Rail – Asia Pacific\, part of the top 3 global railway signalling systems providers responsible for Australasia and the Asia Pacific region. \nQualified as an EngExec\, Chartered Engineer and Professional Signal Engineer by background\, Phil has practical hands on experience in delivering complex engineered solutions into multi–disciplinary rail infrastructure environments together with extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary and appropriate capacity enhancing technologies for mainline\, heavy haul and metro rail environments across England\, Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. \nMC: Jane MacMaster FIEAust CPEng EngExec | Chief Engineer | Engineers Australia \n \nJane was appointed as EA’s Chief Engineer in July 2020. Jane has a wealth of engineering experience gained in Australia and internationally\, including senior systems and design engineer roles for BAE Systems Australia\, for various aerospace and defence programs including a supersonic ship self-defence system project for NATO. \n  \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-chief-engineers-panel-roles-responsibilities-and-challenges-for-chief-engineers-in-an-asset-intensive-organisation/
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201021T053257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T053257Z
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SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Clyde Engineering - Non-Government Steam Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction and Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join mechanical engineer and rail and engineering history expert David Jehan as he describes the locomotives\, carriages and wagons produced for non-government operators prior to WWII. David will also describe the maintenance activities carried out for such operators during this period. \nSpeaker: David Jehan \nDavid Jehan has had a long career in mechanical engineering. He is the author of several definitive works on railway and engineering history\, including the Tulloch enterprise and most recently the story of Hudson Brothers at Clyde. He is presently working on the story of Clyde Engineering. In 2019 he was awarded he Monash Medal by Engineers Australia for a career of contribution to engineering heritage. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-clyde-engineering-non-government-steam-locomotive-and-rolling-stock-construction-and-repair/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20200926T021251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T021407Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations - Part 2
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 two 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. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-webinar-series-on-management-of-railway-operations-part-2/
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:20201123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053920
CREATED:20201112T235900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T001540Z
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SUMMARY:NZ Chapter webinar: Trentham to Upper Hutt double tracking and Digital Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia in a presentation about ‘Trentham to Upper Hutt double tracking and Digital Engineering’\, presented by Andy Lyon. \nSpeaker: Andy Lyon \n \nAndy Lyon is has been leading KiwiRail’s BIM journey for the past two years and has recently taken up the role as Programme Director for Digital Engineering. In this session he will walk through KiwiRail’s Trentham to Upper Hutt project\, and share some of the experiences and innovations that the project has delivered including eye tracking in VR\, real time as-built capture\, and machine avoidance (see video below on LinkedIn). \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/kiwirail_kiwirail-machine-avoidance-activity-6716437795617026048-hSA4/\n  \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-webinar-trentham-to-upper-hutt-double-tracking-and-digital-engineering/
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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