Vampire is a simulation program for railway vehicle dynamics. Vampire was formed as a package in the late 1980s from the combination of a suite of analysis programs developed, tested and validated by British Rail Research. It is now known as Vampire Pro and is used by railway organisations throughout the world. SNC-Lavalin now own […]
To deliver sustainable, clean, accessible smart cities we need to find a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase our ability to store renewable energy effectively and efficiently. In this webinar, our industry experts will present innovative, safer and smarter solutions for sustainable transport using advanced energy storage. They will discuss new technologies available […]
Population growth, rapid urbanisation, and the need to address global warming all cement rail’s position as Australia’s fastest-growing transportation sector. We are constantly challenged to find new and innovative ways to manage capacity and improve reliability, in the face of tighter budgets and shorter deadlines. Digital technology, including the utilisation of digital twins to optimise […]
This year’s National Transport Research Awards will be run as a virtual awards ceremony ARRB believes that even though we cannot come together physically to celebrate, it is more important than ever to recognise the great work that has been done in Australia’s roads, transport and mobility sector during the most challenging of years. Click […]
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia in a presentation about 'Trentham to Upper Hutt double tracking and Digital Engineering', presented by Andy Lyon. Speaker: Andy Lyon Andy 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 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 […]
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. Speaker: David Jehan David Jehan has had a long career in mechanical engineering. He […]
What are the Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges for the Chief Engineers and their team? Engineers 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. […]
Drawing on their experience from across Australia and the globe, two expert panels will present on the present and future of tunnelling. Moderator - Nadine Makin Technical Director Aurecon Richard Graham Project Director, SI-NRW JV - who will present on "Forrestfield Airport Link Project, Perth – Progress Update" Paul Thomas Deputy Director, Rail Projects Victoria, […]
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). The largest rail industry event in Australia and New Zealand is coming direct […]
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. We’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 […]
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 […]
This special event is co-hosted with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Felix 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. He will briefly discuss the concept of the railway as a system of […]
Please note: this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday 16th December. The 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 […]
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. The Australian and South Australian Governments jointly funded the $141 million Flinders Link Project, which delivered an […]
