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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
