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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210227T170000
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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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
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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/
LOCATION:Western 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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210217T123000
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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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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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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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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201216T190000
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CREATED:20201102T031043Z
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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
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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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20260613T205701
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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20260613T205701
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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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20260613T205701
CREATED:20200716T004756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T125554Z
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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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201106T061538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T062151Z
UID:2650-1606410000-1606417200@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201110T005828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T005919Z
UID:2656-1606410000-1606415400@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201021T053257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T053257Z
UID:2567-1606154400-1606158000@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
LOCATION:Western 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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20200926T021251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T021407Z
UID:2509-1606150800-1606154400@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
LOCATION:Western 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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201112T235900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T001540Z
UID:2666-1606134600-1606138200@www.rtsa.com.au
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/
LOCATION:Western Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201010T022901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T023204Z
UID:2537-1605780000-1605783600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:ARRB National Transport Research Awards - Virtual Awards Ceremony 2020
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arrb-national-transport-research-awards-virtual-awards-2020/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20201118T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201105T064252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T064306Z
UID:2641-1605699000-1605704400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Infrastructure thought leaders series - Going Digital in Rail
DESCRIPTION:Population growth\, rapid urbanisation\, and the need to address global warming all cement rail’s position as Australia’s fastest-growing transportation sector. \nWe 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 performance across asset lifecycles\, hold the key to future success. \nGoing digital in rail enables better collaboration through digital workflows between dispersed teams. \nJoin us Wednesday\, 18th November and hear from industry experts who will showcase practical examples of how advancing BIM through digital twins is transforming the industry. They will explore how digital workflows can facilitate cost savings\, reduced construction risk\, create more efficient routine inspections\, and improved asset performance across the rail network. \nKey Themes \n\nKey trends and challenges faced in the rail and transit industry\nStrategies for integrated\, multidisciplinary planning\, design and analysis of rail and transit infrastructure\nHow digital twins can drive design\, enable construction\, and improve performance of rail infrastructure\nLocal case studies\n\nPreliminary Program\nAEDT\n11.30 am – 11.35 am Welcome Address\n11.35 am – 12.35 pm Presentations and Discussion\n12.35 pm – 1.00 pm Online audience Q&A \nSpeaker:  \n \nDave Body\nSenior Industry Strategy Manager – Civil Infrastructure |Bentley Systems \nDave Body is a Senior Industry Strategy Manager\, Civil Infrastructure\, with Bentley Systems and has been in this role since the beginning of 2018. The role is focused within the ANZ region with a focus on Road and Rail opportunities and entails a wide range of tasks\, including Business Development responsibilities through to Constructiohttps://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2020/10/infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-going-digital-rail-34051?j=5152841&e=lydia.saunders@thalesgroup.com.au&l=108170_HTML&u=117603869&mid=7001827&jb=64&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=neering-related responsibilities. From 2012 to 2018 Dave served as a Solutions Executive for the Road and Bridges sector and within the Mining sector. From 2009 to 2012 Dave served as a Solutions Engineer/Architect with Bentley Software within the Road\, Rail and Mining sectors. Dave joined Bentley in October 2001 when Bentley Systems acquired GEOPAK Corporation\, where he served in numerous roles including Application Engineer and Business Development Manager. Before joining GEOPAK Corporation in 1995\, Dave held the role as senior civil designer/surveyor within a Western Australian municipality. Throughout 1985-1989 Dave held a number of civil and survey related roles within a number of privately held civil and surveying consultancies. Dave holds a Diploma in Engineering Surveying and a Certificate in Civil Engineering. \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, it is free for members and non-members) \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-going-digital-in-rail/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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=UTC:20201117T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201102T032715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T230052Z
UID:2629-1605628800-1605634200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Energy Thought Leaders Series: Smart Energy Management for Sustainable Transport
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this webinar\, our industry experts will present innovative\, safer and smarter solutions for sustainable transport using advanced energy storage. \nThey will discuss new technologies available that enable traction power networks to deal with higher loads\, explain how wayside and onboard storage management systems can store and reuse surplus energy and how to reinforce electrical networks using energy storage. \nThey will showcase local and international case studies\, as well as address possible challenges and provide solutions related to this new technology. \nKey Themes \n\nInnovative uses of energy storage in transport\nLatest technologies to optimise operations and improve the quality of electrical energy\nReducing operational costs and enhance energy efficiency\nLocal and Global case studies\n\nPreliminary Program \nAEDT\n4.00 pm – 4.05 pm Welcome Address\n4.05 pm – 5.05 pm Presentations and Discussion\n5.05 pm – 5.30 pm Online audience Q&A \nSpeakers \n \nIan Cook\nPower Modelling Manager\, Network Integration | Metro Trains Melbourne \nIan is a career Electrical Engineer in the Railways in Melbourne. He graduated from Monash University in 1974 and has worked in many areas of the Railways. The area with the longest experience is the 1\,500 Volt dc Traction Power System\, mainly with the Substations. He has worked in Systems\, Asset Management\, Design\, Installation\, Maintenance\, Testing and Project Management. \nHe has spanned the many re-organizations from the Victorian Railways to VicRail\, MetRail\, PTC\, Bayside Trains\, M>Train\, and now with Metro Trains Melbourne\, in the fourth Suburban Rail Franchize. \nCurrently\, Ian is working as a Power Modelling Specialist in the Network Planning and Modelling Team of the Network Integration Division at Metro Trains Melbourne. The focus of the simulation modelling is on the analysis and performance of the 1\,500 Volt dc Traction Power System. This includes strategy plans to improve its performance\, and the requirements for dealing with the rapid changes as a result of the many recent changes to the railway services. Examples are the introduction of the new High Capacity Metro Train\, the 75 Level Crossing Removals\, the Metro Tunnel Project\, the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade Projects\, the Mernda Rail Extension\, the upgrades of the services on most Lines\, the proposed extensions of electrification and the application of energy storage and reduced energy consumption. \nA focus in the past 10 years is on the application of new technologies to reduce energy consumption for which energy storage is a big component. The technology and commercial viability of it has evolved rapidly during this time. Metro Trains has an Energy Storage Unit installed at Diamond Creek. It\, unfortunately\, is not yet in service due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. \nIan has a bit of a passion for new technology and reduction in energy consumption (for a more sustainable world)\, and a better and more reliable service for our passengers\, so the opportunity to talk about it is appreciated. \n \nStephen Poh MIEAust \nProduct Marketing Manager – AC & DC Traction Power Supply | ABB Australia \nStephen Poh is the Product Marketing Manager specifically for AC and DC Traction Power Supply at ABB Australia.\nHis scope of responsibility covers ABB’s railway portfolio including air-insulated and gas-insulated single-phase or two-phase AC switchgear as well as metal-enclosed DC switchgear\, and the complete portfolio of DC traction power solutions.\nWith close to 20 years’ engineering experience\, Stephen has held numerous local and global management roles with ABB within the medium voltage and low voltage product portfolios across multiple segments including transport\, mining and oil & gas.\nHe holds a Bachelor of Science (Electrical/Electronics Engineering) and Master of Business Administration from the Robert Gordon University\, Scotland. \n \nDr Ali Parvizi MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ\nNational Marketing & SalesTraction | ABB Australia \nDr Ali Parvizi is the Marketing and Sales Manager for Rail Traction at ABB Australia\, covering the Australian and New Zealand markets.\nHis scope of responsibility covers the entire ABB traction product portfolio\, including traction converters\, energy storage systems and digitalization for rolling stock and electric buses.\nPrior to joining ABB\, Ali held senior management positions within rolling stock manufacturers throughout Europe and the Middle East\, including MAPNA Locomotive\, Siemens and Vossloh.\nAli has published more than 40 technical papers in ISI journals and technical conferences concerning manufacturing and railway rolling stock technologies.\nHe holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. \n  \nMC \n \nAmy Lezala FIEAust CPEng\nLXRG Engineering Manager | Office of the Chief Engineer \nAmy has been in rail since 2007\, working across rolling stock maintenance\, rolling stock manufacturing\, infrastructure design assurance and network asset management. \nAmy has worked in safety and assurance for the majority of her career\, from her early days as a rolling stock fire safety engineer to her current role as Level Crossing Engineering Manager at Metro Trains Melbourne. \nShe takes a whole of life\, whole of system view when approaching a project. It is important to Amy that we consider the life cycle of our assets to ensure that we get the most sustainable solution. \nWho should attend \nCity Councils\, Public Transport Authorities\, Public Transport Operators\, Transport Government Departments\, State Development Government Departments\, Civic engineers & planners\, Transport specialists\, Transport planners\, Rail engineers\, Project managers – Rail\, Public transport engineers \n(Note: This is an EA webinar event\, costs may be applicable) \nClick on the website link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-energy-thought-leaders-series-smart-energy-management-for-sustainable-transport/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20201110T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201013T233123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T074649Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Chapter RTSA Event (Webinar) - Rolling Stock Dynamics Simulation with VAMPIRE
DESCRIPTION: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 the rights to develop\, support and license Vampire. \nVampire has been carefully validated by testing and experiments using a range of test vehicles including the Advanced Passenger Train\, Laboratory Coach No. 1\, HSFV1 and Decapod from its inception to today. This presentation will describe the origins of the Vampire program\, how it has become an essential tool to Railway Engineering and will describe some examples of its use. \nSpeaker: Ian Goldney – Principal Engineer\, Specialist Engineering\, SNC-Lavalin \nIan has over 35 years of experience in the field of rail vehicle dynamics and suspension. He started his railway career with British Rail Research in Derby\, England in 1983. Ian held various positions in British Rail until his division was privatised as Interfleet in 1996. Ian moved to Australia in 2004 to Interfleet Technology’s (now SNC-Lavalin) Brisbane office where he continues to work in the areas of rail vehicle dynamics and suspension. \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-rtsa-event-webinar-rolling-stock-dynamics-simulation-with-vampire/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201020T072016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T072016Z
UID:2559-1604512800-1604512800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Joint RTSA NZ Chapter / CORE Connect Event: Development of Structural health-index based national asset management system
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Rudolph Kotze to discuss KiwiRail’s approach to developing a national Structural health-index based asset management system . This presentation is being held as a joint RTSA New Zealand meeting in Wellington and will also be broadcast live as a CORE Connect Webinar \nKiwiRail\, as the manager and operator of New Zealand’s national rail network\, 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\, asset\, and risk management planning as well as accurate prioritisation of capital investment\, it is necessary to ensure that the assets remain fit for purpose and operate within acceptable engineering safety limits. There must be an evidence-based\, scientific way of managing the assets despite the shortfalls with the funding and other setbacks. \nThe KiwiRail Structures Team has developed a system-based method of assessing individual structures\, unique in New Zealand\, to provide a health-index based on a number of key risk criteria. It provides valuable information\, not only for KiwiRail asset managers (regional and head office) to prioritise assets for regular maintenance\, but also for stakeholders including contractors to obtain key information on each asset requiring intervention. In addition to the framework\, through the application of field-mobility\, condition data is now captured digitally and uploaded remotely to a central asset management system. Currently around 400 of the 1700 bridges on the KiwiRail network have been assessed and it is intended to be progressively extended to also cover tunnels and other structures. \nSpeaker: Rudolph Kotze\, Professional Head Structures\, KiwiRail \nRudolph Kotze is responsible for technical standards and strategy for KiwiRail’s structures. He also provides technical advice to the wider business and is focused on ensuing that best-practice asset and risk management principles are developed and implemented. He has been involved in bridge and structures design and asset management for over 30 years\, working in various technical and management roles in South Africa\, New Zealand and Australia. \nWhen: Wednesday 4th November\, 6pm -7pm New Zealand time ( 4pm-5pm AEST)\nWhere: Engineering New Zealand\, Level 6\, NEC House\, Taranaki Street\, Wellington and Online\nCost: FREE \nClick on the link below to register (for those attending via webinar link will be shared once you have registered):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/joint-rtsa-nz-chapter-core-connect-event-development-of-structural-health-index-based-national-asset-management-system/
LOCATION:Engineering New Zealand\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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:20201102T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201021T080737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T080737Z
UID:2576-1604318400-1604322000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Load Restraint Requirements for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar covers the following topics: \n\nChain of Responsibility requirements for engineers – what you need to know\nExplain the Law and the 2018 NTC Load Restraint Guidelines – an engineers perspective\nChain of Responsibility and Safety in Design requirements\nExamples of how to comply for engineers\nWhat are the forces of Road & Rail Transport\nDesign considerations on how to restrain a load\n\nSpeaker: Warwick Brown\, Senior Logistics Engineer – Engistics\, RPEQ \n \nWarwick Brown is a Senior Logistics Engineer at Engistics. Engistics is a specialist consultant who apply engineering and safety best practices to key Safety\, Compliance and Efficiency issues in Logistics. Load restraint is a key focus area.  Warwick has delivered projects in \n\nLoad Restraint Solutions\nLoad Restraint Training\nTruck Rollover Prevention\nLoading & Unloading Safety\nForklifts Interactions and Industrial Traffic Management\nIncident Investigations & Expert Witness cases\nStacking & Storage Safety\nMulti-modal Efficiency solutions\n\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-load-restraint-requirements-for-engineers/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201029T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201020T004346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T004346Z
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SUMMARY:RTSA SA Chapter Event - Gawler Rail Electrification Project
DESCRIPTION:Please join the RTSA at Fedoras Hilton Hotel to hear a live presentation from both Cody Sharrad and Kate Taylor on the Gawler Rail Electrification Project followed by networking with your peers including complimentary drinks and nibbles. \nGawler Rail Electrification Project \nThe Gawler rail line provides a mix of express and all-stop passenger rail services between Adelaide’s CBD and northern suburbs using a diesel fleet. Patronage along the Gawler rail line is rapidly growing 30 per cent over the period 2006 until 2016 becoming the most patronised passenger rail route in Adelaide. Currently\, passengers are using 75 percent of train capacity during the morning peak along the busiest sections of the rail line. With Project completion expected in late 2021\, the electrified line will support increased capacity and future growth opportunities and development along the rail corridor and in northern Adelaide. \nThe Gawler Rail Electrification Project’s scope of works include:\n• Installation of a new 25 kV Electrification System including: 42 km of dual track overhead wiring; Feeder Station\, two Track Sectioning Cabins and a Track Coupling Unit; Safe earthing and bonding of the rail corridor\n• Installation of a modern Signalling\, Communications and Control System including:  WESTRACE Mk II Computer Based Interlocking; Tilt-pole signals with LED heads; ETCS Baseline 2 Automatic Train Protection System; Fibre-optic Communications System\n• Activation of selected pedestrian crossings along the Gawler rail line\n• Replacement of the King Street Bridge with a pedestrian bridge to accommodate installation of the 25 kV electrification system\n• Service relocations\, vegetation trimming and removal\, and other works necessary to enable the electrification to proceed \nSpeakers: Kate Taylor and Cody Sharrad \nKate Taylor has 25 years’ experience in rail transport engineering design and design management and is adept at managing design programs to ensure projects are delivered to clients’ expectations. She has provided innovative design solutions across multiple disciplines on a range of rail projects for major private and public-sector clients. Kate’s experience working in large\, multi-disciplinary teams has seen her identify and implement the best approach to coordinating multiple stakeholders in complex and challenging environments to achieve successful project outcomes. \nKate arrived on the project at a critical time during project delivery as the contractors Engineering Manager when the design had technical issues requiring resolution and was needing a focus to ensure it could be completed and integrated in time to enable delivery. Kate’s key focus is design integration across the multiple disciplines\, quality\, and management of the design through the independent review process. Kate also manages the interface with the construction teams\, client and operator to ensure a higher quality outcome\, ongoing safety assurance\, and that operations and maintenance considerations are incorporated. Kate has worked together with Cody and the other key project team members to ensure a best for project approach has been implemented. \nCody Sharrad is the Engineering Manager for the Gawler Rail Electrification Project. He has worked for the Department for Infrastructure and Transport since 2016 in rail engineering roles across transport project delivery\, infrastructure maintenance and asset management. \nHaving originally started as a Project Engineer on GREP at its inception\, Cody has worked through conception and planning\, procurement and on to delivery of the project.\nCody has worked in a highly technical role on the project across all areas. He brings with him an expanse of knowledge across railway systems and is equipped with the critical ability to integrate across disciplines. He uses his cross-disciplinary understanding to deliver outcomes that balance the needs of asset owners\, operators\, the travelling public and the South Australian community. \nPlease RSVP by COB October 27th. Places strictly limited due to social distancing and venue requirement so don’t delay – book your spot today! \nClick on the link below to register:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-event-gawler-rail-electrification-project/
LOCATION:Fedoras\, Mile End Hilton Hotel\, South Rd\, Mile End\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201025T220719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T220719Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE Event (Webinar) - COMMUNICATION-BASED TRAIN CONTROL (CBTC) 101 - Standards\, Concepts & Architecture
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will cover the following introductory topics: \n\nDefine IEEE’s concept of CBTC based on the IEEE 1474.1 standard.\nDifference between moving block and fixed block signalling philosophy\nDescribe the 3 building blocks that make up a CBTC system (ATO\, ATP and ATS) and how they interact with each other\nIllustrate the different CBTC architectures used in the industry\nSummarize briefly the IEEE CBTC standards:\n\n\n1474.1 (CBTC performance and Function spec)\n1474.2 (User interface req for CBTC systems\n1474.3 (Recommended Practice for CBTC System Design and Functional Allocation\n\nSpeaker: Naeem Ali\, P. Eng\, Director & Principal Consultant at CBTC Solutions Inc. \nNaeem Ali is a CBTC specialist and designer of CBTC technologies for 15+ years.  He has deployed 8 CBTC projects around world including: \n\nToronto Transit Commission (TTC) YUS line 1.\nNew York City Transit Queens Borough Line\nMakkah Metro in Saudi Arabia\nSingapore NSEW\nJacksonville Monorail (USA)\nNewark Airport People Mover (USA)\nLas Vegas Monorail (USA)\nBusan Gimhae Monorail in South Korea\n\nNaeem is based out of Toronto\, Canada and works as an independent consultant providing CBTC expertise. You can follow his blog\, read his white papers and view his past webinars at CBTCSolutions.ca \nClick on the link below to register (free)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ieee-event-webinar-communication-based-train-control-cbtc-101-standards-concepts-architecture/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20201026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201023T232924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T010438Z
UID:2587-1603670400-1604015999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SESA Australian Systems Engineering Workshop (ASEW) 2020
DESCRIPTION:ASEW has been programmed across morning\, mid-day and evening sessions to minimise work impacts with the focus of the three different sessions each ASEW day: \n\nMorning – systems round-tables and discussion forums focused on sharing systems initiatives and concepts;\nMid-Day – workshops focused on key SESA/INCOSE initiatives towards a better world through systems approaches;\nEvening – Panel sessions with Q&A to share insights\, experiences and concepts towards sharing and shaping our future endeavours.\n\nThe event is free for SESA and Engineers Australia members. \nDay 1 Registration \nDay 2 Registration \nDay 3 Registration \nDay 4 Registration \n  \nTransport & City Related specific sessions are as follows: \n\nDay 1 (Mid-Day)– Operational Concept Development\, a simple case study (Ruben Welschen\, Greg Paulsen)\nDay 2 (Mid-Day) – Maturity of SE in the Australian Transportation Sector; What’s the state of play\, Where are things going and What’s needed? (Ruben Welschen\, Anne O’Neil\, André Hefer\, Rob Scarbro\, John Nasr\, Owen Traynor)\nDay 2 (Evening)  – Systems Integration in Transport Projects (Ruben Welschen\, Trent Dennis\, Sue Milner\, Siby Yohannan\, Peri Smith\, Amar Singh)\nDay 3 (Evening)– Cyber Risk Assessment for Transport Operational Technology (Ruben Welschen\, Colin Brown)\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sesa-australian-systems-engineering-workshop-asew-2020/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20200927T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T145113Z
UID:2517-1603130400-1603134000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Engineering Heritage Sydney Event (Webinar) - Timber Laminated Arch and Truss Bridges of the NSW Railways
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present a historical survey of the 54 more sophisticated timber bridges planned or built on the NSW Railways\, looking at the evolving designs and the engineers who guided their introduction. \nSpeaker: William Phippen\, OAM\, BSc\, BE\, FIEAust\, Deputy Chair Engineering Heritage Sydney \nA graduate in civil engineering\, Bill spent the latter part of his career as manager of the railway archives of the Australian Railway Historical Society. He has published several books\, including The Hawkesbury River Railway Bridges\, By Muscle of Man and Horse\, Building the Railway Under Sydney 1916-1932\, from Eddy Avenue to Menin Gate\, the restoiration of the World War I honour board to Sydney station in 2018\, and the lives of the 1216 men named upon it\, and The Timber Truss Railway Bridges of New South Wales \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/engineering-heritage-sydney-event-webinar-timber-laminated-arch-and-truss-bridges-of-the-nsw-railways/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20200815T033005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T051435Z
UID:2446-1602781200-1602784800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA and Vic Chapters RTSA Event (Webinar) - Flinders St Viaduct
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the works undertaken to understand the Flinders Street Viaduct’s asset condition and expected remaining life though various assessment methods. \nSpeaker: Zac Rudd \nZac has over 12 years of project and business management experience in a diverse range of industries and locations from oil and gas in the USA to civil construction in Melbourne and the Pilbara to business management in China. It is through this broad experience that Zac has developed excellent problem-solving skills\, ingenuity and a tireless work ethic. Zac enjoys bringing a strong focus on safety and a business outlook to the planning and management of projects. Zac is an excellent communicator and prides himself on his ability to engage with personnel at all levels. Zac understands success is driven by collaboration and draws great satisfaction working together with clients to achieve it. \n  \nClick on the link below to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-event-webinar-flinders-st-viaduct/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20191217T032704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T082239Z
UID:1913-1602779400-1602786600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards - Virtual Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:The Australasian Rail Industry Awards are just around the corner\, coming to you live and online. Save the date for an unmissable evening celebrating excellence and innovation from across the rail industry. We will be releasing more information on how to make the most of this special event soon\, so mark the date in your diary to make sure you don’t miss out.  This year’s awards are free to attend\, so get together with your team to help us recognise the outstanding achievements of our industry. \nMore information about the Australasian Rail Industry Awards  is available on the Australasian Rail Industry Awards webpage available here. \nThe Young Rail Professional Award\, sponsored by RTSA\, is presented at this event. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20201015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201010T010521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T010521Z
UID:2528-1602757800-1602761400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar) - Costa Rica's San Jose Metro Build and Tunnelling Project
DESCRIPTION:Mobility is an important issue for all cities\, big or small\, since traffic and congestion are common urban problems everywhere. San José\, the capital city of Costa Rica\, is not an exception. \nDifferent efforts have been made so far to address the growing mobility problem of the city\, where people can spend more than 90 minutes to go through its 8.5 km length during rush hours. Most of these efforts are not enough and the city continues to be a hard-to-travel place. Thus\, alternative solutions as light train\, Tram\, monorail\, RTB or a Metro have been proposed to improve mobility in the future. \nThis presentation focuses on one of these proposed projects: an underground metro system. Considered as one of the most financial resources demanding solutions it is\, at the same time\, the most effective. The proposed solution comprises four lanes\, developed in progressive stages for a total cost of US$4.7 billion for 48.4 km total length and approximately 17 years of continuous construction. The project is only at the preliminary stage and it is not an approved project\, but a proposal from a group of the civil society to improve the quality of life of Costa Rican inhabitants. Private funding is seen as the only realistic means to develop such a project under a concession scheme. \nSpeaker: Marco Tapio\, Civil Engineer\, University of Costa Rica \nMarco Tapia is a Civil Engineer from the University of Costa Rica\, where he also obtained\, with honours\, a Master of Science Degree in Geotechnics. In addition\, he obtained a Master’s degree in Tunnels and Tunnel Boring Machines at the Polytechnic of Turin\, Italy. \nMarco is a professor of the Master’s in Civil Engineering at the University of Costa Rica where he teaches the Underground Engineering course\, as well as at the Costa Rican Institute of Technology where he teaches the Applied Geology course for the Construction Engineering degree. His experience is extensive in the design and constru \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-costa-ricas-san-jose-metro-build-and-tunnelling-project/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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:20201014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20201010T021819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T022203Z
UID:2535-1602678600-1602682200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Driver Advice System (DAS) and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Soren Low\, KiwiRail’s Technology & Customer Innovation Leader\, to discuss ‘DAS and Sustainability’ in this 1 hour webinar. Over the last seven years\, KiwiRail have been on a journey to embed a Driver Advice System (DAS) into the business as part of an overall fuel reduction strategy. What started as a cost-focused exercise has now become a key part of the environmental sustainability programme. While DAS is seen by many as a technological project aimed at Locomotive Engineers\, the reality is that it has touchpoints across the business and it was the collective buy-in that ensures our ongoing success. \nSoren Low will discuss the what and why of DAS\, the challenges and successes of the work to date and a glimpse of what the future could hold. \nClick on the link below to register (link will be shared once you have registered):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-event-webinar-driver-advice-system-das-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201008T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205701
CREATED:20200916T095044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T010655Z
UID:2489-1602172800-1602178200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:EA Event (Webinar): Future Proofing and Unlocking Auckland’s Rail Network - City Rail Link Project Update
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of the City Rail Link Project\, Auckland\, New Zealand.  Presenters will discuss the overall project outline and key challenges\, as well as a project update on the design and construction of the 3.45 km twin tunnel underground rail scheme. \nThe City Rail Link (CRL) Project is a 3.45km twin-tunnel underground rail link allows the Auckland rail network to at least double rail capacity. The detailed design and construction contract C3 commenced in 2019. The C3 Contract comprises two new underground stations\, a redeveloped surface station\, two bored running tunnels and two mined junction caverns. Nearly 1.5 years into the Alliance Contract\, a project update on the detailed design and construction of the underground works is presented. \nSpeakers \nWataru Okada: Tunnel Discipline Lead\, Link Alliance City Rail Link (New Zealand) \nWataru is currently the Tunnel Discipline Lead on the City Rail Link C3 Contract and has 23 years’ experience in design and construction of large civil construction and underground works in New Zealand\, Australia\, Japan and Singapore. Earlier in his career\, Wataru worked as a site engineer on the construction of Tokyo Metro Oedo Line Kagurazaka station and tunnels\, and Singapore MRT North East Line trackworks and design coordination. Since 2000\, Wataru has been working on a wide range of infrastructure projects in NZ and abroad in the consulting environment. His recent project involvement includes the Waterview Connection (NZ)\, City Rail Link C2\, C3 and C6 Contracts\, Forrestfield to Airport Link (WA)\, Toowoomba Range Clearance Upgrade (QLD)\, WHBLT (NSW) amongst other major underground projects in Australia. \nFlorent Detraux: Tunnel Construction Manager\, Link Alliance City Rail Link (New Zealand) \nFlorent Detraux is currently the Tunnel Director on the City Rail Link Project. He has extensive experience in EPB-TBM\, slurry TBM\, variable density TBM and hard rock TBM as well as traditional excavation drill and blast\, design and build works. He has worked on numerous challenging projects including\, the Lötschberg basis tunnel in Switzerland\, the Liefkenshoek Tunnel in Antwerp and the Saverne Tunnel which formed part of the high-speed rail line connecting Paris to Strasbourg and has been involved in all large bridges and viaducts of the South Europe Atlantic High speed line between Tours and Bordeaux. Florent has recently worked as the Tunnel Director on Phase 3 of Cairo Metro Line 3\, where two TBMs will be used to accelerate progress on this 16 km complex project\, include one stretch running beneath the River Nile. \nNote:  This event is co-hosted by the Australian Tunnelling Society in conjunction with the NZ Tunnelling Society\, the Australian Geomechanics Society and the NZ Geotechnical Society\, \nClick on the link below to register (fees may be applicable as this is not a RTSA event):
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ea-event-webinar-future-proofing-and-unlocking-aucklands-rail-network-city-rail-link-project-update/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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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