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 […]
Join the RTSA South Australia Chaper and QPE Fabrication for a BBQ and site tour! About QPE Fabrication QPE 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 […]
Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on the Rolling Stock Asset Services South Island Locomotive Procurement - Register here Presentation Abstract KiwiRail, 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. […]
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 […]
Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards Click on link below to submit an entry. Award categories are as follows: STUDENT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR An undergraduate engineering student or group of students who demonstrate outstanding design and innovation in their final year tertiary project. YOUNG ENGINEER OF THE YEAR A young engineer who has a passion […]
Submit your nomination for the CORE 2021 Young Professional Scholarship before the 1st March 2021! About the scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to young professionals working towards or already employed in the rail sector, including tertiary students or recent graduates (with less than 3 years full time employment) to attend CORE 2021 in Perth, Australia. […]
Newcastle Light Rail. Image Credit: Hatch LTK Join the RTSA NSW Chapter online for a presentation on the Newcastle Light Rail - Register here Presentation Abstract The Newcastle Light Rail (NLR) system opened in February 2019 and consists of a 2.4km link between the heavy rail interchange and Newcastle Beach. The system operates CAF Urbos […]
Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering The Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the contribution of Dr Stephen Marich to the railway industry over a period of 40 years. This is the 8th annual lecture as part of this series and is a key forum […]
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 […]
