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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251113T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 RTSA SA Chapter Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:  \nMembers are advised that  RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner is to be held this year on Thursday 13 November 2025 at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite. For sponsorship details\, please contact sa@rtsa.com.au. \nEvent description\nThis year we are honoured to welcome Professor Arnold Dix as our keynote speaker. \nProfessor Dix is internationally recognised for his extraordinary leadership in crisis situations — most notably his pivotal role in the dramatic rescue of 41 miners in the Silkyara-Bardot Tunnel collapse in India\, a story that gripped the world in 2023. \nFrom tunnel safety and underground resilience to risk management and inspiring leadership under pressure\, Professor Dix’s presentation will leave guests motivated and enthralled. \n📅 Date: Thursday 13 November 2025\n🕖 Time: 7:00 pm for pre dinner drinks\, kick off at 7:30 pm\n📍 Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia 5000\n🎟️ Tickets: RTSA SA Chapter annual meeting and dinner | Engineers Australia\n\nPlease be aware that the ticket prices shown below are inclusive of GST and service fees. \n\n\nSponsorship – $700.00 inc. GST \n\nTwo tickets to the dinner\nPlacement of company logo on the souvenir menu card and agenda for the evening\nInclusion of up to three slides in the PowerPoint “loop” that will be played during intervals between formal activities\, with content for display at the discretion of your company\nThe opportunity to place some brochures on tables and near the evening’s registration and entry point\nAcknowledgement as a sponsor\n\nIndividual/Table Tickets \n\nRTSA Member Ticket – $120 inc. GST\nNon-Member Ticket – $150 inc. GST\nTable of 10 plus Corporate Sponsorship – $1900 inc. GST\nTable of 10 – $1400 inc. GST\n\nPlease discuss other Sponsorship Opportunities with Tony \n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T223000
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SUMMARY:2025 RTSA WA Chapter Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA WA Chapter invites you to our upcoming annual dinner on Thursday 13th November 2025\, to be held at Frasers in Kings Park. As one of the premier events for the WA rail industry each year\, we would love for everyone to join us again for an evening of networking and celebration. \nThis year’s theme is Culture Shift: Sparking Change from Within and our keynote speaker is Social Artist and Entrepreneur Peter Sharp. Peter is a master at infusing joy into the mundane and transforming routine into human connection\, and is sure to make the dinner a memorable night. \nEvent description\n📅 Date: Thursday 13 November 2025\n🕖 Time: 5:30 pm for 10:30 pm\n📍 Venue: Frasers Kings Park – 60 Fraser Ave\, Kings Park WA 6005\n🎫 Tickets and Sponsorship: https://events.humanitix.com/rtsa-wa-chapter-annual-dinner-2025
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/2025-rtsa-wa-chapter-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Frasers State Reception Centre\, Frasers\, State Reception Centre\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Kings Park\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251105T193000
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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary of rail to Gunning: past\, present and future
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for a compelling exploration of one of Australia’s historic rail achievements—the extension of the Main South Railway Line from Goulburn to Gunning\, officially opened in 1875. This event will delve into the political\, engineering\, and operational challenges of the past\, examine the current state of rail operations\, and look ahead to the future of high-speed rail to Melbourne. \nAttendees will gain insights into the historical significance of the Gunning extension\, the evolution of rail technology and operations over 150 years\, and the technical and strategic considerations shaping the future of Australia’s National High Speed Rail Network. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn about: \n\nunderstand the political and engineering challenges involved in the historical extension of the Main South Railway Line to Gunning\, and their relevance to modern infrastructure projects.\nidentify key changes in rail operations and maintenance over the past 150 years\, including how current safety and financial requirements are being addressed\nexplore the technical specifications and benefits of high-speed rail systems\, including differences in signalling\, alignment\, and speed compared to traditional rail\nengage in informed discussion about the future of rail in Australia\, including the strategic vision for a National High Speed Rail Network and its potential impact on connectivity and sustainability.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.00 pm AEDT: Registrations open\n5.30 pm AEDT: Presentation commences\n7.15 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes\n\nOnline: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Presentation commences\n7.15 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nFrank Johnson\nImmediate Past Chair\, Engineering Heritage Sydney\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilson Dai\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Mott MacDonald\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Parker\nCEO\, High Speed Rail Authority
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/150th-anniversary-of-rail-to-gunning-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street)\, 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250905T012529Z
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SUMMARY:Drury and Paerātā Stations
DESCRIPTION: Overview\nJoin the New Zealand Chapter of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) online for this webinar on Drury and Paerātā Stations. \n📆  Thursday 30 October\n⏰  12 – 1pm (NZDT)\n🌏  Online\n🎫  Register here \nEvent Description\nKiwiRail are delivering a transformative expansion of Auckland’s southern rail corridor through the design and construction of three new stations located between Drury and Paerātā (Drury\, Ngākōroa and Paerātā Station).  This presentation will explore how Aurecon and KiwiRail worked collaboratively to meet the growing demand for sustainable and accessible transport in the region. \nThe session will delve into the integrated approach to planning\, design\, and delivery; balancing technical complexity with community needs\, iwi engagement\, and long-term network resilience. Attendees will gain insights into design innovation\, programme\, and construction challenges. \nSpeakers\nAlpesh Patel is a Civil Engineer with over 12 years of experience in multidisciplinary design and site supervision of civil infrastructure. He possesses a thorough understanding of the project lifecycle\, from design to construction\, gained through his work in design and build environments. \nRoss Kaufusi is a Chartered Civil Structural Engineer and currently the Engineering Design Lead – Civil at KiwiRail. He has extensive experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects\, including the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project. Ross brings a strong focus on collaboration and technical excellence to his work\, ensuring robust and sustainable infrastructure outcomes. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/drury-and-paerata-stations/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20251007T033135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T033159Z
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SUMMARY:Human factors in focus: enhancing maintenance and manufacturing performance
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us in-person at Engineers Australia in Melbourne for an insightful session exploring the critical role of Human Factors in maintenance and manufacturing. This event will delve into how understanding human capabilities\, limitations\, and behaviours can lead to safer\, more efficient\, and more resilient systems. \nIndustry experts will share practical strategies for integrating Human Factors into design\, procedures\, and training\, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. Whether you’re in engineering\, operations\, or safety\, this event will equip you with the tools to drive human-centered improvements across your organisation. \nPlease register using the link at the bottom of the page. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, you will learn: \n\nthe core principles of human factors – participants will gain foundational knowledge of human factors and how they influence safety\, performance\, and decision-making in maintenance and manufacturing environments.\nidentify and mitigate human error risks – attendees will learn to recognise common human error traps and apply practical strategies to reduce risk through better design\, procedures\, and work environments\,\nintegrate human-centred design into operations – participants will explore methods for embedding human factors into maintenance and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency\, reliability\, and workforce well-being.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Guest arrivals and registrations\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEDT: Q/A begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Event close\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nRay Misa\nAssociate Director / Human Factors Team Manager\, Archservices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStuart Dickinson\nPrincipal Consultant\, Human Risk Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCara Murphy\nTransportation Market Director for AtkinsRéalis\, Australia and New Zealand
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/human-factors-in-focus-enhancing-maintenance-and-manufacturing-performance/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Melbourne\, Level 26/ 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250923T235707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235707Z
UID:9160-1761242400-1761247800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:From Sensors to Solutions: Advancing Track and Rolling Stock Condition Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Event | In-person & Virtual | Presented by Andrew Meyer\, ENSCO Rail Australia \nJoin us for a forward-looking session exploring how rail condition monitoring is evolving—from raw sensor data to real-time actionable insights across track and rolling stock systems. \n📅 Details\n\nDate & Time: Thursday 23 October 2025 @ 6pm\nFormat: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)\nVenue: Engineers Australia Level 11\, 108 King William Street\, Adelaide / Online via webinar\nCost: Free for members – Register via From Sensors to Solutions | Engineers Australia\n\n\n🔧 Event Overview\nRail operators today need more than just isolated measurements—they need intelligence. Advances in sensor technology\, autonomous inspection\, imaging\, LiDAR\, and data analytics are enabling a shift from periodic checks to continuous asset awareness. \nIn this talk\, Andrew Meyer will: \n\nShowcase autonomous track inspection systems embedded in revenue trains\nExplore wayside monitoring of wheels\, brakes\, and bogies beyond simple thresholds\nDemonstrate integration of these systems into asset management frameworks\nHighlight how data is turned into maintenance decisions that improve safety\, reliability\, and cost efficiency\n\n\n🧑‍💼 About the Speaker – Andrew Meyer\nAndrew Meyer is Senior Director of Business Development at ENSCO Rail Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 20 years’ experience across engineering\, product development\, and international operations. \nAndrew holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics (University of Adelaide) and has led innovation roles at Beena Vision\, Trackside Intelligence\, and ENSCO across Asia\, Europe\, and Australia. He now works with rail customers across the Asia-Pacific region to deploy advanced inspection and monitoring systems.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/from-sensors-to-solutions-advancing-track-and-rolling-stock-condition-monitoring/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:National Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20251017T031535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T215547Z
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SUMMARY:Freight Train Aerodynamics
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe German Aerospace Center (DLR) is conducting extensive research into the aerodynamics of freight trains\, aiming to improve operational efficiency and safety. Findings from large European Union research projects—including Shift2Rail FR8RAIL IV and Europe’s Rail FP5 TRANS4M-R—along with specific industrial investigations\, will be presented. Insights are drawn from on-rail experiments using the DLR FR8-LAB (a sensor-equipped swap-body container)\, advanced wind-tunnel experiments\, and novel moving-model tests that realistically simulate vehicle-infrastructure interactions. The presentation will cover: \n\nEffects of container loading on efficiency\, slipstream\, and tunnel pressure\nAerodynamic optimization of wagon geometries\nCrosswind stability challenges\nFuture perspectives from an aerodynamic standpoint\n\nThis presentation is brought to you by the RTSA Queensland Chapter. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the current aerodynamic limitations of freight trains and opportunities for improvement.\nRecognise how real-world operating conditions impact aerodynamic performance.\nLearn how novel laboratory and simulation methods can inform practical efficiency and safety improvements.\n\nSpeaker\n\nDr James R. Bell is a ground-vehicle aerodynamicist from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Göttingen\, Germany at the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology. He achieved his doctorate on the topic of the slipstream and unsteady wake structure of high-speed trains at Monash University\, Australia in 2016. \nHis area of expertise is experimental aerodynamics\, particularly wind-tunnel\, moving-model and full-scale experimental campaigns\, investigating high-speed and freight trains\, heavy-vehicle and automotive aerodynamic problems\, with the motivation of improving operational efficiency and safety. \nPrice\nMember: Free\nTechnical Society Member: Free\nStudent Member: Free\nNon-Member: $30.00
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/freight-train-aerodynamics/
LOCATION:Virtual / On-line
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20251007T025827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T030424Z
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SUMMARY:Bus tour of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL)
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA WA chapter invites you to join a bus tour of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL). \nThis site visit is a bus tour of the TCL alignment and will focus on an in-depth overview of the design and construction of a pair each of freight and passenger rail each in a pre-existing corridor in brownfield conditions. It will be hosted by two senior leaders involved in the project: Graham Holden and Maneesh Gupta. \nPlease register below\, limited to 30 places \nOverview\nThe METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link spans 17 km and marks the first ever connection between two separate branches of the ‘star’ shaped Perth passenger rail network. \nPreviously\, the Thornlie line was a single (dual direction) train line that spurred from the Beckenham station and terminated at Thornlie Station. The TCL project involved the duplication of this line as well as the extension of this line to Cockburn station. \nThis involved modifications to the existing Thornlie and Cockburn stations as well as the construction of two new stations at Nicholson and Ranford Rd. The project also runs through two existing tunnels at Kenwick and Glen Iris. \nThis brownfield project faced many challenges from the relocation of the existing freight rail to the realignment of the existing Mandurah line to fit the new electrified passenger tracks. \nThe rail line opened for passenger services on 9th June 2025 and is fully operational. \nLearning Outcomes\nParticipants will gain an insight into: \n\nThe design and construction of passenger and freight railway.\nChallenges of design and construction in brownfield conditions.\nInnovations\, safety\, and community benefits.\n\nAbout the Speakers\nGraham Holden \n Graham Holden is Engineering Manager for the NEWest Alliance which delivered the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and the Yanchep Rail Extension projects for the Public Transport Authority. Graham has more than 35 years’ experience in rail across engineering delivery\, design\, maintenance and operations. He is a Chartered Engineer\, EngExec and Fellow of Engineers Australia and holds a Masters degree in Rail Systems Engineering. Graham is a past Executive Chair of the RTSA and was the Conference Organising Committee Chair of CORE2021 Conference on Railway Excellence\, held here in Perth. He is also a sessional lecturer in railway engineering at Edith Cowan University. \nManeesh Gupta \nA business leader\, Chartered Professional Engineer and senior project manager/project director with over 25 years’ experience in the freight and transit rail industries. This includes 11 years in operation and maintenance of rail network assets with strong focus on railway track maintenance  As DM/PM/PD or technical lead\, Maneesh has delivered over 150 rail projects of various sizes and complexity in WA in the last 15 years including freight and passenger rail projects. Maneesh is well known in the industry for his strong technical advisory skills for design\, upgrade and maintenance of below rail infrastructure. On YRE and TCL Projects Maneesh initially led multiple design packages and subsequently led the design team as the DJV Design Director. \nLocation\n🌏 Nicholson Station (No fees for parking on weekends) \nDate and Time\n📆 Saturday\, 18th October 2025 \n⏰ 9am – 12pm \nRIW Card or PTA SW Accreditation\nAn active RIW card or PTA SW accreditation is not required for this site visit as it will not be held inside the rail corridor. \nPPE Requirements\nThe following PPE is required: \n\nEnclosed shoes\nOrange hi vis top (vest\, shirt or jacket)\nClothing suitable for the weather on the day
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/bus-tour-of-the-thornlie-cockburn-link-tcl/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250914T232718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T034337Z
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SUMMARY:Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (KAMF) Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Site Visit to the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\nThe RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter is pleased to invite you to our upcoming site visit to Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, which will be held on 14th of October from 9:30am – 12:30pm. \nUGL and TfNSW are hosting a site visit to the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility which currently primarily maintains the New Intercity Fleet. The site visit will include a tour of the facility and its functions and wrapping up with a short lessons learnt session with the project team. The site visit will commence at 9:30pm and concludes at 12:30pm. Attendees are expected to arrange their own travel arrangements to the facility. \nKey information\n📆 9:30am-12:30pm AEDT Tuesday\, 14th October 2025 \n🌏 Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, Kangy Angy 2258 \n🎫 RSVP below \nPPE Requirements\nAll attendees must wear full site gear\, including: \n\n         Steel cap boots\n         Long pants\n         Collared long-sleeve shirts\n         Orange safety vests\n         Safety glasses\n         Gloves\n         Helmets\n\nThere is also a zero drug & Alcohol requirement. Attendees do not have to have RIW cards\, however\, if they do\, are encouraged to bring them to make the site induction smoother. \nFor any enquiries\, please contact the NSW/ACT RTSA email address nsw@rtsa.com.au 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/kangy-angy-maintenance-facility-kamf-site-visit/
LOCATION:Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, Kangy Angy Maintenance Centre\, Kangy Angy\, NSW\, 2258\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250901T063730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T062203Z
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SUMMARY:Monash IRT tour and technical presentations
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA and Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) for an engaging afternoon exploring cutting-edge developments in rail innovation\, technology\, and safety. This event will feature guided tours of IRT’s world-class research and testing facilities\, insights from the Monash Rail Express (MREx) student team\, and two thought-provoking technical presentations focused on improving safety at level crossings and enhancing locomotive visibility. \nWith expert speakers from Monash IRT and opportunities to network with industry professionals\, researchers\, and students\, this is a unique opportunity to engage with the future of rail in Australia. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an informative and inspiring event. \nProgram Schedule\n3:00 PM – Arrival and Welcome\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\, Monash University Clayton\nCampus\n• Registration\, Foyer\n• Welcome address by Professor Ravi Ravitharan\, Director of IRT\n• Safety induction and overview of the program\n• Closed Shoe Required – No other PPE required for the Site Tour \n3:15 PM – Guided Tour of Monash IRT Facilities in Small Groups\n1. Rail Sustainability Innovation Lab\n2. Rail Digital Twin & Modelling Lab\n3. Railway Manufacturing and Testing Lab\n4. Railway Manufacturing Workshop\n5. Railway Metallurgical Lab \n4:30 PM – Meet the Monash Rail Express (MREx) Student Team\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\n• Outline of the MREx team\n• Details of the International Competition\n• Next Steps\n• Q&A \n5:00 PM – Refreshments & Networking\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7 Foyer\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\, Monash University\nClayton Campus\n• Light refreshments served \n5:30 PM – Technical Presentations\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\, Monash University Clayton\nCampus\n5:30 PM – Introduction by RTSA\n5:35 PM – Presentation 1: ’Seeing What We’ve Been Missing: Technology-Driven Insights into\nPassive Level Crossing Risk’\nSynopsis: \nLevel crossings remain one of the highest-risk elements across the Australian rail network. With over 18\,000 crossings nationwide\, full grade separation is financially unfeasible. Current safety approaches rely heavily on historical accident and near-miss data\, which can lead to reactive decision-making and an incomplete understanding of the underlying risk factors. This presentation explores how emerging technologies can provide deeper insight into the conditions and behaviours that drive risk at passive level crossings. By moving beyond traditional metrics\, we can better evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and support the development of scalable\, cost-effective interventions that improve safety across the network. \nSpeaker: Dr Nithurshan Nadarajah\, Deputy Director\, Innovation\nNithurshan is the Deputy Director at the Monash Institute of Railway Technology\, with over a decade of experience driving innovation\, safety\, and strategic asset management in rail. He leads cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven transformation in condition monitoring\, product development\, and operational and asset management strategy—achieving measurable gains throughput\, safety and efficiency. Nithurshan holds a PhD in sensor technology for aircraft and is a Chartered Professional Engineer. \nSpeaker: Dr Kareeb Hasan\, Research Engineer\nDr Kareeb Hasan is a research engineer with expertise in sensor systems\, data analytics\, and infrastructure monitoring. With a PhD in engineering and experience at Monash IRT\, his work focuses on applying technology to improve transport safety\, system performance\, and operational decision-making. \n6:05 PM – Presentation 2: ’Quantitative Assessment of Visibility of Locomotives’\nSynopsis: \nSeveral control measures based on locomotive-mounted lighting have been suggested to improve the front-end visibility of freight locomotives. Trials have been conducted in Australia for two of these proposed measures. These are flashing beacons on locomotives and the conversion of locomotive headlights from halogen globes to Light-Emitting Diodes. The Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash University undertook an independent assessment of these trials based on scientific principles. The aim was to develop a methodology to subjectively evaluate the change in conspicuity concerning lighting and luminance scheme modifications on locomotives. \n  \nSeveral trials were conducted in WA and NSW to assess the efficacy of locomotive lighting in enhancing locomotive conspicuity. The visual conspicuity of a freight locomotive depends not only on its brightness or shininess (quantified by its luminance value) but also on the average luminance of the surrounding background and viewing conditions (such as observation distance and angle). The intensity and colour of the light emitted from the locomotive\, along with factors like livery\, cleanliness\, and viewing settings\, influence the luminance of the locomotive. Visibility is also affected by natural light conditions\, weather\, sun position\, and ambient settings. \nIn clear daylight\, visibility improvements are highly dependent on a combination of headlight state\, viewing circumstances\, and sunlight direction. The headlight\, especially in high beam during the day\, significantly enhances frontal locomotive conspicuity\, particularly at greater distances. The visibility benefit diminishes when the locomotive is viewed at an angle. Findings suggest that\, under clear daylight or dense vegetation conditions\, adding beacon lights and side marker lights provides little to no enhancement in locomotive conspicuity. Conversely\, during night-time assessments\, notable improvements are observed in overall locomotive conspicuity\, especially with side marker lights. \nThe assessment also revealed a significant difference in luminance contrast levels between daytime and night-time for the same locomotive and lighting fixtures\, indicating that locomotives tend to be more visible at night. This may partly explain the substantial difference in recorded level crossing collisions during the day compared to at night. \nThe presentation will outline the approach and methodology used\, along with the trial findings. Some recommendations and ongoing work will also be highlighted. \n• Speaker: Dr. Elias Kassa\, Team Leader Track Infrastructure\, Co-Director Safe Sustainable Accessible Railway (S2ARail) GRIP\nElias Kassa is currently a Principal Track Engineer and Team Leader of Track Infrastructure at the Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash. He also acts as Co-director for the Safe Sustainable Accessible Railway – Graduate Research Industry Partnership\, an industry doctoral program focusing on railway topics. Prior to joining IRT\, he worked as a senior researcher and professor at universities in Europe\, specialising in a wide range of railway track issues and teaching graduate and postgraduate courses in railway engineering. \nWith over 23 years of experience in the railway industry\, he has developed extensive knowledge in track design\, turnouts\, wheel-rail interface\, and optimisation these systems. He has become a recognised expert in train-track interaction and turnout dynamics. Additionally\, he has led various research and consultancy projects related to level crossing safety in both Europe and Australia. \nTogether with his team at Monash IRT\, Elias led the work on train conspicuity trial assessment\, contributing to the review of the Train Lighting and Visibility Standard. \n6:35 PM – Questions and Answers\n6:50 PM – Closing Remarks\n• Final comments and appreciation from Professor Ravi Ravitharan\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/monash-irt-tour-and-technical-presentations/
LOCATION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT)\, Monash University Clayton Campus\, 14 Alliance Lane\, \, Monash University Clayton Campus\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T130000
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SUMMARY:AI in railway safety: enhancing learning from accidents
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLearning from railway accidents is a complex process that involves reviewing extensive documentation\, sometimes across multiple languages\, while addressing difficult operational issues. For early-career engineers\, the challenge is compounded by the need to build foundational knowledge while working through a growing archive of incidents. This webinar\, presented by Dr Wei-Ting Hong\, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership\, University of Sydney\, will discuss how artificial intelligence can assist in processing accident data\, support analysis\, and provide insights for decision-making in railway safety. The session will also outline examples of how research approaches are being applied in practice\, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in expert–AI collaboration. \nRegister here \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \n\nconsider how expert–AI collaboration can contribute to prioritisation\, judgement\, governance\, and transparency in railway safety decision-making\nexamine AI techniques for processing and analysing large volumes of multilingual accident reports\nexplore approaches for connecting academic research with industry practice in AI-supported railway operations\ngain an understanding of potential applications of AI in supporting safer and more efficient railway systems.\n\nProgram\nOnline: \n\n12:00 pm AEST: Webinar begins\, followed by Q&A\n13:00 pm AEST: Webinar ends\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\n\nWei-Ting Hong\nPostdoctoral Research Associate in Project Analytics at John Grill Institute for Project Leadership\, the University of Sydney
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ai-in-railway-safety-enhancing-learning-from-accidents/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250828T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250828T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
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SUMMARY:RTSA QLD annual dinner and trivia extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin rail industry personalities for another exciting instalment of the Yearly Meeting Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza. This event is one of the premier occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s calendar and provides an excellent opportunity for networking across all sectors and disciplines. Guests will be treated to a keynote speech as part of the night’s proceedings\, followed by the fixture that is the Trivia Extravaganza. This event includes a two-course dinner and beverages. \nEvent Timeline\n5.30pm – Registration & Networking \n6.30pm – Welcome address \n7.00pm – Entree served \n7.15pm – Keynote speaker \n7.55pm – Awards presentations \n8.00pm – Mains served \n8.15pm – Trivia \n9.00pm – Trivia concludes \n9.30pm – Event concludes \nTable bookings\nFor table bookings (up to 8 guests) and supporter packages\, please contact eaqevents@engineersaustralia.org.au \nPricing\nMember: $110.00\nTechnical Society Member: $110.00\nStudent Member: $80.00\nNon-Member: $150.00\nGuest Member: $110.00\nGuest Non Member: $150.00 \nKeynote Speaker\nPaul Hoffman \nActing Deputy Director-General (Rail)\, Department of Transport and Main Roads \n\n\n\nPaul was appointed Acting Deputy Director-General\, Rail in March 2025. In this role\, he leads a pipeline of strategic initiatives that shape the strategy\, development\, and delivery of rail infrastructure\, signalling\, and Rollingstock projects. He is responsible for the commercial management of the Queensland Rail Transport Services Contract and the New Generation Rollingstock Public Private Partnership.\n\nPaul plays a key role in strategic cross-agency initiatives that foster collaboration on shared outcomes. He is the primary source of rail advice to the Director-General for the Minister for Transport and Main Roads\, the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines\, the Minister for Manufacturing\, and the Minister for Regional Development. \nPaul has had a senior career spanning 40 years\, marked by deep technical knowledge in infrastructure asset expansion and advanced project programs across industries such as rail\, mining\, energy\, and major engineering construction. He has led teams and delivered successful outcomes on complex projects from concept design to execution. \nHis previous roles include senior positions at Aurizon\, specifically in Aurizon’s successful freight rail business\, and other leadership roles with BHP Metropolitan Coal and the West Pilbara Infrastructure Project. In addition\, Paul has held various consulting roles globally and has traveled to over 40 countries\, highlighting his global perspective and subject matter expertise.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-qld-annual-dinner-and-trivia-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250724T051836Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation on the Light River Rail Bridge Project
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Light River Rail Bridge\, located at 54.544km on the Adelaide to Crystal Brook track\, is being replaced due to its age and approaching end-of-service life. The bridge\, constructed around 1915\, is being replaced with a new bridge designed for 300LA loading and a 100-year lifespan\, with an appropriate maintenance plan. Construction is underway\, with the bridge being trial-fitted before painting. \n🌏 Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road Hilton SA 5033 6:00-9:00pm ACST \n📅 Thursday 21st August 2025 \n🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nJames Farrall\nPrincipal Rail Engineer – Tonkin\n\n\nJames is a Chartered Professional Engineer with experience in the multidisciplinary design management and construction delivery of large transport infrastructure\, with a focus on rail (passenger and freight)\, civil structures\, ports and resources. He is highly experienced working in complex brownfield environments and can readily assess interface impacts which may arise during project development to improve delivery. \nHis primary interest and competency areas are design management and project management\, where his technical knowledge\, organisational skills and leadership qualities allow him to build strong team relationships and deliver co-ordinated\, high quality project outcomes. James employs a pragmatic and practical approach to projects with a keen focus on safety in design\, hazard identification\, discipline co-ordination and detailing\, constructability and maintenance issues\, and strives to meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy in engineering deliverables and outputs. \n\n\n  \n \n\nAdam Yates\nProject Manager – Bardavcol\n\n\nAdam has extensive experience in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across all components of civil construction\, particularly bridges and other structures\, road\, rail and environmental water sectors. With a strong background in both greenfield and brownfield environments\, Adam is skilled at managing multidisciplinary teams and navigating project interface challenges to achieve successful delivery outcomes\, particularly under tight delivery timeframes. \nHis core strength lies in project management\, where his technical knowledge\, practical mindset and leadership capabilities enable him to build effective team relationships and consistently deliver high-quality results. Adam’s ground up experience enables a hands-on approach\, ensuring a strong focus on safety\, constructability\, stakeholder coordination\, and overall ensuring delivery of project to a high standard for Bardavcol’s clients. He is committed to achieving engineering excellence through precision\, collaboration and attention to detail which shines through in all teams he leads and mentors.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/light-river-rail-bridge/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812
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SUMMARY:Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kia Ora!\nWe warmly invite you to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)\, Aotearoa (New Zealand)\, for the Conference on Railway Excellence 2025 (CORE 2025)\, themed Kaitiaki – Guarding the Future\, from 12-14 August at the Pullman Hotel\, Auckland. CORE is Australasia’s premier railway engineering and technology conference\, featuring over 80 peer-reviewed papers and international keynote speakers addressing critical issues in railway policy\, operations\, and engineering. Expect insightful presentations\, dynamic discussions\, networking opportunities\, technical tours—and\, of course\, a bit of socialising. CORE 2025 will deliver the high standard of content you’ve come to expect\, with a distinct New Zealand touch. Our theme\, Kaitiaki\, embodies the concept of guardianship over the sky\, sea\, and land—just as we\, as railway professionals\, are the guardians of rail’s role in sustainable freight and passenger transport. We’re also introducing a new option for presentations: a pathway for those unable to submit a full paper but still keen to share valuable insights. These extended abstracts\, typically 2-4 pages\, will be peer-reviewed to maintain the high standard of CORE while offering more flexibility. Auckland\, known as the “City of Sails\,” is at the heart of New Zealand’s rail investment\, including the City Rail Loop\, which will be nearing completion during the conference. This project will be a highlight of our technical tours. With convenient flight options from major Australian cities and the added opportunity to explore New Zealand’s natural beauty\, CORE 2025 offers a perfect blend of professional development and adventure. For those concerned about overseas travel\, keep in mind that the flight time is shorter than an east coast-to-Perth trip\, we speak the same language\, and we’re still part of the family—well\, almost! The RTSA New Zealand Chapter\, the CORE 2025 organising committee\, and the New Zealand rail industry look forward to welcoming you to Auckland for another exceptional CORE. \nJohn Gardiner Chair\, CORE 2025 \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/conference-on-railway-excellence-core-2025/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,National 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:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250807T190000
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SUMMARY:The future of global rail renewals
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs global investment in rail infrastructure surges\, the industry faces a pivotal moment. Reliable\, safe and future-ready rail systems are essential for economic growth and sustainability. \nThis session will explore how leading organisations are shifting from reactive to proactive renewal strategies\, using innovative\, performance-driven solutions. \nLearn how Unipart Rail and their partners are setting new standards in collaborative delivery\, redefining how global rail networks are maintained and modernised. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \n\nexplore the shift toward proactive global rail renewal strategies\nunderstand innovations improving rail safety\, efficiency and sustainability\ngain insight into Unipart Rail’s vision and strategic partnerships\ndiscover collaborative approaches redefining rail industry standards.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Registrations open and networking\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins\, followed by Q&A\n7.00 pm AEST: Presentation ends\, further networking\n7.30 pm AEST: Event ends\n\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Webinar begins\, followed by Q&A\n7.00 pm AEST: Webinar ends\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nWilton Feitosa\nRail Construction\, Maintenance and Renewal Business Development Manager\,Unipart\n\nBiography
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/the-future-of-global-rail-renewals/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney Office\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250728T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250728T183000
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SUMMARY:Concept plan for Canberra to Eden railway
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us online at 5:30-6:30pm on Monday 28th July for an in-depth presentation on The Plan—an ambitious and innovative rail infrastructure proposal by engineer and economist Edwin Michell. The Plan envisions tilting passenger trains reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h and freight trains up to 115 km/h along an upgraded and extended railway corridor from Canberra to Bombala and down the South Coast Range to the Port of Eden—one of Australia’s finest harbours. \nThis session will outline the engineering and economic considerations of railing inland produce—75% of which is exported—to the coast. Attendees will learn how Michell tackled the major challenge of designing a viable route down a 750-metre descent using gradients mostly limited to 1 in 70 (with brief sections at 1 in 60)\, incorporating switchbacks\, viaducts\, and minimal tunnelling (less than two kilometres total). The project\, estimated at a maximum of $3 billion in 2018\, was featured in the Engineers Australia magazine Create in October 2020. \nThe event will also explore the conclusive Economic Evaluation of the Plan conducted by leading transport economist R. J. Nairn and published in 2024\, equipping attendees with informed perspectives to contribute meaningfully to public and professional discourse. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \n\nunderstand the engineering requirements and solutions for transporting inland produce via rail to the Port of Eden\nlearn how Edwin Michell successfully located and designed a railway route across difficult terrain with minimal environmental and construction impact\ngain insight into the economic rationale and evaluation of the project\, as assessed by R. J. Nairn\nbe equipped to engage in informed discussion about the Plan and assess its merits in comparison to alternative viewpoints or proposals.\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nRichard Hopkins\nRail Plan Coordinator\, pro bono\, Cooma and Monaro Progress Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert J. Nairn\nIndependent Transport Economist
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/concept-plan-for-canberra-to-eden-railway/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
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SUMMARY:City Rail Link delivery using alternative motive power webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Railway Technical Society of Australasia – New Zealand Chapter\, invite you to join them for a presentation on the delivery of welded rail to from Quay Park (Auckland) into the CRL tunnel at Maungawhau (Mt Eden) using an alternative motive power for the work train. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 12 – 1pm NZST Tuesday 15th July🌏 Online via Webinar🎫 Register for the event below \n\nSteve Crump and Greg Hackett will discuss a number of key aspects such as:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe problem: getting rail and unloading into the CRL tunnels\nChallenges of the tunnel gradient\nCompliance: challenges\, testing of new rail equipment\nPlant introduction of the Zephirs shunters and wagons\nRail license: stepping into the unknown and how it helped\nThe result: good\, bad and lessons learnt.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\nGreg Hackett has had a long career with KiwiRail before starting Integrated Safety with Steve.  Greg has a depth of experience working in the safety field on many of New Zealand’s large rail projects\, including the Kaikoura Earthquake Main North Rail Line rebuild\, Wellington Metro Upgrades\, Auckland Electrification project\, the Auckland DART project and most recently\, the Northland Rail Upgrade project as well as Auckland Metro projects.  Across these roles his focus has been leading the development of well-documented health and safety management systems and supporting projects with a pragmatic approach to rail safety. \nSteve Crump: Steve has extensive knowledge and expertise of rail in New Zealand\, gained from experience of working on some of New Zealand’s largest rail projects such as the Kaikoura Earthquake Main North Rail Line rebuild\, Wellington Metro Upgrades\, iReX\, CRL and more recently supporting AT with their Level Crossing Removal projects   Steve also started his career managing a protection provider through significant Auckland projects\, he then completed a stint at KiwiRail before forming Integrated Safety with Greg.   Steve is well-known for his expertise in understanding the complexities of the rail environment\, providing guidance on how to navigate rail access\, rail safety and finding practical solutions on complex projects. \nBoth Steve and Greg continue to pave a legacy within the NZ rail industry. Whether it be the development of track safety processes that we now take for granted every day or contractors holding their own rail license\, Greg and Steve can be seen as pioneers in this industry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/city-rail-link-delivery-using-alternative-motive-power-webinar/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250701T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250701T130000
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SUMMARY:ETCS (European Train Control System) Lessons from Australia and New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA New Zealand Chapter invite you to join this webinar presented by Doc Frank Heibel. Doc Frank will present several lessons gained from his own experience and market observations\, providing attendees with a comprehensive perspective of the European Train Control System (ETCS) developments in our region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n⏰ 12 – 1pm NZST📅  Tuesday 1st July🌏  Online via Webinar🎫  Register for the event below \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\nETCS is an advanced train control system designed to improve safety\, efficiency and capacity on railway network. The first ETCS-related activity in Australia took place almost 20 years ago. Various ETCS projects in Australia and New Zealand since then offer valuable lessons for anyone involved in current or future projects or generally interested in this popular train control technology. This presentation will provide several insights on market observations and will provide attendees with a comprehensive perspective of the ETCS developments in our region. \n\nDoc Frank’ as he is widely known in the rail industry is one of Australia’s most renowned experts on High-Capacity Signalling including CBTC (Communication Based Train Control System) and enhanced varieties of ETCS. Frank worked on the strategies for Digital Signalling in Sydney and Perth\, one leading to ETCS and one to CBTC recommendations. Other relevant roles included technical CBTC advisory for Sydney Metro Northwest and specialist peer reviews for the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne and Cross River Rail in Brisbane.For the last ten years Frank has been the only person in Australia offering training courses for CBTC\, ETCS and High-Capacity Signalling that are famously suitable for rail professionals regardless of their level of signalling knowledge prior to the training. Frank single-handedly organised the first global virtual CBTC conference and hosted one hundred episodes of the popular podcast “Railway Conversations with Doc Frank” which can be found on YouTube\, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/etcs-european-train-control-system-lessons-from-australia-and-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250627T130000
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Railway Asset Management Technologies
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australia – New Zealand Chapter (RTSA) invite you to join this webinar on Innovations in Railway Asset Management Technologies presented by Prof. Hannes Gräbe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n⏰ 12 – 1pm NZST📅  Friday 27th June🌏  Online via Webinar🎫  Register for the event below \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\nThe future of railway infrastructure depends on how effectively we manage\, monitor\, and maintain our track assets. This talk explores recent innovations in railway track asset management\, underpinned by research and practical application in the South African context. Drawing on key principles of asset-centric management\, the presentation demonstrates how integrated technologies are reshaping maintenance strategies across the track lifecycle.Central to this transformation is the concept of the digital railway—leveraging real-time monitoring\, intelligent analytics\, and smart components to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. The talk covers innovations such as the Kli-pi smart sensor\, smart rail pads\, LiDAR-based tunnel moisture mapping\, instrumented track vehicles\, and fibre-optic sensing for stress monitoring. Emphasis is placed on condition analysis approaches\, digital twins\, and machine learning techniques for asset performance prediction and deterioration modeling.Through case studies involving field monitoring sites\, derailment investigations\, and infrastructure testing\, the talk illustrates the value of novel methods in improving safety\, efficiency\, and reliability. The presentation also highlights the importance of skills development\, engineering education\, and the role of national facilities such as Engineering 4.0 in enabling on-track research\, data collection\, and qualification programmes. These innovations collectively form the foundation of a smarter\, more resilient railway system where data-driven asset management is not a luxury\, but a necessity. \nSpeaker \nProf. Hannes Gräbe heads the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering\, Built Environment\, and Information Technology (EBIT). He holds the Chairs in Railway Engineering and Railway Safety\, funded by Transnet and the Railway Safety Regulator. His research focuses on innovative track condition monitoring systems and techniques\, advanced geotechnical testing of track formation materials\, data analytics in railway engineering and the numerical analysis of railway structures. Prof. Gräbe also develops and delivers railway engineering courses and programs tailored to the needs of the South African railway industry.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/innovations-in-railway-asset-management-technologies/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250516T054612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T060600Z
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SUMMARY:Canberra Light Rail - Stage 2: Technical update
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe NSW/ACT branch of the Rail Technical Society of Australasia is convening an in-person presentation at Engineers Australia’s office in Barton\, Canberra to provide a technical update on Stage 2 of the Canberra Light Rail. The scope of the presentation will discuss the asset management strategy of Stage 1\, the use of urban design to enhance rail safety for Stage 2A and the process for development of requirements for new system elements of 2B concept design. This in person event is an important opportunity to gain an insight into Canberra’s largest infrastructure project as the construction for Stage 2A is about to commence and discuss rail technical matters with the project’s key technical minds. \nRegistration link \nLearning outcomes\n\nUsing asset condition surveys for assurance in a PPP context\nHow urban design can influence human behaviour to improve safety\nHow requirements and design solution development develops during early phases\n\nEvent program\n📅   Wednesday 25 June 2025\n🕖   5:45 pm-7:30 pm AEST\n📍    Engineers Australia\, Level 1/11 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT 2600\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nRebecca Garrett\nTechnical Lead\, Infrastructure Canberra\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgina Mahony\nTechnical Manager\, Infrastructure Canberra\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank liu\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Transport Canberra & City Services
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/canberra-light-rail-stage-2-technical-update/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Canberra\, 11 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250428T073226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T014513Z
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SUMMARY:Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection
DESCRIPTION:  \nOverview\nJoin the RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter in person for a site tour to the Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection. Bendigo Tramways is a living piece of history that has been entwined with the city’s identity since 1890. Home to Australia’s oldest operating tram depot\, its iconic fleet of trams exceed 100 years of age. \n🌏 Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection Address – 1 Tramways Avenue\, Bendigo Victoria 3550  10.00am until 2.00pm \n📅  Friday 20th June 2025 \n🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nLunch will be generously provided by our host \nPublic Transport Options\nFor those travelling by train catch the 7.39 am Swan Hill train from Southern Cross which gets into Bendigo at 9.55. Attendees will then need to walk down Mitchell Street from the Station to Pall Mall/Charing Cross Tram stop (refer to map) where we will be collected in a Tram and take you for a ride before arriving at the Tram Depot for some lunch and a Depot Tour.  BT will then take the tour back on the Tram to Pall Mall/Charing Cross Tram stop so attendees can walk back to the train station. \n \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/bendigo-tramways-bt-historic-tram-operation-and-tram-collection/
LOCATION:1 Tramways Avenue\, Bendigo Victoria 3550\, 1 Tramways Avenue\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250530T003658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T020311Z
UID:8770-1750352400-1750359600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nOperational readiness is critical for ensuring that systems\, teams\, and infrastructure are fully prepared before going live\, but the approach can vary dramatically across industries. This cross-sector panel brings together experts from transport\, energy\, cybersecurity\, and food/pharma to explore how each industry defines\, plans\, and delivers readiness. Join us as we examine the unique challenges and standards shaping readiness in each sector\, from regulatory compliance in pharma to resilience in cybersecurity. \nOur panellists will discuss key components like stakeholder engagement\, risk management\, training\, and commissioning\, and how these play out differently depending on the context. We’ll close with a comparative discussion\, drawing out best practices\, lessons learned\, and opportunities to transfer insights across industries. \nWhether you’re launching a new transit system\, a power grid upgrade\, or a secure digital platform\, this session will help you think more strategically about what it means to be truly ready. \n🌏 Engineers Australia Melbourne Office – Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street \, Melbourne Victoria\, 3000 \n📅 5.00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST\, Thursday 19 June 2025 \n🎫 Register for the event via Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries | Engineers Australia \n💰 Pricing for this event is as follows: \n\nMember: Free\nTechnical Society Member: $30.00\nStudent Member: Free\nNon-Member: $30.00\nGuest Member: Free\nGuest Non Member: $30.00\n\nLearning Outcomes\nIn this event\, you will: \n\nunderstand the core principles of operational readiness and how they are applied across diverse industries such as transport\, energy\, cybersecurity\, and food/pharma\,\nidentify key differences and similarities in readiness approaches\, including regulatory requirements\, risk mitigation\, stakeholder engagement\, and commissioning processes\,\ngain insights into industry-specific challenges and how organizations overcome them to ensure safe\, efficient\, and compliant go-live transitions\,\nexplore transferable strategies and best practices that can be adapted across sectors to strengthen readiness planning and execution.\n\nProgram Outline\nIn-person: \n\n5.00 pm AEST: Guest arrivals and registrations\n5.15 pm AEST: Event begins\n5.30 pm AEST: Panel discussion begins\n6.15 pm AEST: Networking begins\n7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speakers\nLuke Robinson – Executive Director\, International System Operator Network/AEMO \nLuke Robinson is a chartered electrical engineer and MBA graduate with nearly 20 years’ experience in the energy industry. His experience encompasses transmission planning\, power system analysis\, system operations\, generator connections and commissioning.\nLuke joined AEMO in 2017 initially managing connections\, and later moved to operations. In his current role as the inaugural Executive Director of the International System Operator Network\, Luke facilitates collaboration across ISONs System Operators AEMO\, CAISO\, EirGrid\, ERCOT\, Energinet and NESO to support the transition to secure\, reliable\, resilient power systems with very high levels of variable\, inverter-connected renewable generation across transmission and distribution networks. \n  \nShani Davies – Program Manager\, Metro Trains Melbourne \nWith over a decade of experience as a Chartered Electrical Engineer and a MBA \, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and strategic insight to operational readiness. I’ve led cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles—translating engineering and system requirements into practical\, executable operational systems. My experience spans front-line delivery and corporate leadership across operations\, maintenance\, control systems\, and systems engineering. This gives me a holistic understanding of what’s required to transition from project to steady-state operations—whether it’s workforce capability\, asset readiness\, system integration\, or risk mitigation. I’ve developed and implemented readiness strategies that align people\, processes\, and systems\, ensuring operational success from day one. \n  \nChathura Abeydeera – Chair\, CREST Australasia \n \nChathura is a trusted cybersecurity advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. With a strong track record of advising boards and executive teams\, he brings a unique ability to translate complex technical risks into clear\, actionable governance insights. Over the past decade\, he has led high-performing cybersecurity teams within two of the Big Four consulting firms in Australia\, delivering large-scale cybersecurity assessments\, internal audits\, and incident response programs for major Australian and global organisations. His expertise spans strategic advisory and hands-on leadership during high-impact cyber events. He is also recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) and has been awarded the title of Fellow by CREST. He is presently engaged in the pursuit of a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity and Space Intelligence. \n  \nMatt Flavel – Chief Scientist\, The Product Makers \n \nDr Matt Flavel is a scientist who is currently leading R&D and product development projects globally across industries such as agriculture\, aquaculture\, food\, beverage\, cosmetics\, clinical trials and drug development. These projects include technologies with various stages of readiness from initial discovery through to commercially available products.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ready-for-action-operational-readiness-across-industries/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Victoria\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250523T041400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T041400Z
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SUMMARY:Perth's new C-Series Rollingstock: the good and the not so good
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the RTSA Western Australia Chapter in-person in Perth for this event. Welcome to the future of rolling stock! Perth commuters have recently been introduced to the next generation of trains that are now operating in service. This technical presentation will outline how these railcars differ from previous fleets\, what has worked and what hasn’t been accepted with as much joyous enthusiasm. Join us for an exclusive insight. This presentation is suitable for those involved in the rail industry and other engineers who are curious about the Perth’s new trains. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n⏰ 5:00 – 7:00pm AWST📆 Thursday 19th June🌏 In-person at Engineers Australia\, Perth🎫 Register for the event below \nProgram\n\n5.00 PM – registrations open\n5.30 PM – presentation\n6.15 PM – Q&A\n6.30 PM – networking\n7.00 PM – event closes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nEngineering overview of Perth’s new C-series rolling stock\nLessons learnt from a major public infrastructure project\nBehind the scenes look and facts\n\nOur Speaker\n\n\n\n\nRodney Raymond\nDelivery Manager Rollingstock\, Public Transport Authority
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/perths-new-c-series-rollingstock-the-good-and-the-not-so-good/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Perth\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250606T025159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T020112Z
UID:8790-1750266000-1750269600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to European Train Control System L2 rollout on the Queensland Rail Network
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe European Train Control System (ETCS) is a digital signalling system that relays continuous information between trains and the central Rail Management Centre via a radio system\, trackside technology and onboard equipment being delivered by the Sequence Signalling & Systems Alliance. Already operating in cities around the world\, the new digital signalling system\, ETCS will help increase capacity\, efficiency and reliability while ensuring the highest level of safety on our rail network. ETCS L2 is currently being installed on the Shorncliffe line in Brisbane’s North and will support the safe operation of trains in the Cross River Rail tunnels and the area south to Moorooka. It is being progressively rolled out on the Queensland rail network over the next decade. The next phase of this roll out is on the Gold Coast line between Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes. Sequence is an alliance between Hitachi Rail\, Queensland Rail and the State of Queensland\, working in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. This collaboration unites Queensland Rail’s 150+ years of local experience and operational excellence with Hitachi Rail’s global expertise in rail and digital signalling solutions. \nProgram timeline\nIn person\n4.30pm – Guest arrival and networking | Catering provided \n5.00pm – Presentation commences \n6.00pm – Presentation concludes \nOnline\n5.00pm – Presentation commences \n6.00pm – Presentation concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \nUnderstand how ETCS L2 will be rolled out on the Queensland rail network\nLearn about the ETCS L2 and its different systems and sub systems. \nSpeaker\nAnthony MacDonald combines deep expertise in computer software engineering with a ‘real world’ lens and straightforward communications approach that ensures results. His track record of delivering successful projects across the globe is backed by PhD qualifications and university-level research and teaching positions. \nOver 20-plus years\, Anthony has built a reputation for developing and implementing integrated software systems that change the face of the rail industry and train control operations. In particular\, he led a team responsible for the pioneering systems behind the world’s first fully automated\, heavy haul rail network\, AutoHaul® – as well as rail\, signalling and automation innovations everywhere from India and the US to Queensland.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/introduction-to-european-train-control-system-l2-rollout-on-the-queensland-rail-network/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250612T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250430T030920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T030920Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Mile End Stabling yards
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nStep back in time with Bob Sampson\, former South Australian Railways shunter and signalman\, as he shares a deeply personal and historically rich look at the Mile End Goods Yard—once one of Adelaide’s busiest and most vital rail hubs. \nHaving lived\, worked\, and documented the area extensively since 1969\, Bob will present a rare and compelling collection of photographs capturing the daily workings and changes within the yard. A highlight of the event is a 12-minute colour Super 8mm film he produced in 1974/75\, showcasing authentic shunting activities from that era. Though the film may carry the charm of its time\, it remains a valuable historical record. \nBob will also guide attendees through a detailed PowerPoint presentation that maps out the various parts of the yard and explains their specific functions\, offering a comprehensive view of the inner workings of Mile End during its peak. \nWhether you’re a railway enthusiast\, a historian\, or simply curious about local heritage\, this is a unique opportunity to experience the story of Mile End through the eyes of someone who helped shape it. \n🌏 Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road Hilton SA 5033  6:00-9:00pm ACST \n📅 Thursday 12th June 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nAbout the speaker\n\n\n \nBob Sampson OAM \nBob joined the SA Railways in January 1972 as a Porter and Ticket Collector on the Redhen trains. \nHe completed his Rules training and transferred to the Mile End Freight Yard in May 1973 as a pilot\, assistant shunter and yard porter. Bob also acted as the Signalman at Mile End South and at Keswick signal cabins during this time. He transferred to Adelaide superintendents office in May 1975 as the Relief Clerk in Transportation area\, including Movements\, Interchange\, Livestock and Trucks Offices. He later transferred to Australian National Railways Head Office in 1984 – relieving in Public Relations and working on theAN Newspaper where he was later appointed to ANR Corporate Affairs in 1986\, as Suggestion Plan Manager and Heritage Manager with ANR. \nHe transferred to Track Access in 1995 – and eventually appointed as Property & Asset Manager Aust Rail Track Corp in 1998. Bob was eventually appointed as Corporate Property Manager with ARTC\, which included VIC and NSW in 2004. \nAfter 41 years in rail industry Bob accepted redundancy in 2012\, and took up the role of Executive Officer at National Railway Museum\, the following week. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/history-of-the-mile-end-stabling-yards/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250501T013942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T014110Z
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SUMMARY:KiwiRail Hillside Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThe Railway Technical Society of Australasia\, invite you to join them for a presentation on the historic redevelopment of the historic KiwiRail Hillside site in Dunedin. The presentation will focus on the state of the site pre-funding\, planning\, demolition\, land remediation\, construction of a new mechanical workshop\, office and networks workshop\, construction of a new rail yard\, seismic upgrade of a heritage building and the Wagon Assembly Project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 12 – 1pm NZST Friday 30 May🌏 Online via Webinar🎫 Register for the event below \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\nNathan Lewis is a Senior Project Manager for TSA Riley. He was previously the Senior Project Manager for KiwiRail over the three and a half year programme of work at Hillside. He has previous worked for an international NGO rebuilding schools after natural disasters in Mexico\, Napal\, the Philippines and Dominica. \nGesmar (Junior) is a Technical Director\, Rail Specialist at Mott MacDonald and an RTSA Committee member. Junior was the Rail Project manager for Hillside responsible for overseeing quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/kiwirail-hillside-development-webinar/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250521T035906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T074110Z
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SUMMARY:STORE 2025 | Online Q&A Forum Friday 23 May
DESCRIPTION:Friday 23 May 20252:00pm NZT / 12:00pm AEST / 10:00am AWSTLocation: Microsoft Teams  \nJoin us for a live online Q&A session about the STORE Scandinavia 2025 study tour\, hosted by the RTSA and The Incentive Lab team. This is a great opportunity for prospective participants and EOI registrants to gain more insight into the tour itinerary\, objectives\, and logistics before committing. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA high-level overview of the STORE 2025 tour\nIntroduction to the project team supporting the trip\nA look at the preliminary itinerary\, including key destinations and engineering site visits\nLive Q&A with Michael Than and the events team\n\nWhether you’ve already submitted an expression of interest or are just curious to learn more\, this session will help answer your questions and give you a clearer picture of what to expect. \nHow to attend:\nTeams link is below\, make sure you RSVP so we know your coming \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/store-2025-online-qa-forum-friday-23-may/
LOCATION:online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250410T013915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T005537Z
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SUMMARY:Upgrading The Heysen Boulevard Level Crossing At Mount Barker
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin the RTSA SA Chapter in person for an insightful lecture with the on upgrading the Heysen Boulevard level crossing at Mount Barker. Late last year the Heysen Boulevard level crossing on Steamranger’s heritage railway at Mount Barker was renewed and upgraded. The presentation will describe the track and signalling works involved in the project.  \n🌏 Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road Hilton SA 5033  6:00-9:00pm ACST \n📅 Thursday 8th May 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nAbout the speaker\n\n \n\nTom Hampton\nConsultant\n\n\n \n\nChris Birkby\nSenior Project Engineer – Rail Industry Constructions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/upgrading-the-heysen-boulevard-level-crossing-at-mount-barker/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250423T070504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T070504Z
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SUMMARY:The Collie Steel Mill
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is being delivered by the Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG) in collaboration with the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA). They will cover the story of the Collie Steel Mill and how it will produce low emissions steel\, kickstart steelmaking for Western Australia and help a community transition from fossil fuel industry. It includes an introduction to low emissions steel making through Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) scrap recycling using state of the art technology to bring manufacturing and recycling back to Australia. \n🌏 Online and in-person at Allendale Square Level 10\, 77 St George’s Terrace\, Perth Western Australia\, 6000 \n📅 Monday 5th May 2025 (5:00-7:30pm in-person; 7:30-8:30pm Online) \n🎫 Register for the event below (free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members; $30 for non-members) \nLearning outcomes\n\nHow EAF scrap recycling works in a Danieli MiDa mill \nThe opportunities that high levels of automation present for onshore recycling and manufacturing \nThe challenges and opportunities for communities in the race for net zero\n\nProgram\nIn-person (AWST):  \n\n5:00 PM – registrations open \n5:30 PM – presentation \n6:30 PM – networking and refreshments \n7:30 PM – event concludes\n\nOnline (AEST): \n\n7.30 PM – webinar commences \n8.30 PM – webinar ends\n\n  \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nAzlan Ho\nManaging Director\, Green Steel of WA\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nSarah Stanley\nStakeholder and Communications Lead\, Green Steel of WA & Managing Director of Gumfire\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \nMax Gueldenpfennig\n\nEngineering Manager\, Green Steel of WA\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/the-collie-steel-mill/
LOCATION:Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth Western Australia\, 6000\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004001
CREATED:20250414T234935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T235039Z
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SUMMARY:Homai Station Pedestrian Level Crossing Removal Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a webinar on the successful delivery of the Homai Project and the innovative approaches undertaken around the design\, planning and construction delivery.   \n🌏 Online via Webinar \n📅 12:00-1:00pm NZST 15th April 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \nAbout the speakers\n\n\nKris Gibson is the Delivery Manager-Level Crossings at Auckland Transport. Kris has over 25 years’ experience delivering rail infrastructure programmes in both client and contractor basis in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Kris joined Auckland Transport in 2022 and has managed the delivery of the level crossing removal business case\, the completion of the stage 1 pedestrian crossing removals and now leads the delivery of the next phases of the programme. \nJack Donaghy leads and manages Infrastructure Projects in the road\, rail\, and land development sectors. He has worked on national rail projects in the United Kingdom and New Zealand such as level crossing removals and safety upgrades as well as telecommunication rollouts. He also leads the Digital and Innovation initiatives for Becas’ New Zealand transport and infrastructure business. \nDanny Cox is the current rail director for DNZ\, having worked on and successfully delivered recent rail projects such as WMUP6A\, W2QP and Homai station. Danny has over 24 years in the rail industry across both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/homai-station-pedestrian-level-crossing-removal-webinar/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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