Overview Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) extends an invitation to the 2026 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 13th annual lecture as part of this […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia – New Zealand Chapter, in collaboration with Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE), invites you to their upcoming April event featuring a presentation by Vinoth Rajamani on his engineering journey, followed by President Bogdan Godziejewski’s insights into Europe’s ETCS challenges. 📆 Date: Wednesday 1 April ⏰ Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm […]
Overview Electrification of railways brings its own unique problems due to the high amount of energy required to operate a modern electric train. When Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) unintentionally affects signalling systems and trackside equipment there can be detrimental consequences. The management of electrical energy is a strict requirement for safety […]
New Zealand’s coastal railway bridges are increasingly exposed to climate stressors due to climate change. This presentation links climate projections to material specific deterioration mechanisms and discuss how service life can reduce significantly, creating earlier and more frequent maintenance interventions and tougher planning decisions for network reliability. 📆 When: 14 April 2026 đź•› Time: 12 – […]
Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter and the Engineering Historical Society in-person at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst for a presentation on the 150th anniversary of rail to Bathurst. Overview The extension of rail to Bathurst 150 years ago marked a significant milestone in the development of New South Wales’ transport infrastructure and regional connectivity. Delivering […]
Come and join us to learn about Great Western Railway's entirely battery powered Class 230 battery electric multiple unit. The industry leading fast charge system enables automatic charging of the train batteries in as little as 3 minutes. Following a thorough testing programme, this train has now entered passenger service. On 19th/20th August 2025, this […]
In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore various level crossing removal methods, with a focus on rail-over-road solutions implemented in Western Australia and Victoria, highlighting their benefits, challenges and key design considerations. đź“… Details Date & Time: Thursday 7 May 2026 @ 6pm Format: In-person Venue: Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, 264 […]
Overview Join the RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter for a unique behind-the-scenes experience at the Puffing Billy Railway workshops, featuring a presentation and guided workshop tour led by Robert Reed, Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Conservation & Heritage specialist. Robert has spent seven years engineering with Puffing Billy Railway (PBRB) and brings extensive experience in maintenance, restoration, and […]
Join the RTSA for 2 technical presentations on recent deployment of railway technology systems on international projects: ETCS Rollout on East Coast Mainline Mike Odling is major projects delivery director for Mott MacDonald in Australia. Mike was the Delivery Director leading the integrated delivery partner for the uniquely collaborative ETCS programme on ECML. Mike has […]
Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on Mobile radio warning system: implementing a new era of track worker safety. đź“…Â 10:00-11:00 (AEST) / 12:00-1:00pm (NZST) Tuesday 26th May 🌏 Online 🎟️ Register for free on the Engineering New Zealand website: Mobile Radio Warning System: Implementing a New Era of Track Worker […]
Overview Fire risks in rail operations—whether in tunnels, on bridges, or within dense urban environments—vary significantly across diesel, battery-electric, and electric locomotives. These differences are shaped by fuel sources, fire dynamics, and the availability of early warning and control systems. From a driver’s perspective, the critical operational question is not only if a fire will […]
Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for this event on the Supporting regional growth through rail reuse (previously titled: train to Cessnock) presented by Bill Palazzi. đź“…Â 6:00-7:00pm (AEST) Wednesday 3rd June 2026 🌏 Online 🎟️ Register on the Engineers Australia Website: Registration link Overview The South Maitland Railway, a 32 km corridor between Maitland […]
Overview TasRail is pleased to invite members of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) to join us in Northern Tasmania for a unique technical visit showcasing key aspects of the state’s freight rail operations. The visit will include a guided tour of TasRail’s East Tamar Maintenance Facility in Launceston, the central hub for locomotive […]
Join us for this webinar to gain an overview of KiwiRail’s new standards for rail vehicle interoperability (M-ST-RS-8101, M-ST-RS-8102, and M-ST-RS-8103) that have been published in 2026 to replace NRSS/6. đź“…Â 12:00-1:00pm (NZST) Tuesday 30th June 🌏 Online 🎟️ Register for free on the Engineering New Zealand website: Interoperability: New Standards for New Zealand Rail […]
Overview This event is a presentation on the history of the Public Transport Authority's rollingstock assets including both electrics (EMUs) and diesels (DMUs). The presentation will include information about the current status of the fleets, which are in service and what works are currently underway. The end will also provide a glimpse into the future […]
