Most train control systems require a human driver to interpret real time information and respond to this information. The human driver controls the vehicle following the defined rules. Adherence to the rules is often supervised with automated interventions to mitigate the risk of human error, for example, if the driver exceeds their authority (distance/speed). The […]
The Bridge over the Clarence River Project in Grafton, NSW is nearing completion. The project comprises two complex bridge structures, namely: New Bridge over the Clarence River - a new 525 m long precast match cast segmental balanced cantilever bridge with 74 m spans A new rail bridge comprising a steel truss on a 47-degree […]
Queensland Rail aims to be Australia’s best performing railway, delivering safe, on time, customer-focused and efficient rail services. To achieve this, traction motor bearing failure is being investigated to determine how and when rolling element bearings are likely to fail. Traction motor bearing failure has previously been unpredictable on Queensland Rail rolling stock and can […]
Oaklands Rail Crossing was designed and constructed by the Public Transport Projects Alliance which consists of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott MacDonald and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI). The project involved the grade separation of the Seaford rail line from the Morphett Road/ Diagonal Road intersection located in the South West of Adelaide. […]
RTSA ANNUAL DINNER 2019 Location: State Reception Centre, Frasers Kings Park, Perth Date: Thursday 31 October 2019, 6.00pm-10.30pm Guest Speaker: Paul Larsen Arc Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer See flyer for details RTSA Annual Dinner 2019 For Sponsorship and Ticket sales, please use the following link: https://arinex.eventsair.com/rtsa2019/form1
Digital Systems, the next phase of the Transport for NSW More Trains, More Services program, will transform Sydney’s rail network, using world class technology to create high capacity turn up and go services to meet growing demand. The Digital Systems program will replace legacy signalling and train controls with modern, internationally proven, intelligent systems based […]
Often, multi-body dynamic simulation (MBDS) is used as a tool to examine the potential causes or likelihood of a derailment under known or expected operating conditions. From these investigations the risk of derailment (or safety factor) associated with the simulated conditions can be estimated. However, most MBDS studies focus only on the occurrence of a […]
The RTSA WA Chapter will be holding their 2019 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14th November If you are interested in nominating for the 2020 RTSA WA committee please contact Chapter Secretary Mary Durkan at [email protected] or 04437 259 854 Nominations close 13th November at 5pm This presentation follows the AGM (follow links to register) […]
In the recent years, increase in the axle load is one of the key contributors in the freight rail transport throughput. However, accelerated deterioration in the track geometry parameters is inevitable as a result. Rail alignment on heavy haul railways has undergone long term unintended changes due to increase in axle load and throughput such […]
Engineers Australia and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations welcome you to Melbourne for the World Engineers Convention (WEC) 2019 – a coming together of some of the greatest engineering minds from around the globe, hosted in one of the world’s most liveable cities. Known as the ‘Olympics of Engineering’ this international convention is held […]
This year at Engineers Australia we are celebrating our Centenary. This is a celebration of the past, the present and the future. Nepean River is a major perennial river, located in the south-west and west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Nepean River and its associated mouth, the Hawkesbury River, virtually encircle the metropolitan […]
Guest Speaker : Michael White, CEO, Shoal Group Topic :The Role of Systems Engineering in Transport – Why it matters Registration Link : Available soon via Engineers Australia Website Venue: Gilbert Suite, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5001 Tickets: Member & Partner - $60pp ; Non Member - $85pp See Flyer for more information […]
NOTE: Rescheduled to Nov. 29. Light rail projects are typically blends of rail, highway, civil engineering and urban regeneration work, conducted in a complex urban environment with multiple stakeholders. Although usually very successful once in operation, light rail projects have gained a reputation for cost and programme overruns as well as intense media scrutiny. Speaker: […]
China has embarked on an impressive programme of railway development in recent decades, including building 25000 km of high speed rail lines in the past 10 years to create the world’s largest high speed network. While early Chinese high speed lines utilised technology transfer programmes with overseas suppliers, increasingly Chinese designed systems and equipment are […]
Day 1 RTSA Streams: Rail Infrastructure Rolling Stock & Maintenance. See link below for more information
