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  • Utilising New Switch Grinding Technology to improve Rail Life in zero inclined infrastructure, a maintainer’s perspective

    Bobbi's Bar and Restaurant 264 South Road, Hilton, South Australia, Australia

    Please join us for a technical presentation on Switch Grinding Technology by Mark White, Business Development Manager for Speno Rail Maintenance Australia. Utilising New Switch Grinding Technology to improve Rail Life in zero inclined infrastructure, a maintainer’s perspective The focus of the presentation is to demonstrate the implementation of new switch grinding technology to install […]

  • NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Parramatta Light Rail Depot site tour

    PLR Depot, Camelia NSW Parramatta Light Rail Depot, 4 Grand Ave, Camellia, New South Wales, Australia

    PLR artists impression from the NSW gov website   Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter for a site tour of the Parramatta Light Rail Depot on Friday 3rd May 2024. More event information and registration details coming soon - RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter members will receive an email soon! Event Program Friday 3rd May 2024 (timings TBC) […]

  • NZ Chapter Event: The PACE Project Overview

    The RTSA NZ Chapter invite you to join this webinar discussing 'The PACE Project' which involved a major upgrade of Plimmerton Station north of Wellington. Speakers, Peter Coles and Simon Cave, will be presenting the key project requirements, benefits and some of the challenges encountered. When: Thursday 9 May Time: 12 - 1pm Where: Online Register here on […]

  • Digital automation – signal sighting

    AECOM Brisbane - Level 8: 540 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006 Level 8, 540 Wickham Street , Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Overview   This presentation examines the evolution of rail signal sighting, a process that has traditionally been fraught with challenges, through the lens of digital technology. We explore how digital tools have not only improved the accuracy of signal sighting but also made the process more accessible to a wider range of stakeholders. Rail signal […]

    Free – $15

  • RTSA: The Future of Digital Railways – Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS)

    Level 10, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth Western Australia, 6000 Level 10, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    The RTSA and EA are delighted to host a one-of-kind sneak peek into the future of communications in the railways. This hybrid event (in-person and online) will be presented by Mr Rory R. McDonnell from Nokia, who will discuss the technical systems underpinning automated train operation, smart rail maintenance, and 5G Rail.   The event […]

  • An introduction to turnouts – lunch and learn

    361 Barker Street 361 Barker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

    Overview   Join EA for a lunch and learn session designed specifically for rail transport professionals, where they'll dive into the world of turnouts. Discover everything from design to manufacturing and application of various turnout types crucial to the railway industry. Hosted by Vossloh Cogifer Australia, a leading turnout manufacturer, this event will take place […]

    $30

  • NZ Chapter Event: Electric Shunt Vehicles Webinar

    Overview Railway Technical Society of Australasia invite you to join this webinar presented by Chrissy Farago discussing 'Electric Shunt Vehicles'. Chrissy will share the innovation, opportunities and challenges around procuring the Electric Shunt Vehicles and the cultural change that KiwiRail needs to accommodate innovation and technology. Click here to register on the Engineering New Zealand website! […]

  • RTSA SA Chapter Event: Design and Installation of PORR Precast Panels for the Melbourne Tunnel Project

    Bobbi's Bar and Restaurant 264 South Road, Hilton, South Australia, Australia

    Overview The RTSA and PWI welcomes all members and non-members to a presentation by Rob Schweiger on the design and installation of precast concrete track panels for the Melbourne Tunnel Project. The presentation will describe the design of the PORR precast concrete track panels to suit the Melbourne Tunnel Project track alignment constraints, whilst addressing […]

  • NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Canberra Light Rail Stage 2 – Technical Update

    Engineers Australia Canberra 11 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, Australia

    Overview The ACT/NSW chapter of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia in collaboration with the Transport Australia Society and the Australian Railway Association are 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 […]

  • RTSA SA Chapter Event: Preparing for the Floods: An ARTC Experience

    Bobbi's Bar and Restaurant 264 South Road, Hilton, South Australia, Australia

    Overview The Trans-Australian railway line was built over 100 years ago and while it has been upgraded in part it was not built to modern design, which is now being felt on a number of fronts. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events disrupting rail services, as experienced across our network over the last 4 […]

  • RTAA & RTSA Combined Technical Event – Quality vs Quantity by Steven Johnson – General Manager, Operations East, Brimble

    Bobbi's Bar and Restaurant 264 South Road, Hilton, South Australia, Australia

    Come along to the RTAA & RTSA Combined Technical Event on Thursday, 18 July where we will be joined by Steven Johnson from Brimble for an insightful discussion, along with some networking while enjoying some drinks and canapes. The topic of his presentation will be “Quality vs Quantity”. Overview We all face a common problem in our daily lives. […]

  • RTSA QLD Chapter Event: How can Virtual Coupling Change the Future of Railways

    Join the RTSA QLD Chapter with Dr. Egidio Quaglietta for a webinar on his frontier insights on the topic "How can Virtual Coupling Change the Future of Railways." 🔗 Click here to register now! Event Program 🗓 Date: 25 July 2024 🕕 Time: 6.00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST 📍 Venue: Online Webinar Event Overview […]

  • How can virtual coupling change the future of railways

    Overview   Recent developments in rail signalling technology have led to the advanced concept of Virtual Coupling. Trains are envisaged to exchange real-time information with each other via a Vehicle-to-Vehicle radio communication layer to allow a much shorter separation and the formation of radio-linked train platoons. Such a concept would unleash the full capacity potential […]

    Free – $30

  • RTSA Queensland Chapter Annual Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza 2024

    Cloudland - Rose Room, 641 Ann Street Rose Room, 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia

    Overview   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. After record attendance in 2023, where there was a delightfully varied mix of young and seasoned professionals, we're expecting interest this year to be strong. Guests will […]

  • NZ Chapter Event: RTSA NZ Chapter 2024 mid-year multi city hybrid event

    The Railway Technical Society of Australasia - New Zealand Chapter invites you to join them for their mid-year get together, in-person (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington) and online. This year includes presentation on the Economics of Rail in New Zealand as well as a presentation from the Remutaka Tunnel Upgrade team. Click here to register on the […]

    Free