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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter online for a webinar on autonomous trams and last mile freight at 12:00-1:00pm on the 8th October. Overview Advances in autonomous transportation products, research and projects have enabled more operators to bring energy—and cost-efficient solutions to their networks. Jacobs has partnered with European autonomous transport leader OTIV to help […]
Overview Get an exclusive glimpse into the transformative Thornlie-Cockburn Link infrastructure project in Perth, Western Australia, designed to create the city's first east-west cross-line connection. This project will connect the Mandurah and Armadale-Thornlie lines, enhancing public transport accessibility in Perth's south-eastern suburbs and supporting future development in the area. The primary focus of our site […]
Tickets are on sale for the RTSA’s WA Chapter Annual Dinner to be held this year on the 7th November at Fraser's Kings Park - act fast, don't miss out on this amazing event! This year’s theme is “Future Gazing” and once again we look forward to an evening of great food and wine, and […]
Tickets are on sale for the RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner to be held this year on the 28th November at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite - act fast, don't miss out on this amazing event! This year’s Annual Meeting and Dinner features Professor Ravi Ravitharan, Professor (Practice) & Director of Monash Institute of […]
The RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter is pleased to announce our next technical presentation, Visualising embodied carbon with a carbon twin, will be held on Wednesday 11th December from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, followed by networking. This is a hybrid event; an online and in-person event. For those attending in-person, prior to the start of the presentation, […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia, New Zealand Chapter invite you to join this webinar presented by Gwyneth MacLeod discussing ‘Avondale-Southdown – the missing limb in the Auckland rail network’. Gwyneth will share the vision for this corridor, which is owned by KiwiRail, as established by the joint KiwiRail-Auckland Transport 2023 Auckland Rail Programme Business […]
Overview Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for an insightful lecture with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Rail Division Chair on the critical role of Learning and Development, with a particular focus on empowering young professionals in the Rail industry. This event highlights the importance of nurturing the next generation of engineers, allowing […]
Overview Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for an insightful lecture with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Rail Division Chair on the critical role of Learning and Development, with a particular focus on empowering young professionals in the Rail industry. This event highlights the importance of nurturing the next generation of engineers, allowing […]
