• National Event: Learning and development is the mission webinar

    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 […]

  • National Event: Learning and development is the mission webinar

    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 […]

  • Women in engineering and technical colleges: connecting for success

    The Emerald Peacock 233 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Overview This event will provide attendees with an informal networking opportunity. It is an avenue to create a community for Women in Engineering and Advocates across EA Technical Colleges, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Risk Engineering, Systems Engineering, Water Engineering, Railway Engineering, and Asset Management. Learning outcomes In this event, you […]

  • RTSA 2025 Undergraduate Challenge – expression of interest

    In 2025, the Challenge will run over three nights in July. As well as networking with your fellow students and engineers working in rail, there will be cash and non-cash prizes. As in 2024, each Team will have 4 students (one as captain) and a graduate engineer. There will be a maximum of seven teams […]

  • Homai Station Pedestrian Level Crossing Removal Webinar

    Overview Join 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.   🌏 Online via Webinar 📅 12:00-1:00pm NZST 15th April 2025  🎫 Register for the event below About the speakers Kris Gibson is the Delivery Manager-Level […]

  • The Collie Steel Mill

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

    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 […]

  • Upgrading The Heysen Boulevard Level Crossing At Mount Barker

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

    Overview Join 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 […]

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  • STORE 2025 | Online Q&A Forum Friday 23 May

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    Friday 23 May 20252:00pm NZT / 12:00pm AEST / 10:00am AWSTLocation: Microsoft Teams  Join 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 […]

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  • KiwiRail Hillside Development Webinar

    Overview The 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 […]

  • History of the Mile End Stabling yards

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

    Overview Step 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. Having lived, worked, and documented the area extensively since 1969, Bob will present a rare […]

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  • Introduction to European Train Control System L2 rollout on the Queensland Rail Network

    Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane , Queensland , 4000 Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Overview The 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 […]

  • Perth’s new C-Series Rollingstock: the good and the not so good

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

    Overview Join 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 […]

  • Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries

    Engineers Australia Victoria, Level 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne Level 31, 600 Bourke street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Overview Operational 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 […]

  • Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection

    1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo Victoria 3550 1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

      Overview Join 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 […]

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  • Canberra Light Rail – Stage 2: Technical update

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

    Overview The 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 […]