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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australia - New Zealand Chapter (RTSA) invite you to join this webinar on Innovations in Railway Asset Management Technologies presented by Prof. Hannes Gräbe. ⏰ 12 – 1pm NZST📅 Friday 27th June🌏 Online via Webinar🎫 Register for the event below Overview The future of railway infrastructure depends on how effectively […]
The RTSA New Zealand Chapter invite you to join this webinar presented by Doc Frank Heibel. Doc Frank will present several lessons gained from his own experience and market observations, providing attendees with a comprehensive perspective of the European Train Control System (ETCS) developments in our region. ⏰ 12 – 1pm NZST📅 Tuesday 1st July🌏 […]
Overview The Railway Technical Society of Australasia - New Zealand Chapter, invite you to join them for a presentation on the delivery of welded rail to from Quay Park (Auckland) into the CRL tunnel at Maungawhau (Mt Eden) using an alternative motive power for the work train. 📅 12 – 1pm NZST Tuesday 15th July🌏 […]
Overview Join us online at 5:30-6:30pm on Monday 28th July for an in-depth presentation on The Plan—an ambitious and innovative rail infrastructure proposal by engineer and economist Edwin Michell. The Plan envisions tilting passenger trains reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h and freight trains up to 115 km/h along an upgraded and extended railway […]
