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SUMMARY:Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nOperational 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 challenges and standards shaping readiness in each sector\, from regulatory compliance in pharma to resilience in cybersecurity. \nOur panellists will discuss key components like stakeholder engagement\, risk management\, training\, and commissioning\, and how these play out differently depending on the context. We’ll close with a comparative discussion\, drawing out best practices\, lessons learned\, and opportunities to transfer insights across industries. \nWhether you’re launching a new transit system\, a power grid upgrade\, or a secure digital platform\, this session will help you think more strategically about what it means to be truly ready. \n🌏 Engineers Australia Melbourne Office – Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street \, Melbourne Victoria\, 3000 \n📅 5.00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST\, Thursday 19 June 2025 \n🎫 Register for the event via Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries | Engineers Australia \n💰 Pricing for this event is as follows: \n\nMember: Free\nTechnical Society Member: $30.00\nStudent Member: Free\nNon-Member: $30.00\nGuest Member: Free\nGuest Non Member: $30.00\n\nLearning Outcomes\nIn this event\, you will: \n\nunderstand the core principles of operational readiness and how they are applied across diverse industries such as transport\, energy\, cybersecurity\, and food/pharma\,\nidentify key differences and similarities in readiness approaches\, including regulatory requirements\, risk mitigation\, stakeholder engagement\, and commissioning processes\,\ngain insights into industry-specific challenges and how organizations overcome them to ensure safe\, efficient\, and compliant go-live transitions\,\nexplore transferable strategies and best practices that can be adapted across sectors to strengthen readiness planning and execution.\n\nProgram Outline\nIn-person: \n\n5.00 pm AEST: Guest arrivals and registrations\n5.15 pm AEST: Event begins\n5.30 pm AEST: Panel discussion begins\n6.15 pm AEST: Networking begins\n7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speakers\nLuke Robinson – Executive Director\, International System Operator Network/AEMO \nLuke Robinson is a chartered electrical engineer and MBA graduate with nearly 20 years’ experience in the energy industry. His experience encompasses transmission planning\, power system analysis\, system operations\, generator connections and commissioning.\nLuke joined AEMO in 2017 initially managing connections\, and later moved to operations. In his current role as the inaugural Executive Director of the International System Operator Network\, Luke facilitates collaboration across ISONs System Operators AEMO\, CAISO\, EirGrid\, ERCOT\, Energinet and NESO to support the transition to secure\, reliable\, resilient power systems with very high levels of variable\, inverter-connected renewable generation across transmission and distribution networks. \n  \nShani Davies – Program Manager\, Metro Trains Melbourne \nWith over a decade of experience as a Chartered Electrical Engineer and a MBA \, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and strategic insight to operational readiness. I’ve led cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles—translating engineering and system requirements into practical\, executable operational systems. My experience spans front-line delivery and corporate leadership across operations\, maintenance\, control systems\, and systems engineering. This gives me a holistic understanding of what’s required to transition from project to steady-state operations—whether it’s workforce capability\, asset readiness\, system integration\, or risk mitigation. I’ve developed and implemented readiness strategies that align people\, processes\, and systems\, ensuring operational success from day one. \n  \nChathura Abeydeera – Chair\, CREST Australasia \n \nChathura is a trusted cybersecurity advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. With a strong track record of advising boards and executive teams\, he brings a unique ability to translate complex technical risks into clear\, actionable governance insights. Over the past decade\, he has led high-performing cybersecurity teams within two of the Big Four consulting firms in Australia\, delivering large-scale cybersecurity assessments\, internal audits\, and incident response programs for major Australian and global organisations. His expertise spans strategic advisory and hands-on leadership during high-impact cyber events. He is also recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) and has been awarded the title of Fellow by CREST. He is presently engaged in the pursuit of a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity and Space Intelligence. \n  \nMatt Flavel – Chief Scientist\, The Product Makers \n \nDr Matt Flavel is a scientist who is currently leading R&D and product development projects globally across industries such as agriculture\, aquaculture\, food\, beverage\, cosmetics\, clinical trials and drug development. These projects include technologies with various stages of readiness from initial discovery through to commercially available products.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ready-for-action-operational-readiness-across-industries/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Victoria\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
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SUMMARY:Perth's new C-Series Rollingstock: the good and the not so good
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 hasn’t been accepted with as much joyous enthusiasm. Join us for an exclusive insight. This presentation is suitable for those involved in the rail industry and other engineers who are curious about the Perth’s new trains. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n⏰ 5:00 – 7:00pm AWST📆 Thursday 19th June🌏 In-person at Engineers Australia\, Perth🎫 Register for the event below \nProgram\n\n5.00 PM – registrations open\n5.30 PM – presentation\n6.15 PM – Q&A\n6.30 PM – networking\n7.00 PM – event closes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nEngineering overview of Perth’s new C-series rolling stock\nLessons learnt from a major public infrastructure project\nBehind the scenes look and facts\n\nOur Speaker\n\n\n\n\nRodney Raymond\nDelivery Manager Rollingstock\, Public Transport Authority
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/perths-new-c-series-rollingstock-the-good-and-the-not-so-good/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Perth\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250618T180000
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CREATED:20250606T025159Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to European Train Control System L2 rollout on the Queensland Rail Network
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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 will help increase capacity\, efficiency and reliability while ensuring the highest level of safety on our rail network. ETCS L2 is currently being installed on the Shorncliffe line in Brisbane’s North and will support the safe operation of trains in the Cross River Rail tunnels and the area south to Moorooka. It is being progressively rolled out on the Queensland rail network over the next decade. The next phase of this roll out is on the Gold Coast line between Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes. Sequence is an alliance between Hitachi Rail\, Queensland Rail and the State of Queensland\, working in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. This collaboration unites Queensland Rail’s 150+ years of local experience and operational excellence with Hitachi Rail’s global expertise in rail and digital signalling solutions. \nProgram timeline\nIn person\n4.30pm – Guest arrival and networking | Catering provided \n5.00pm – Presentation commences \n6.00pm – Presentation concludes \nOnline\n5.00pm – Presentation commences \n6.00pm – Presentation concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \nUnderstand how ETCS L2 will be rolled out on the Queensland rail network\nLearn about the ETCS L2 and its different systems and sub systems. \nSpeaker\nAnthony MacDonald combines deep expertise in computer software engineering with a ‘real world’ lens and straightforward communications approach that ensures results. His track record of delivering successful projects across the globe is backed by PhD qualifications and university-level research and teaching positions. \nOver 20-plus years\, Anthony has built a reputation for developing and implementing integrated software systems that change the face of the rail industry and train control operations. In particular\, he led a team responsible for the pioneering systems behind the world’s first fully automated\, heavy haul rail network\, AutoHaul® – as well as rail\, signalling and automation innovations everywhere from India and the US to Queensland.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/introduction-to-european-train-control-system-l2-rollout-on-the-queensland-rail-network/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250612T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250430T030920Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Mile End Stabling yards
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nStep 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. \nHaving lived\, worked\, and documented the area extensively since 1969\, Bob will present a rare and compelling collection of photographs capturing the daily workings and changes within the yard. A highlight of the event is a 12-minute colour Super 8mm film he produced in 1974/75\, showcasing authentic shunting activities from that era. Though the film may carry the charm of its time\, it remains a valuable historical record. \nBob will also guide attendees through a detailed PowerPoint presentation that maps out the various parts of the yard and explains their specific functions\, offering a comprehensive view of the inner workings of Mile End during its peak. \nWhether you’re a railway enthusiast\, a historian\, or simply curious about local heritage\, this is a unique opportunity to experience the story of Mile End through the eyes of someone who helped shape it. \n🌏 Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road Hilton SA 5033  6:00-9:00pm ACST \n📅 Thursday 12th June 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nAbout the speaker\n\n\n \nBob Sampson OAM \nBob joined the SA Railways in January 1972 as a Porter and Ticket Collector on the Redhen trains. \nHe completed his Rules training and transferred to the Mile End Freight Yard in May 1973 as a pilot\, assistant shunter and yard porter. Bob also acted as the Signalman at Mile End South and at Keswick signal cabins during this time. He transferred to Adelaide superintendents office in May 1975 as the Relief Clerk in Transportation area\, including Movements\, Interchange\, Livestock and Trucks Offices. He later transferred to Australian National Railways Head Office in 1984 – relieving in Public Relations and working on theAN Newspaper where he was later appointed to ANR Corporate Affairs in 1986\, as Suggestion Plan Manager and Heritage Manager with ANR. \nHe transferred to Track Access in 1995 – and eventually appointed as Property & Asset Manager Aust Rail Track Corp in 1998. Bob was eventually appointed as Corporate Property Manager with ARTC\, which included VIC and NSW in 2004. \nAfter 41 years in rail industry Bob accepted redundancy in 2012\, and took up the role of Executive Officer at National Railway Museum\, the following week. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/history-of-the-mile-end-stabling-yards/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250501T013942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T014110Z
UID:8498-1748606400-1748610000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:KiwiRail Hillside Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 new rail yard\, seismic upgrade of a heritage building and the Wagon Assembly Project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 12 – 1pm NZST Friday 30 May🌏 Online via Webinar🎫 Register for the event below \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\nNathan Lewis is a Senior Project Manager for TSA Riley. He was previously the Senior Project Manager for KiwiRail over the three and a half year programme of work at Hillside. He has previous worked for an international NGO rebuilding schools after natural disasters in Mexico\, Napal\, the Philippines and Dominica. \nGesmar (Junior) is a Technical Director\, Rail Specialist at Mott MacDonald and an RTSA Committee member. Junior was the Rail Project manager for Hillside responsible for overseeing quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/kiwirail-hillside-development-webinar/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250521T035906Z
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SUMMARY:STORE 2025 | Online Q&A Forum Friday 23 May
DESCRIPTION:Friday 23 May 20252:00pm NZT / 12:00pm AEST / 10:00am AWSTLocation: Microsoft Teams  \nJoin 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 itinerary\, objectives\, and logistics before committing. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA high-level overview of the STORE 2025 tour\nIntroduction to the project team supporting the trip\nA look at the preliminary itinerary\, including key destinations and engineering site visits\nLive Q&A with Michael Than and the events team\n\nWhether you’ve already submitted an expression of interest or are just curious to learn more\, this session will help answer your questions and give you a clearer picture of what to expect. \nHow to attend:\nTeams link is below\, make sure you RSVP so we know your coming \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/store-2025-online-qa-forum-friday-23-may/
LOCATION:online only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250410T013915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T005537Z
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SUMMARY:Upgrading The Heysen Boulevard Level Crossing At Mount Barker
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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 project.  \n🌏 Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road Hilton SA 5033  6:00-9:00pm ACST \n📅 Thursday 8th May 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nAbout the speaker\n\n \n\nTom Hampton\nConsultant\n\n\n \n\nChris Birkby\nSenior Project Engineer – Rail Industry Constructions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/upgrading-the-heysen-boulevard-level-crossing-at-mount-barker/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250423T070504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T070504Z
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SUMMARY:The Collie Steel Mill
DESCRIPTION: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 introduction to low emissions steel making through Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) scrap recycling using state of the art technology to bring manufacturing and recycling back to Australia. \n🌏 Online and in-person at Allendale Square Level 10\, 77 St George’s Terrace\, Perth Western Australia\, 6000 \n📅 Monday 5th May 2025 (5:00-7:30pm in-person; 7:30-8:30pm Online) \n🎫 Register for the event below (free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members; $30 for non-members) \nLearning outcomes\n\nHow EAF scrap recycling works in a Danieli MiDa mill \nThe opportunities that high levels of automation present for onshore recycling and manufacturing \nThe challenges and opportunities for communities in the race for net zero\n\nProgram\nIn-person (AWST):  \n\n5:00 PM – registrations open \n5:30 PM – presentation \n6:30 PM – networking and refreshments \n7:30 PM – event concludes\n\nOnline (AEST): \n\n7.30 PM – webinar commences \n8.30 PM – webinar ends\n\n  \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nAzlan Ho\nManaging Director\, Green Steel of WA\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nSarah Stanley\nStakeholder and Communications Lead\, Green Steel of WA & Managing Director of Gumfire\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \nMax Gueldenpfennig\n\nEngineering Manager\, Green Steel of WA\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/the-collie-steel-mill/
LOCATION:Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth Western Australia\, 6000\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250414T234935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T235039Z
UID:8348-1744718400-1744722000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Homai Station Pedestrian Level Crossing Removal Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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.   \n🌏 Online via Webinar \n📅 12:00-1:00pm NZST 15th April 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \nAbout the speakers\n\n\nKris Gibson is the Delivery Manager-Level Crossings at Auckland Transport. Kris has over 25 years’ experience delivering rail infrastructure programmes in both client and contractor basis in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Kris joined Auckland Transport in 2022 and has managed the delivery of the level crossing removal business case\, the completion of the stage 1 pedestrian crossing removals and now leads the delivery of the next phases of the programme. \nJack Donaghy leads and manages Infrastructure Projects in the road\, rail\, and land development sectors. He has worked on national rail projects in the United Kingdom and New Zealand such as level crossing removals and safety upgrades as well as telecommunication rollouts. He also leads the Digital and Innovation initiatives for Becas’ New Zealand transport and infrastructure business. \nDanny Cox is the current rail director for DNZ\, having worked on and successfully delivered recent rail projects such as WMUP6A\, W2QP and Homai station. Danny has over 24 years in the rail industry across both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/homai-station-pedestrian-level-crossing-removal-webinar/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260609T234816
CREATED:20250415T061225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T053922Z
UID:8360-1744675200-1748563199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA 2025 Undergraduate Challenge - expression of interest
DESCRIPTION: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 competing in each State. \n\nThe University Challenge Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open\, and applications close on 29 May 2025 at 5pm. \nYou can submit your EOI here: University Challenge 2025 EOI \nIt is planned to hold a virtual national final in September with all State winners and New Zealand.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-2025-undergraduate-challange/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,National Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20250403T052332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T004156Z
UID:4920-1744306200-1744311600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Women in engineering and technical colleges: connecting for success
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, you will be able to: \n\nnetwork in a casual/informal environment\,\ncreate a community of Women in Engineering and advocates for Women in Engineering\,\nprovide better industrial insights for early women professionals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/testing-events/
LOCATION:The Emerald Peacock\, 233 Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,National Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20250224T011845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013131Z
UID:7506-1743015600-1743019200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:National Event: Learning and development is the mission webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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 them to shine and contribute their unique perspectives. The session will emphasise the value of Diversity of Thought and how supporting younger members fosters innovation and growth in the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key ideas that shape the future of Learning and Development in Rail. 🌏 Online ⏰ 7:00-8:00pm AEDT 📅 Wednesday 26th March 2025 📢 If you are a young professional in rail and want to participate in Iain’s challenge in the lead up to the event – please contact us at: RTSA@engineersaustralia.org.au 🎫 Register for the event on the Engineers Australia website: Learning and development is the mission | Engineers Australia 💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nunderstand the significance of Learning and Development in fostering professional growth within the Rail industry\nexplore the value of Diversity of Thought brought by young professionals and how it impacts innovation\nlearn strategies for encouraging and supporting the development of young members in the engineering community\ngain insights into the role of young professionals in driving progress and shaping the future of the Rail industry.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nIain Rae\nStrategy & Sustainability Director\, Brodie Engineering\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/national-event-learning-and-development-is-the-mission-webinar/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,National Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20250404T050313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T050313Z
UID:7508-1743008400-1743012000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:National Event: Learning and development is the mission webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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 them to shine and contribute their unique perspectives. The session will emphasise the value of Diversity of Thought and how supporting younger members fosters innovation and growth in the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key ideas that shape the future of Learning and Development in Rail. 🌏 Online ⏰ 7:00-8:00pm AEDT 📅 Wednesday 26th March 2025 📢 If you are a young professional in rail and want to participate in Iain’s challenge in the lead up to the event – please contact us at: RTSA@engineersaustralia.org.au 🎫 Register for the event on the Engineers Australia website: Learning and development is the mission | Engineers Australia 💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nunderstand the significance of Learning and Development in fostering professional growth within the Rail industry\nexplore the value of Diversity of Thought brought by young professionals and how it impacts innovation\nlearn strategies for encouraging and supporting the development of young members in the engineering community\ngain insights into the role of young professionals in driving progress and shaping the future of the Rail industry.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nIain Rae\nStrategy & Sustainability Director\, Brodie Engineering\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/national-event-learning-and-development-is-the-mission-webinar-2/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,National Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20250422T031041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T031041Z
UID:8392-1739361600-1739365200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Avondale-Southdown The missing limb in the Auckland rail network
DESCRIPTION: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’. \nGwyneth 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 Case.  She will also discuss what it could mean for both connectivity and reliability of the rail network in Auckland\, as well as efficiency gains for the national rail freight network. Gwyneth will share KiwiRail’s current plans for progression of planning for this corridor amidst challenging economic and funding conditions\, including reconsideration of how this cross-isthmus rail corridor might be used to create wider benefits for Auckland and how this could appeal to a broad set of potential investors. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \n\n\n\n\nGwyneth MacLeod is Head of Network Strategy and Investment within KiwiRail’s Capital Projects and Asset Development group. Gwyneth joined KiwiRail in 2020 to establish its Strategic Metro Investments function\, focussing on the infrastructure and investment needs of our metro networks over the short\, medium and long-term horizons. Her career prior to this was in Corporate Finance and Strategy Consulting principally in the United Kingdom and wider Europe. She has more than 25 years’ experience across transport infrastructure including capital planning and infrastructure strategy\, commercial diligence in infrastructure transactions\, value enhancement and economic regulation of assets. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/avondale-southdown-the-missing-limb-in-the-auckland-rail-network/
LOCATION:online only
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ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20241107T042908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013004Z
UID:6066-1733940000-1733943600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Visualising embodied carbon with a carbon twin - hybrid event
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFor those attending in-person\, prior to the start of the presentation\, we will take a moment to recognise recent RTSA award winners based in NSW\, and to announce the next RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter Chair and Deputy Chapter Chair. Refreshments and time for networking will be provided before and after the proceedings.\n\nFor those attending online\, the webinar stream will start at 6:00 pm.\n\n \nKey Information\nWhen: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wednesday\, 11 December 2024\n\nWhere: Mezzanine Floor 44 Market Street\, Sydney New South Wales\, 2000\n\nPresenter: Wilson Dai; Senior Track Engineer\, Mott MacDonald\n\nType: Hybrid (in-person and online)\nAbstract\nMinimising embodied carbon early on in the design stages of any infrastructure project is critical in meeting sustainability goals as well as reducing costs. Wilson Dai\, Senior Track Engineer at Mott MacDonald\, will be presenting Mott MacDonald’s Carbon Twin and how it is used to visualise embodied carbon within projects. Mott MacDonald were engaged by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland as a Technical Advisor for the Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail project. This webinar will provide a demonstration of Mott MacDonald’s Carbon Twin\, how it was used on the project and the importance of minimising embodied carbon.\n\nThe speaker\, Wilson Dai\, is a senior track engineer at Mott MacDonald. He graduated in 2020 from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) / Commerce (Financial Economics) degree. He joined Mott MacDonald in 2021 as a Civil Engineer in the Rail Team and is now specialising in track and alignment design. Wilson has approximately 4 years’ experience in the rail industry being involved in numerous rail projects\, more notably contributing to the Sydney Metro West Concept design. Wilson also holds the deputy chair position for the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter.\n\nTo register for the event\, please visit the Engineers Australia website.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/visualising-embodied-carbon-with-a-carbon-twin/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street)\, 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241128T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20241105T011340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013006Z
UID:5981-1732820400-1732833000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA Chapter Annual Dinner Thursday 28th November 2024
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nThis year’s Annual Meeting and Dinner features Professor Ravi Ravitharan\, Professor (Practice) & Director of Monash Institute of Railway Technology whose presentation will be on “Creating Impact – The nexus between the current environment and future advanced Australia railways”\n\nFor sponsorship details\, please contact sa@rtsa.com.au.\n\nPurchase tickets: here\nEvent description\n\n\n📅 Date: Thursday\, 28th November 2024\n🕖 Time: 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm\n📍 Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia 5000\n\nPlease be aware that the ticket prices shown below are inclusive of GST and service fees. \n\nAll ticket and sponsorship sales will close 5pm – Thursday 21 November 2024.\n\nSponsorship – $660.00 inc. GST\n\n 	Two tickets to the dinner\n 	Placement of company logo on the souvenir menu card and agenda for the evening\n 	Inclusion of up to three slides in the PowerPoint “loop” that will be played during intervals between formal activities\, with content for display at the discretion of your company\n 	The opportunity to place some brochures on tables and near the evening’s registration and entry point\n 	Acknowledgement as a sponsor\n\nIndividual/Table Tickets\n\n 	RTSA Member Ticket – $120 inc. GST\n 	Non-Member Ticket – $150 inc. GST\n 	Sponsorship Tables are available by adding up to 9 guests to a registration. Tables seat 10 in total. – $1400 inc. GST\n\nPlease discuss other Sponsorship Opportunities with Tony
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-chapter-annual-dinner-thursday-28th-november-2024/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241107T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240627T221953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013007Z
UID:5576-1731000600-1731018600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Annual Dinner 7th November 2024
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nThis year’s theme is “Future Gazing” and once again we look forward to an evening of great food and wine\, and networking with our rail colleagues as we celebrate the year that will have past.\n\nFor sponsorship details\, please contact kim.irvine@wsp.com.\n\nPurchase tickets: here\nEvent description\n\n\n \n\nPlease be aware that the ticket prices shown below are inclusive of GST and service fees. \n\nAll ticket and sponsorship sales will close 5pm – Wednesday 30 October 2024.\n\nGold Sponsorship – $3\,850 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket) | Only one available\n\n 	1x ticket at VIP Table with the guest speaker\n 	Company video played or a speech by company representative (up to 2 minutes)\n 	Company logo on the sponsors media wall\, displayed during pre-dinner drinks and in the dinner space\n 	Company logo prominently displayed on the dinner menu\n 	Company logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\n 	Recognition by MC as Gold Sponsor\n\nSilver Sponsorship (5 tickets) – $2\,970 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n\n 	5x tickets to the dinner\n 	Company logo on the sponsors media wall\, displayed during pre-dinner drinks and in the dinner space\n 	Company logo on dinner menu\n 	Company logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\n 	Opportunity to display up to 2 slides featuring your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\n 	Recognition by MC as Silver Sponsor\n\nSilver Sponsorship (3 tickets) – $2\,530 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n\n 	3x tickets to the dinner\n 	Company logo on the sponsors media wall\, displayed during pre-dinner drinks and in the dinner space\n 	Company logo on dinner menu\n 	Company logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\n 	Opportunity to display up to 2 slides featuring your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\n 	Recognition by MC as Silver Sponsor\n\nTable Sponsorship – $4\,070 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n\n 	10x tickets to the dinner on a premium table in best available position\n 	Company logo on the sponsors media wall\, displayed during pre-dinner drinks and in the dinner space\n 	Company logo on dinner menu\n 	Company logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\n 	Opportunity to display up to 2 slides featuring your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\n 	Recognition by MC as a Table Sponsor\n\nDoor Prize Sponsorship – $660 (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket) | Limited\n\n 	1x ticket to the dinner\n 	Company logo on multimedia presentation while prize is drawn\n 	Company representative will be called up to draw and present the prize\n 	Prize to be selected and provided by your company\, with a short description of the story behind it read out by the MC\n 	Recognition by MC as Door Prize Sponsor\n\nIndividual/Table Tickets\n\n 	RTSA Member Ticket – $220 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n 	Non-Member Ticket – $253 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n 	Graduate Ticket – $88 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket) | Limited\n 	Table of Ten – $2\,365 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n\nPlease discuss other Sponsorship Opportunities with Kim\n\nTerms & Conditions\n\n 	For a full list of customer terms & conditions please read detailed information here\n 	Please contact the event organiser should you need to request a refund\n 	Humanitix booking and service fees are non-refundable\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-annual-dinner-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Frasers State Reception Centre\, Frasers\, State Reception Centre\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Kings Park\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241018T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240904T003656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T013009Z
UID:5958-1729256400-1729270800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Event: Thornlie Cockburn link Kenwick tunnel site visit
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nGet 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe primary focus of our site visit will be the Kenwick tunnel\, a crucial component of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project. This tunnel\, constructed nearly 20 years ago\, requires significant revitalisation to meet current design standards and safety requirements.\n\nKey project features include:\n\n 	a new rail line connecting Thornlie Station to Cockburn Central Station\n 	construction of two new stations: Nicholson Road and Ranford Road\n 	upgrades to existing Thornlie\, Cockburn Central\, and Stadium stations\n 	creation of approximately 1\,680 jobs\n 	improved access to employment and recreation opportunities\n\nVisit the Engineers Australia event page for more information and to register.\nProgram\n\n 	In-person only\n 	Free to RTSA members\n 	Friday 18th October 2024\n 	1.00 pm AWST: Meeting point at Kenwick Tunnel Site\, Burnham Road\, Kenwick\, WA 6108.\n 	5.00 pm AWST: Event end\n\nLearning outcomes\nIn this site visit\, you will learn:\n\n 	project management in a multidisciplinary environment\n 	revitalisation design and project management\n 	design and construction of the overhead conductor rail
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-event-thornlie-cockburn-link-kenwick-tunnel-site-visit/
LOCATION:Kenwick Tunnel Site\, Kenwick Tunnel Site\, Burnham Road Kenwick\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240924T044536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T044536Z
UID:5973-1728388800-1728392400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Is Australia ready for autonomous trams and last mile freight?
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nOverview\nAdvances 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 ANZ operators realise those benefits. Whether it is optimised traction power usage\, advanced collision avoidance systems\, reduced operating costs\, fully autonomous trams\, or last-mile freight\, we can help. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nkey challenges for urban and freight rail operators\, including the software and hardware elements of an autonomous rail vehicle system\nthe necessary steps towards a fully autonomous rail system and benefits realisation\nreal-world projects\, research and trials taking place in Europe.\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nLuuk Kessels\nBusiness Development & Partnership Manager\, OTIV\n\nBiography\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Fergusson\nPrincipal Rail and Rollingstock Solutions\, Jacobs\n\nBiography
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-event-is-australia-ready/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240815T042402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T054239Z
UID:5934-1724950800-1724958000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: RTSA NZ Chapter 2024 mid-year multi city hybrid event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register on the Engineering New Zealand website! \nOverview\nThe Economics of Rail – The Economics of Rail was estimated in 2021 as $1.7b-$2.1b a year.  Garry Whale will talk about KiwiRail’s contribution to the New Zealand economy from recent works done for the Ministry of Transport. A focus will be given to how that works has been used in analysis of the rail freight network and how it contributes to decisions to support future funding for the overall infrastructure needs to the New Zealand rail network. \nGarry Whale is an economist by profession\, and has 35 years of interacting at a Senior Executive and Board level on performance and strategy development.  Garry has been at KiwiRail since its inception in 2008 and has a variety of roles in rail freight\, long term financial modelling\, strategic analysis\, pricing and network economics. \nRemutaka Tunnel Upgrade was holed through 70 years ago. Since then\, the track has slowly degraded\, and TSR’s have been placed upon the tunnel to stretch its lifespan.  The objective of the Remutaka Tunnel Upgrade is to bring this aging asset in to the 21st century\, returning the track to line speed\, and improving the safety and overall reliability of this section of the Wairarapa Line. \nTim Marsland-Smith has a civil engineering background\, joining the KiwiRail Long Tunnels programme as a Project Engineer on the Remutaka Project in August 2022. \nDavid Sauvageon joined the KiwiRail Project team in 2021 and has been extensively involved with Wairarapa Line catch up renewals and assisted with the NIMT T1 and T2 Renewal works. \n‘Titan Contracting Group Ltd is a New Zealand Pasifika owned specialist rail\, survey and civils company delivering nationwide.  They have the biggest resource of rail qualified and competent track and rail protection staff and rail specialist plant outside of KiwiRail. \nEvent program\n\n5:00pm: Onsite Locations guests welcome to arrive – drinks and nibbles provided\n5.30pm: Presentations & Online will begin\n7:00pm: event concludes\n\n  \n\nIn-person (Auckland\, Christchurch\, Wellington) and Online\n\nAuckland: Beca Auckland – Level 1\, 21 Pitt Street\, Auckland\nChristchurch: Beca Christchurch\, ANZ Centre\, Level 2\, 267 High Street\, Christchurch\nWellington: Engineering New Zealand\, L6/40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-2024-mid-year-event/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240828T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240828T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240731T022955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T022955Z
UID:5921-1724864400-1724880600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA Queensland Chapter Annual Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza 2024
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n  \nThis 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 be treated to a keynote speech from Warren McReight\, Queensland Rail’s Group Executive Major Projects as part of the night’s proceedings\, followed by the fixture that is the Trivia Extravaganza. \n  \nPricing\n  \nMember: $125.00\nTechnical Society Member: $125.00\nStudent Member: $80.00\nNon-Member: $155.00\nGuest Member: $125.00\nGuest Non Member: $155.00 \n  \nAbout the speaker\n  \nWarren graduated from University a long time ago and started his career with the Department of Main Roads in Cloncurry. He has worked both in government and private sector roles and joined Queensland Rail in early December 2018. \nHis current role is the Program Director for the Major Projects Engineering and Rail Safety Group and he has accountability for the Cross River Rail Program\, Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail Program\, Beerburrum to Nambour Project and the three new Gold Coast Stations. \nIn his spare time (not a lot)\, he plays golf badly\, relaxes at his Sunshine Coast property or takes out his frustrations playing drums. Warren has been happily married for over 35 years and has three adult children.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-queensland-chapter-annual-dinner-and-trivia-extravaganza-2024/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240704T075059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T082626Z
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SUMMARY:How can virtual coupling change the future of railways
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n  \nRecent developments in rail signalling technology have led to the advanced concept of Virtual Coupling. \nTrains 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. \nSuch a concept would unleash the full capacity potential of existing rail networks and meet the ever-growing need of a customer-oriented rail service potentially leading the railways to a tremendous boost in both service efficiency and market competitiveness. \nMany are however the safety\, technical and technological challenges which need to be addressed before Virtual Coupling could actually come to life. \nHow can those challenges be tackled? And how could Virtual Coupling change the future of railways in terms of market potentials and service performances? \nLooking forward to meeting you at the seminar so that you can know more about the current progress in Europe of this cutting-edge and yet challenging innovation in the railway field. \nLearning outcomes\n  \n\nOperational principles defined to enable Virtual Coupling train operations.\nA simulation-based evaluation of capacity benefits that Virtual Coupling could lead to versus conventional and moving block signalling systems.\nA detailed market analysis and multi-criteria impact assessment carried out in the frame of the European Shift2Rail project MOVINGRAIL.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nEgidio Quaglietta\n\nEgidio Quaglietta is a tenured assistant professor in Railway Traffic Management at TU Delft and co-director of the Digital Rail Traffic Lab. He has been leading research on digital rail innovations including Moving Block\, Virtual Coupling signaling and self-organsing rail traffic for several European projects such as MOVINGRAIL\, PERFORMINGRAIL and SORTEDMOBILITY. His experience in the field of railway signaling started in 2008\, obtaining a PhD degree on simulation-based signaling optimization. Later on Egidio worked as R&D engineer for several prominent railway companies such as the Italian railway system supplier Ansaldo STS (now Hitachi STS) and the British railway infrastructure manager “Network Rail”. Among his industrial experiences\, he has led a workstream of the R&I program “Digital Railway” as well as the sub-project on “Operations for Enhanced Capacity” for the EC FP7 project Capacity for Rail (C4R). He has developed the simulation tool EGTRAIN and his main interests are in the areas of railway traffic and infrastructure optimization\, innovative signaling technology and automated railway operations. He is a member of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE).
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/how-can-virtual-coupling-change-the-future-of-railways/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240627T225456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T225550Z
UID:5580-1721930400-1721934000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA QLD Chapter Event: How can Virtual Coupling Change the Future of Railways
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n🔗 Click here to register now! \nEvent Program\n🗓 Date: 25 July 2024\n🕕 Time: 6.00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST\n📍 Venue: Online Webinar \nEvent Overview\nRecent developments in rail signalling technology have led to the advanced concept of Virtual Coupling. \nTrains 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. \nSuch a concept would unleash the full capacity potential of existing rail networks and meet the ever-growing need of a customer-oriented rail service potentially leading the railways to a tremendous boost in both service efficiency and market competitiveness. \nMany are however the safety\, technical and technological challenges which need to be addressed before Virtual Coupling could actually come to life. \nHow can those challenges be tackled? And how could Virtual Coupling change the future of railways in terms of market potentials and service performances? \nLooking forward to meeting you at the seminar so that you can know more about the current progress in Europe of this cutting-edge and yet challenging innovation in the railway field. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nOperational principles to enable Virtual Coupling train operations.\nSimulation-based evaluations comparing capacity benefits of Virtual Coupling to conventional systems.\nMarket analysis and impact assessment from the European Shift2Rail project MOVINGRAIL.\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nOperational principles defined to enable Virtual Coupling train operations.\nA simulation-based evaluation of capacity benefits that Virtual Coupling could lead to versus conventional and moving block signalling systems.\nA detailed market analysis and multi-criteria impact assessment carried out in the frame of the European Shift2Rail project MOVINGRAIL.\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nEgidio Quaglietta\nAssistant Professor\, Delft University of Technology\n  \n  \n🔗 Click here to register now! \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-qld-chapter-event-how-can-virtual-coupling-change-the-future-of-railways/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240718T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240701T075017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T075017Z
UID:5849-1721323800-1721334600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTAA & RTSA Combined Technical Event - Quality vs Quantity by Steven Johnson – General Manager\, Operations East\, Brimble
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe topic of his presentation will be “Quality vs Quantity”. \nOverview\nWe all face a common problem in our daily lives. There is a natural conflict between quality and quantity. \nWe all hope and want to believe that it is possible to have both\, and I agree that in specific circumstances where an entire system is optimised towards this goal\, it is possible to achieve high quantity while maintaining high quality. \nHowever\, in any highly variable\, non-closed system\, achieving both quality and quantity is challenging. We seem to face a choice rather than striving to achieve both. \nFurther\, we have all heard the mantra\, ‘What gets measured\, gets done!’ \nAs with all such statements there is truth in this phrase. The implication is that measures drive behaviour. It is also true that we often default to simple measures\, even if they are not necessarily the right measures for achieving the desired outcome. In our game of mechanisation\, we see simple measures\, m/hr for tamping\, and m/hr for ballast cleaning. \nI argue that these measures oversimplify how we determine the success of a system or\, in contrast\, a service. \nDo we want lots of track tamped\, or do we want tamped track that ‘holds-up’ for a long time? When we ballast clean\, a m/hr measure misses the point\, ballast cleaning is a volume game\, not a distance game. The ballast cleaning system needs to be designed to achieve a specified through-put\, this is a function of distance\, but distance is not the output. \nI aim to explore how we measure performance and understand if there are opportunities to ensure alignment between the objectives of our work and the way our performance is assessed \n\nAttendance is free for RTSA\, TAs\, PWI and EA members (Please remember to use the discount code provided in your email) – Register Here!\nAttendance is AUD$30 for non-members (you can join find out more about joining the RTSA here.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.30 pm: Pre-drinks\, canapes and networking\n6.00 pm: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm: Drinks and networking\n8.30 pm: Event concludes\n\nAbout the Presenter\nSteven Johnson’s love for railways has been a lifelong affair. With a Master’s in Railway Systems Engineering from England\, he has dedicated over twenty years to working in railroads across the United Kingdom\, Europe\, and Australia. \nSteven’s career has had a particular focus on turnout renewal projects\, and he has been responsible for leading large interdisciplinary teams for multinational railway companies. In his new role as General Manager for Brimble’s east coast operations\, Steven will primarily be focused on future planning\, resource allocation\, and business optimisation for the eastern states. \nSpeakers\n \nSteve Johnson\n(General Manager\, Operations East\, Brimble)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtaa-rtsa-combined-technical-event-quality-vs-quantity-by-steven-johnson-general-manager-operations-east-brimble/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240620T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240611T050941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T051206Z
UID:5211-1718904600-1718913600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA SA Chapter Event: Preparing for the Floods: An ARTC Experience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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. \nThe increasing frequency of extreme weather events disrupting rail services\, as experienced across our network over the last 4 years\, demonstrates the threat that extreme weather events pose to ARTC’s assets as well as the potential economic and social consequences of outages in the supply chain. \nExtreme weather events have and will increasingly cause track closures as the resistance\, reliability and speed of recovery are tested. ARTC are facing increasing costs due to these extreme weather and has embarked on a journey to improve network resilience. This discussion will highlight some key elements of our journey so far\, including an overview of the flood modelling undertaken to better understand our flood risks. \n\nAttendance is free for RTSA\, TAs\, PWI and EA members – Register Here!\nAttendance is AUD$30 for non-members (you can join find out more about joining the RTSA here.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.45 pm: Registration opens\n6.00 pm: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm: Networking\n7.30 pm: Event concludes\n\nAbout the Presenter\nIan joined ARTC as the Interstate Asset Strategy Manager in 2021 after a long stint as an asset management consultant with AMCL and GHD. During his time as a consultant Ian has worked with asset rich clients across a broad range of industry sectors including electrical\, gas\, roads\, facilities and rail across Australia\, New Zealand and even a short stint in Boston. \nAs the Interstate Asset Strategy manager\, Ian manages a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the disciplines of Rail\, Signals\, Structures and Track where amongst many roles monitor the performance of the assets and develop appropriate asset management strategies. The task developing an Interstate Asset Resilience Strategy was taken up by the Asset Strategy team\, and it would be fair to say it’s been quite journey so far for ARTC\, but still has a long way to go. \nSpeakers\n \nIan Pibworth\n(Interstate Asset Strategy Manager\, Adelaide\, ARTC)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-event-preparing-for-the-floods-an-artc-experience/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240612T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240506T063832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T230736Z
UID:5041-1718214300-1718224200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Canberra Light Rail Stage 2 - Technical Update
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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 the key technical components of the stage 2A works\, the engineering decisions associated with the procurement of new dual powered light rail vehicles and retrofitting of all existing LRVs with onboard energy systems\, and the technical challenges associated with the stage 2B scope of works. \nThis in-person event is an important opportunity to gain an insight into Canberra’s largest infrastructure project and discuss rail technical matters with the project’s key technical minds. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by GHD. \n\nAttendance is free for RTSA\, TAs\, ARA and EA members\nAttendance is AUD$30 for non-members (you can join find out more about joining the RTSA here.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.45 pm: Registration opens\n6.00 pm: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm: Networking\n7.30 pm: Event concludes\n\nLearning Outcomes\nThe scope of the presentation will discuss: \n\nKey technical components of the stage 2a works.\nEngineering decisions associated with the procurement of new dual powered vehicles and retrofitting of all existing LRVs with onboard energy systems.\nTechnical challenges associated with the stage 2b scope of works.\n\nSpeakers\n \n  \nRebecca Want\n(Market Leader Transport\, Sydney GHD) \n  \n  \n \n  \nDavid Doctor\n(Acting Executive Group Manager\, Infrastructure and Light Rail Program)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-act-chapter-event-canberra-light-rail-stage-2-technical-update/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Canberra\, 11 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240516T140727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T001646Z
UID:5071-1716485400-1716494400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA SA Chapter Event: Design and Installation of PORR Precast Panels for the Melbourne Tunnel Project
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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. \nThe presentation will describe the design of the PORR precast concrete track panels to suit the Melbourne Tunnel Project track alignment constraints\, whilst addressing the significant noise and vibration attenuation requirements. This has resulted in 3 different types of systems being designed to satisfy these requirements. The logistical challenges in manufacturing and installation of these PORR precast track panels will also be explained. \n\nAttendance is free for RTSA\, TAs\, PWI and EA members – Register Here!\nAttendance is AUD$30 for non-members (you can join find out more about joining the RTSA here.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.45 pm: Registration opens\n6.00 pm: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm: Networking\n7.30 pm: Event concludes\n\nAbout the Presenter\nRobert is an Engineering Manager with nearly 40 years of railway experience. He commenced work in the State Transport Authority of South Australia where he gained a solid basis for understanding and delivering railway infrastructure maintenance. Robert managed the OneSteel Steel Sleeper business for two years. Robert has worked for the John Holland Rail Division for nearly 20 years being involved in delivering major projects in Australia and in setting up projects internationally. He currently is working on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project as Technical Services Manager leading the wheel rail interface aspects of the project and is responsible for coordinating Type Approvals and Standard Waivers. \nRobert’s knowledge and experience have also been instrumental when he was the Chair of the Standards Australia Track Materials CE2 committee and continues to participate in development of RISSB Track Infrastructure Standards. He has been an active member of the RTSA since its inception in 1998\, with roles as Executive Chair\, Executive Treasurer\, SA Chapter Chair and Conference Chairman for the 2004 CORE held in Darwin. He was awarded Life Membership of the RTSA in 2013 and continues as a member of the RSTA Awards committee to this day. \nSpeakers\n \nRob Schweiger\n(Engineering Manager\, Adelaide\, John Holland)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-event-design-and-installation-of-porr-precast-panels-for-the-melbourne-tunnel-project/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240509T032403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T032501Z
UID:5066-1716294600-1716298200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Electric Shunt Vehicles Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRailway 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. \nClick here to register on the Engineering New Zealand website! \nLearning outcomes\nChrissy will draw on her experience of multi-million-dollar procurements and how these procurements affect our workforce\, communities and environment.\nShe will outline the problem statement that KiwiRail tried to solve with ESVs\, the machine’s capability\, benefits that these machines bring to the industry and especially to KiwiRail’s long term strategic goals. \nThe presentation will be wrapped up with some lessons learnt during these procurements and how the industry can support to help bring innovation to Aotearoa shores. \nEvent program\n\n12:30-1:30 pm (NZDT)\nTuesday 21st May\nOnline\n\nSpeaker\nChrissy Farago\nProgramme Director for Rolling Stock Procurement within KiwiRail’s Capital Projects and Asset Development group. \nChrissy joined KiwiRail in 2018 after a successful career within the Australian Railway Industry. She is accountable for leading the procurement and project delivery of rolling stock for KiwiRail’s Operations group utilising the Government’s major investment in Rail to enable the replacement of aging fleet. She has a team of Procurement Managers and Project Managers who manage the new asset procurement projects and deliver the replacements into service.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-electric-shunt-vehicles/
LOCATION:ACT
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240416T014346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T052102Z
UID:4984-1715940000-1715954400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:An introduction to turnouts - lunch and learn
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n\nJoin 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.\n\nHosted by Vossloh Cogifer Australia\, a leading turnout manufacturer\, this event will take place at their Castlemaine manufacturing facility. You’ll get a firsthand look at the manufacturing process with an informative facility tour.\n\nThis is your this chance to broaden your understanding and network in the railway sector in a welcoming and professional setting.\n\n \nLearning outcomes\n \n\n 	Design and use of the turnouts based on the application\n 	The manufacturing process of the turnouts\n 	Different types of turnouts currently used in Australia\n 	Operation of the Turnouts in real-time (Scaled 3D models)\n 	Ordering of the Turnouts 6. Networking Opportunity\n\n\nEvent program\n \n\n10.00 am: Arrival and introduction\n10.15 am: Factory tour\n12.00 am: Lunch and presentation\n1.30 am: Q&A\n\n \nSpeaker\n \n\nThomas Wheler\, Regional Sales Director
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/an-introduction-to-turnouts-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:361 Barker Street\, 361 Barker Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T234817
CREATED:20240403T094234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T094837Z
UID:4942-1715884200-1715891400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA: The Future of Digital Railways - Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe event will be free for EA and Technical Society members attending online. There is a small cost for those attending in person\, with light refreshments provided\, and the opportunity to network with the speaker and other guests following the presentation. \n  \nPlease visit the link below for more information\, or to register and secure your place. \nEvent details\nDate: Thursday\, 16 May 2024 \nTime: 5.30 pm AWST – 6.30pm / 7.30pm – 8.30 pm AEST \nRegistration: EA:The Future of Digital Railways – Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) \nCost: \nOnline \nEA and Technical Society members\, Student members: Free \nNon-members: $30.00 \n  \nIn-person \nEA and Technical Society members\, Student members: $10.00 \nNon-members: $40.00 \n  \nEvent Program\nWebinar \n5.30pm AWST/ 7:30pm AEST – Webinar starts \n6.30pm AWST/ 8:30pm AEST – Webinar concludes \n  \nIn-person \n5:00pm AWST – Registrations open \n5:30pm AWST – Event starts \n6:05pm AWST – Q&A\, followed by networking and light refreshments \n6:45pm AWST – Event closes
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-the-future-of-digital-railways-future-railway-mobile-communication-system-frmcs/
LOCATION:Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth Western Australia\, 6000\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events,New Zealand Events,Queensland Events,South Australia Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events,Western Australia Events
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