• How can virtual coupling change the future of railways

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

    Free – $30
  • RTSA Queensland Chapter Annual Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza 2024

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

    Overview   This event is one of the premier occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s calendar and provides an excellent opportunity for networking across all sectors and disciplines. After record attendance in 2023, where there was a delightfully varied mix of young and seasoned professionals, we're expecting interest this year to be strong. Guests will […]

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

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

    Free
  • NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Is Australia ready for autonomous trams and last mile freight?

    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 […]

    Free
  • WA Chapter Event: Thornlie Cockburn link Kenwick tunnel site visit

    Kenwick Tunnel Site Kenwick Tunnel Site, Burnham Road Kenwick, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    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 […]

    Free
  • WA Chapter Annual Dinner 7th November 2024

    Frasers State Reception Centre Frasers, State Reception Centre, 60 Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, Perth, WA, Australia

    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 […]

  • SA Chapter Annual Dinner Thursday 28th November 2024

    Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    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 […]

  • RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Visualising embodied carbon with a carbon twin – hybrid event

    Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street) 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    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, […]

  • Avondale-Southdown The missing limb in the Auckland rail network

    online only

    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 […]

  • 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 […]