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SUMMARY:NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Parramatta Light Rail Depot site tour
DESCRIPTION:PLR artists impression from the NSW gov website\n  \nJoin the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter for a site tour of the Parramatta Light Rail Depot on Friday 3rd May 2024. \nMore event information and registration details coming soon – RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter members will receive an email soon! \nEvent Program\nFriday 3rd May 2024 (timings TBC) \nParramatta Light Rail Depot\, 4 Grand Ave\, Camellia NSW \nAfter successful registration\, instructions on when and where to meet and assemble on site shall be issued. \nOverview\nParramatta Light Rail is one of the NSW Government’s major infrastructure projects being delivered to serve a growing Sydney. Construction of the Stage 1 portion is now complete on all 16 light rail stops along the 12 km alignment from Westmead to Carlingford. Testing and commissioning of light rail vehicles is underway and the depot facility is nearing completion\, with opening of the line on target within 2024. \nCAF Turnkey & Engineering (T&E) has been working on the project since 2019 as part of the Great River City Rail Light Consortium\, made up of CAF Rail Australia and Transdev Australasia. CAF have provided the RTSA with the opportunity to tour the near complete depot facility. \nImportant Information\nThis event shall be limited to 20 attendees due to site constraints. \nAttendees must bring their own PPE: \n\nSafety boots\nOrange Hi-Vis\nLong sleeve shirt\nLong pants\nHard hat\nSafety glasses\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-act-chapter-event-parramatta-light-rail-depot-site-tour/
LOCATION:PLR Depot\, Camelia NSW\, Parramatta Light Rail Depot\, 4 Grand Ave\, Camellia\, New South Wales\, 2142\, 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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20240410T053903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T053903Z
UID:4978-1713463200-1713466800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Utilising New Switch Grinding Technology to improve Rail Life in zero inclined infrastructure\, a maintainer’s perspective
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a technical presentation on Switch Grinding Technology by Mark White\, Business Development Manager for Speno Rail Maintenance Australia. \n\nUtilising New Switch Grinding Technology to improve Rail Life in zero inclined infrastructure\, a maintainer’s perspective \n \nThe focus of the presentation is to demonstrate the implementation of new switch grinding technology to install the 1:20 inclination in Zero canted infrastructure. \n\nThe presentation will discuss the loads and stresses applied to rails in switches when compared to regular 1:20 or 1:40 main line inclination. \n\nEvent details \nDate: Thursday\, 18 April 2024 \nTime: 6:00pm ACT \nVenue: Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road Hilton\, SA \nCost: \n\nRTSA Member\, Society Member & Student Member – Free\nNon-Member Rate: $30.00\n\nRegistration: Engineers Australia: cvent.me/99bDZL.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/utilising-new-switch-grinding-technology-to-improve-rail-life-in-zero-inclined-infrastructure-a-maintainers-perspective/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240417T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240417T191500
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20240416T021219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T022359Z
UID:4992-1713375000-1713381300@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Leveraging electro-pneumatic turnouts on a brownfield rail corridor at a large scale
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n  \nIn recent years\, Queensland Rail (QR) has upgraded parts of its Inner-City network to allow for electro-pneumatic turnout operation. The largest concentration of existing electro-pneumatic operated points is located in the Roma Street area. As a variation to the Cross River Rail (CRR) UNITY Rail Infrastructure Systems (RIS) Alliance scope\, a design package was developed to implement electro-pneumatically operated turnouts from Roma Street Station through to Mayne Yard Stabling Yard via the Exhibition Station for the Northern Inner-City network. The scope of works aimed to complete the loop between the compressor houses from the Southern (Roma Street) to the Northern (Mayne Yard). As part of the CRR project\, the existing compressed air system was extended to allow for 82 new turnouts. \n  \nLearning outcomes\n  \nThe team effectively collaborated to implement the strategy\, requiring input from various disciplines to ensure full integration of the system into the operational network. This included: \nHydraulic modelling of the air pressure within the system. This required understanding several turnouts in a sequence that could be operating simultaneously.\nCivil and track layout for space-proofing the trackside equipment to ensure it was located outside the danger zone where possible and was accessible. The rail alignment was key for determining turnout positions. Please treat information as confidential\nStructural consideration for fixing pipework and anchoring the system.\nSignalling coordination to inform the hydraulic design and commission the system.\nCombined Service Route design to allow for the pneumatic pipework\, understanding the separation requirements\, and construction staged installation of CSR. \n  \nEvent program\n  \n5.30pm AEST: Arrival\n6:15pm AEST: Presentation commences\n6:45pm AEST: Q&A\n7:15pm AEST: Event concludes \n  \nSpeakers\n  \nRoberto Incampo\, Associate Mechanical Engineer\nHaider Rizvi\, Team Leader Track and Mechanical Design\, Queensland Rail\nSophie McLaughlin\, AECOM\, Senior Civil Engineer\nDavid Steffens\, AECOM\, Technical Director
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/leveraging-electro-pneumatic-turnouts-on-a-brownfield-rail-corridor-at-a-large-scale/
LOCATION:AECOM Brisbane  – Level 8: 540 Wickham Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland 4006\, Level 8\, 540 Wickham Street \, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 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/Perth:20240315T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20240220T035113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T035113Z
UID:4903-1710522000-1710529200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Event: Rail industry sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA WA Chapter for their rail industry sundowner from 5:00pm on Friday 15th March at the Rooftop Bar\, Art Gallery of WA. This informal event will be a great opportunity to network and have drinks with colleagues in the rail industry\, and those who are interested in joining the rail industry. \nNo RSVP required. \nEvent Program\n5:00 pm start \nArt Gallery of WA\, Rooftop Bar \nBYO drinks \nFinger food provided
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-event-rail-industry-sundowner/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20240227T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20240212T042301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T042301Z
UID:4898-1709035200-1709038800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Interoperability challenges facing the Australian rail network
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter for their first event of the year for a webinar on the interoperability challenges facing the Australian rail network\, online at 12:00-1:00pm AEDT\, 27th February 2024. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Program\n12:00 – 1:00 pm AEDT \nOnline \nOverview\nAustralian railways are moving to adopt new network control systems to maximise capacity\, efficiency and safety. A key characteristic of these new systems is the need for both trackside and onboard components. \nAn integrated approach to these initiatives has the potential to provide many benefits to the rail industry. Conversely\, a disjointed approach will have consequences that will last for many years\, including higher costs and lower competitiveness for rail transport. \nLearning outcomes\n\nThe technical and operational complexities of the Australian rail network relating to train control interoperability.\nWhat initiatives are underway and what interoperability challenges are created.\nCurrent initiatives to avoid the interoperability trap.\nUnderstand why interoperability is the biggest challenge the Australian rail industry is currently facing.\n\nAbout the presenter\n \n  \nBill Palazzi \nDirector\, Palazzi Rail \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-act-chapter-event-interoperability-challenges-facing-the-australian-rail-network/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20240222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20240207T004448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T004530Z
UID:4892-1708621200-1708626600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Hillside Workshops redevelopment site visit and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter as we kick off 2024’s events with a presentation on the redevelopment of the historic Hillside workshops followed by a tour of the site and a BBQ. \nYou are invited to come behind the fence on Hillside Rd and see for yourself what has been happening on the site for the last 2.5 years. \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineering New Zealand Website! \n  \nCome and hear about the heritage of Hillside Workshops and the importance of the facility to Dunedin\, as well as the redevelopment project being undertaken from the KiwiRail and Calder Stewart perspectives. \nYou will also be treated to a tour of the site\, which will take you through the new office building\, wagon assembly workshop\, new yard layout and more. \nFollowing the site tour we will have a BBQ to finish up the event. \n  \nThis event is capped at 50 registrants so get in quick to secure your place. \nEntry to the site will be via the southern most driveway on Hillside Rd for the facility before Otago Tyres and opposite Wesley St. Look out for the Engineering New Zealand Banner and then follow the arrows to and through the office building. \nPPE requirements (Hard Hat\, Orange His Vis and Steel Capped Boots).
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-hillside-workshops-redevelopment-tour/
LOCATION:300 Hillside Road\, 300 Hillside Road\, Dunedin
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20231127T214846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T214846Z
UID:4842-1702402200-1702409400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Year end event
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter for their end of year event – New Train Control Centre & KiwiRail Engineering Team at 5:30-7:30 pm Tuesday 12th December in person in Auckland\, Wellington and Christchurch\, or online. \nPlease join us for our end of year get together\, including a presentation on the new Rail Operations Centre in Wallaceville as well as a presentation from KiwiRail’s Network Engineering team on their goals for the future. \nThe event will be broadcasted across parallel sites in Wellington\, Auckland and Christchurch with members and guests welcome to attend in any of these locations for networking with some drinks and nibbles before and after the presentations. The event will also be broadcast as a webinar for those not able to attend in person. \nFor those attending the Wellington venue please note that the dinks and nibbles after the presentation will be hosted at an additional venue\, details for this to come. \nEvent Details\n5:30 – 7:30pm \nTuesday 12th December \nAuckland: Beca Offices\, 21 Pitt Street\, Auckland CBD\nWellington: Engineering New Zealand\, Level 6\, 40 Taranaki Street\, Wellington ( Post Presentation Drinks & Nibbles Venue: TBC)\nChristchurch: Beca Offices\, ANZ Centre\, Level 2\, 267 High Street\, CBD\nOnline: Via Zoom (6pm start) \nAbout the Speakers\nNew Rail Operations Centre – KiwiRail’s National Train Control\, which controls train movements across most of the country\, moved into new premises in Wallaceville\, Upper Hutt earlier this year. The new control centre in Upper Hutt watches over every railway track from Invercargill to Whangārei\, bar the Auckland commuter network which has its own separate centre. The 2800m2 facility is staffed by more than 100 people and is located at the Blue Mountains Campus in Wallaceville. The facility tracks and monitors each line around the country in real time\, giving the operational team the ability to direct traffic or negotiate track obstructions as quickly as possible. Carl Mills’ talk will cover both the performance aspects of the new facility as well as how it was designed and constructed and particularly how its operation was transferred over from the previous facility. \nKiwiRail Network Engineering Team – The Engineering Team is a diverse team that delivers many different functions across all the disciplines that deliver rail infrastructure\, including signals\, telecommunications\, traction\, electrical\, track\, structures and civil. Included in its functions are developing and maintaining technical standards and policies\, engineering technical advice and in-house design and design management services as well as a wide variety of other services. Christina Hawke’s presentation will cover off both aspects of these works but also the Network Engineering teams recent developments and its goals for the future. \nCarl Mills – has worked in the rail industry since 1994 in the New Zealand in a variety of roles including Regulatory Relationship Manager and national Manager of Network Operations. Currently he is Project Director – Control Systems Integration responsible for upgrading KiwiRail’s control systems and facilities\, including the construction and commissioning of the new Wallaceville centre. \nChristina Hawk – is originally from Hawaii having also spent time working in California before moving to New Zealand in 2019. She joined KiwiRail in early 2022 as the Engineering Civil Sector Manager. In this role she is responsible for the line management of KiwiRail professional engineering team responsible for business as usual\, renewals and improvements for civil\, track and structures infrastructure. \nRegistration Information\nClick here to register on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-year-end-event/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20231120T221318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T235114Z
UID:4802-1701882000-1701896400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event: QLD Rail Industry 2023 Christmas Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA Queensland Chapter along with the RTAA\, IRSE and PWI for the Queensland rail industry Christmas conversation\, a gathering of the Learned Societies of Queensland on the evening of Wednesday 6th December in Brisbane. \nEvent Details\n5:00 – 9:00pm \nWednesday 6th December \nMott MacDonald Office\, Level 14\, 17 Eagle Street\, Brisbane\, QLD 4000 \nAbout the Speaker\nThe evening will feature keynote speaker Warren McReight (Queensland Rail’s Cross River Rail Program Director). He will provide 2023 reflections on the CRR program as well as provide some personal insights into 2024 and onwards. \nCanapes and refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration Information\nClick here to register on the event portal. \nQLD Rail Industry Christmas 2023 event flyer \nMember: $0 \nNon-members: $0 \nPlease note\, this event will be complimentary for RTSA\, IRSE\, RTAA and PWI members\, as well as any non-members. Tickets are limited to 80 attendees\, and priority will be given to those that are part of the societies.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-christmas-conversation-2023/
LOCATION:Mott MacDonald 175 Eagle Street #l14 Brisbane City\, QLD 4000\, Mott MacDonald 175 Eagle Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20231120T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T223923Z
UID:4816-1701802800-1701806400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Engineering the operation of modern railways
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter and the IMechE for the IMechE Chairman’s Address on the topic of Engineering the operation of modern railways online at 7-8pm on Tuesday 5th December. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Program\n7:00 – 8:00 pm AEDT \nOnline \nOverview\nConsistent with the duty to apply what we know\, or ought reasonably to know\, this presentation explores how this theory has evolved our approach to operating modern railways. Andrew distills this approach down to reveal the key elements we need to be good railway engineers. In doing so\, he provides a perspective on where the industry and its engineers need to be in the future. Although this draws upon experiences in the UK\, these lessons are directly relevant to and transferable to the Australia and New Zealand railway industry. \nThis technical presentation is hosted by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Oceania Division. \nLearning outcomes\n\nThe key elements required to be a good railway engineer.\nHow the approach to safety has evolved and shaped the engineering and operation of railways.\nWhat the future of engineering is in operating railways and the technologies that will enable this.\n\nAbout the presenter\n \n  \nAndrew Skinner \nHead of Engineering\, The Great Western Railway \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-act-chapter-event-engineering-the-operation-of-modern-railways/
LOCATION:Queensland
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:20231129T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20231128T041549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T041549Z
UID:4849-1701279000-1701289800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum (hosted by RTSA NZ Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA invites all young professionals to attend the NZ Young Rail Professionals Forum on Wednesday evening (Nov. 29). This event in run in conjunction with the NZ Rail Conference and will take place during the Exhibition Networking Drinks at the Hilton Auckland. The forum is open and free for all young rail professionals aged 35 years and under. Attendees are required to register in advance via this link. \nFollowing the industry panel discussion focusing on diversity and pathways to rail careers\, attendees will have the opportunity to join the Exhibition Networking Drinks function and exchange learnings and experiences with a diverse mix of industry representatives from across the Tasman. \n\nWith New Zealand’s rail industry embarking on an exciting period of growth\, there has never been a better time to build a career in rail. The forum will discuss the role young professionals will play in shaping this transformative period to build a long-term future for the industry and the people that work within it. \nFor more information on Informa’s NZ Rail Conference\, click here
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-young-rail-professionals-forum-hosted-by-rtsa-nz-chapter/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, Princes Wharf\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20231120T230915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T232445Z
UID:4833-1700764200-1700776800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA/NT Chapter Event: South Australia 2023 Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, an invited speaker will provide a talk on a theme\, and this year\, it will be Chris May presenting on the topic of ‘Rail projects: A snapshot of alliancing and project delivery’. \nTickets include food and beverages. Group bookings for tables of 10 are available. \nSponsorship packages are available for purchase via the registration portal. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Program\n\n6.30 pm ACDT: Doors open and registration\n7.00 pm ACDT: Presentation commences\n10.00 pm ACDT: Event concludes\n\nSponsorship\nSponsorship packages are available for purchase via the registration portal. \nSponsorship package 1 includes: \n\nTwo tickets to the dinner\nPlacement of the company logo on the souvenir menu card and agenda for the evening\nInclusion 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\nThe opportunity to place some brochures on tables and near the evening’s registration and entry point\nAcknowledgement as a sponsor\nCost of package is $550 inc. GST\n\nSponsorship package 2 includes:  \n\n10 tickets to the dinner\nPlacement of the company logo on the souvenir menu card and agenda for the evening\nInclusion 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\nThe opportunity to place some brochures on tables and near the evening’s registration and entry point\nAcknowledgement as a sponsor\nCost of package is $1\,270 inc. GST\n\nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-nt-chapter-event-south-australia-2023-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231122T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20231120T222828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T223920Z
UID:4808-1700674200-1700679600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW/ACT Chapter Event: AI\, machine learning: An applied mathematician's perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter and Engineers Australia’s ITEE Collegefor a presentation on AI\, machine learning: An applied mathematician’s perspective at 6:00 – 7:00 pm AEDT. \nThis is a hybrid presentation\, with a networking opportunity for those attending in person. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Program\nWednesday 22nd November\, online and In-person at Engineers Australia Newcastle Office\,125 Bull Street\, Newcastle West\, New South Wales\, 2302 \nIn-person:\n•    5.30 pm AEDT: Networking and refreshments provided\n•    6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences\n•    7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes \nOnline:\n•    6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences\n•    7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes \nOverview\nPeople are discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and many are concerned about it\, while others are taking advantage of it. Everyone will be affected by it. This presentation will be a high-level overview of how AI works and what it can and cannot do. It is well known that almost all computing\, from 3D graphics to computer tomography\, is based on linear algebra and calculus. It is not surprising that AI and other “frightening” developments have used the same concepts. I will explain\, in a way that is understandable to a numerate audience\, how AI works without getting too technical. \nThe goal is to make it less intimidating with a bit of knowledge. I will discuss why I am not worried about losing my job\, why being an early childhood educator may be the job of the future\, and why I look forward to the day my doctor uses AI to diagnose me. \nLearning outcomes\n\nThe meaning of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nReview of learning algorithms you may have heard about\nThe future of AI\n\nAbout the presenter\n \n  \nProf Mike Meylan\nProfessor\, The University of Newcastle \n  \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-act-chapter-event-ai-machine-learning-an-applied-mathematicians-perspective/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Newcastle\, Engineers Australia\,125 Bull Street\, Newcastle West\, New South Wales\, 2302
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;VALUE=DATE:20231121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20230301T011742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T025524Z
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SUMMARY:IRSE ASPECT 2023
DESCRIPTION:ASPECT is the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) international technical conference\, held every two years at locations around the world.  \nASPECT 2023 Programme \nThe conference will run over three days\, delivering fifty one technical papers from global industry experts on the theme of Global Integration and will also feature several related workshop sessions. \nASPECT provides an unrivalled opportunity for learning and the exchange of knowledge in the fields of train control\, railway communications\, and related disciplines. The fourth day of the conference will provide a range of technical visits to complement the three technical days. \nThanks to ASPECT 2023 being held in one of the most liveable cities in the world\, we have secured the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre to host the three days of technical sessions. This world-class facility is in the heart of the Melbourne CBD and close to transport\, hotels\, and restaurants. It will take place from 08:30 Tuesday 21 to 17:00 Friday 24 November 2023 (local times). \nOne of the highlights of the week is the conference dinner which will be held at one of Melbourne’s iconic venues. Finally\, as it is a rail conference\, we have arranged a chartered steam train ride on the Puffing Billy Railway\, including site visits and evening dinner to top it off with. \nThe event has consistently attracted a wide of range of people in the industry with over 250 delegates from across the globe attending the last ASPECT conference.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/irse-aspect-2023/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20221213T044711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T044758Z
UID:4274-1699833600-1700179199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRAIL PLUS 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ausrail-plus-2023/
LOCATION:Queensland
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231109T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231109T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021302
CREATED:20230628T002221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T053409Z
UID:4560-1699551000-1699569000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Event: Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia for their annual WA Chapter Dinner in the beautiful surrounds of Kings Park. \nExperience an evening of networking and celebration\, featuring a delectable three-course dinner accompanied by a selection of top-tier beverages\, all while enjoying exceptional entertainment and our keynote speaker\, Nicole Lockwood\, Chairperson of Infrastructure WA. \nTicket sales and sponsorships will be conveniently handled online whenever feasible. Please visit our booking portal to purchase any of the below tickets or sponsorship packages. \nPlease be aware that the ticket prices shown below are inclusive of GST but exclude service fees. All ticket and sponsorship sales will close 5pm Wednesday 1 November 2023. \nGold Sponsorship – $3\,850 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)  | Only one available \n\n1x ticket at VIP Table with the guest speaker\nCompany video played or a speech by company representative (up to 2 minutes)\nInclusion of company logo on a free-standing banner (BYO) prominently displayed at the dinner\nCompany logo prominently displayed on the dinner menu\nCompany logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nRecognition by MC as Gold Sponsor\n\nSilver Sponsorship (5 tickets) – $2\,970 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)  \n\n5x tickets to the dinner\nInclusion of one company logo/digital banner to play in the sponsor loop throughout the event. This will be displayed across two digital banners\, one located either side of the stage. Design specs will be provided to you upon sponsor purchase\nCompany logo on dinner menu\nCompany logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nOpportunity to display up to 2 slides featuring your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\nRecognition by MC as Silver Sponsor\n\nSilver Sponsorship (3 tickets) – $2\,530 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)  \n\n3x tickets to the dinner\nInclusion of one company logo/digital banner to play in the sponsor loop throughout the event. This will be displayed across two digital banners\, one located either side of the stage. Design specs will be provided to you upon sponsor purchase\nCompany logo on dinner menu\nCompany logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nOpportunity to display up to 2 slides featuring your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\nRecognition by MC as Silver Sponsor\n\nTable Sponsorship – $4\,070 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)  \n\n10x tickets to the dinner on a premium table in best available position\nInclusion of one company logo/digital banner to play in the sponsor loop throughout the event. This will be displayed across two digital banners\, one located either side of the stage. Design specs will be provided to you upon sponsor purchase\nCompany logo on dinner menu\nCompany logo on multimedia presentation during dinner\nOpportunity to display up to 2 slides featuring your company’s projects in the multimedia presentation\nRecognition by MC as a Table Sponsor\n\nDoor Prize Sponsorship – $660 (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket) | Limited  \n\n1x ticket to the dinner\nCompany logo on multimedia presentation while prize is drawn\nCompany representative will be called up to draw and present the prize\nPrize to be selected and provided by your company\, with a short description of the story behind it read out by the MC\nRecognition by MC as Door Prize Sponsor\n\nIndividual/Table Tickets \n\nRTSA Member Ticket – $220 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\nNon-Member Ticket – $253 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\nGraduate Ticket – $88 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket) | Limited\nTable of Ten – $2\,365 inc GST (excluding service fee of 2.5% + 50c per ticket)\n\nPlease discuss other Sponsorship Opportunities with Qian \nTerms & Conditions \n\nFor a full list of customer terms & conditions please read detailed information here \nPlease contact the event organiser should you need to request a refund\nTrybooking’s booking and service fee is non-refundable
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-event-annual-dinner/
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;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230927T224845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T225136Z
UID:4702-1699228800-1699487999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Event: Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) Invites RTSA members to the Australasian Tunnelling Conference in Auckland between 6 and 8 November 2023. \nClick here to register on the Engineering New Zealand website. \nAbout the conference\nConvenor and Chair of the ATC23 Organising Committee Bill Newns is delighted to host the conference in Auckland as a repeat of the highly successful 2011 ATC conference\, and can’t wait to welcome national and international colleagues to the event. \nThe ATC is now a biennial event and has played a significant role in the development of the tunnelling industry regionally for over 50 years. The conference\, which is run ‘by practitioners for practitioners’ is an opportunity to reconnect with friends\, colleagues\, peers\, practitioners and decision makers alike. \nATC23 What is it all about?\nWith an overarching focus on Trends and Transitions in Tunnelling\, the Programme Organising Committee has been working hard developing an integrated programme that will cover many topics in line with the Conference themes. \nWe are pleased to announce that we have confirmed the following speakers: \n\nProfessor Susan Krumdieck from Heriot-Watt University; a Professor of mechanical engineering and co-founder of the Transition Engineering movement\nInternational Tunnelling Association (ITA) President Arnold Dix; and\nProfessor Mike Mooney from the Colorado School of Mines.\n\nWe have also confirmed panel sessions involving City Rail Link\, Melbourne Metro and Donald Lamont\, along with case histories and lessons learned from all of the major tunnelling projects in the region (including the more from the Melbourne Metro\, Sydney Metro\, the Cross River Rail\, West Gate Tunnel\, Kidston Pumped Storage\, City Rail Link and Central Interceptor). Alongside ITA President Arnold Dix\, we look forward to hearing from one or more past ITA Presidents. \nThe Conference has a truly international flavour with papers from all over the globe; including Lyon-Turin high-speed rail link\, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension\, Seoul Subway Line 9\, Lima Metro Line 2\, Stockholm Blue Metro Line\, and the USBRL in India. It’s a line up that you don’t want to miss! \nFor program details to date please see the Conference website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-event-australasian-tunnelling-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS)":MAILTO:nztunsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231102T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230810T083231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T223129Z
UID:4642-1698946200-1698953400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: Rolling stock signalling interface\, compliance and compatibility testing
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – NEW DATE: THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER \nOverview \nElectrified railways use running rails for three purposes: guiding the train\, providing a return path for traction currents\, and detecting trains. These purposes have coexisted since the early 1900s. However\, the introduction of electronic traction control in the 1970s and 3-phase inverter drives in the 1990s generated high levels of complex switching harmonics that threatened the safe operation of train detection. To address this issue\, railways developed standards to specify the limits of harmonics permissible in the traction return. Although rolling stock manufacturers have found ways to minimise the threat posed by electronic switching\, it is still necessary to test every new design of rolling stock entering the rail network to ensure that it is effectively detected by the signaling system and does not produce electrical noise that can interfere with the proper operation of the signaling system. Modern trains and rolling stock can cause electrical interference that disrupts signalling train detection systems and makes it difficult to detect short and light vehicles. This paper outlines the testing and assessment methods used by a major Australian rail organisation to ensure that all new rolling stock meets the requirements of signalling systems. \nLearning outcomes: \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nRolling stock signalling interfaces and how these systems are used effectively.\nReview of the standards and compliance required.\nCompatibility testing and the importance to effectively test all new designs\n\nEvent program\n5:30pm: Registrations open and networking\n6:00pm: Presentation commence with Q&A session\n7:00pm: Presentation concludes and further networking\n7:30pm: Event concludes \nAbout the speaker \nPaul Szacsvay\, Associate Principal Consultant\, SNC-Lavalin Australasia \nPaul is a signalling engineer and engineering manager with more than 50 years’ experience working with major government organisations. He is a specialist in signalling technology\, with expertise in development of national standards for signalling systems\, assessment of rolling stock signalling compatibility\, evaluation\, testing and type approval of new equipment and systems\, incident investigation and signalling competency management.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-rolling-stock-signalling-interface-compliance-and-compatibility-testing/
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/Sydney:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230818T024408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T004520Z
UID:4666-1698256800-1698264000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: RTSA student rail industry networking night
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) NSW/ACT Chapter is holding a networking night for students to meet with representatives from the rail industry. With a large pipeline of projects\, the Australian rail industry is in need of engineers to help deliver and maintain rail networks. This event will provide an opportunity to engage with professionals to learn more about the rail industry as well as the career pathways in rail. \nThe event will comprise of short sessions with various subject matter experts from the rail industry as well as introductions to graduate programs at our partnering organisations. \nOur partnering organisations include Mott MacDonald\, Transport for NSW and Alstom. \n \nRefreshments and drinks will also be provided. \nLearning outcomes\nAt this free event you will learn: \n\nThe various disciplines of rail.\nPotential career pathways into rail.\n\nEvent program\nRTSA Student Rail Industry Night Flyer \n5:30pm AEDT: Registrations open\n6:00pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A session\n7:00pm AEDT: Presentation concludes and networking\n8:00pm AEDT: Event concludes \nAbout the speaker\nOliver Lake MIEAust CPEng NER\, NSW/ACT Chapter Chair for the RTSA \nOliver is a rail and rolling stock engineer currently employed at Transport for New South Wales. He has been involved in the rail industry for eight years and has experience of cross disciplinary involvement in all stages of the asset lifecycle in rolling stock and ETCS. He is also the current chair of the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter. \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-rtsa-student-rail-industry-networking-night/
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;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20231003T052457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T053018Z
UID:4720-1697760000-1697846399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter Event: METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line site visit
DESCRIPTION:RTSA WA Chapter members\, please join us on a site visit to the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line. \nThis site visit will be dedicated to an in-depth examination of rail operational aspects\, the feasibility of construction approaches and the incorporation of cutting-edge construction technologies. \nThe speaker at this event is Robert Keenan\, Project Lead\, Rail Operations WA. \nPlease note: there are two separate visits for this event (Professionals with an RIW card and Students). Please use the approporiate registration link below to secure your spot. This event is free to attend. \nOverview\nThe METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line\, spanning 21 km\, stands as Perth’s most substantial public transportation initiative since the inception of the Mandurah Line. This progressive addition effectively extends the burgeoning rail transport network of Perth to cater to its north-eastern suburbs. \nEncompassing the initiative are five novel stations\, various structures such as bridges and underpasses\, the incorporation of two dive structures\, elevated rail and seamless integration with Tonkin Highway\, a key thoroughfare in Perth known for its persistent traffic congestion. \nThis site visit to the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line will be dedicated to an in-depth examination of rail operational aspects\, the feasibility of construction approaches and the incorporation of cutting-edge construction technologies. \nWe request for participants to be a minimum Rail Industry worker supervised worker inducted (RIW number must be provided to enter the site tour). \nLearning outcomes\nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of: \n\nconstruction in the rail industry\nproject management in a multidisciplinary environment\nthe latest rail technology\n\nAbout the speaker\n \nRobert Keenan \nProject Lead\, Rail Operations WA \nRob is a highly qualified rail construction professional with over 26 years of experience in the rail industry. Having spent eight years of his career in Europe’s high-pressure transportation industry\, he is accustomed to delivering results in live rail environments both safely and on time. Rob has worked on a number of large-scale and complex rail projects and has extensive experience on various rail networks. His relevant project experience includes the $50m Rio Tinto Track Renewals Mega Shutdown and the $955m Sydney Central Station Main Works project. Rob is experienced in key leadership positions in collaborative contracting infrastructure rail projects of a similar nature\, both in Australia and the UK. His alliance project experience includes multiple interfacing contractors/alliances\, providing him with a strong understanding of the importance of collaboration and coordination and what is required to ensure successful outcomes for all parties. Rob’s technical knowledge and experience in delivering possession-driven projects have been beneficial in leading the team to success. \n  \nSite visit details\nLocation\nMELconnx Project Office Corner of Beringarra Avenue and Metal Circuit Malaga\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6090 \n  \nProfessionals (RIW required)\nDate: Friday\, 20 October 2023 \nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm AWST \nVenue: MELconnx Project Office Cnr of Beringarra Avenue and Metal Circuit Malaga\, Perth \nProfessionals Registration: Site visit: Morley-Ellenbrook (Professionals) \n  \nStudents\nDate: Friday\, 20 October 2023 \nTime: 1:00pm – 4:00pm AWST \nVenue: MELconnx Project Office Cnr of Beringarra Avenue and Metal Circuit Malaga\, Perth \nStudents Registration: Site visit: Morley-Ellenbrook (Students)
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/wa-chapter-event-metronet-morley-ellenbrook-line-site-visit/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney (Market Street)\, 44 Market Street Mezzanine Level\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, 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:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230628T005237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T045743Z
UID:4566-1697650200-1697657400@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Joint TAs/ARA/RTSA Canberra Rail Event - Unleashing Australia's high speed rail future
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWith the recent announcements of the High Speed Rail Authority and Federal Budget commitments there is no better time than now to get insights from leaders in the sector on the potential for Australia’s fast rail network. \nJames Mackay\, Risk Policy Executive Advisor at GHD\, and Natalie Currey\, General Manager Supply Chain as MC\, and network with colleagues\, engineers and policy makers over drinks and nibbles. \nThis event will serve as a platform for collaboration\, networking and knowledge sharing. Engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion\, where industry leaders share their insights on overcoming challenges and charting a transformative course for fast rail development across the nation. \nThis event will provide a glimpse into the advancements that will revolutionize transportation and connect the east coast like never before. Following the discussions and Q&A\, immerse yourself in networking with like-minded professionals in Canberra\, establish valuable connections\, and forge partnerships that will drive the fast rail industry forward. \nEmbrace the opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss best practices\, and collaborate on ground-breaking projects that will redefine Australia’s transportation landscape. Be part of this event as we embark on a journey towards an era of connectivity for Australia. Together\, let us engineer the future of fast rail in Australia and shape a sustainable\, efficient\, and interconnected nation. \nThis event is co-hosted by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia\, Transport Australia Society\, and the Australasian Railway Association\, and sponsored by GHD. \nLearning outcomes \nIn this presentation you will learn about: \n\nHigh speed rail and the connection to Canberra\nThe current state and future of Canberra Rail\nHow Canberra rail is being planned to grow and interlink with other modes of transport.\n\nEvent program\n5:30pm: Commencement of presentation\n6:30pm: Q&A\n6:50pm: Networking\n7:30pm: Event concludes \nAbout the speakers\nJames Mackay\, Executive Advisor – Risk\, Strategy and Policy\, GHD \nJames was previously Head of Regulation and Customer Relationships at High Speed 1 (HS1) from 2018 to 2022\, the UK’s only high-speed railway and rail connection into Europe. In that time\, James led the business through its regulatory processes as well as the response to Brexit and the pandemic. Previously performed in senior regulatory roles in the NHS and Heathrow Airport Ltd. \nAlan de Reuck\, Director Strategic Projects ANZ \nAs Director Strategic Projects at Alstom Transport ANZ – Alan is responsible for the development of strategic and emerging technology business opportunities across Australia and New Zealand including Hydrogen trains. Alan is an active member of the Institute of Railway Signal Engineers and has worked in the Rail Industry for over 30 years. He is a skilled Rail Industry professional with experience across Signal Engineering\, Rolling-stock and Train Protection Systems\, General Management\, Business Development and Programme and Project Management. \nAndrew Hyles\, Acting CEO\, High Speed Rail Authority \nAndrew Hyles has spent the majority of his career in transport roles in both the public and private sectors. Prior to commencing as acting Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail Authority in June 2023\, Andrew was an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Infrastructure\, Transport\, Regional Development Communications and the Arts. During this six year period\, Andrew occupied various roles leading the Air Cargo Security Branch\, the Rail Policy and Planning Branch\, the National Faster Rail Agency\, the Classification Branch and the Platforms and News Branch. \nMC: Natalie Currey\, General Manager Supply Chain\, ARA \nNatalie Currey leads the rail supply chain’s industry engagement\, industry and policy development\, related Committee and Working group facilitation and initiatives. She is also responsible for the management of the Rail Industry Worker Program and national competency development. Natalie’s work is focused on creating better systems\, processes and policies to make it easier for rail suppliers to do business\, invest in innovation and technology and achieve greater economies of scale \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/joint-tas-ara-rtsa-canberra-rail-networking-event/
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/Melbourne:20231011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230911T040744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T035549Z
UID:4676-1697016600-1697023800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Victorian Tunnelling Centre Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter have organised a site visit to the Victorian Tunnelling Centre on Wednesday 11th October 2023. \nJoin us for a complimentary tour of the Victorian Tunnelling Centre located at Holmesglen Institute’s Drummond Street campus in Chadstone\, Victoria. \nThe centre includes state of the art training facilities including: \n\nA replica mined road tunnel\nA replica tunnel boring machine tunnel\nA 7.2m-tall tunnel boring machine cutterhead\n2 multipurpose engineering workrooms\nVirtual reality training programs\nTunnel shaft and concrete lining spray simulators\nWorking refuge chamber.\n\nFor further information\, please visit Victorian Tunnelling Centre | Melbourne TAFE Courses & Degrees\, Victoria (holmesglen.edu.au) \nRegister by 09:00am on the 30 September 2023 (attendance is capped at 19 people) Click here for more information and to register for this event through the Engineers Australia booking portal.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/vic-tas-chapter-event-victorian-tunelling-centre-site-visit/
LOCATION:Holmesglen Institute’s Victorian Tunnelling Centre\, Drummond Street Campus\, 41 Drummond Street\, Chadstone\, VIC\, 3148\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231005T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230921T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T000028Z
UID:4693-1696527900-1696536000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA/NT Event: PWI South Australia Event Non-destructive testing of rails
DESCRIPTION:Join the PWI SA branch for their October meeting\, an in-person event on the non-destructive testing of rails in Adelaide on Thursday 5th October! \nIf attending\, please RSVP to Robert Schweiger by Tuesday 3rd October 2023 by phone on 0413 128 775 or by email at rschweiger1@outlook.com \nAbout the event\nRail inspection is an essential task to ensure the safety and performance of railway track. Not all rail defects may be observed by external observation. Some of the most critical rail defects can initiate and grow to a point of failure entirely within the rail. Essential tools for the detection of these internal defects include ultrasonics\, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing. These tools are grouped together under the general title of Non-Destructive Testing. \nThe two presenters at this meeting will talk about the nondestructive testing of rails\, describing the various tools available and their latest technological developments. \nThe presentation will compose 3 sections\, approximately 15 minutes each as listed below. \n\nManufacturing Phased Array (PAUT) / Eddy Current automation:\n\nRail track inspection systems – automation\nRail Wheel inspection automation\, robotics\nRail Truck– overseas manufacturing and compliance testing requirements\n\n\nIn-Service Ultrasonic / PAUT:\n\nBogie Axle Testing PAUT\nRail Wheel – PAUT\, EC\, Residual Stress\nTrack testing Welds – UT\, PAUT\nTrack testing – Rail head failures – PAUT\n\n\nForum:\n\nNon-destructive testing challenges and technology applications industry discussion.\n\n\n\nPresenters\n \nLeonel Borges\, Quality and Completions\, John Holland \nLeo has been Inspecting Rail weld since he was 24years old mostly working in Major projects in WA such as FMG T45\, T155 and Eliwana\, BHP & RIO Tinto Major shutdowns and Roy Hill Project. Leo was part of the ARTC Adelaide to Tarcoola major project in South Australia where he was awarded the PWI Track welder Award for his commitment for Rail weld Quality and assisting as a quality site representative for john Holland. Leo currently assists reviewing Flashbutt processes and welding programing including fixed flashbutt units for John Holland. \nLeo’s qualifications comprise of ISO 9712 Level II Ultrasonics\, Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant certifications. Leo currently still conducts Rail weld inspection casually and Voluntary provides training for NDT technicians in rail weld inspection. \n  \n  \nNick Eleftheriou\, Product Manager – NDT\, Evident Australia \nNick’s progressive career with over twenty-five years of continuous experience in Construction and Project Management. Nick’s qualifications comprise of ISO 9712 Level III certifications\, ASME Plant inspector with further studies achieving a Dip. BM\, and a Science degree in Non-Destructive Testing. \nAn active industry volunteer and director for the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT)\, Nick’s ongoing appointment stands for over a decade with an enthusiasm for building industry technical knowledge through local and international engagement which advocates the future success of the Australian institute. \nHaving joined Olympus Scientific Solutions as a Technical Sales Specialist in 2020\, Nick combines his industry expertise and delivering technical solutions. From the unveiling of Evident Scientific April 2022\, Nick’s responsible for NDT application support\, product training and marketing for the Australia and New Zealand region
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-nt-event-pwi-south-australia-event-non-destructive-testing-of-rails/
LOCATION:Bobbys Bar\, Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, Hilton\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20221213T044354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T044419Z
UID:4270-1696118400-1696463999@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AREMA 2023 Annual Conference with Railway Interchange
DESCRIPTION:AREMA 2023 Annual Conference with Railway Interchange \nWhen: 01/10/2023 – 04/10/2023 \nWhere: Indiana Convention Center\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, United States
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/arema-2023-annual-conference-with-railway-interchange/
LOCATION:Queensland
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230928T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230920T233328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T233328Z
UID:4688-1695923100-1695931200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:SA/NT Chapter Event: Gone Missing - Branch Lines of South Australia
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA SA/NT Chapter for this in person event in Adelaide on Thursday 28th September! \nAbout the Talk\nThe talk will centre on approximately 140 images taken by Bob Sampson around the state of South Australia\, over a period of about 40 years highlighting the missing branch lines of South Australia. The session will be an interactive session with questions during the presentation most welcome. \nRegister by the 25th September via the Engineers Australia website. \n\nAbout the Speaker\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.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/sa-nt-chapter-event-gone-missing-branch-lines-of-south-australia/
LOCATION:Fedoras Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Fedoras Hilton Hotel 264 South Road\, 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;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230602T021558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T021646Z
UID:4507-1695081600-1695254399@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:International Workshop on Railway Brake Research (On-line)
DESCRIPTION:Brakes are indispensable and safety-critical systems for all types of railway trains including passenger (high-speed\, metro\, tram\, etc.) and freight trains (heavy-haul\, intermodal\, etc.). Safe and efficient railway operations require a good understanding of brakes from various parties including drivers\, maintenance crews\, manufacturers\, and design engineers. Brake research helps to expand and deepen the knowledge about railway train brakes. \nDriven by the rapid development of Intelligent Transport Systems and the ever-increasing demands for faster and heavier trains\, as well as energy savings and sustainability\, railway brake research has seen a new wave of interests from the industry and academia. Under these situations\, we propose an International Workshop on Railway Brake Research to boost brake research. The International Workshop on Railway Brake Research will be virtually hosted by CRE of Central Queensland University (Australia) and DIEF of University of Florence (Italy) from 19-20 September 2023. This virtual conference will bring together the latest research to achieve a better understanding of the behaviour and mechanisms of railway brake systems and associated phenomena. \nTopics of interest include\, but are not limited to: \n\nPassenger and freight train brake systems Innovative brake system designs\nExperimental study and field testing of train brake systems Fluid dynamics in brake systems\nReal-time brake models including empirical models\nNumerical methods for brake modelling\nParameterisation of brake systems\nFriction and adhesion in brake systems\nCondition monitoring for brake systems\nStochastic features in brake systems\nAdaptive brake modelling for automated train driving\n\nRegister via the link below
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/international-workshop-on-railway-brake-research-on-line/
LOCATION:Virtual / On-line
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230913T233000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230502T061306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T033535Z
UID:4444-1694629800-1694647800@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Australasian Rail Industry Awards will be held on Wednesday 13 September at the Crown Towers\, Melbourne. The Australasian Rail Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements\, innovation\, and successes of those working in the rail industry. \nThe Infrastructure Project Excellence Award and Young Rail Professional Award\, both sponsored by RTSA\, are presented at this event. \n \nClick on the link below to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/australasian-rail-industry-awards-2023/
LOCATION:Palladium Room\, Crown Towers Melbourne\, 8 Whiteman Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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/Sydney:20230906T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230906T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230705T005344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T004043Z
UID:4612-1694021400-1694028600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: AS 7501 and compliance certification
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NSW Chapter and Michael Horgan (Principal Electrical Engineer\, Rail Confidence) in person at the Engineers Australia office in Sydney\, for a presentation on AS 7501 and compliance certification – not just ticking boxes\, on the evening of 6th September. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nEvent Overview\n\n5.30pm: Registration open and networking\n6.00pm: Presentation commence\n7.00pm: Presentation conclude and further networking\n7.30pm: Event close\n\nRefreshments and drinks will be provided. \nSince the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) released AS7501 especially\, the use of Independent Certification has become part of the rolling stock acquisition project compliance landscape. \nWhile AS7501 was developed to provide a standard method for certifying rolling stock compliance to facilitate network registration of rolling stock\, there is significant value that can be obtained from implementing the AS7501 process. \nThis talk will consider how AS7501 supports the rolling stock registration processes. The Independent Certifier (IC) process will also be shown to be one of the key pillars of the assurance framework for a rolling stock procurement project. It will also highlight the additional value that an organisation can obtain by introducing AS7501 independent certification. AS7501 is not just a box ticking exercise. It has the potential to be an integral part of the risk management process and improve the outcomes of rolling stock acquisition projects.\nThere have been many large rolling stock acquisition projects in Australia in recent years. Since the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) released AS7501 especially\, the use of Independent Certification has become part of the rolling stock acquisition project compliance landscape. It is important that independent certification is not seen as a box ticking exercise. \nWhile AS7501 was developed to provide a standard method for certifying rolling stock compliance to facilitate network registration of rolling stock\, there is significant value that can be obtained from implementing the AS7501 process. \nThis paper will consider how AS7501 supports the rolling stock registration processes. The Independent Certifier (IC) process will also be shown to be one of the key pillars of the assurance framework for a rolling stock procurement project. It will also highlight the additional value that an organisation can obtain by introducing AS7501 independent certification. AS7501 is not just a box ticking exercise. It has the potential to be an integral part of the risk management process and improve the outcomes of rolling stock acquisition projects. \nSpeaker\n \nMichael Horgan\nPrincipal Electrical Engineer\, Rail Confidence \nMichael Horgan is a highly experienced Principal Consultant and Rolling Stock Engineer who has spent his entire career in rail. He has worked for both private and public organisations across passenger and freight rail. Michael has extensive experience in rolling stock maintenance\, asset management\, customer management and train operations. As a consultant he has performed wide ranging roles across numerous assignments. Among others this includes Stabling and Maintenance Lead during the early design stages on one of the Sydney Metro projects\, the Lead IC for the Metronet rolling stock procurement and Electrical SME for the Queensland NGR OSAT team
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-as7501-and-compliance-certification/
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/Brisbane:20230830T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230706T034320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T034320Z
UID:4621-1693416600-1693429200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:QLD Chapter Event: Annual meeting and trivia extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Overview\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 2022\, 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\, followed by the fixture that is the trivia extravaganza. \nEvent program\n5:30pm: Registration and networking\n6:30pm: Welcome address\n7:00pm: Entrées served\n7:15pm: Keynote speaker\n7:55pm: Awards\n8:00pm: Mains meals served\n8:15pm: Trivia\n8:45pm: Desserts served\n9:00pm: Event concludes \n  \nRegister via the link below
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/qld-chapter-event-annual-meeting-and-trivia-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:Cloudland – Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Rose Room\, 641 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, Queensland\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Queensland Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230601T043916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T070914Z
UID:4504-1692297000-1692313200@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NSW Chapter Event: RTAA and RTSA Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Both Associations are celebrating special milestones this year with the RTAA’s 50th and the RTSA’s 25th anniversaries. Join us for a 3 course meal\, beverages and networking with your industry colleagues to help mark these special milestones \n \nRegistrations are open – Click Here \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nsw-chapter-event-rtaa-and-rtsa-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Crown Sydney\, Barangaroo Avenue Sydney\, NSW\, 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=Pacific/Auckland:20230816T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230816T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T021303
CREATED:20230810T074601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T082903Z
UID:4639-1692189000-1692192600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:NZ Chapter Event: Smart Tamp: The Future of Track Maintenance (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society are pleased to invite you to a webinar discussing ‘Smart Tamp: The Future of Track Maintenance’.\nDesign tamping helps reduce wear and tear on track and rolling stock\, lowers traction costs\, and reduces track maintenance costs by up to 30%. Network Rail can benefit from this in two ways: long-term cost savings and short-term “quick win” savings. \nSmart Tamp is focused on utilizing geodetical track data to maintain railway tracks through tamping. \nInnoTamp was a ground-breaking research project that developed a process that will improve the affordability of design tamping so that it can be rolled out to more of the national rail network – on regular as well as high-speed lines. What tasks were implemented to achieve the goal?: The tasks implemented to achieve the goal were computing relative track parameters from RILA data\, identifying track areas in need of tamping\, creating designs and tamping files in design software\, checking infrastructure clearances against design\, checking ballast quantities against design\, and trialling the results on a live railway. \nNetwork Rail in the United Kingdom has implemented Fugro’s RILA system\, an innovative survey system\, to generate geodetical data on some parts of the network. This data is then used for a variety of projects\, such as providing gauging information for the introduction of new rolling stock and for track renewals. So far\, the RILA system has surveyed over 250 000 km in the UK and has a coverage of over 70% of the rail network. \nWe hope to see you there! \nClick here to register for this event on the Engineering New Zealand website.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/nz-chapter-event-smart-tamp-the-future-of-track-maintenance-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual / On-line
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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