The handling of long heavy trains on track gradients is dependent on the performance of the brake and traction systems, and the train handling experience and route knowledge of the driver. The purpose of this presentation is to provide some understanding of the factors affecting the safe operation of heavy trains descending long track gradients. […]
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Technology and human movement are inextricably linked. The level of our technology is dictated by the how, where and why of travel and, while it is easy to believe we are going through a digital revolution - it’s actually all about mobility. Mobility of information, data, energy, people and work. In this presentation, keynote speaker […] |
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Please join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s first NZ evening event this year. Lockdowns have meant this is later than planned but we’ve got an extra special session lined up. We’re combining presentations on the historic investment in New Zealand rolling stock with the awarding of a significant international award to one of […] |
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Respecify: Writing better requirements Requirements authoring is a difficult and time-consuming task that requires the right combination of technical, commercial, risk management and writing skills. Most specifications are written free-form in a word processor because this is easy and familiar to the authors. The authors are usually domain experts rather that requirements authoring experts. The […] |
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Light rail is having a huge resurgence across the world, including in Australia. Melbourne has the world's largest tram network, but what can we learn from these new systems? This seminar will focus on lessons learned from the operation of Melbourne’s light rail network, benchmarking of interstate and international light rail networks and the development […] |
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