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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;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109
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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/Perth:20231109T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231109T223000
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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:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20221213T044758Z
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UID:4274-1699833600-1700179199@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:AusRAIL PLUS 2023
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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;VALUE=DATE:20231121
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UID:4374-1700524800-1700870399@www.rtsa.com.au
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;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231122T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231122T190000
DTSTAMP:20231120T223920Z
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;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20231120T232445Z
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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=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T203000
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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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