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SUMMARY:History of the Mile End Stabling yards
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nStep back in time with Bob Sampson\, former South Australian Railways shunter and signalman\, as he shares a deeply personal and historically rich look at the Mile End Goods Yard—once one of Adelaide’s busiest and most vital rail hubs. \nHaving lived\, worked\, and documented the area extensively since 1969\, Bob will present a rare and compelling collection of photographs capturing the daily workings and changes within the yard. A highlight of the event is a 12-minute colour Super 8mm film he produced in 1974/75\, showcasing authentic shunting activities from that era. Though the film may carry the charm of its time\, it remains a valuable historical record. \nBob will also guide attendees through a detailed PowerPoint presentation that maps out the various parts of the yard and explains their specific functions\, offering a comprehensive view of the inner workings of Mile End during its peak. \nWhether you’re a railway enthusiast\, a historian\, or simply curious about local heritage\, this is a unique opportunity to experience the story of Mile End through the eyes of someone who helped shape it. \n🌏 Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, Hilton Hotel\, 264 South Road Hilton SA 5033  6:00-9:00pm ACST \n📅 Thursday 12th June 2025 \n 🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nAbout the speaker\n\n\n \nBob Sampson OAM \nBob joined the SA Railways in January 1972 as a Porter and Ticket Collector on the Redhen trains. \nHe completed his Rules training and transferred to the Mile End Freight Yard in May 1973 as a pilot\, assistant shunter and yard porter. Bob also acted as the Signalman at Mile End South and at Keswick signal cabins during this time. He transferred to Adelaide superintendents office in May 1975 as the Relief Clerk in Transportation area\, including Movements\, Interchange\, Livestock and Trucks Offices. He later transferred to Australian National Railways Head Office in 1984 – relieving in Public Relations and working on theAN Newspaper where he was later appointed to ANR Corporate Affairs in 1986\, as Suggestion Plan Manager and Heritage Manager with ANR. \nHe transferred to Track Access in 1995 – and eventually appointed as Property & Asset Manager Aust Rail Track Corp in 1998. Bob was eventually appointed as Corporate Property Manager with ARTC\, which included VIC and NSW in 2004. \nAfter 41 years in rail industry Bob accepted redundancy in 2012\, and took up the role of Executive Officer at National Railway Museum\, the following week. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/history-of-the-mile-end-stabling-yards/
LOCATION:Bobbi’s Bar and Restaurant\, 264 South Road\, Hilton\, South Australia\, 5033\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to European Train Control System L2 rollout on the Queensland Rail Network
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe European Train Control System (ETCS) is a digital signalling system that relays continuous information between trains and the central Rail Management Centre via a radio system\, trackside technology and onboard equipment being delivered by the Sequence Signalling & Systems Alliance. Already operating in cities around the world\, the new digital signalling system\, ETCS will help increase capacity\, efficiency and reliability while ensuring the highest level of safety on our rail network. ETCS L2 is currently being installed on the Shorncliffe line in Brisbane’s North and will support the safe operation of trains in the Cross River Rail tunnels and the area south to Moorooka. It is being progressively rolled out on the Queensland rail network over the next decade. The next phase of this roll out is on the Gold Coast line between Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes. Sequence is an alliance between Hitachi Rail\, Queensland Rail and the State of Queensland\, working in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. This collaboration unites Queensland Rail’s 150+ years of local experience and operational excellence with Hitachi Rail’s global expertise in rail and digital signalling solutions. \nProgram timeline\nIn person\n4.30pm – Guest arrival and networking | Catering provided \n5.00pm – Presentation commences \n6.00pm – Presentation concludes \nOnline\n5.00pm – Presentation commences \n6.00pm – Presentation concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \nUnderstand how ETCS L2 will be rolled out on the Queensland rail network\nLearn about the ETCS L2 and its different systems and sub systems. \nSpeaker\nAnthony MacDonald combines deep expertise in computer software engineering with a ‘real world’ lens and straightforward communications approach that ensures results. His track record of delivering successful projects across the globe is backed by PhD qualifications and university-level research and teaching positions. \nOver 20-plus years\, Anthony has built a reputation for developing and implementing integrated software systems that change the face of the rail industry and train control operations. In particular\, he led a team responsible for the pioneering systems behind the world’s first fully automated\, heavy haul rail network\, AutoHaul® – as well as rail\, signalling and automation innovations everywhere from India and the US to Queensland.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/introduction-to-european-train-control-system-l2-rollout-on-the-queensland-rail-network/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane \, Queensland \, 4000\, Engineers Australia Queensland Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
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SUMMARY:Perth's new C-Series Rollingstock: the good and the not so good
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the RTSA Western Australia Chapter in-person in Perth for this event. Welcome to the future of rolling stock! Perth commuters have recently been introduced to the next generation of trains that are now operating in service. This technical presentation will outline how these railcars differ from previous fleets\, what has worked and what hasn’t been accepted with as much joyous enthusiasm. Join us for an exclusive insight. This presentation is suitable for those involved in the rail industry and other engineers who are curious about the Perth’s new trains. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n⏰ 5:00 – 7:00pm AWST📆 Thursday 19th June🌏 In-person at Engineers Australia\, Perth🎫 Register for the event below \nProgram\n\n5.00 PM – registrations open\n5.30 PM – presentation\n6.15 PM – Q&A\n6.30 PM – networking\n7.00 PM – event closes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nEngineering overview of Perth’s new C-series rolling stock\nLessons learnt from a major public infrastructure project\nBehind the scenes look and facts\n\nOur Speaker\n\n\n\n\nRodney Raymond\nDelivery Manager Rollingstock\, Public Transport Authority
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/perths-new-c-series-rollingstock-the-good-and-the-not-so-good/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Perth\, Level 10\, Allendale Square 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T170000
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SUMMARY:Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nOperational readiness is critical for ensuring that systems\, teams\, and infrastructure are fully prepared before going live\, but the approach can vary dramatically across industries. This cross-sector panel brings together experts from transport\, energy\, cybersecurity\, and food/pharma to explore how each industry defines\, plans\, and delivers readiness. Join us as we examine the unique challenges and standards shaping readiness in each sector\, from regulatory compliance in pharma to resilience in cybersecurity. \nOur panellists will discuss key components like stakeholder engagement\, risk management\, training\, and commissioning\, and how these play out differently depending on the context. We’ll close with a comparative discussion\, drawing out best practices\, lessons learned\, and opportunities to transfer insights across industries. \nWhether you’re launching a new transit system\, a power grid upgrade\, or a secure digital platform\, this session will help you think more strategically about what it means to be truly ready. \n🌏 Engineers Australia Melbourne Office – Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street \, Melbourne Victoria\, 3000 \n📅 5.00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST\, Thursday 19 June 2025 \n🎫 Register for the event via Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries | Engineers Australia \n💰 Pricing for this event is as follows: \n\nMember: Free\nTechnical Society Member: $30.00\nStudent Member: Free\nNon-Member: $30.00\nGuest Member: Free\nGuest Non Member: $30.00\n\nLearning Outcomes\nIn this event\, you will: \n\nunderstand the core principles of operational readiness and how they are applied across diverse industries such as transport\, energy\, cybersecurity\, and food/pharma\,\nidentify key differences and similarities in readiness approaches\, including regulatory requirements\, risk mitigation\, stakeholder engagement\, and commissioning processes\,\ngain insights into industry-specific challenges and how organizations overcome them to ensure safe\, efficient\, and compliant go-live transitions\,\nexplore transferable strategies and best practices that can be adapted across sectors to strengthen readiness planning and execution.\n\nProgram Outline\nIn-person: \n\n5.00 pm AEST: Guest arrivals and registrations\n5.15 pm AEST: Event begins\n5.30 pm AEST: Panel discussion begins\n6.15 pm AEST: Networking begins\n7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speakers\nLuke Robinson – Executive Director\, International System Operator Network/AEMO \nLuke Robinson is a chartered electrical engineer and MBA graduate with nearly 20 years’ experience in the energy industry. His experience encompasses transmission planning\, power system analysis\, system operations\, generator connections and commissioning.\nLuke joined AEMO in 2017 initially managing connections\, and later moved to operations. In his current role as the inaugural Executive Director of the International System Operator Network\, Luke facilitates collaboration across ISONs System Operators AEMO\, CAISO\, EirGrid\, ERCOT\, Energinet and NESO to support the transition to secure\, reliable\, resilient power systems with very high levels of variable\, inverter-connected renewable generation across transmission and distribution networks. \n  \nShani Davies – Program Manager\, Metro Trains Melbourne \nWith over a decade of experience as a Chartered Electrical Engineer and a MBA \, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and strategic insight to operational readiness. I’ve led cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles—translating engineering and system requirements into practical\, executable operational systems. My experience spans front-line delivery and corporate leadership across operations\, maintenance\, control systems\, and systems engineering. This gives me a holistic understanding of what’s required to transition from project to steady-state operations—whether it’s workforce capability\, asset readiness\, system integration\, or risk mitigation. I’ve developed and implemented readiness strategies that align people\, processes\, and systems\, ensuring operational success from day one. \n  \nChathura Abeydeera – Chair\, CREST Australasia \n \nChathura is a trusted cybersecurity advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. With a strong track record of advising boards and executive teams\, he brings a unique ability to translate complex technical risks into clear\, actionable governance insights. Over the past decade\, he has led high-performing cybersecurity teams within two of the Big Four consulting firms in Australia\, delivering large-scale cybersecurity assessments\, internal audits\, and incident response programs for major Australian and global organisations. His expertise spans strategic advisory and hands-on leadership during high-impact cyber events. He is also recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) and has been awarded the title of Fellow by CREST. He is presently engaged in the pursuit of a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity and Space Intelligence. \n  \nMatt Flavel – Chief Scientist\, The Product Makers \n \nDr Matt Flavel is a scientist who is currently leading R&D and product development projects globally across industries such as agriculture\, aquaculture\, food\, beverage\, cosmetics\, clinical trials and drug development. These projects include technologies with various stages of readiness from initial discovery through to commercially available products.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/ready-for-action-operational-readiness-across-industries/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Victoria\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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SUMMARY:Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection
DESCRIPTION:  \nOverview\nJoin the RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter in person for a site tour to the Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection. Bendigo Tramways is a living piece of history that has been entwined with the city’s identity since 1890. Home to Australia’s oldest operating tram depot\, its iconic fleet of trams exceed 100 years of age. \n🌏 Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection Address – 1 Tramways Avenue\, Bendigo Victoria 3550  10.00am until 2.00pm \n📅  Friday 20th June 2025 \n🎫 Register for the event below \n💰 This event is free for RTSA and Engineers Australia members\, and $30AUD for non-members. \nLunch will be generously provided by our host \nPublic Transport Options\nFor those travelling by train catch the 7.39 am Swan Hill train from Southern Cross which gets into Bendigo at 9.55. Attendees will then need to walk down Mitchell Street from the Station to Pall Mall/Charing Cross Tram stop (refer to map) where we will be collected in a Tram and take you for a ride before arriving at the Tram Depot for some lunch and a Depot Tour.  BT will then take the tour back on the Tram to Pall Mall/Charing Cross Tram stop so attendees can walk back to the train station. \n \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/bendigo-tramways-bt-historic-tram-operation-and-tram-collection/
LOCATION:1 Tramways Avenue\, Bendigo Victoria 3550\, 1 Tramways Avenue\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria and Tasmania Events
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SUMMARY:Canberra Light Rail - Stage 2: Technical update
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe NSW/ACT branch of the Rail Technical Society of Australasia is convening an in-person presentation at Engineers Australia’s office in Barton\, Canberra to provide a technical update on Stage 2 of the Canberra Light Rail. The scope of the presentation will discuss the asset management strategy of Stage 1\, the use of urban design to enhance rail safety for Stage 2A and the process for development of requirements for new system elements of 2B concept design. This in person event is an important opportunity to gain an insight into Canberra’s largest infrastructure project as the construction for Stage 2A is about to commence and discuss rail technical matters with the project’s key technical minds. \nRegistration link \nLearning outcomes\n\nUsing asset condition surveys for assurance in a PPP context\nHow urban design can influence human behaviour to improve safety\nHow requirements and design solution development develops during early phases\n\nEvent program\n📅   Wednesday 25 June 2025\n🕖   5:45 pm-7:30 pm AEST\n📍    Engineers Australia\, Level 1/11 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT 2600\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nRebecca Garrett\nTechnical Lead\, Infrastructure Canberra\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgina Mahony\nTechnical Manager\, Infrastructure Canberra\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank liu\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Transport Canberra & City Services
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/canberra-light-rail-stage-2-technical-update/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Canberra\, 11 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250627T130000
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Railway Asset Management Technologies
DESCRIPTION:The Railway Technical Society of Australia – New Zealand Chapter (RTSA) invite you to join this webinar on Innovations in Railway Asset Management Technologies presented by Prof. Hannes Gräbe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n⏰ 12 – 1pm NZST📅  Friday 27th June🌏  Online via Webinar🎫  Register for the event below \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\nThe future of railway infrastructure depends on how effectively we manage\, monitor\, and maintain our track assets. This talk explores recent innovations in railway track asset management\, underpinned by research and practical application in the South African context. Drawing on key principles of asset-centric management\, the presentation demonstrates how integrated technologies are reshaping maintenance strategies across the track lifecycle.Central to this transformation is the concept of the digital railway—leveraging real-time monitoring\, intelligent analytics\, and smart components to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. The talk covers innovations such as the Kli-pi smart sensor\, smart rail pads\, LiDAR-based tunnel moisture mapping\, instrumented track vehicles\, and fibre-optic sensing for stress monitoring. Emphasis is placed on condition analysis approaches\, digital twins\, and machine learning techniques for asset performance prediction and deterioration modeling.Through case studies involving field monitoring sites\, derailment investigations\, and infrastructure testing\, the talk illustrates the value of novel methods in improving safety\, efficiency\, and reliability. The presentation also highlights the importance of skills development\, engineering education\, and the role of national facilities such as Engineering 4.0 in enabling on-track research\, data collection\, and qualification programmes. These innovations collectively form the foundation of a smarter\, more resilient railway system where data-driven asset management is not a luxury\, but a necessity. \nSpeaker \nProf. Hannes Gräbe heads the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering\, Built Environment\, and Information Technology (EBIT). He holds the Chairs in Railway Engineering and Railway Safety\, funded by Transnet and the Railway Safety Regulator. His research focuses on innovative track condition monitoring systems and techniques\, advanced geotechnical testing of track formation materials\, data analytics in railway engineering and the numerical analysis of railway structures. Prof. Gräbe also develops and delivers railway engineering courses and programs tailored to the needs of the South African railway industry.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/innovations-in-railway-asset-management-technologies/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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