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SUMMARY:Monash IRT tour and technical presentations
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA and Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) for an engaging afternoon exploring cutting-edge developments in rail innovation\, technology\, and safety. This event will feature guided tours of IRT’s world-class research and testing facilities\, insights from the Monash Rail Express (MREx) student team\, and two thought-provoking technical presentations focused on improving safety at level crossings and enhancing locomotive visibility. \nWith expert speakers from Monash IRT and opportunities to network with industry professionals\, researchers\, and students\, this is a unique opportunity to engage with the future of rail in Australia. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an informative and inspiring event. \nProgram Schedule\n3:00 PM – Arrival and Welcome\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\, Monash University Clayton\nCampus\n• Registration\, Foyer\n• Welcome address by Professor Ravi Ravitharan\, Director of IRT\n• Safety induction and overview of the program\n• Closed Shoe Required – No other PPE required for the Site Tour \n3:15 PM – Guided Tour of Monash IRT Facilities in Small Groups\n1. Rail Sustainability Innovation Lab\n2. Rail Digital Twin & Modelling Lab\n3. Railway Manufacturing and Testing Lab\n4. Railway Manufacturing Workshop\n5. Railway Metallurgical Lab \n4:30 PM – Meet the Monash Rail Express (MREx) Student Team\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\n• Outline of the MREx team\n• Details of the International Competition\n• Next Steps\n• Q&A \n5:00 PM – Refreshments & Networking\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7 Foyer\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\, Monash University\nClayton Campus\n• Light refreshments served \n5:30 PM – Technical Presentations\nVenue: Lecture Theatre E7\, Engineering Building 72\, 14 Alliance Lane\, Monash University Clayton\nCampus\n5:30 PM – Introduction by RTSA\n5:35 PM – Presentation 1: ’Seeing What We’ve Been Missing: Technology-Driven Insights into\nPassive Level Crossing Risk’\nSynopsis: \nLevel crossings remain one of the highest-risk elements across the Australian rail network. With over 18\,000 crossings nationwide\, full grade separation is financially unfeasible. Current safety approaches rely heavily on historical accident and near-miss data\, which can lead to reactive decision-making and an incomplete understanding of the underlying risk factors. This presentation explores how emerging technologies can provide deeper insight into the conditions and behaviours that drive risk at passive level crossings. By moving beyond traditional metrics\, we can better evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and support the development of scalable\, cost-effective interventions that improve safety across the network. \nSpeaker: Dr Nithurshan Nadarajah\, Deputy Director\, Innovation\nNithurshan is the Deputy Director at the Monash Institute of Railway Technology\, with over a decade of experience driving innovation\, safety\, and strategic asset management in rail. He leads cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven transformation in condition monitoring\, product development\, and operational and asset management strategy—achieving measurable gains throughput\, safety and efficiency. Nithurshan holds a PhD in sensor technology for aircraft and is a Chartered Professional Engineer. \nSpeaker: Dr Kareeb Hasan\, Research Engineer\nDr Kareeb Hasan is a research engineer with expertise in sensor systems\, data analytics\, and infrastructure monitoring. With a PhD in engineering and experience at Monash IRT\, his work focuses on applying technology to improve transport safety\, system performance\, and operational decision-making. \n6:05 PM – Presentation 2: ’Quantitative Assessment of Visibility of Locomotives’\nSynopsis: \nSeveral control measures based on locomotive-mounted lighting have been suggested to improve the front-end visibility of freight locomotives. Trials have been conducted in Australia for two of these proposed measures. These are flashing beacons on locomotives and the conversion of locomotive headlights from halogen globes to Light-Emitting Diodes. The Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash University undertook an independent assessment of these trials based on scientific principles. The aim was to develop a methodology to subjectively evaluate the change in conspicuity concerning lighting and luminance scheme modifications on locomotives. \n  \nSeveral trials were conducted in WA and NSW to assess the efficacy of locomotive lighting in enhancing locomotive conspicuity. The visual conspicuity of a freight locomotive depends not only on its brightness or shininess (quantified by its luminance value) but also on the average luminance of the surrounding background and viewing conditions (such as observation distance and angle). The intensity and colour of the light emitted from the locomotive\, along with factors like livery\, cleanliness\, and viewing settings\, influence the luminance of the locomotive. Visibility is also affected by natural light conditions\, weather\, sun position\, and ambient settings. \nIn clear daylight\, visibility improvements are highly dependent on a combination of headlight state\, viewing circumstances\, and sunlight direction. The headlight\, especially in high beam during the day\, significantly enhances frontal locomotive conspicuity\, particularly at greater distances. The visibility benefit diminishes when the locomotive is viewed at an angle. Findings suggest that\, under clear daylight or dense vegetation conditions\, adding beacon lights and side marker lights provides little to no enhancement in locomotive conspicuity. Conversely\, during night-time assessments\, notable improvements are observed in overall locomotive conspicuity\, especially with side marker lights. \nThe assessment also revealed a significant difference in luminance contrast levels between daytime and night-time for the same locomotive and lighting fixtures\, indicating that locomotives tend to be more visible at night. This may partly explain the substantial difference in recorded level crossing collisions during the day compared to at night. \nThe presentation will outline the approach and methodology used\, along with the trial findings. Some recommendations and ongoing work will also be highlighted. \n• Speaker: Dr. Elias Kassa\, Team Leader Track Infrastructure\, Co-Director Safe Sustainable Accessible Railway (S2ARail) GRIP\nElias Kassa is currently a Principal Track Engineer and Team Leader of Track Infrastructure at the Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash. He also acts as Co-director for the Safe Sustainable Accessible Railway – Graduate Research Industry Partnership\, an industry doctoral program focusing on railway topics. Prior to joining IRT\, he worked as a senior researcher and professor at universities in Europe\, specialising in a wide range of railway track issues and teaching graduate and postgraduate courses in railway engineering. \nWith over 23 years of experience in the railway industry\, he has developed extensive knowledge in track design\, turnouts\, wheel-rail interface\, and optimisation these systems. He has become a recognised expert in train-track interaction and turnout dynamics. Additionally\, he has led various research and consultancy projects related to level crossing safety in both Europe and Australia. \nTogether with his team at Monash IRT\, Elias led the work on train conspicuity trial assessment\, contributing to the review of the Train Lighting and Visibility Standard. \n6:35 PM – Questions and Answers\n6:50 PM – Closing Remarks\n• Final comments and appreciation from Professor Ravi Ravitharan\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/monash-irt-tour-and-technical-presentations/
LOCATION:Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT)\, Monash University Clayton Campus\, 14 Alliance Lane\, \, Monash University Clayton Campus\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T123000
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SUMMARY:Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (KAMF) Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Site Visit to the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\nThe RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter is pleased to invite you to our upcoming site visit to Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, which will be held on 14th of October from 9:30am – 12:30pm. \nUGL and TfNSW are hosting a site visit to the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility which currently primarily maintains the New Intercity Fleet. The site visit will include a tour of the facility and its functions and wrapping up with a short lessons learnt session with the project team. The site visit will commence at 9:30pm and concludes at 12:30pm. Attendees are expected to arrange their own travel arrangements to the facility. \nKey information\n📆 9:30am-12:30pm AEDT Tuesday\, 14th October 2025 \n🌏 Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, Kangy Angy 2258 \n🎫 RSVP below \nPPE Requirements\nAll attendees must wear full site gear\, including: \n\n         Steel cap boots\n         Long pants\n         Collared long-sleeve shirts\n         Orange safety vests\n         Safety glasses\n         Gloves\n         Helmets\n\nThere is also a zero drug & Alcohol requirement. Attendees do not have to have RIW cards\, however\, if they do\, are encouraged to bring them to make the site induction smoother. \nFor any enquiries\, please contact the NSW/ACT RTSA email address nsw@rtsa.com.au 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/kangy-angy-maintenance-facility-kamf-site-visit/
LOCATION:Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility\, Kangy Angy Maintenance Centre\, Kangy Angy\, NSW\, 2258\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,New South Wales and ACT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251018T120000
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SUMMARY:Bus tour of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL)
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA WA chapter invites you to join a bus tour of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL). \nThis site visit is a bus tour of the TCL alignment and will focus on an in-depth overview of the design and construction of a pair each of freight and passenger rail each in a pre-existing corridor in brownfield conditions. It will be hosted by two senior leaders involved in the project: Graham Holden and Maneesh Gupta. \nPlease register below\, limited to 30 places \nOverview\nThe METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link spans 17 km and marks the first ever connection between two separate branches of the ‘star’ shaped Perth passenger rail network. \nPreviously\, the Thornlie line was a single (dual direction) train line that spurred from the Beckenham station and terminated at Thornlie Station. The TCL project involved the duplication of this line as well as the extension of this line to Cockburn station. \nThis involved modifications to the existing Thornlie and Cockburn stations as well as the construction of two new stations at Nicholson and Ranford Rd. The project also runs through two existing tunnels at Kenwick and Glen Iris. \nThis brownfield project faced many challenges from the relocation of the existing freight rail to the realignment of the existing Mandurah line to fit the new electrified passenger tracks. \nThe rail line opened for passenger services on 9th June 2025 and is fully operational. \nLearning Outcomes\nParticipants will gain an insight into: \n\nThe design and construction of passenger and freight railway.\nChallenges of design and construction in brownfield conditions.\nInnovations\, safety\, and community benefits.\n\nAbout the Speakers\nGraham Holden \n Graham Holden is Engineering Manager for the NEWest Alliance which delivered the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and the Yanchep Rail Extension projects for the Public Transport Authority. Graham has more than 35 years’ experience in rail across engineering delivery\, design\, maintenance and operations. He is a Chartered Engineer\, EngExec and Fellow of Engineers Australia and holds a Masters degree in Rail Systems Engineering. Graham is a past Executive Chair of the RTSA and was the Conference Organising Committee Chair of CORE2021 Conference on Railway Excellence\, held here in Perth. He is also a sessional lecturer in railway engineering at Edith Cowan University. \nManeesh Gupta \nA business leader\, Chartered Professional Engineer and senior project manager/project director with over 25 years’ experience in the freight and transit rail industries. This includes 11 years in operation and maintenance of rail network assets with strong focus on railway track maintenance  As DM/PM/PD or technical lead\, Maneesh has delivered over 150 rail projects of various sizes and complexity in WA in the last 15 years including freight and passenger rail projects. Maneesh is well known in the industry for his strong technical advisory skills for design\, upgrade and maintenance of below rail infrastructure. On YRE and TCL Projects Maneesh initially led multiple design packages and subsequently led the design team as the DJV Design Director. \nLocation\n🌏 Nicholson Station (No fees for parking on weekends) \nDate and Time\n📆 Saturday\, 18th October 2025 \n⏰ 9am – 12pm \nRIW Card or PTA SW Accreditation\nAn active RIW card or PTA SW accreditation is not required for this site visit as it will not be held inside the rail corridor. \nPPE Requirements\nThe following PPE is required: \n\nEnclosed shoes\nOrange hi vis top (vest\, shirt or jacket)\nClothing suitable for the weather on the day
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/bus-tour-of-the-thornlie-cockburn-link-tcl/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T180000
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SUMMARY:Freight Train Aerodynamics
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe German Aerospace Center (DLR) is conducting extensive research into the aerodynamics of freight trains\, aiming to improve operational efficiency and safety. Findings from large European Union research projects—including Shift2Rail FR8RAIL IV and Europe’s Rail FP5 TRANS4M-R—along with specific industrial investigations\, will be presented. Insights are drawn from on-rail experiments using the DLR FR8-LAB (a sensor-equipped swap-body container)\, advanced wind-tunnel experiments\, and novel moving-model tests that realistically simulate vehicle-infrastructure interactions. The presentation will cover: \n\nEffects of container loading on efficiency\, slipstream\, and tunnel pressure\nAerodynamic optimization of wagon geometries\nCrosswind stability challenges\nFuture perspectives from an aerodynamic standpoint\n\nThis presentation is brought to you by the RTSA Queensland Chapter. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the current aerodynamic limitations of freight trains and opportunities for improvement.\nRecognise how real-world operating conditions impact aerodynamic performance.\nLearn how novel laboratory and simulation methods can inform practical efficiency and safety improvements.\n\nSpeaker\n\nDr James R. Bell is a ground-vehicle aerodynamicist from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Göttingen\, Germany at the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology. He achieved his doctorate on the topic of the slipstream and unsteady wake structure of high-speed trains at Monash University\, Australia in 2016. \nHis area of expertise is experimental aerodynamics\, particularly wind-tunnel\, moving-model and full-scale experimental campaigns\, investigating high-speed and freight trains\, heavy-vehicle and automotive aerodynamic problems\, with the motivation of improving operational efficiency and safety. \nPrice\nMember: Free\nTechnical Society Member: Free\nStudent Member: Free\nNon-Member: $30.00
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/freight-train-aerodynamics/
LOCATION:Virtual / On-line
CATEGORIES:Queensland Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251023T193000
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SUMMARY:From Sensors to Solutions: Advancing Track and Rolling Stock Condition Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Event | In-person & Virtual | Presented by Andrew Meyer\, ENSCO Rail Australia \nJoin us for a forward-looking session exploring how rail condition monitoring is evolving—from raw sensor data to real-time actionable insights across track and rolling stock systems. \n📅 Details\n\nDate & Time: Thursday 23 October 2025 @ 6pm\nFormat: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)\nVenue: Engineers Australia Level 11\, 108 King William Street\, Adelaide / Online via webinar\nCost: Free for members – Register via From Sensors to Solutions | Engineers Australia\n\n\n🔧 Event Overview\nRail operators today need more than just isolated measurements—they need intelligence. Advances in sensor technology\, autonomous inspection\, imaging\, LiDAR\, and data analytics are enabling a shift from periodic checks to continuous asset awareness. \nIn this talk\, Andrew Meyer will: \n\nShowcase autonomous track inspection systems embedded in revenue trains\nExplore wayside monitoring of wheels\, brakes\, and bogies beyond simple thresholds\nDemonstrate integration of these systems into asset management frameworks\nHighlight how data is turned into maintenance decisions that improve safety\, reliability\, and cost efficiency\n\n\n🧑‍💼 About the Speaker – Andrew Meyer\nAndrew Meyer is Senior Director of Business Development at ENSCO Rail Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 20 years’ experience across engineering\, product development\, and international operations. \nAndrew holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics (University of Adelaide) and has led innovation roles at Beena Vision\, Trackside Intelligence\, and ENSCO across Asia\, Europe\, and Australia. He now works with rail customers across the Asia-Pacific region to deploy advanced inspection and monitoring systems.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/from-sensors-to-solutions-advancing-track-and-rolling-stock-condition-monitoring/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:National Events,South Australia Events
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SUMMARY:Human factors in focus: enhancing maintenance and manufacturing performance
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us in-person at Engineers Australia in Melbourne for an insightful session exploring the critical role of Human Factors in maintenance and manufacturing. This event will delve into how understanding human capabilities\, limitations\, and behaviours can lead to safer\, more efficient\, and more resilient systems. \nIndustry experts will share practical strategies for integrating Human Factors into design\, procedures\, and training\, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. Whether you’re in engineering\, operations\, or safety\, this event will equip you with the tools to drive human-centered improvements across your organisation. \nPlease register using the link at the bottom of the page. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, you will learn: \n\nthe core principles of human factors – participants will gain foundational knowledge of human factors and how they influence safety\, performance\, and decision-making in maintenance and manufacturing environments.\nidentify and mitigate human error risks – attendees will learn to recognise common human error traps and apply practical strategies to reduce risk through better design\, procedures\, and work environments\,\nintegrate human-centred design into operations – participants will explore methods for embedding human factors into maintenance and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency\, reliability\, and workforce well-being.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Guest arrivals and registrations\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEDT: Q/A begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Event close\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nRay Misa\nAssociate Director / Human Factors Team Manager\, Archservices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStuart Dickinson\nPrincipal Consultant\, Human Risk Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCara Murphy\nTransportation Market Director for AtkinsRéalis\, Australia and New Zealand
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/human-factors-in-focus-enhancing-maintenance-and-manufacturing-performance/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Melbourne\, Level 26/ 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T130000
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SUMMARY:Drury and Paerātā Stations
DESCRIPTION: Overview\nJoin the New Zealand Chapter of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) online for this webinar on Drury and Paerātā Stations. \n📆  Thursday 30 October\n⏰  12 – 1pm (NZDT)\n🌏  Online\n🎫  Register here \nEvent Description\nKiwiRail are delivering a transformative expansion of Auckland’s southern rail corridor through the design and construction of three new stations located between Drury and Paerātā (Drury\, Ngākōroa and Paerātā Station).  This presentation will explore how Aurecon and KiwiRail worked collaboratively to meet the growing demand for sustainable and accessible transport in the region. \nThe session will delve into the integrated approach to planning\, design\, and delivery; balancing technical complexity with community needs\, iwi engagement\, and long-term network resilience. Attendees will gain insights into design innovation\, programme\, and construction challenges. \nSpeakers\nAlpesh Patel is a Civil Engineer with over 12 years of experience in multidisciplinary design and site supervision of civil infrastructure. He possesses a thorough understanding of the project lifecycle\, from design to construction\, gained through his work in design and build environments. \nRoss Kaufusi is a Chartered Civil Structural Engineer and currently the Engineering Design Lead – Civil at KiwiRail. He has extensive experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects\, including the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project. Ross brings a strong focus on collaboration and technical excellence to his work\, ensuring robust and sustainable infrastructure outcomes. \n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/drury-and-paerata-stations/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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