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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary of rail to Gunning: past\, present and future
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for a compelling exploration of one of Australia’s historic rail achievements—the extension of the Main South Railway Line from Goulburn to Gunning\, officially opened in 1875. This event will delve into the political\, engineering\, and operational challenges of the past\, examine the current state of rail operations\, and look ahead to the future of high-speed rail to Melbourne. \nAttendees will gain insights into the historical significance of the Gunning extension\, the evolution of rail technology and operations over 150 years\, and the technical and strategic considerations shaping the future of Australia’s National High Speed Rail Network. \nClick here to register on the Engineers Australia website. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn about: \n\nunderstand the political and engineering challenges involved in the historical extension of the Main South Railway Line to Gunning\, and their relevance to modern infrastructure projects.\nidentify key changes in rail operations and maintenance over the past 150 years\, including how current safety and financial requirements are being addressed\nexplore the technical specifications and benefits of high-speed rail systems\, including differences in signalling\, alignment\, and speed compared to traditional rail\nengage in informed discussion about the future of rail in Australia\, including the strategic vision for a National High Speed Rail Network and its potential impact on connectivity and sustainability.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.00 pm AEDT: Registrations open\n5.30 pm AEDT: Presentation commences\n7.15 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes\n\nOnline: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Presentation commences\n7.15 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nFrank Johnson\nImmediate Past Chair\, Engineering Heritage Sydney\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilson Dai\nSenior Rail Engineer\, Mott MacDonald\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Parker\nCEO\, High Speed Rail Authority
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/150th-anniversary-of-rail-to-gunning-past-present-and-future/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T223000
DTSTAMP:20250815T030418Z
CREATED:20250815T030237Z
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UID:8976-1763055000-1763073000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:2025 RTSA WA Chapter Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The RTSA WA Chapter invites you to our upcoming annual dinner on Thursday 13th November 2025\, to be held at Frasers in Kings Park. As one of the premier events for the WA rail industry each year\, we would love for everyone to join us again for an evening of networking and celebration. \nThis year’s theme is Culture Shift: Sparking Change from Within and our keynote speaker is Social Artist and Entrepreneur Peter Sharp. Peter is a master at infusing joy into the mundane and transforming routine into human connection\, and is sure to make the dinner a memorable night. \nEvent description\n📅 Date: Thursday 13 November 2025\n🕖 Time: 5:30 pm for 10:30 pm\n📍 Venue: Frasers Kings Park – 60 Fraser Ave\, Kings Park WA 6005\n🎫 Tickets and Sponsorship: https://events.humanitix.com/rtsa-wa-chapter-annual-dinner-2025
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/2025-rtsa-wa-chapter-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Frasers State Reception Centre\, Frasers\, State Reception Centre\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Kings Park\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Western Australia Events
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SUMMARY:2025 RTSA SA Chapter Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:  \nMembers are advised that  RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner is to be held this year on Thursday 13 November 2025 at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite. For sponsorship details\, please contact sa@rtsa.com.au. \nEvent description\nThis year we are honoured to welcome Professor Arnold Dix as our keynote speaker. \nProfessor Dix is internationally recognised for his extraordinary leadership in crisis situations — most notably his pivotal role in the dramatic rescue of 41 miners in the Silkyara-Bardot Tunnel collapse in India\, a story that gripped the world in 2023. \nFrom tunnel safety and underground resilience to risk management and inspiring leadership under pressure\, Professor Dix’s presentation will leave guests motivated and enthralled. \n📅 Date: Thursday 13 November 2025\n🕖 Time: 7:00 pm for pre dinner drinks\, kick off at 7:30 pm\n📍 Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia 5000\n🎟️ Tickets: RTSA SA Chapter annual meeting and dinner | Engineers Australia\n\nPlease be aware that the ticket prices shown below are inclusive of GST and service fees. \n\n\nSponsorship – $700.00 inc. GST \n\nTwo tickets to the dinner\nPlacement of 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\n\nIndividual/Table Tickets \n\nRTSA Member Ticket – $120 inc. GST\nNon-Member Ticket – $150 inc. GST\nTable of 10 plus Corporate Sponsorship – $1900 inc. GST\nTable of 10 – $1400 inc. GST\n\nPlease discuss other Sponsorship Opportunities with Tony \n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-sa-chapter-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,South Australia Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Technical Society of Australasia":MAILTO:memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251119T193000
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UID:9831-1763577000-1763580600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Rail electrification: A historical view
DESCRIPTION:  \nOverview\nElectric traction technology in railways has been around for well over 100 years and railway electrification came to Queensland in the late 1970s. The presentation will go through the chronology and geography of this development and hopefully give you some insight into how some of the important development decisions were made.  Presenter\, Colin Kenny\, has been active on electrification projects for 50 years and is hence well placed to give a historical perspective. In case Colin misses any detail\, the presentation will be followed by a Q&A panel session with a couple of godfathers of QLD electrification – Frank Nugent and Eric Ruderfor – providing some golden in-depth wisdom in how the state developed its network. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n6.30 pm AEDT: Presentation commences \n7.00 pm AEDT: Q&A panel session \n7.30 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes \nIf you are joining from Queensland\, please join at 5.30 pm AEST \nIn Person \n4.30 pm AEST: Registration opens. Networking\, catering\, and refreshments \n5.30 pm AEST: Presentation commences \n6.00 pm AEST: Q&A panel session \n6.30 pm AEST: Networking\, refreshments\, and catering \n7.30 pm AEST: Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\nBy attending this presentation\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the historical timeline of electric traction technology and its implementation in Queensland’s railway network.\nGain insights into key decision-making processes that shaped the development of railway electrification across the state.\n\n\n\nColin Kenny\nEngineering Manager – Rail\, CPB Contractors\n\nBiography\n\n\nColin Kenny – a baby boomer born in Brisbane growing up in Sunnybank – in 1973 joined Munro Johnson and Associates as a Cadet Civil Engineer working on flood mitigation design for Kedron Brook\, just in time for the January 1974 Brisbane flood. In January 1975 Colin was seconded to Elrail Consultants as part of the team providing Queensland Railways with the design of Brisbane Suburban Electrification using the British Rail Mark 3B overhead system. The association with Elrail continued until 1987 and since then Colin has never looked back. As well as working on the key foundation electrification projects in Queensland (BSE\, MLE)\, Colin has gone on to deliver electrification outcomes across Australia and beyond (NZ\, Hong Kong\, Malaysia\, Philippines). After 50 years in the industry Colin continues to play a key role working since 2019 as Engineering Manager on the Cross River Rail project.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rail-electrification-a-historical-view/
LOCATION:9/340 Adelaide Street \, Brisbane\, Queensland 4000\, 9/340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T120000
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UID:9466-1763640000-1763643600@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:Approaching Operations Readiness challenges in Complex Rail projects
DESCRIPTION:Having successfully facilitated the resolution of complex rail/transport project issues and in particular operational readiness/handover activities for Transport agencies and rail operators. This included inter-entity (including rail operators) facilitation to ensure alignment and agreed-upon documented outcomes/decisions.  David will explore how operations readiness applies to complex rail/transport projects and encompassing issues across states such as interoperability\, harmonisation\, handover. \n\nDate: 20th November 2025\nTime: 12-1pm AEDT\nLocation: Online only\n\n\n \n\n\nName: David Ramsdale \n\n\nTitle/Company: Technical Director and Transport Lead (VIC)\, AtkinsRealis \n\n\nA recognised leader in advising clients and executives of major complex rail and transport projects\, currently working at AtkinsRealis as a Technical Director and Transport Lead (VIC)\, actively contributes to various Project Steering Committees (e.g.\, Regional Rail Revival\, Northeast Line Upgrade\, Murray Basin Rail Project) and development\, delivery and operational transport working groups. This has involved chairing\, co-chairing and undertaking secretarial duties. Undertaken numerous recent key senior advisory roles on complex rail/transport projects including interface management and operational readiness. \n\n 
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/approaching-operations-readiness-challenges-in-complex-rail-projects/
LOCATION:online only
CATEGORIES:Events,Victoria and Tasmania Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251126T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251126T130000
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CREATED:20251111T021745Z
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UID:9617-1764158400-1764162000@www.rtsa.com.au
SUMMARY:RTSA NZ Chapter online event - Rail Network ReBuild
DESCRIPTION:Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on the Rail Network ReBuild (RNR) project in Auckland Metro! \n📆 Wednesday 26 November\n⏰  2 – 1pm\n🌏 Online\n🎫 Register on the Engineering New Zealand website \nPresentation Overview\nThe Rail Network ReBuild (RNR) project in Auckland Metro commenced in early 2020 under the banner of the Rail Network Growth Impact Management (RNGIM) programme and is nearing completion. The project was initiated with the simple goal of ‘addressing historic formation\, drainage and track issues to bring the network up to a modern metro standard’. \nThe $385m project has touched every part of the Auckland Metro Network and utilised all parts of the New Zealand rail industry from KiwiRail Engineering\, Infrastructure and Operations teams\, Auckland Transport/AoR to specialised Consultants and Contractors.\nThe presentation will outline the journey over the past 5 years from scope definition through engineering challenges\, stakeholder engagement\, process development\, programme management\, physical delivery and the benefits realisation so far. \nPresenter Bio\nNathan Pinch is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 25 years in rail industry split between United Kingdom and New Zealand. Started life as a Graduate Engineer with GTRM; a rail maintenance contractor in the United Kingdom then 7 years with Network Rail as Track Maintenance Engineer for the West Coast Main Line and London Euston Station. \nSince coming to New Zealand in 2010 (for the sunshine) and joining KiwiRail has predominantly worked in Auckland.  Started as a Project Engineer on latter stages of DART/AEP and Wiri Depot\, then a stint as Auckland Metro Production Manager. He transitioned to the project space in 2015 where he has worked on various infrastructure projects including Southdown CT Upgrade\, Tranzcenic Westfield\, Kaimai Tunnel\, CRL C5/C8/C9 and AMR.\nNathan has been leading the Rail Network Rebuild project since 2021.
URL:https://www.rtsa.com.au/events/rtsa-nz-chapter-online-event-rail-network-rebuild/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Events,New Zealand Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RTSA New Zealand Chapter":MAILTO:tech.groups@engineeringnz.org
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