Connecting Rail Across Continents: RTSA & AREMA Partner for Global Excellence
In May 2026, the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) officially signed a landmark Joint Resolution of International Cooperation. This exciting new “Technical Affiliate” program unlocks exclusive global benefits, discounted educational materials, and shared technical knowledge for RTSA members.
The Vision
RTSA and AREMA share a unified mission: advancing the design, construction, maintenance, and management of railway infrastructure.
Because the railways of Australasia and North America share highly aligned design and operating practices—utilizing the same global supply chain—this partnership is a natural step forward to foster international exchange among rail professionals.
Key Shared Initiatives
- Reduced Registration Fees: Reciprocal non-member discounts on major events, seminars, and conferences.
- Shared Technical Activities: Collaboration on Call for Papers, webinars, and technical programs.
- Study Tours (STORE): Eligibility to enroll in organized international railway engineering study tours at reduced rates
- Global Networking: Direct website integration and knowledge sharing across borders.
Member Benefits Breakdown
Your RTSA Member Benefits
- 20% Discount Code: Save 20% off non-member pricing for the AREMA Annual Conference & Expo registration, all AREMA Educational Offerings, and the AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering (MRE) (Full manual and/or individual chapters).
- Conference Proceedings: Full access to the extensive AREMA Conference Proceedings archives (accessible via the orange Quick Links box upon logging in
- Monthly AREMA e-Newsletter: Stay updated with promotional communications forwarded directly to your inbox.
- Platform Chats Podcasts: Gain full access to AREMA’s exclusive audio insights.
- Exclusive Materials: Access to AREMA University Student Chapter support materials and dedicated social media access.
What AREMA Members Get
- Technical Library: Access to over 530+ peer-reviewed technical papers spanning the entire breadth of the railway industry.
- Webinar Archives: Approximately 100+ hours of technical webinar recordings.
- Award-Winning Research: Access to 17+ distinguished PhD papers honored by the RTSA.
- Trackside Talks Podcast: Weekly 20-minute bite-sized breakdowns of our most valuable technical papers.