Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for an overview of KiwiRail’s locomotive European Train Control System (ETCS) project, focusing on the safety assurance approach used to extend ETCS Level […]
Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for this presentation, providing an overview of the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme, including the delivery of two new rail-enabled ferries and the […]
Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a discussion on the new Level Crossing Risk Management Guide (LCRMG) V6 guide, developed collaboratively by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) South Australia Chapter invites you to join them for a local joint meeting (along with IRSE/PWI/RTAA) in person on 1 September 2022 from […]
Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter and the Engineering Heritage Australia (EHA) and Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) in Sydney and online for a presentation on 100 Years Under the […]
Join the RTSA NSW Chapter and Transdev for a site tour of the Great River City Light Rail (GRCLR) Depot and a brief summary of the network operations and asset […]
In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore how TSA Riley’s engineering experts have supported three landmark rail projects—from South Australia’s Tram Grade Separation Program to Victoria’s Regional Rail […]
KiwiRail is harnessing the power of Digital Twin technology to revolutionise track monitoring, join the RTSA New Zealand chapter online for a webinar on Digital Twins in Motion: Powering KiwiRail’s […]
Join the RTSA QLD for our Annual Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza Join rail industry professionals from across Queensland for RTSA’s annual dinner and trivia evening. This flagship event brings together […]
Building on a tried and tested format in Melbourne, Victoria (Ashley Keep & co), this forum is designed to bring the Traction Industry in QLD together to focus on developments […]
Join the RTSA for a technical presentation on Hope Island Station Hope Island Station is a new “station in the sky” on the Gold Coast line, built on a viaduct […]
Join us for this webinar to gain an overview of KiwiRail’s new standards for rail vehicle interoperability (M-ST-RS-8101, M-ST-RS-8102, and M-ST-RS-8103) that have been published in 2026 to replace NRSS/6. […]
Overview This event is a presentation on the history of the Public Transport Authority’s rollingstock assets including both electrics (EMUs) and diesels (DMUs). The presentation will include information about the […]
We invite you to express your interest in joining a unique family day centred around experiencing steam travel between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn. This event offers the special opportunity to […]
Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a presentation on Mobile radio warning system: implementing a new era of track worker safety. 📅 10:00-11:00 (AEST) / 12:00-1:00pm (NZST) Tuesday […]
Join the RTSA for 2 technical presentations on recent deployment of railway technology systems on international projects: ETCS Rollout on East Coast Mainline Mike Odling is major projects delivery director […]
Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for this event on the Supporting regional growth through rail reuse (previously titled: train to Cessnock) presented by Bill Palazzi. 📅 6:00-7:00pm (AEST) Wednesday […]
In collaboration with the PWI, this presentation will explore various level crossing removal methods, with a focus on rail-over-road solutions implemented in Western Australia and Victoria, highlighting their benefits, challenges […]
Overview Fire risks in rail operations—whether in tunnels, on bridges, or within dense urban environments—vary significantly across diesel, battery-electric, and electric locomotives. These differences are shaped by fuel sources, fire […]
Overview Join the RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter for a unique behind-the-scenes experience at the Puffing Billy Railway workshops, featuring a presentation and guided workshop tour led by Robert Reed, Chartered Mechanical […]
Come and join us to learn about Great Western Railway’s entirely battery powered Class 230 battery electric multiple unit. The industry leading fast charge system enables automatic charging of the […]
Overview TasRail is pleased to invite members of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) to join us in Northern Tasmania for a unique technical visit showcasing key aspects of […]
Overview Electrification of railways brings its own unique problems due to the high amount of energy required to operate a modern electric train. When Electromagnetic […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia – New Zealand Chapter, in collaboration with Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE), invites you to their upcoming April event featuring a presentation by […]
New Zealand’s coastal railway bridges are increasingly exposed to climate stressors due to climate change. This presentation links climate projections to material specific deterioration mechanisms and discuss how service life […]
Overview Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) extends an invitation to the 2026 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering. The Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the […]
Overview In today’s high-stakes industrial environments, unplanned downtime can be costly and disruptive. This session explores the transformative power of Condition Monitoring (CM) and Predictive Maintenance strategies in engineering systems. […]
Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter and the Engineering Historical Society in-person at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst for a presentation on the 150th anniversary of rail to Bathurst. Overview The […]
The RTSA WA Chapter is delighted to invite all interested members to join us on the first site visit of 2026. Opened to the Public in 2025, the Victoria Park-Canning […]
Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online with the IMechE for this presentation on shaping the next 200 years of rail engineering. Overview This keynote address from the Chair of the […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) warmly invites you to join us for CORE 2026, the Conference on Railway Excellence, in Adelaide, one of Australia’s most connected and innovation-driven […]
Join the RTSA Queensland Chapter in person in Brisbane and online for a presentation on Design of dual gauge tangential turnouts with asymmetric switches at 7:00-8:00pm AEST on Wednesday 11th […]
Please join the RTSA NZ Chapter for our end of year get together, including a presentation on KiwiRail’s strategic direction and what it means for rail professionals in New Zealand. […]
Overview Electric 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 […]
Event Overview Join us for the RTSA’s End of Year Celebration as we wrap up another successful year and look ahead to 2026. This evening is all about community and […]
Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on the Rail Network ReBuild (RNR) project in Auckland Metro! 📆 Wednesday 26 November ⏰ 2 – 1pm 🌏 Online 🎫 Register […]
Celebrate the end of 2025 with the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter at The Office Hotel, Sydney CBD. This relaxed evening offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share insights from […]
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 […]
Overview The 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 […]
Overview Join 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 […]
Overview Join 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 […]
The RTSA WA chapter invites you to join a bus tour of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL). This site visit is a bus tour of the TCL alignment and will focus […]
Hybrid Event | In-person & Virtual | Presented by Andrew Meyer, ENSCO Rail Australia Join us for a forward-looking session exploring how rail condition monitoring is evolving—from raw sensor data […]
Site Visit to the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility The RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter is pleased to invite you to our upcoming site visit to Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility, which will be […]
Overview Join the New Zealand Chapter of the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) online for this webinar on Drury and Paerātā Stations. 📆 Thursday 30 October ⏰ 12 – […]
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 […]
Overview Learning from railway accidents is a complex process that involves reviewing extensive documentation, sometimes across multiple languages, while addressing difficult operational issues. For early-career engineers, the challenge is compounded […]
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 […]
Overview Join rail industry personalities for another exciting instalment of the Yearly Meeting Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza. This event is one of the premier occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s […]
Overview The Light River Rail Bridge, located at 54.544km on the Adelaide to Crystal Brook track, is being replaced due to its age and approaching end-of-service life. The bridge, constructed […]
