RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter End of Year Networking Drinks
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 […]
Approaching Operations Readiness challenges in Complex Rail projects
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 […]
Freight Train Aerodynamics
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 […]
150th Anniversary of rail to Gunning: past, present and future
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 […]
Human factors in focus: enhancing maintenance and manufacturing performance
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 […]
Bus tour of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link (TCL)
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 […]
From Sensors to Solutions: Advancing Track and Rolling Stock Condition Monitoring
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 […]
Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (KAMF) Site Visit
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 […]
Drury and Paerātā Stations
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 – […]
Monash IRT tour and technical presentations
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 […]
AI in railway safety: enhancing learning from accidents
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 […]
2025 RTSA WA Chapter Annual Dinner
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 […]
RTSA QLD annual dinner and trivia extravaganza
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 […]
Presentation on the Light River Rail Bridge Project
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 […]
The future of global rail renewals
Overview As global investment in rail infrastructure surges, the industry faces a pivotal moment. Reliable, safe and future-ready rail systems are essential for economic growth and sustainability. This session will […]
Concept plan for Canberra to Eden railway
Overview Join us online at 5:30-6:30pm on Monday 28th July for an in-depth presentation on The Plan—an ambitious and innovative rail infrastructure proposal by engineer and economist Edwin Michell. The […]
Introduction to European Train Control System L2 rollout on the Queensland Rail Network
Overview The 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 […]
Ready for action: Operational readiness across industries
Overview Operational 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 […]
Perth’s new C-Series Rollingstock: the good and the not so good
Overview Join 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 […]
Innovations in Railway Asset Management Technologies
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. ⏰ […]
STORE 2025 | Online Q&A Forum Friday 23 May
Friday 23 May 20252:00pm NZT / 12:00pm AEST / 10:00am AWSTLocation: Microsoft Teams Join us for a live online Q&A session about the STORE Scandinavia 2025 study tour, hosted by […]
ETCS (European Train Control System) Lessons from Australia and New Zealand
The RTSA New Zealand Chapter invite you to join this webinar presented by Doc Frank Heibel. Doc Frank will present several lessons gained from his own experience and market observations, […]
Canberra Light Rail – Stage 2: Technical update
Overview The 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 […]
City Rail Link delivery using alternative motive power webinar
Overview The Railway Technical Society of Australasia – New Zealand Chapter, invite you to join them for a presentation on the delivery of welded rail to from Quay Park (Auckland) […]
KiwiRail Hillside Development Webinar
Overview The Railway Technical Society of Australasia, invite you to join them for a presentation on the historic redevelopment of the historic KiwiRail Hillside site in Dunedin. The presentation will […]
History of the Mile End Stabling yards
Overview Step 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 […]
2025 RTSA SA Chapter Annual Dinner
Members 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, […]
Bendigo Tramways (BT) Historic Tram Operation and Tram Collection
Overview Join 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 […]
The Collie Steel Mill
This presentation is being delivered by the Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG) in collaboration with the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA). They will cover the story of the Collie Steel […]
Avondale-Southdown The missing limb in the Auckland rail network
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia, New Zealand Chapter invite you to join this webinar presented by Gwyneth MacLeod discussing ‘Avondale-Southdown – the missing limb in the Auckland rail network’. […]
RTSA 2025 Undergraduate Challenge – expression of interest
In 2025, the Challenge will run over three nights in July. As well as networking with your fellow students and engineers working in rail, there will be cash and non-cash […]
RTSA supports Engineers Australia NSW Presidents Advocacy – High Speed Rail
On behalf of the RTSA, the RTSA National Executive Chair, Stratton Killis, is proud to have endorsed the Engineers Australia NSW Presidents Advocacy in support of the NSW High Speed […]
Homai Station Pedestrian Level Crossing Removal Webinar
Overview Join the RTSA New Zealand Chapter online for a webinar on the successful delivery of the Homai Project and the innovative approaches undertaken around the design, planning and construction […]
Upgrading The Heysen Boulevard Level Crossing At Mount Barker
Overview Join the RTSA SA Chapter in person for an insightful lecture with the on upgrading the Heysen Boulevard level crossing at Mount Barker. Late last year the Heysen Boulevard […]
National Event: Learning and development is the mission webinar
Overview Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for an insightful lecture with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Rail Division Chair on the critical role of Learning and Development, […]
Women in engineering and technical colleges: connecting for success
Overview This event will provide attendees with an informal networking opportunity. It is an avenue to create a community for Women in Engineering and Advocates across EA Technical Colleges, including […]
Women in engineering and technical colleges: connecting for success
Overview This event will provide attendees with an informal networking opportunity. It is an avenue to create a community for Women in Engineering and Advocates across EA Technical Colleges, including […]
RTSA early careers award categories open for nominations!
We have multiple early careers RTSA awards open for nominations at the moment, please see below for information on each of the open awards – each of these awards are […]
National Event: Learning and development is the mission webinar
Overview Join the RTSA ACT/NSW Chapter online for an insightful lecture with the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Rail Division Chair on the critical role of Learning and Development, […]
RTSA 2024 summary video
RTSA 2024 video
RTSA Chapter Committee Members EOI – open until 13th December 2024!
RTSA Chapter Committee Member Expressions of Interest are open until 13th December 2024! Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for Committee Member positions for the following RTSA Chapter Committees: […]
RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Visualising embodied carbon with a carbon twin – hybrid event
The RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter is pleased to announce our next technical presentation, Visualising embodied carbon with a carbon twin, will be held on Wednesday 11th December from 6:00 pm – 7:00 […]
SA Chapter Annual Dinner Thursday 28th November 2024
Tickets are on sale for the RTSA’s SA Chapter Annual Dinner to be held this year on the 28th November at Adelaide Convention Centre – Gilbert Suite – act fast, […]
CORE2025 – dates announced and abstract submissions open!
Kia Ora! We warmly invite you to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa (New Zealand), for the Conference on Railway Excellence 2025 (CORE 2025), themed Kaitiaki – Guarding the Future, […]
NSW/ACT Chapter Event: Is Australia ready for autonomous trams and last mile freight?
Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter online for a webinar on autonomous trams and last mile freight at 12:00-1:00pm on the 8th October. Overview Advances in autonomous transportation products, research […]
WA Chapter Event: Thornlie Cockburn link Kenwick tunnel site visit
Overview Get an exclusive glimpse into the transformative Thornlie-Cockburn Link infrastructure project in Perth, Western Australia, designed to create the city’s first east-west cross-line connection. This project will connect the […]
NZ Chapter Event: RTSA NZ Chapter 2024 mid-year multi city hybrid event
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia – New Zealand Chapter invites you to join them for their mid-year get together, in-person (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington) and online. This year includes presentation […]
RTSA Queensland Chapter Annual Dinner and Trivia Extravaganza 2024
Overview This event is one of the premier occasions on the Queensland Rail Industry’s calendar and provides an excellent opportunity for networking across all sectors and disciplines. After record […]
How can virtual coupling change the future of railways
Overview Recent developments in rail signalling technology have led to the advanced concept of Virtual Coupling. Trains are envisaged to exchange real-time information with each other via a Vehicle-to-Vehicle […]
RTAA & RTSA Combined Technical Event – Quality vs Quantity by Steven Johnson – General Manager, Operations East, Brimble
Come along to the RTAA & RTSA Combined Technical Event on Thursday, 18 July where we will be joined by Steven Johnson from Brimble for an insightful discussion, along with some networking while […]