Join the RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter and Engineers Australia’s ITEE Collegefor a presentation on AI, machine learning: An applied mathematician’s perspective at 6:00 – 7:00 pm AEDT. This is a hybrid […]
Join the RTSA Queensland Chapter along with the RTAA, IRSE and PWI for the Queensland rail industry Christmas conversation, a gathering of the Learned Societies of Queensland on the evening […]
RTSA Railway Engineering Thesis Award categories are open and submissions will be accepted until the 10th December 2023. RTSA Railway Engineering Student Thesis Award The Railway Engineering Student Thesis Award […]
RTSA WA Chapter members, please join us on a site visit to the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line. This site visit will be dedicated to an in-depth examination of rail operational aspects, […]
The New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) Invites RTSA members to the Australasian Tunnelling Conference in Auckland between 6 and 8 November 2023. Click here to register on the Engineering New […]
Join the PWI SA branch for their October meeting, an in-person event on the non-destructive testing of rails in Adelaide on Thursday 5th October! If attending, please RSVP to Robert […]
Join the RTSA SA/NT Chapter for this in person event in Adelaide on Thursday 28th September! About the Talk The talk will centre on approximately 140 images taken by Bob […]
The RTSA VIC/TAS Chapter have organised a site visit to the Victorian Tunnelling Centre on Wednesday 11th October 2023. Join us for a complimentary tour of the Victorian Tunnelling Centre […]
Overview The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) NSW/ACT Chapter is holding a networking night for students to meet with representatives from the rail industry. With a large pipeline of […]
Last night (Thursday 17th August 2023) we held the joint 2023 RTSA and RTAA Annual Dinner at the Crown Hotel in Sydney, it was a fantastic evening of networking and […]
PLEASE NOTE – NEW DATE: THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Overview Electrified railways use running rails for three purposes: guiding the train, providing a return path for traction currents, and detecting trains. […]
The Railway Technical Society are pleased to invite you to a webinar discussing ‘Smart Tamp: The Future of Track Maintenance’. Design tamping helps reduce wear and tear on track and […]
Please join us for a panel discussion with two leading New Zealand rail engineers recently recognised with international awards followed by an update on the Cyclone Gabrielle rail recovery in […]
Join RTSA for this webinar on creating a foundation, KiwiRail’s Digital Engineering Programme. Derek Jannings will provide an overview of the Digital Engineering Programme and the legacy of change it […]
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 attendance […]
Join the RTSA NSW Chapter and Michael Horgan (Principal Electrical Engineer, Rail Confidence) in person at the Engineers Australia office in Sydney, for a presentation on AS 7501 and compliance […]
Overview With the recent announcements of the High Speed Rail Authority and Federal Budget commitments there is no better time than now to get insights from leaders in the sector […]
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia for their annual WA Chapter Dinner in the beautiful surrounds of Kings Park. Experience an evening of networking and celebration, featuring a delectable […]
Overview This presentation will provide high level overview of the current heavy and light rail projects underway on the Gold Coast, including the next stages of the Gold Coast Light […]
Overview Wheel diameter differences (WDD) on railway vehicles impact the dynamic behaviour, the traction system performance and rail damage. It is well known that the various types of algorithms that […]
Brakes are indispensable and safety-critical systems for all types of railway trains including passenger (high-speed, metro, tram, etc.) and freight trains (heavy-haul, intermodal, etc.). Safe and efficient railway operations require […]
Both Associations are celebrating special milestones this year with the RTAA’s 50th and the RTSA’s 25th anniversaries. Join us for a 3 course meal, beverages and networking with your industry […]
Overview Join us for a brief presentation of TasRail’s operations followed by a tour of the main rollingstock workshop where you will be able to view locomotives under life-extension rebuild, […]
Overview In this presentation, you will learn about the general aspects of acoustic engineering in practice, environmental noise emissions, station PA acoustics, railcar internal noise levels, and more. Learning outcomes […]
Overview In today’s industrial environment, the threat of cyber attacks is becoming increasingly significant and consequences can be catastrophic. A cyberattack on Operational Technology (OT) systems like Signalling can compromise […]
Overview The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project is Perth’s first major elevated rail designed to remove at grade 6 level crossings. The presentation will focus on the viaduct design […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia are pleased to present a full-day seminar about City Rail Link – New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project. There will be a range of presentations […]
Overview In this online event, Jamie Green (Major Projects Director at WSP) will share an overview of Southern Program Alliance that is delivering the Melbourne’s Level Crossings Removal Project and […]
The 2023 Australasian Rail Industry Awards will be held on Wednesday 13 September at the Crown Towers, Melbourne. The Australasian Rail Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements, innovation, and […]
Overview Learn how to improve your networking effectiveness and your profile on LinkedIn (all with a railway focus!) Railway professionals will share their experience on networking, building meaningful connections and […]
Overview Rio Tinto’s autonomous train is 2.4km long, consists of three locomotives and carries around 28,000 tonnes of iron ore, it travels over 280km. It’s the world’s first fully autonomous, […]
Overview In this presentation, you will learn about the general aspects of acoustic engineering in practice, environmental noise emissions, station PA acoustics, railcar internal noise levels, and more. Learning outcomes […]
Canberra Light Rail Site Tour This tour will include a presentation by CMET and a walk around of the Operations Control Centre and maintenance facility. Please note that spaces are […]
Overview Please join the RTSA and the Engineering Heritage Victoria group to recognise 100 years since the Electrification of the Melbourne Suburban Rail Network. This Heritage Marking Ceremony is to […]
Early Bird registration savings are available now until 29 April 2023, for CORE2023 Australasia’s premier technical rail conference to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 19 – […]
We are pleased to announce that the second round of 2023 RTSA Awards are open now, in addition to our three previously opened awards. 2023 RTSA Awards open for nominations […]
ASPECT is the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) international technical conference, held every two years at locations around the world. ASPECT 2023 Programme The conference will run over three […]
The RTSA NSW/ACT Chapter and the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) NSW Branch have teamed up to arrange a site visit to Sydney Metro Trains Facility (South) (SMTF-S) at […]
Overview Please join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) WA Chapter for drinks and canapes at the new premises of Engineers Australia in the Perth CBD for our Annual […]
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) WA Branch is calling for nominations for Committee Members for the 2023/24 term (1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024). As per the […]
Happy new year RTSA members and friends! We are pleased to announce that the first round of 2023 RTSA Awards are opening soon. 2023 Railway Professional of the Year Award […]
The RTSA is supporting this event, RTSA National Chair Roy Unny will be speaking about micro-credentials in Rail. The Future of Rail Workshop is 1 day in-person workshop to address […]
The RTSA is supporting this event, RTSA National Chair Roy Unny will be speaking about micro-credentials in Rail. The Future of Rail Workshop is 1 day in-person workshop to address […]
About the event: This thought leadership series takes a deeper dive into how we can support Australia’s shift to electric mobility. Namely, how do we reduce greenhouse gas emissions through […]
Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2023 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering The Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the contribution of Dr Stephen Marich to […]
AREMA 2023 Annual Conference with Railway Interchange When: 01/10/2023 – 04/10/2023 Where: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Come join us as we hold our joint RTSA, RTAA, IRSE and PWI end of year networking event to celebrate our year and learn more about 2023! Note that there […]
Join rail industry experts as they discuss the joint Engineers Australia and the Transport Australia Society’s paper ‘Future of Rail Transport’ published in March 2022. An efficient land transport system […]
