NZ Chapter Event: Puhinui Station Upgrade webinar
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia online to hear about Auckland’s newest train station. The new Puhinui Station is in the final stages of construction and will open on […]
VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Circular economy: Converting Plastic and Polystyrene Waste into Durable Composite Railway Sleepers
The Duratrack® railway sleeper is produced from recycled plastic materials, which have already had a primary use in other applications, and forms a step part of the circular economy for […]
NZ Chapter Event: Rebuilding Rail in post earthquake Christchurch – webinar
Rebuilding Rail in Post EQ Christchurch – Waltham Scenic Journeys Servicing Centre Join the RTSA NZ Chapter and KiwiRail online to hear about the challenges of redeveloping and replacing damaged […]
NSW Chapter Event: Mariyung (NIF) Maintenance Facility
Registrations of interest now open! A site tour has been arranged to visit the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility on Friday 02 Jul 2021. TfNSW are delivering a new, state-of-the-art fleet […]
NZ Chapter Event: City Rail Link – so far as is reasonably practicable
The New Zealand Society for Safety Engineering invite RTSA NZ members to join them for this webinar with Gabriella Solti, Principal Safety Assurance Engineer for the City Rail Link Project. […]
SA Chapter Event – Casual Complexity in Track Worker Safety Incidents
Whilst accidents and near misses are occupational hazards of Track Workers, serious incidents expose issues and vulnerabilities where the safety of the system itself is ultimately breached. Unfortunately, such breaches […]
VIC/TAS Chapter Event: Rail Industry Networking Dinner
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) cordially invites you to the return of our railway industry networking dinner in 2022. We will be joined by keynote speaker Mr Frankie […]
QLD Chapter Event: Prediction and Mitigation of Wheel Squeal
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA), Qld Chapter, for a presentation (offered both in person in Brisbane and online as a webinar) on the prediction and mitigation of […]
SA Chapter Event: Digitalisation of Rail Asset Management
Keolis Downer is collaborating with the Department of Transport in Victoria to implement contemporary asset monitoring and analytics technologies into the Yarra Trams network to improve the performance of assets. […]
Nomination Deadline for 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards
Categories and Criteria Nominations are now open for the 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards), so get your entry in to recognise the achievements of your people or team. […]
RTSA Insight into Track Engineering Course 2021 – Expressions of Interest now open
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) is seeking expressions of interest to attend the Insight into Rollingstock Engineering course prior to CORE 2021 on Monday 21st June at the […]
NZ Chapter: High Speed 2, UK and Bridge Engineering Webinar
Join the RTSA NZ Chapter and Liam Edwards for an overview of the HS2 project, one of Europe’s largest Infrastructure projects and details of the Enabling Works North Contract, of […]
Rail Forum Midlands UK-Australia Export Networking Event
RTSA Chair Roy Unny and RTSA Marketing and Communications Rep Lydia Saunders are joining the UK’s Rail Forum Midlands event on UK exports in the Australian rail market. Rail Forum […]
RTSA/MIDEL webinar: Session 1 – Making rail infrastructure safer, greener and more reliable
Join the RTSA and MIDEL online for a new webinar series! How can rail infrastructure deliver power to electrified networks in a safer, greener, and more reliable way? Join MIDEL […]
2021 RTSA Thesis award winners announced!
PhD & Masters Thesis Awards The PhD Thesis Award and Masters Thesis Award are offered annually by the RTSA to the author of an outstanding doctoral and research masters degree […]
QLD Chapter Event – Promoting Competition in the Interstate Rail Freight Market
Join RTSA Qld Chapter in Brisbane for a presentation from Dean Gannaway, Regulatory Economist, discussing the role of competition in addressing the decline in rail’s modal share. Competition policy reforms […]
NZ Chapter Event – Fast(er) Rail – Past, Present and Future Webinar
Join the Railway Technical Society Australasia and WSP experts to hear about and join a discussion on Fast(er) Rail. Learn about the past, present and future developments of faster rail in our region and consider how it could help shape a […]
RTSA Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course 2021 – Register now!
29th-30th April 2021 – register now to attend the RTSA Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course. The 1.5 day course will be held in person in Sydney, NSW on the 29-30th […]
Insight into Rollingstock Engineering Course 2021
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) will conduct the Insight into Rollingstock Engineering course in Sydney in April 2021. Day 1: Thursday 29th April 2021, 12:00-5:00pm AEST, Sydney NSW […]
WA undergraduate CORE 2021 scholarship application deadline
Apply by the 7th May 2021 for the WA undergraduate scholarship to attend CORE 2021. Successful Applicants will be notified in Early June. Scholarships will be awarded to tertiary students studying […]
WA undergraduate CORE 2021 scholarship applications open until 7th May 2021
Nominations Now Open! Apply by the 7th May 2021 for the WA undergraduate scholarship to attend CORE 2021. Successful Applicants will be notified in Early June. Scholarships will be awarded to […]
NSW EA Event – Sydney Metro Stage 2 – Tunnelling for City Stations and Under the Harbour
John Holland is a major contractor for Stage 2 of the Sydney Metro project, the biggest public transport project in Australia. It comprises twin 15.5km tunnels from Chatswood to Sydenham […]
RTSA acknowledges recent passing of Dr. Francis Small (1946-2021)
The RTSA acknowledges the recent passing of Dr. Francis Small. (In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Neurological Foundation or by phoning +64 09 309 7749) Dr […]
International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge
Happy International Women’s Day everyone! The theme this year is #ChooseToChallenge and we challenge you on this day and every day to strive for a more gender equal world. This […]
NSW Chapter Event: Women in Rail Career Student Information Night
Co-hosted by the Railway Technical Society Australasia NSW Chapter and Women in Engineering, join us for a women in rail career student information night, in person in Sydney and online […]
SA Chapter Event: Adelaide EMU – High Voltage, Propulsion and Auxiliary Distribution
Join the RTSA SA Chapter in Adelaide for a presentation on the Adelaide EMU – high voltage, propulsion and auxiliary distribution at 5:45pm on 4th March 2021 – Register here […]
AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference – September 26-30, 2021
The AREMA 2021 Virtual Conference will deliver the best education right to your computer. There will be nearly 80 Technical Presentations offered to help you discover new technologies including case […]
NZ Chapter Event: Te Huia – Hamilton to Auckland Commuter Services
Join the Railway Technical Society Australasia and David Shepherd to discuss the work leading up to the introduction of the Hamilton to Auckland Commuter train services. This presentation is being […]
AusRail PLUS 2021 – Deadline for Abstract Submissions
The AusRAIL PLUS 2021 Executive and Program Committees would like you to contribute your voice and submit an abstract/paper to present at the AusRAIL PLUS 2021 Conference and Exhibition. To […]
Early Bird Registration now open for CORE 2021!
Collaborating to master complexity Registration is now open for CORE 2021 on the 21st-23rd June. The conference will be held in person in Perth with presentations intertwined with […]
Submit your nomination for the CORE 2021 Young Professional Scholarship before 1st March 2021!
Submit your nomination for the CORE 2021 Young Professional Scholarship before the 1st March 2021! About the scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to young professionals working towards or already employed […]
RTSA Railway Professional of the Year Award – 2021 Nominations are now open!
The RTSA Railway Professional of the Year Award is offered to a person aged 35 years or above, who has been employed in the railway industry for at least 10 […]
NZ Chapter Event: Rolling Stock Asset Services South Island Locomotive Procurement
Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online for a presentation on the Rolling Stock Asset Services South Island Locomotive Procurement – Register here Presentation Abstract KiwiRail, as the manager and operator […]
IRT 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering
Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) 2021 Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering The Stephen Marich Annual Lecture in Railway Engineering honours the contribution of Dr Stephen Marich to […]
SA Chapter Event: QPE BBQ and Site Tour
Join the RTSA South Australia Chaper and QPE Fabrication for a BBQ and site tour! About QPE Fabrication QPE Fabrication is a South Australian company specialising in the design and […]
Young Professional Scholarship nomination deadline 1st March
Submit your nomination for the CORE 2021 Young Professional Scholarship before the 1st March 2021! About the scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to young professionals working towards or already employed […]
NSW Chapter Event: Newcastle Light Rail Project
Join the RTSA NSW Chapter online for a presentation on the Newcastle Light Rail – Register here Presentation Abstract The Newcastle Light Rail (NLR) system opened in February 2019 and […]
RTSA acknowledges recent passing of Life Member John Dring (OAM)
The RTSA acknowledges the passing of RTSA Life Member John Dring (OAM) on January 25th 2021. John Dring’s distinguished service to the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) extended for […]
RTSA members Dr Philip Laird and Colin Butcher receive Australia Day 2021 Honours
A huge congratulations to RTSA members Dr Philip Laird and Colin Butcher who have been named on the Australia Day 2021 Honours List, each achieving a medal (OAM) of the […]
SA Chapter Event: Flinders Link Railway Upgrade – site walk
The RTSA welcomes all RTSA members and non-members to to take-part in a site walk and discussions about the Flinders Link Project, delivered by Brent Eddy, Gateway South Design Manager […]
Monash Institute of Railway Technology are hiring!
Are you looking to start the new year with a new challenge? The Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) may have the position for you at their Clayton […]
Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards (Virtual)
Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards (Virtual) Details and link to register to come.
Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards – Deadline for Entries
Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards Click on link below to submit an entry. Award categories are as follows: STUDENT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR An undergraduate engineering student or group of […]
2021 National Executive Committee News!
Hello everyone! As we approach the end of a very challenging year it is important to reflect on the highs and lows, and learn from these both from a business […]
RTSA NZ Chapter – 2020 End of Year Event and TrackSAFE Awards
Thursday 3rd December was the RTSA NZ Chapter end of year function and AGM, it was held simultaneously in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. Daniel Headifen, the RTSA NZ Chapter Chair, […]
One week left for undergraduate and post graduate thesis award nominations!
Have you recently completed a rail industry related undergraduate, masters or PhD thesis in Australia or New Zealand? If so, nominations close on the 6th December 2020 for the RTSA […]
RTSA end of year events (all chapters)
Details for all 2020 RTSA end of year events (this page/events pages will be updated as more events are added). NZ Chapter end of year event with TrackSAFE 5:30-7:30pm (NZDT) […]
NZ Chapter event – End of year event and TrackSAFE Awards Night
Please join us for the Rail Technical Society Australasia’s NZ end of year event. We’re super pleased to combine this with TrackSAFE’s annual award presentation. We’ll also be holding presentations […]
Register for the RTSA end of year event (10th December) with IMECHE
RTSA Special Event Webinar (jointly with IMechE): Felix Schmid – “The Long History and Exciting Future of Railway Systems Thinking” 7:00-9:00pm Thursday 10th December Register here! Felix Schmid, Chair of […]
RTSA Special Event (jointly with IMechE): Felix Schmid – “The Long History and Exciting Future of Railway Systems Thinking”
This special event is co-hosted with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Felix Schmid, Chair of the Railway Division of the IMechE for 2020-2021, has chosen ‘The Long History and Exciting […]