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 […]
Call for nominations for RTSA Vic/Tas Chapter Committee 2021/22 Term
Call for nominations – Victoria/Tasmania Committee We are calling for nominations for seven (7) positions on the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) Vic/Tas Chapter Committee for the 2021/22 term. […]
RTSA Vic/Tas Chapter Event (Webinar) – Suburban Rail Loop
Announced by the Victorian Government in 2018, Suburban Rail Loop is a 90 kilometre orbital rail loop linking every major rail line from Cheltenham to Werribee, via the airport, and […]
NZ Chapter webinar: Trentham to Upper Hutt double tracking and Digital Engineering
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia in a presentation about ‘Trentham to Upper Hutt double tracking and Digital Engineering’, presented by Andy Lyon. Speaker: Andy Lyon Andy Lyon is […]
EA Event (Webinar) – Chief Engineers Panel – Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges for Chief Engineers in an Asset Intensive Organisation
What are the Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges for the Chief Engineers and their team? Engineers play a vital role in the Australian community by influencing and improving everyday life. Millions […]
Lighthouse Club Event: The present and future of Tunnelling (Perth and Melbourne)
Drawing on their experience from across Australia and the globe, two expert panels will present on the present and future of tunnelling. Moderator – Nadine Makin Technical Director Aurecon Richard […]
EA Event (Webinar) – Infrastructure thought leaders series – Going Digital in Rail
Population growth, rapid urbanisation, and the need to address global warming all cement rail’s position as Australia’s fastest-growing transportation sector. We are constantly challenged to find new and innovative ways […]
EA Event (Webinar) – Energy Thought Leaders Series: Smart Energy Management for Sustainable Transport
To deliver sustainable, clean, accessible smart cities we need to find a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase our ability to store renewable energy effectively and efficiently. In […]
SA Chapter Event: 2020 RTSA SA Division Annual Meeting and Dinner
Please note: this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday 16th December. The South Australian Chapter of the RTSA invites you and your guest to our 2020 Annual Dinner. The dinner […]
IEEE Event (Webinar) – COMMUNICATION-BASED TRAIN CONTROL (CBTC) 101 – Standards, Concepts & Architecture
The presentation will cover the following introductory topics: Define IEEE’s concept of CBTC based on the IEEE 1474.1 standard. Difference between moving block and fixed block signalling philosophy Describe the […]
SESA Australian Systems Engineering Workshop (ASEW) 2020
ASEW has been programmed across morning, mid-day and evening sessions to minimise work impacts with the focus of the three different sessions each ASEW day: Morning – systems round-tables and […]
EA Event (Webinar) – Load Restraint Requirements for Engineers
This webinar covers the following topics: Chain of Responsibility requirements for engineers – what you need to know Explain the Law and the 2018 NTC Load Restraint Guidelines – an […]
Call for nominations for Special Interest Representative to join the Awards Sub-Committee
Call for nominations – Special Interest Representative to join the Awards Sub-Committee The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) is calling for nominations for a Special Interest Representative to […]
EA Event (Webinar) – Clyde Engineering – Non-Government Steam Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction and Repair
Join mechanical engineer and rail and engineering history expert David Jehan as he describes the locomotives, carriages and wagons produced for non-government operators prior to WWII. David will also describe […]
Joint RTSA NZ Chapter / CORE Connect Event: Development of Structural health-index based national asset management system
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Rudolph Kotze to discuss KiwiRail’s approach to developing a national Structural health-index based asset management system . This presentation is being held […]
RTSA SA Chapter Event – Gawler Rail Electrification Project
Please join the RTSA at Fedoras Hilton Hotel to hear a live presentation from both Cody Sharrad and Kate Taylor on the Gawler Rail Electrification Project followed by networking with […]
ARA Board Call for Nominations for Position of General Director – Manufacturer or Supplier of Rail Related Products and Services
The ARA Board currently has one vacancy; the position of General Director – Manufacturer or Supplier of Rail Related Products and Services. As a result, and in accordance with the […]
NSW Chapter RTSA Event (Webinar) – Rolling Stock Dynamics Simulation with VAMPIRE
Vampire is a simulation program for railway vehicle dynamics. Vampire was formed as a package in the late 1980s from the combination of a suite of analysis programs developed, tested […]
ARRB National Transport Research Awards – Virtual Awards Ceremony 2020
This year’s National Transport Research Awards will be run as a virtual awards ceremony ARRB believes that even though we cannot come together physically to celebrate, it is more important […]
RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Driver Advice System (DAS) and Sustainability
Join the Railway Technical Society of Australasia and Soren Low, KiwiRail’s Technology & Customer Innovation Leader, to discuss ‘DAS and Sustainability’ in this 1 hour webinar. Over the last seven […]
RTSA Congratulates Dr. Phillip Laird for his nomination for a 2020 National Transport Research Lifetime Contribution Award
The RTSA congratulates Dr. Phillip Laird, with the University of Wollongong, for his 2020 National Transport Research Lifetime Contribution Award Nomination. Through these awards, the ARRB recognises and celebrates research […]
EA Event (Webinar) – Costa Rica’s San Jose Metro Build and Tunnelling Project
Mobility is an important issue for all cities, big or small, since traffic and congestion are common urban problems everywhere. San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, is not […]
AusRail PLUS 2021 (postponed to 2022, relocated to Sydney, NSW)
AusRAIL is the largest rail event in Australasia and is hosted by the Australasian Railway Association, and supported by the leading industry associations, including Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE); […]
Engineering Heritage Sydney Event (Webinar) – Timber Laminated Arch and Truss Bridges of the NSW Railways
This webinar will present a historical survey of the 54 more sophisticated timber bridges planned or built on the NSW Railways, looking at the evolving designs and the engineers who […]
RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations – Part 4
This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. This includes: Safety legislation and implementation Economic regulation of […]
RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations – Part 3
This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. This includes: Safety legislation and implementation Economic regulation of […]
RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations – Part 2
This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. This includes: Safety legislation and implementation Economic regulation of […]
RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Auckland EMU CAF Signalling ETCS Onboard equipment introduction, assurance and commissioning process
The introduction of electric trains in Auckland in 2014 has undoubtedly been a huge success with annual ridership numbers increasing by over 8 million in that time. As a result, […]
EA Event (Webinar): Future Proofing and Unlocking Auckland’s Rail Network – City Rail Link Project Update
This webinar will provide an overview of the City Rail Link Project, Auckland, New Zealand. Presenters will discuss the overall project outline and key challenges, as well as a project […]
RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Innovating in response to the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake: Modular rockfall protection wall development
The landslides caused by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake presented many challenges for the NCTIR geotech design team working on mitigating the rockfall hazards that affected the narrow coastal rail and […]
RTSA Webinar Series on Management of Railway Operations – Part 1
This webinar will look at the management of the Australian Railway Industry and the elements involved in the management of railways. This includes: Safety legislation and implementation Economic regulation of […]
NSW Event (Webinar) – A Rail Engineer – The Journey So Far
In Melvyn’s presentation ‘A Rail Engineer – The Journey So Far’, he will share his project challenges and successes, from his beginnings as a rolling stock trainee through to managing […]
CORE Connect Webinar Series – Collaborative Rail R&D – Successes, Challenges and Future Opportunities
Funded jointly by participating Australian rail organisations and the Commonwealth Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program, the Rail Manufacturing CRC began operations in 2014 for a term of six years, with […]
Transport Australia Society Event (Webinar) – The Future of Public Transport Ridership
Engineers Australia’s Transport Medal rewards and recognises outstanding individual contributions to transport in Australia and is open to individuals from public and private sectors. The Transport Medal is open to […]
SA and Vic Chapters RTSA Event (Webinar) – Flinders St Viaduct
Learn more about the works undertaken to understand the Flinders Street Viaduct’s asset condition and expected remaining life though various assessment methods. Speaker: Zac Rudd Zac has over 12 years […]
Call for nominations for RTSA Marketing and Communications Representative (2-year term)
Call for nominations – RTSA Marketing and Communications Representative The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) is calling for nominations for a Marketing and Communications Representative – a voluntary role […]
Vic Event (Webinar) – A Digital Approach to Developing a Heavy Rail Network – A Systems Engineering Victorian Case Study
The Victorian heavy rail network is being significantly updated, with $57 billion of transport capability improvement projects already underway and more investment to come. Running parallel projects which involve multiple […]
Qld Chapter RTSA Event (Webinar) – Supercomputing in Train and Track Analyses
Discover the basics of the implementation of supercomputing in the analysis of railway trains and tracks, including capabilities, challenges and lessons learned in this case study-driven presentation. Overview Computer simulations […]
Vic Event (Webinar) – Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project: Temporary Works Design and Management
The Metro Tunnel Project is the largest public transport infrastructure project in Victoria’s history, but it’s not just the final product that is complex. This presentation highlights the significant engineering […]
Qld Event (Webinar) – Reliability Improvement – A Case Study from the Rail Sector
Across all infrastructure sectors, asset managers face an ubiquitous challenge of working within constrained budgets to deliver services to the satisfaction of the communities and customers they serve. This challenge […]
SA Chapter Event – Annual RTSA/IRSE/PWI/RTAA Local Joint Meeting
Please consider attending the annual SA joint event with IRSE, PWI and RTAA at Fedoras at the Hilton Mile End. There will be two interesting lectures as follows: 6:00pm Meeting […]
Qld Event (Webinar) – Automating Rail Network Asset Management and Inspections
Understand critical points of inspection in railway assets to safety and efficiency of maintenance strategies of railway operations using automated technology for asset management. This presentation will be delivered in […]
RTSA NZ Chapter Event (Webinar): Bridge 229 NIMT Replacement – Design and Construction
Bridge 229 NIMT has been for some time the only bridge structure supported on timber piers in the Upper North Island region of the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT). For […]