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WA Technical Presentation - 8 October 2009

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The Deltic Locomotive

Dr John Wager  Hon.FIEAust, CPEng.

In 1955 the English Electric Company designed and built the prototype of a new and powerful diesel-electric locomotive, using the Napier Deltic opposed-piston engine. The Deltic subsequently became Class 55 of British Rail, 22 such Deltics serving well for over 20 years.

WA Chapter Technical Presentation - 30th July 2009

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Project Alliances in the Rail Industry - Lessons Learnt, Benefits and Difficulties

Richard Morwood, Alliances & Sustainable Infrastructure Director, AECOM - Australia and New Zealand

The presentation includes lessons learnt, benefits and difficulties from project and program alliances currently being completed in Brisbane and Sydney including:

WA Chapter Technical Presentation - 28th May 2009

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Rottnest Island - Its Infrastructure and the Challenges

Paolo Amaranti, CEO, Rottnest Island Authority

Mr Paolo Amaranti is the Chief Executive Officer of the Rottnest Island Authority and is heavily involved in the planning and workings of the holiday resort.  His presentation will focus on the management of the Island with particular reference to its infrastructure by demonstrating a seamless delivery to the public.

A look towards the future from Peter Newman

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Over 70 RTSA members and guests were treated to an insightful presentation at the Western Australian  Engineers Australia Offices on Wednesday 22nd April 2009 from Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University.Peter highlighted some emerging trends and realities regarding the growth of our economy, our cities and also our transport systems. He showed that rail has a growing market share and also a large role in the future of our cities.

Eminent Speaker Tour

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The 2008 RTSA Eminent Speaker Tour has begun!

The RTSA 2008 Eminent Speaker Andrew McCusker is the Operational Director of MTR Corporation Hong Kong, Chairman of NP360 Cable Car, Chairman of Telecoms provider TraxComm HK and a Board member of Octopus Ltd, HK . The topic of the presentation will be Delivering Sustainable City Transport.

WA - Technical Presentation 28th August 2008

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Topic: North Fremantle Container Transit Terminal - Update on Rail Facilities

Presenter: Fremantle Port Authority