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Perth City Link Rail Project

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Perth City Link, a Federal, State and Local government project, will change the face of Perth by reconnecting the CBD and Northbridge after 100 of separation by railway infrastructure. Presented by Robert Lowe, Client Representative Perth City Link Alliance.

When: Thu 23 February 2012 12.30 pm
Where: Auditorium, Engineers Australia 712 Murray Street, West Perth

Rio Tinto Iron Ore - Continuing to Grow

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Richard Cohen, General Manager - Expansion Studies, Rio Tinto Iron Ore
As a major iron ore producer in the North West of Western Australia Rio Tinto Iron Ore is planning for growth in a highly competitive market. This presentation will cover aspects of the planning and forecasts for the future.

WA Chapter - Meet the Railway People Expo cancelled

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Due to low participant numbers the RTSA Meet the Rail Expo to be held tomorrow in Perth has been cancelled.

If you have any queries please contact

Rhiannon Hegarty
Conference & Events Coordinator, Engineers Australia
(02) 6270 6563 or rhegarty@engineersaustralia.org.au

WA Chapter - Meet the Railway People Expo

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Saturday 7th May, 9:30am to 2pm at the Rydges Hotel Perth

The rail industry is a vital and challenging industry which can offer careers to students of Engineering; Project management; Business/Commerce; Safety, Risk, OHS & Human Factors; Information technology; and spatial sciences.

WA _Technical Presentation - 5 August 2010

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Presentation on “Development of a Container Terminal from Concept to Reality” by Raymond Marks

Time: 12 noon for 12.30 PM start

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WA Site Visit - 1 July 2010 (Note date change)

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Site Visit - Speno Rail Maintenance Pty Ltd Rail Grinding Equipment  

A site visit has been arranged to inspect the Speno Rail Maintenance Pty Ltd newly constructed Mini Rail Grinder and another unit currently being refurbished. The inspection will display the latest in technology for rail grinding equipment and will provide a short video presentation relative to grinding and rail fault detection. The visit will be conducted at the Belmont facilities of Speno Rail Maintenance Pty Ltd and numbers of attendees will be limited. Registration for attendance will be essential.   Light refreshments and drinks will be provided during the visit.  All attendees are requested to wear fully covered shoes. Other safety apparel will be provided.   

WA Technical Presentation - 27 May 2010

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Presentation on “Protection of Innovation in Technology associated with the Railway Industry”  by Mark Pullen – Patent & Trade Attorney, Watermark

Time: 12 noon for 12.30 PM start

WA -Technical Presentation - 15 Apr 2010

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Presentation on “Oakajee Project - Update” by Eric Englund

Time: 12 noon for 12.30 PM start

WA - 2010 Annual Dinner 15 April 2010

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The Western Australian Chapter of the RTSA cordially invites you and your partner to our 2010 Annual Dinner - An Evening of Fine Food and Wine.

Guest speaker for the evening will be Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi.

Register Online early to avoid disappointment. Follow this link to book your place Dinner Registration.

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.