the permanent way institution

The Permanent Way Institution South Australian Section Incorporated

ABN 78 940 577 192

GPO Box 318

Belair SA 5052

NEWSLETTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2014

Next Meeting – 4th September 2014

The next meeting of the PWI SA Section will be held on Thursday 4th

September 2014 and,

being a joint meeting with and hosted by the IRSE, will be held at

Fedoras Restaurant, Hilton Hotel

Corner Sir Donald Bradman Drive and South Road, Hilton commencing at 5.45pm.

Two presentations will be made at the meeting, being:

i) Spencer Junction to Tarcoola CTC

Several years ago, ARTC had identified that the current method of Train Order Working, between Spencer Junction and Tarcoola, would need to be replaced due to the projected increase in Traffic, and limitations on the number of Train Orders that could be written by a Train Controller in one

shift. Following consideration of available technologies, it was decided to install CTC Signalling, with Microlok CBI equipment, Frauscher “advanced” axle counters for Train Detection and use of the existing ARTC Communications system along the Rail Corridor for vital links between Crossing Loops and equipment monitoring. The first CTC loop at Tent Hill was commissioned on Monday 2 September 2013, with the last site, Tarcoola, commissioned on Tuesday 1 July 2014. This presentation looks at the system architecture and equipment used, performance to date, benefits and challenges.

Presented by Michael Forbes – Signalling Design Engineer, ARTC.

ii) The Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) from Proof of Concept to

Implementation

ARTC first set out on its journey toward ATMS in the early 2000s when it scoured the market for

a Communications Based Safeworking System to replace its current systems. Since that time ARTC has partnered with Lockheed Martin to develop the ATMS. Having now completed a due diligence and proof of concept phase, ARTC are now moving towards the first revenue service implementation of ATMS. This presentation will discuss the outcomes of the proof of concept phase, the lessons learned and ARTC’s plans for the first implementation of ATMS between Port Augusta and Whyalla.

Presented by Brad Moorhouse, ATMS Project Director, ARTC.

Following the meeting, refreshments will be served.

PWI South Australian Section Newsletter for September 2014 – of 17

LAST MEETING

The last meeting was held on the 14th August

2014. The presentation was by Peter Lindqvist, Rollingstock Engineer, Public Transport Services.

Peter spoke on the techniques that are used to

monitor Adelaide’s metropolitan passenger rolling stock, and the results that were being achieved. The presentation included an overview of wayside and on-board monitoring technologies for wheel-rail interaction, ride quality and pantograph-contact wire interaction. He focused on how monitoring systems have been developed or

procured to deliver the required results at a relatively low cost.

Unfortunately a full description of Peters presentation is not available for inclusion in

this newsletter.

Future Meetings

4 September 2014 – IRSE

17 September 2014 – Track Engineering Seminar No. 2

2 October 2014 – West Coast Wilderness Railway Upgrade – G Sharpe

5 November 2014 – Track Engineering Seminar No. 3

5 December 2014 – PWI AGM & Awards

5 February 2015 – TBA

2 April 2015 – TBA

4 June 2015 – TBA

6 August 2015 - TBA

PWI Track Engineering Seminars

Track Engineering Seminar No. 2 will be held on Wednesday 17th September 2014. This seminar will cover:

i) Rail Manufacturing and Properties – To provide an understanding of the process for the manufacture of rails and the properties that rail steel must provide.

ii) Rail Performance and Failure Modes

– To provide an understanding of rail

performance in track and the various means by which failure may occur.

Further details and an attendance application form may be found at the end of the Newsletter. Attendance at the Seminar is open to all PWI members and any person employed in the maintenance of railway track. There will be no charge for attending this Seminar.

Be sure to note this date in your calendar and send your attendance form now.

Membership

Life Members

Life Membership is awarded to members who have provided outstanding support and contribution to the PWI. Our current Life Members are John Adams, John Dring, Neil

Orange and Stephen Townsend.

Corporate Membership

Our Corporate Members for 2014 are:

i) OneSteel

ii) Transfield Services

iii) ARTC

iv) Southern Quarries

v) Momentum Rail

vi) Lend Lease Engineering Pty

Ltd (previously Abigroup

Contractors)

vii) Laing O’Rourke

viii) Martinus Rail

ix) Pandrol Australia

x) Public Transport Services

xi) Speno Australia

Personal Membership

Personal Membership of the PWI South Australian Section is available to any person who is involved or interested in the rail industry.

For any non-members reading this Newsletter, we encouraged you to join. The cost is not great, we believe that the PWI provides valuable support to those in the rail industry and membership is a statement of support for both the PWI and the rail

industry.


A Personal Membership application form may be found attached to the back of this Newsletter.

Trackwork Achievement Award

The Trackwork Achievement Award is made on projects that involve or are associated with track or related infrastructure.

The award this year comprises the retention of the Bert Rex Shield for one year and a cheque for the sum of $1000.00.

Now is the time to prepare your submission for this award. Details of the award may be found attached to this Newsletter.

OneSteel Excellence in Safety or the

Environment Award

The OneSteel Excellence in Safety or the

Environment Award shall be awarded by the PWI South Australian Section for

commendable achievement and/or initiative in the field of occupational health, safety and welfare in relation to the Permanent Way of an operating railway.

The award comprises a suitably engraved plaque and a cheque for the sum of $1000.00.

The PWI South Australian Section

acknowledges and thanks OneSteel

Manufacturing for their continued support with this award.


The following was a submission for the 2013 OneSteel Excellence in Safety or the Environment Award.

Tailem Bend Team – Safety

Achievement The Transfield Services track maintenance team based at Tailem Bend achieved a significant safety milestone in November 2013. The Tailem Bend rail team achieved 15 years Lost Time Injury (LTI) free. The

current Tailem Bend team members are Colin Ackland, Wayne Housten, Stephen Wade, Ronald Humphrys, Ronald Gower, Trevor Truscott (Team Leader), Alan Fabbian and Carl Drendel.

This is a great achievement since Transfield Services commenced the SA railway industry operations in 1997. In addition, the team have incurred only a three minor Medical Treatment Injuries, with the last occurring in 2009 (4 years ago).

The team has a history of being very proactive in close call reporting and thorough in hazard identification of work sites. In general, the team know to remain safe and to keep out of the line of fire and minimise risk.

Trackwork Operations

The team is responsible for track and corridor inspection services, routine corrective maintenance, planned renewals, construction works and incident response rectification for over 300 kilometres of mainline track for the client; Genesee Wyoming Australia (GWA). The area is centred on Tailem Bend and

extends to Loxton (Loxton Line), Pinnaroo (Pinnaroo Line) and caretaker for the now closed Apamurra Line.

In addition the team provide track services to

10 grain and storage yards following the Main South Line to the SA border: Tailem Bend, Monarto South, Murray Bridge, Coomandook, Coonalpyn, Tintinara, Keith, Wirrega, Bordertown, and Wolseley.

The team have also been extensively involved in assisting other Transfield Services track teams to undertake large planned MPM, Capital and emergency rectification works at locations spanning SA/WA/NSW that require their expertise and track skills.


Transfield Services management believe that the remarkable safety achievement is attributed to a number of factors such as: being part of a small community, looking after and supporting each other and by being

proactive with Transfield Services HSE systems and processes.

The Team

The team has a great depth of experience with over half the team members having 20 or more years’ service to the rail industry.

The team currently consists of 8 track workers, but has generally ranged up to 12 men over the 15 year period since 1997. The Team Leader is Trevor Truscott or “Trev” and is well respected by his team members.

Tailem Bend Team Safety Systems in Use

The Tailem Bend Team is supported by a large number of initiatives developed by Transfield Services as part of its Safety Management System. The systems and procedures involve a detailed approach to safety across the rail industry.

Transfield Services Registered Training

Organisation (RTO)

Transfield Services is an Enterprise-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO), enabling us to combine our expertise in operations, maintenance and asset management services with our ability to deliver industry-specific training requirements.

Managed by the Transfield Services Learning and Development, Transfield Services RTO aims to meet the specific needs of its clients

and participants through the development and delivery of innovative integrated and customised training solutions. Nationally accredited courses are delivered under the Australian Quality Framework (AQF), successful completion resulting in a nationally recognised qualification.

Processes and Procedures Developed for

Track Work, Construction and

Maintenance Activities

Transfield Services have developed Track &

Civil infrastructure documentation that contains sufficient detail to ensure that the processes required to be followed on site can be adhered to.

Millennium & IMVS in All Vehicles

Transfield Services utilises various systems to report on and monitor driver behaviour. These include Circuitlink Millennium

&Telogis IVMS. The reports provide information on many parameters including excessive speeding and driving behaviour. The vigilance system is designed to monitor and record the above items of data during road and rail travel, however its main purpose is to enhance the operator’s own vigilance and alertness when on road and

especially on rail and in the event of the operator’s failure to respond to several timed prompts to bring the vehicle to a safe shut down condition.

Internal Audits

Transfield Services have developed and implemented internal audits to ensure a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining and evaluating evidence objectively to determine the extent to which policies, procedures or requirements are fulfilled within the process, function or system being audited.

Workplace Inspections

Inspections of work areas are undertaken to check compliance with documented HSE procedures in relation to housekeeping, equipment, work practices, use of personal protective equipment, emergency equipment, environmental controls, and as well as to

ensure that work areas are inspected on a regular basis, so that hazards can be identified, and action taken to address non-conformances or hazardous situations.

Safety Behavioural Observations

The Job Safety Observation is a process of assessing a task or work situation through


observation, discussion, reinforcement of positive aspects, and correction of the negative aspects. A key intent of the Job Safety Observation is to raise awareness of safety in both the person who is observed and

the observer.

Quarterly Compliance Processes

Quarterly Compliance Certificate (QCC) - the QCC has been developed and implemented for use by Transfield Services rail contracts and project teams to ensure compliance, and support high quality and consistent internal reporting. The QCC

record provides a quarterly audit position, which is verified and signed off by the appropriate responsible personnel.

Fatigue Management Plan and Policies

To ensure that fatigue is appropriately managed across Transfield Services through the recognition and implementation of

actions required to minimise the impact of working hours on health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons in the workplace, and make certain that employees, supervisors and managers are informed of the ‘elements contributing to fatigue’ so as to prevent accidents, incidents and illness in the workplace. Managing fatigue is just one of the components of the overall approach to

fitness for work and employee wellbeing.

Mandatory Safety Rules

The Transfield Services Mandatory Safety Rules are a set of non-negotiable rules designed to provide a consistent framework and are intended to protect employees and contractors from high consequence hazards

that are commonly encountered across the Transfield Services enterprise. The Mandatory Safety Rules are applied in conjunction with all relevant laws, company policies, the Code of Business Conduct, House Rules, Industrial Instruments, Global Standards, Principal Risk Controls, Fair Play and any other processes, procedures and work instructions that are applicable to the

workplace.

Principle Risk Controls

Principal Risk Controls provide a common approach to risk management for those activities, commonly undertaken in our operations that are most likely to present a risk of serious injury, illness or death.

Quality Management Systems

Transfield Services is committed to

implementing and maintaining a management system that improves effectiveness and efficiency, and ensures that all services provided meet the requirements of our customers, both internal and external as well as statutory and regulatory requirements it is achieved through consistently and predictably providing products and services that conform to relevant specifications, standards, codes

and agreements.

Vehicle Logbook Checking

All Transfield Services Vehicles and Equipment are maintained in line with manufacturers’ guidelines and with strict adherence to OH&S legislative requirements. All employees carry out a daily Vehicle/

Equipment inspections using the relevant log books to identify that plant is fit for use and that any repairs required are reported and acted upon accordingly.

Remote Works Communications

Procedures

There procedures ensure the safety and well-being of Transfield Services Rail employees

and sub-contractors undertaking remote or isolated work. Ensuring that effective systems are in place and maintained at all times including regular contact between the remote worker(s) and a Nominated Contact Person.

Journey Management Plans

Given the remote and large geographical coverage of Transfield Services, risk control strategies for commuting/driving from home base to work sites and between different worksites are considered. All employees who are required to travelling by road transportation in excess of 2hours or more are required to complete a Journey


Management Plan. This is inclusive of travel between job sites as well as travel from site to their home base or from their home base to site.

RTO Training Broadsheet – Identify Skills

Gaps & Training Requirements

A skills matrix has been established for all Operational Services personnel to identify the skills, disciplines and training that Operational Services personnel require to fulfil certain positions within the group. A number of professional and specialised development programs and industry specific

training are available for employees to complete.

Team Innovations and Better Ways

The Better Way system is a system which enables Transfield Services employees to identify nonconforming products / services, suggest possible areas for improvement and

innovation and identify any hazards that maybe identified on site. All Better Ways are recorded in an Innovations database and may be turned into Good News Stories that are communicated throughout the contract and Better Ways of a substantial nature are communicated across the Global company.

Hazard Management System

At Transfield Services our goal is “No injury to anyone, anytime”. Hazard management practices have been developed and implemented for application at all Transfield Services sites. These practices seek to reduce the risk of harm to our people and the environment.

The Transfield Services practice institutes the standard four step risk management process;

i) Identifying hazards associated with the environment, work activities and

related systems of work; ii) Assessing the risks of those hazards; iii) Controlling the risks via elimination or

mitigating means; iv) Reviewing and evaluating risk control

measures.

Summary and Conclusion

Congratulations to the team. It is possible to achieve 15 years LTI free and achieve the Transfield Services Vision of zero harm.

Thermit Australia Welder Award

The Track Welders Award is offered annually in recognition of the achievements of field or depot welders performing the specialized task of rail welding that is associated with track maintenance, renewal and/or construction.

The Award consists of a $1000 cash prize, a perpetual trophy to be retained by the recipient for a period of twelve months and a miniature trophy to be retained in perpetuity by the recipient.

This award is proudly sponsored by Thermit

Australia.


Awards Assistance Request

Help Wanted!!

Presently, the PWI SA Section Inc. annually offers three awards, being the Trackwork Achievement Award, the Thermit Australia Welder Award and the OneSteel Safety/Environmental Award.

Our Awards Coordinator, John Dring, is the sole adjudicator of these Awards and he selects the successful recipients after a process of review which involves the allocation of scores against previously-agreed marking criteria.

Nominations in all three categories traditionally have closed at the end of October each year and the task of review has had to be completed in good time for the

respective trophies and cash prizes to be prepared for presentation at the Section Annual General Meeting that takes place at the beginning of December. This means that all nominations have had to be reviewed in a condensed period of about two weeks.


Ideally, there should be more than one person conducting the job of review so that different points of view can be taken into consideration to determine the most appropriate recipients of the recipients of the

Awards and, to this end, expressions of

interest are sought from individuals who

are willing to lend assistance to John, as part of a small review team. Although this appeal is open to all, younger members are encouraged to participate so that they are able to contribute towards the management of the Awards,

In the first instance, contact John at [email protected] and he will be delighted to discuss the matter with you further.

Track Talk

Mystery Location

The location for the above photo is Mile End. The project being undertaken was the construction of the Bakewell Underpass. The

track is the ARTC interstate mainline for which realignment was required to allow demolition of the last remaining pier of the old Bakewell bridge (to the left of the loco) and to fit on the new rail underbridge that had yet to be constructed. The track alignment is in the final stages of completion. The Indian Pacific is halted at the signal

awaiting approval to pass over the newly completed track.

The new rail underbridge, which carried both the ARTC and PTS tracks was constructed

later on the east side and was moved into position during a weekend track closure of all tracks.

Again no one responded let alone identified the location. Hopefully, we get some responses to the following mystery location.

The tunnel shown in the following photo is in

South Australia. Where is it located?

Mystery Photo

Track Talk

The following photo is of the old narrow gauge station at Pine Creek in the Northern Territory and was taken in August. As can be seen the station and trackwork is intact despite the railway having been closed in 1976.

Photo – Pine Creek Station in August 2014

The station precinct along with a small museum has been retained for historical reasons. If you are passing through Pine Creek, it is well worth a visit.

Articles and Papers for the PWI

Newsletter

Members and readers are encouraged to submit articles and papers on activities and technical issues related to the permanent way and railways in general.


Letters to the Editor

None received but letters from members are

most welcome. Indeed, if you have any information and photos about current rail projects/activities or comments’ regarding what is happening to our rail system, your fellow members would be pleased to hear of it.

British Railway Track and Track

Compendium

The “British Railway Track” book is currently being revised and the Seventh

Edition will be published in future as a series of volumes, each to be purchased separately. The following volumes are currently available:

Volume 1 Design Part 3 – Bull Head Rail Volume 4 - Plain Line Maintenance Volume 5 – Switch and Crossing

Maintenance. Volume 9 – Track Terminology

Copies of the 6th Edition are still available from the UK.

For further details as to how to obtain any of

these books, please contact the Secretary.

2014 Journals

The 2014 Part 3 Journals have been received and have been sent to those who have

purchased them. Feature articles in the edition include:

i) New Zealand’s (Re)Nationalised Railway System - A review of the current situation regarding New Zealand Railways

ii) Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Bridge 31 – An

innovative approach to replacing a heritage railway bridge.

iii) Refresher Topics: Ballasted Track Renewals – A review of the costs, benefits, risks and mitigations of renewing ballasted track.

iv) The Importance of Scoping within any Track Renewal – Discusses the importance of getting the

detailed scope right when planning a track renewal.

v) Pragmatic Approaches for Reusing UK’s Redundant Railway Earthworks – Discusses the issues associated with rehabilitating old railway earthworks for use by a new track.

vi) Track Bed Total Route Evaluation for Track Renewals & Asset Management, “A Network Rail Perspective”, Parts 1 to 3 – Describes the process adopted by Network Rail for track bed investigations and design. Covers an introduction to track bed


design, route evaluation and innovative design solutions.

vii) The Performance of New Generation Geo-Grids within Trackbed under Cyclic Railway Loading

viii) AP JNP Rolling Contact Fatigue Detection and Management

ix) Practical Approach to Track Renewals

Some spare copies of the 2014 Journals are now available for purchase. The price for a set of 4 Journals is $35.00. Please contact the Treasurer should you wish to purchase a set.

Please note that only PWI members may purchase Journals.

2014 Membership Fees

Membership Fees for the 2014 Financial Year became due on the 1st November 2013.

Membership Fees for the 2014 Financial Year remain the same as last year and are:

Personal Member – City Location $25.00

Per. Member – Country Location $10.00

Corporate Member $500.00

The Treasurer sent out membership renewal forms last October. Please return promptly with your payment. If you have misplaced the renewal notice, please contact the Treasurer.

City Members are those residing in the Adelaide metropolitan area and Country Members are those residing outside the Adelaide metropolitan area.

Members are reminded that members become non-financial if Membership Fees are overdue by more than 6 months (i.e. 1st May) and that membership may be automatically terminated if Membership Fees are overdue

by more than 18 months.

It is the member’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of any change of address or other contact details.


Contact with PWI South Australian Section Inc.

Should members wish to contact the PWI SA Section for any reason, please contact the Secretary

– Mark Pronk on 08 8301 1264 during working hours or, if more convenient, any of the Committee members.

Contact details for the 2014 Committee are as follows:

Position Name Phone No. Email Address Chairman Gary Sharpe 0407 895 575 [email protected] Secretary Mark Pronk 08 8301 1264 [email protected]

Treasurer Neil Orange 0418 168 271 [email protected] Programme Director Stuart Glynn 0419 136 644 [email protected] Committee Members Harry Olsen 0419 855 123 [email protected]

Stephen Townsend 0400 135 481 [email protected] Phillip Campbell 0407 061167 [email protected] Mike Sowden 0419 422 944 [email protected]

Vice President John Dring 08 8294 0384 [email protected]

Notice of Committee Meeting

Committee members please note that the next Committee Meeting will be held on: Thursday 4th September 2014

At the Hilton Hotel, Corner Sir Donald Bradman Drive and South Road, Hilton

commencing at 4.30 pm.

Notice

This Newsletter is published by the PWI South Australian Section Inc. All correspondence, corrections or queries

relating to the Newsletter should be address to the Secretary, PWI South Australian Section Inc., GPO Box 318, Belair, SA 5052.

Disclaimer

Any statement or opinion in this document is offered in good faith based upon information supplied. However, no responsibility or liability is accepted by the Permanent Way Institution, South Australian Section Inc., or its members

for or in respect of any statement or opinion in this document, irrespective of how or whether that statement or opinion

may be relied or acted upon.


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ABN 78 940 577 192 The Permanent Way Institution is a democratic association with membership drawn from railway engineers, track staff and others, all of from a technical or practical interest in railway permanent way and works. Personal Membership is also open to non-railway people who have similar interests. The value of the Institution is educational and social, and its object is to increase members understanding of the work on which they are engaged, both in the field of permanent way and in the other branches of railway civil engineering. The Institution originally started in the British Isles where most sections are to be found, however other sections may be found in Central and Southern Africa, South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia. In addition to the South Australian Section, other sections of the PWI in Australia may be found in NSW and Queensland. Section meetings are for the reading and discussing of papers and the exchange of views and are held at frequent intervals and at least 4 times per year. Site visits and excursions are also undertaken from time to time. The South Australian Section publishes a Newsletter prior to each meeting. The Newsletter gives details of the future and past meetings as well as any other business related to the Section. The UK PWI publishes a Journal 4 times per annum and South Australian Section members may purchase this publication if desired. The UK PWI also publishes a reference book titled “British Railway Track – Design, Construction and Maintenance” which may also be purchased by South Australian Section Members. The Annual Subscriptions and Entrance Fee (payable in advance) for Personal Membership of the PWI South Australian Section is as follows:

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ABN 78 940 577 192

2014 TRACKWORK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Call for Nominations Closing date Friday 24th October 2014

The Trackwork Achievement Award is offered annually for an outstanding achievement related to rail infrastructure. Such achievements may be associated with the permanent way, signaling, bridges, structures or any other rail-related infrastructure initiatives.

The work nominated for the Award generally shall have been undertaken between 1

st June

2013 and 31st August 2014, although works

commenced earlier than this may be considered.

Although nominations are restricted to members of the Permanent Way Institution, a member may submit a nomination on behalf of a non-member. For detailed Guidelines and Judging Criteria see the sheets accompanying this poster or contact the Awards Coordinator.

AWARD CONSISTS OF:

� $1,000 cash prize

� A perpetual trophy, the Bert Rex Shield, to be retained for a period of twelve months

� A miniature trophy to be retained in perpetuity by the recipient

NOMINATIONS: Nominations for the 2014 SA PWI Trackwork Achievement Award will close on

Friday 24th October 2014.

Nominations shall be submitted electronically to [email protected] or dispatched to the following postal address with a completed application form by the specified closing date: PWI Awards Coordinator 19 Bartlett Drive Novar Gardens SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5040

For more information and nomination form contact:

John Dring Tele: 8294 0384 Mob: 040 880 8375 Email: [email protected]


ABN 78 940 577 192

2014 ONESTEEL EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY OR THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD


The OneSteel Safety Award is offered annually for a commendable achievement and/or initiative in the fields of occupational health and welfare, industrial safety or environmental protection. Such achievements and initiatives may be associated with the permanent way, signaling, bridges, structures or any other rail related infrastructure activities.

The work nominated for the Award generally shall have been undertaken between 1

st June 2013 and

31st August 2014, although works commenced

earlier than this may be considered.

Although nominations are restricted to members of the Permanent Way Institution, a member may submit a nomination on behalf of a non-member. Detailed Guidelines and Judging Criteria can be found in the sheets accompanying this poster or from the Awards Coordinator.

AWARD CONSISTS OF:


o Commemorative plaque to be retained by the recipient.

This award is proudly sponsored by OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Limited

NOMINATIONS:

Nominations for the 2014 OneSteel Safety Award will close on



For more information and nomination form contact:: John Dring

Tele: 8294 0384 Mob: 040 880 8375 Email: [email protected]


ABN 78 940 577 192

2014 THERMIT AUSTRALIA TRACK WELDER AWARD


The Thermit Australia Track Welder Award is offered annually in recognition of the achievements of field or depot welders performing the specialized task of rail welding that is associated with track maintenance, renewal and/or construction. The work nominated for the Award generally shall have been undertaken during the period from 1

st June 2013 and 31

st August 2014,

although works commenced earlier than this may be considered, Although nominations are restricted to members of the Permanent Way Institution, a member may submit a nomination on behalf of a non-member. Detailed Guidelines & Judging Criteria can be found in the separate sheets that accompany this poster or by contacting the Awards Coordinator for copies. THE AWARD CONSISTS OF:


� A perpetual trophy to be retained by the recipient for a period of twelve months

� A miniature trophy to be retained in perpetuity by the recipient

The award is proudly sponsored by Thermit Australia Pty. Ltd.

NOMINATIONS: Nominations for the 2014 Thermit Australia Track Welder Award will close on



For more information and nomination form contact: John Dring Tele: 8294 0384 Mob: 040 880 8375 Email: [email protected]


GPO Box 318

Belair SA 5052

TRACK ENGINEERING SEMINAR NO. 2

RAIL MANUFACTURING AND PROPERTIES & RAIL

PERFORMANCE AND FAILURE MODES

To allow people within the track maintenance area to gain greater knowledge and understanding of track infrastructure The Permanent Way Institution, South Australian Section Inc. will be conducting a series of Track Engineering Seminars covering a wide range

of aspects related to the design and maintenance of railway track and associated infrastructure. Attendance at the Seminar is open to all PWI members and any person employed in the maintenance of railway track. There will be no charge for attending this Seminar.

You are invited to attend the Seminar.

Details of the Seminar are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 17th

September 2014

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Where: KBR

186 Greenhill Road, Parkside, SA 5063

Agenda

2.00pm Welcome

2.10pm Rail Manufacturing and Properties – Eddie Bennett - OneSteel To provide an understanding of the process for the manufacture of rails and

the properties that rail steel must provide.

3.00pm Coffee break

3.10pm Rail Performance and Failure Modes – Nick Petticrew - ARTC To provide an understanding of rail performance in track and the various means by which failure may occur.

4.00pm Close At the end of each presentation, time will be allowed for questions and discussion. Papers on each of the presentations will be made available to attendees on the day. This is an opportunity too good to miss.

Applications Close – 12th September 2014


Track Engineering Seminars

Attendance Response Form Yes, I would like to attend the Track Engineering Seminar on

Rail Manufacturing and Properties & Rail Performance and Failure Modes to be held on Wednesday 17th September 2014.

My details are as follows: Family Name: ……………………………………………………………………………… First Name: ………………………………………………………………………………

Contact Details:

Postal Address: ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………….

Phone No.: (……)……………………………… Fax No.: (……)……………………………… Mobile No.: ……………………………………… Email Address: …………………………………………………………………

Other Information

I am a member of The Permanent Way Institution, South Australian Section Inc.: Yes / No

I am currently employed within the Track Maintenance Industry: Yes / No Name of Employer: …………………………………………………………………….

I understand that places at the Seminar are limited and that attendance is not guaranteed. Signature of Applicant: …………………………………………………………………….

Please Return Form by the required date to:

Mark Pronk PO Box 318, Belair, SA 5052

Or

email to: [email protected]

the permanent way institution

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