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Rail Signalling Perth

Consolidating and sharing the technical knowledge for rail signalling

21 April 2026 | Crown Perth

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CO-LOCATED WITH HEAVY HAUL RAIL 2025
ATTEND BOTH TO SAVE $1,200 | SPECIAL SUPER-EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXPIRES 8 AUGUST 2025

overview

Around the world, advances in rail signalling are transforming rail networks to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability and capacity. In Australia, the last 18 months have seen major developments in digital signalling and understanding the role, integration and management of signalling systems is key to maximising the record investment in rail projects underway across Australia.

The 2026 Rail Signalling workshop builds on the momentum of recent advances in technology, policy and planning so mark your calendars to join us in Perth next April for the return of this practical and intensive one-day workshop focusing on the latest case studies and fundamental technical knowledge.

It will address the changes, challenges and opportunities by placing them into a practical context and perspective.

Topics to be addressed include:

  • Introduction to history and evolution of signalling solutions
  • The benefits and challenges of upgrading signalling systems
  • Digital signalling interoperability
  • Future trends

    COURSE FACILITATOR:
    Dr Frank Heibel
    A chartered professional electrical engineer with international experience in railway signalling since 1991, Frank is recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent experts on modern high-capacity signalling. Having managed significant projects across Australia introducing modern communications based in-cab signalling, as well as several technical lead roles for modern Automatic Train Control, including ERTMS/ETCS and CBTC, he applies his project, technical and business experience to his mission of disseminate signalling knowledge and insights for signalling and non-signalling people alike.


    GUEST SPEAKER:
    Stephen Lemon
    Executive Advisor Rail Technologies, National Transport Commission
    Advancing national rail interoperability is a National Cabinet priority which is being addressed through the National Rail Action Plan (NRAP). The National Transport Commission (NTC), through the NRAP is developing a strategic business case for ministers to support the national alignment of digital rail signalling and developing the first mandatory standards to ensure interoperability. NTC’s Stephen Lemon joins us to provide an update on this generational change. As a senior rail industry engineer and people leader with more than 35 years public and private sector experience in Australia and the UK, he brings his specialist experience in technology strategy, interoperability and harmonisation to his project update.


    GUEST SPEAKER:
    Mazahir Yusuf
    Program Manager, Hitachi Rail
    With specialities in world-class signalling systems and rail automation (plus a shared Guinness World Record for the world’s heaviest robot), Maz was the Principal Project Engineer for AutoHaul® – the world’s first fully automated, heavy haul rail network – where he was privileged to coordinate a diverse team of 60+ developers and engineers across the world. As Program Manager, he continues Hitachi Rail’s long-term relationship with Rio Tinto to further enhance AutoHaul® capabilities and joins us to share updates and insights into the ETCS rollout for Rio Tinto and Roy Hill.


    2025 Photo Gallery

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2025 Speakers

Dr Frank Heibel

Director, Doc Frank Rail Services

Stephen Lemon

Executive Advisor Rail Technologies, National Transport Commission

Mazahir Yusuf

Program Manager, Hitachi Rail

Partners

Supporting Partner

Exhibition Networking Drinks

21 April 2026

Unwind with a relaxing drink at the Exhibition Networking Drinks which will bring together participants from both the Signalling and Rail Turnouts Workshops.

Function available to sponsor

Pricing

Super Early Bird Early Bird Full Rate
Standard Pass – RAIL SIGNALLING $1,295.00 + GST $1,395.00 + GST $1,595.00 + GST
Standard Pass – RAIL SIGNALLING (Young Rail Professionals) $695.00 + GST $795.00 + GST $895.00 + GST
Standard Pass – HEAVY HAUL RAIL + RAIL SIGNALLING $3,136.50 + GST $3,306.50 + GST $3,731.50 + GST
Standard Pass – HEAVY HAUL RAIL + RAIL SIGNALLING (Young Rail Professionals) $1,606.50 + GST $1,776.50 + GST $1,946.50 + GST
  • Super early bird rate expires 8 August 2025
  • Early bird rate expires 30 January 2026

*Young Rail Professionals rate eligibility – Reduced registration fees are available to young rail professionals, aged 35 years old and under on 21 April 2026 to attend.

Note: You will be required to provide ID on the day of the event.

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Heavy Haul Rail Conference

22-23 April 2026 | Crown Perth

We are holding our 14th Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference alongside Rail Turnouts Workshop. To be held on the 22-23 April 2026, the event will showcase the best in local and international project expertise and will give attendees an understanding of the strategic directions of the major industry players together with an update on developments in equipment, technology and maintenance to ensure efficient, safe and reliable operations.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT WHEN REGISTERING FOR BOTH THE HEAVY HAUL RAIL CONFERENCE AND RAIL TURNOUTS WORKSHOP

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Event Code of Conduct

This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour – because actions can impact others and everyone has a role to play in getting it right.

Anyone not following these rules or behaving in an unacceptable way will be asked – and expected – to stop doing so immediately and may be removed from the event. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.

when & where

21 Apr 2026

Crown Perth
Great Eastern Hwy,
Burswood WA 6100

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