About RISSB

• Who we are
• What we do
• Governance
• Board Members
• Strategic Plan
• Business Plan
• Staff
• Committees
• DAB
• Work Plan
• Admin Documents
• Contact Us

Who We Are

The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) is wholly owned by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and is responsible for the development and management of the rail industry standards, rules, codes of practice and guidelines, all of which have national application.

Originally established on 16th June 2003 as the Code Management Company it was renamed RISSB on 17th October 2007.

RISSB is a not for profit company limited by gaurantee which does not have a share capital and which is required to apply the whole of its income and assets to achieving the listed objectives in its constitution.

The RISSB is accredited by Standards Australia as a Standards Development Organisation, and all new standards commenced by RISSB after 31st July 2007 are published as Australian Standards.

To view the RISSB Organisation chart click here: RISSB Organisational Chart