07 May 2025

AS 7472 Railway Operations – Management of Change

The closing date for nominations – Tuesday 3 June 2025

The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) is seeking nominations to join a Development Group to review AS 7472 Railway Operations – Management of Change.

How will this help the rail industry? 

Changes to railway operations may vary in complexity and risks. AS 7472 assists RTOs to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with changes to ensure a safe and productive transition.

The adoption of AS 7472 Railway Operations – Management of Change will provide RTOs with a common and harmonised approach for managing risk as part of organisational change. It provides a systematic approach for managing change within a rail safety environment.

Management of change is relevant and necessary for RTOs as the industry moves towards implementing new technologies and innovative work practices.

About

AS 7472 Railway Operations – Management of Change is undergoing a review which will consider the methodologies applicable to managing change within a rail safety environment including the requirement for managing risk as part of the change process. Effective change management focusses on the human side of change acknowledging that people will be affected by change and will require support, consultation and training.

Time commitment

Development Group membership is voluntary and requires the support of your organisation to attend and contribute. There will be 6-8 meetings held between June and December 2025. Further information on the responsibilities of a Development Group member can be obtained from the RISSB Website.

How to contribute

Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit nominations for Subject Matter Experts to join this Development Group to contribute to the overall depth and quality of the product.

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The closing date for nominations is Tuesday 3 June 2025.

As the rail industry’s accredited Standards Development Organisation (SDO), RISSB continues to collaborate with government, rail operators and industry leaders to improve the efficiency and harmonisation of the Australia and New Zealand’s rail network, ensuring national interoperability, safety and sustainability into the future.