15 Dec 2025
Code of Practice Type Approval Signalling
The closing date for nominations – Wednesday 7 January 2026
The Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation (ARISO) is seeking nominations from experts, from both manufacturers and users, with experience in type approval of signalling equipment, to join a Development Group to review Code of Practice Type Approval Signalling.
How will this help the rail industry?
The Code of Practice promotes a common understanding of type approval requirements between suppliers of products for signalling applications and Rail Transport Operators (RTO).
It will assist RTOs in managing the risks associated with system failures during the installation and upgrade of rail signalling systems. The effective application of type approval processes will allow RTOs to reduce the risk of procuring signalling componentry that may be incompatible with train control systems and other interoperable assets.
About
The Code of Practice provides RTOs with guidance on identifying signalling products that require type approval and information to support the type approval process.
The Code of Practice will assist RTOs in applying a risk-based approach to the type approval process and scale the type approval for the risks on the criticality.
Time commitment
Development Group membership is voluntary and requires the support of your organisation to attend and contribute. A minimum of half a day per month time commitment will be required between January 2026 and April 2026. Further information on the responsibilities of a Development Group member can be obtained from the our website.
How to contribute
Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit nominations for rail industry 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 Wednesday 7 January 2026.
As the rail industry’s only accredited Standards Development Organisation (SDO), ARISO 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.