30 Jan 2024
RISSB Connect Edition 48, January 2024
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Edition 48 January 2024 INSIDE THIS EDITION+ CEO message CEO MESSAGEOur current year’s work program is now delivering some valuable new and updated products (see new product releases below). Our new Work Plan development process launched last year, is designed to ensure our work is focused on the most important issues for the industry, and the new releases reflect the industry transformation opportunities (Digital Engineering), and creating a pathway towards a more streamlined rolling stock registration process (Vehicle Identification). We’re also taking the opportunity to rationalise and consolidate our portfolio of products to improve our internal efficiencies and to make our products more user friendly. As we start to rollout our new strategy, we will be introducing a suite of implementation tools and options whenever we publish new products, designed to help our members realise and imbed the benefits into their operations – keep a lookout! If you have any suggestions on further opportunities to improve the adoption and benefit realisation of RISSB products, please write to us via info@rissb.com.au. Damien White PRODUCTSRISSB has published AS 7739.2 Digital engineering for fixed rail infrastructure - Part 2 Technical RequirementsIn conjunction with an industry Development Group, RISSB is excited to announce the release of the new Standard, AS 7739.2 Digital engineering for fixed rail infrastructure - Part 2 Technical Requirements. The Standard follows the release of AS 7739 Digital engineering for fixed rail infrastructure Part 1: Concepts and principles, which was published in January 2023. AS 7739.2 provides detailed technical requirements (including specifications and procedures) for the procurement and management of digital engineering project deliverables. The Standard also includes a Common Data Dictionary (CDD). The AS 7739 Standards present significant opportunities for the Australian and New Zealand rail infrastructure sector, to improve data management and promote sector wide digital transformation. By adopting this Standard, all parties throughout the value chain will be able to communicate reliably using a common digital language. It will drive significant efficiencies across the rail industry, by avoiding data loss, automating manual processes, and minimising the need for information to be re-assured or recreated repeatedly over each lifecycle stage. This standard has now been published on the RISSB website, and can be viewed here. To support the release of AS 7739.2, RISSB has developed a Frequently Asked Questions document which can be accessed by clicking on the button below. An update on AS 7503 Rail vehicle identification and markingsIn conjunction with an industry Development Group, RISSB has completed a review and update of AS 7503 Rail vehicle identification and markings, which has been merged into a single Standard. AS 7503 was originally published in 2014 as four separate Standards (AS 7503.1, AS 7503.2, AS 7503.3 and AS 7503.4). RISSB takes the opportunity to rationalise our portfolio of products, to improve efficiencies and make our products easier to use. These previously published Standards were titled Train Identification and Integrity Parts 1 to 4, and have now been withdrawn. This Standard is a critical step in streamlining the rollingstock registration process. The purpose of AS 7503 is to maintain consistency in the identification of rolling stock, including the location and programming of Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) tags on Australian rail networks. Watch this space for more updates over the coming weeks. An update on AS 7451 Train integrityRISSB has recently completed a review and update of AS 7503.6 Train Identification and Integrity Part 6: Whole of Train which was originally published in 2014. This update of AS 7503.6 has been renumbered AS 7451 and AS 7503.6 has been withdrawn. The purpose of this Standard is to describe train integrity requirements for Australian operations. It includes minimum requirements for train inspection and carding requirements for vehicles requiring repair. Watch this space for more updates over the coming weeks. GENERAL NEWSThe first Code of Practice for train visibility in AustraliaThe Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has recently announced they are developing the first Code of Practice for train visibility in Australia. The new Code will assist rail transport operators to strengthen the overall safety management systems that underpin their operations where trains interact with people, drivers, and vehicles. ONRSR Chief Executive, Dr. Natalie Pelham said the Code "will facilitate a particular emphasis on identifying the suite of tailored risk controls for train visibility, encouraging consideration of the illumination of rolling stock along with things like surrounding vegetation and approaches to crossings." ONRSR is currently engaging with a range of stakeholders to inform development of the Code, including those with lived experience of rail collisions, industry representatives, unions, governments, and other subject matter experts. For more information, visit ONRSR's website here. TRAINING AND EVENTSImproving data management with Australian Standard 7739.2To support the release of AS 7739.2, we will be hosting a RISSB MasterClass Webinar, where we will hear about the Standard and what it means for the rail industry. We will be joined by Simon Vaux, the author of the Standard and the Chief Executive Officer of DEOS Digital. Simon will be discussing the key topics of AS 7739, and how the Standard will help improve data management and promote sector wide digital transformation. Interested? The webinar will be held on Tuesday 12 March at 12:00pm (AEDT). Make sure to register using the button below. We look forward to seeing you there! 
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