The Whistle Board Newsletter – August 2017

This Edition:

• Message from the CEO
• Safety in Action Trade Show
• Cyber Security Conference 
• Call for Development Group Members

Message from the CEO

It is hard to believe that we are already about to enter spring in what has proven to be a phenomenally busy year for RISSB.

I'm pleased to say that we have just moved into our new office, situated in Spring Hill in the heart of Brisbane. I'm confident that RISSB's new headquarters will serve the organisation well as we continue to build on the strong progress that we have made as an industry representative in the development of rail standards over the last 18 months. If any of you visit Brisbane in the future, feel free to drop by and we're happy to help if you need a spare office for a couple of hours. 

I'd also like to give you all a final reminder about the upcoming Safety in Action Show occurring in Melbourne on September 5 and 6. I encourage as many of you as possible to come along and join RISSB and other industry professionals at Australia's number 1 OH&S event. Further details on the event and registration can be found in the corresponding article below.

RISSB is also eagerly anticipating the inaugural Cyber Security Conference to be held in October. Cyber security is one of the biggest threats currently facing rail, and it is vital that industry and government work together to develop and implement products and services that safeguard the industry. Again, more information on the upcoming Cyber Conference can be found in the relevant column below.

I wish you all of you well as we enter into the final third of 2017.

INAUGURAL CYBER SECURITY CONFERENCE 

Another reminder about the inaugural RISSB Rail Cyber Security Conference to be held over two days on October 17 and 18 at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne.

As the rail industry moves quickly into the driverless train environment (Sydney metro will be driverless at the end of 2019), one of the biggest threats facing the industry is a cyber attack on the networks train control.  All the safe working systems, Standards and work practices in the world will not protect the rail network if it is vulnerable to cyber attack.  RISSB is currently working with governments, in the first instance to have them recognise rail infrastructure as critical infrastructure, and then to develop a suite of products and services that will greatly assist the industry in implementing a harmonised approach to this emerging threat.  More needs to be done in this area, and governments of all jurisdictions need to work with industry on this matter.

Guest speakers the inaugural RISSB Rail Cyber Security Conference include:

• Clive Lines - Deputy Director, Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Cyber Security Centre;
• Paul Daly - RISSB CEO;
• Sue McCarrey - Chief Executive, Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONSRSR);
• Dr Kenneth Radke - Control Systems Team Lead, Technical Operations, Computer Emergency Response Team. 

To secure your spot at the conference please go to www.informa.com.au/event/rissb-rail-cyber-security-conference/

SAFETY IN ACTION MELBOURNE TRADE SHOW

(5 – 6 SEPTEMBER 2017)

Safety in Action Invitation

We are delighted to invite you and your colleagues to join us at the Safety in Action Show on 5-6 September in Melbourne. RISSB will be having a stand at the Show and our RISSB General Manager of Safety and Innovation, Jesse Baker, will present a free seminar on Tools for mitigating risk and enhancing safety in the Australian Rail Industry on Day 2 of the trade-show. Register for free today to join us and other industry professionals at Australia’s leading Occupational Health & Safety event of the year:

• Source the latest innovative products & services from 100+ exhibitors;
• Learn from industry experts within three, new seminar zones, that run concurrent programs covering Major Projects, Innovations & Mental Health and Well-being;
• Network with industry professionals and peers during AND after the Show with the new Safety in Action app; and
• Stand up for the health & safety of your employees

Register for free today

Event Details
Date:                5 – 6 September 2017
Venue:             Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
                          1 Convention Centre Place, 
                          South Wharf VIC, Australia 3003

CALL FOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP MEMBERS 

Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) is seeking nominations from people to join RISSB development groups for several rolling stock projects:

• AS 7511 Train Protection Systems
• AS 7528 Interior Communications
• AS 7530 Electrical Systems

Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit nominations for subject matter experts to join Development Groups to contribute to the overall depth and quality of the above documents.

Overview:

AS 7511 Train Protection Systems

The purpose of this document is to establish industry standards for Train Protection Systems.

This Standard will cover the application, design, construction and maintenance of Train Protection Systems including— Train Stop System, Vigilance System, Station Protection Systems, Deadman System, TPWS, ATP, ATMS, ETCS, CBTC.

AS 7528 Interior Communications

Standard describing the minimum performance requirements for interior audio-visual communications systems in rolling stock.

Functional and performance requirements for audio-visual internal communications systems such as crew to crew, crew to passenger, passenger to crew and passenger information systems. The scope of this Standard excludes hardware.

AS 7530 Electrical Systems

This Standard will describe the performance requirements for electrical systems on-board rolling stock, to complement existing electrical wiring standards with rolling stock-specific content.

The scope includes provision of known good practice for design, construction and maintenance requirements for on board electrical systems, wiring, separation of wiring, conduits, earthing requirements, classes of insulation.

It will include:

• Low, medium and high voltage;
• Inter-vehicle connection;
• Terminations.

How to Contribute

DG membership is voluntary and requires the support of your employer organisation to attend and contribute. Attendance can be via teleconferencing, with attendance at around five (5) meetings over the development of the standard.

Eligibility, responsibilities and duties of Development Group members can be found here: https://www.rissb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ADMIN-3.7-Development-Group-Member-Responsibilities-V5-160216-3.pdf

All nominations and enquiries are to be submitted by emailing revans@rissb.com.au.

As part of your nomination, could you please provide a short brief containing your contact details, the Standard development being nominated, the nature of your interest (materially affected party, subject matter expert, etc.), and any other information which might support your participation. Your information will assist us in ensuring a balanced representation from all major interest categories in the Standard’s development.

Closing date for nominations 07 Sept 2017.