AS 7633 Railway Infrastructure Clearances

The Development Group for AS 7633 – Railway Infrastructure Clearances recently met to review comments received during public consultation. In addition to the extensive railway infrastructure experience, it was also fantastic to have the participation of a rolling stock engineer. Why? To ensure harmonisation and interoperability.

If you’re passionate about a topic, please consider joining one of our future Development Groups.

AS 1085.14 Railway Track Materials, Part 14: Pre-Stressed Concrete Sleepers

The Development Group met last week to finalise revisions made to the Standard, incorporating comments received during public consultation.

AS 7501 - Rolling Stock Certification

The Development Group met recently to discuss the 199 comments received during the public consultation period.

AS 1085.1 Railway Track Materials, Part 1: Steel Rails

The project for AS 1085.1 has progressed to its final stages, following endorsement by the Development Group. This is an exciting achievement for everyone involved and will be the first Standard in the AS 1085 series to be published under RISSB’s custodianship.

Rail Cyber Security in Rolling Stock and Rail Cyber Security in Train Control Codes of Practice

These two Codes of Practice are being developed in parallel. They form part of the RISSB suite of Rail Cyber Security products which include AS 7770 - Rail Cyber Security and the Rail Cyber Security Guideline. With drafting underway, it is anticipated that these documents will be reviewed by the Development Group in late August.

AS 1085.20 Railway Track Materials, Part 20: Welding Steel Rail

The Development Group has been creating new content for mobile flash butt welding and additional test methods to reflect rail industry expectations. Keep an eye out for it when it becomes available for public consultation in the near future.

Nominations for Horizons 2.0 

Nominations for the Horizons 2.0 have closed.  The program has been well received with RISSB accepting more than 40 industry nominations. It's great to see so many organisations supporting their young professionals.

Investigations Forum - First Notice

In 2018, RISSB coordinated an industry investigations forum. Around 30 people attended from 17 rail organisations. Based on strong positive feedback from the first forum, RISSB has been asked to co-ordinate a second forum. Forum No.2 will be held at Aurizon in Brisbane on Wednesday 2 October 2019.  Details will be provided in the near future.

Horizons 2.0 Key Dates

• Successful applicants will be notified by 20 August.
• Horizons 2.0 will kick off with a teleconference on 6 September.
• The first forum will be held at Arup in Melbourne on 22 and 23 October.

Rail Cyber Security Conference

Rail cyber security attacks can threaten passenger safety, disrupt services and cause severe economic damage. Understand the threats and opportunities that rail cyber security risks present at RISSB's 2019 Rail Cyber Security Conference in Melbourne on 26-27 August.

Visit the conference website to view the agenda. Register to attend the conference.

RISSB's Rail Cyber Security Conference
26-27 August 2019

Location: Melbourne

Derailment Investigation and Analysis Workshop
23-25 September 2019

Location: North Ipswich