Call for Public Consultations

The following draft Standards are out for public consultation:
 
AS 1085.22 Railway track materials: Alternative material sleepers

AS 7473 Complex system integration in railways

AS 7511 Train Protection Systems

This Standard has come a long way in recent months thanks to the continued support of a dedicated Development Group. A draft will be issued for comment in the near future.

Derailment Investigation and Analysis Workshop  23-25 September 2019

RISSB's Derailment Investigation and Analysis Workshop will be held next week in Ipswich. Attend this 3-day course and learn more about:

• Safety at the scene
• Regulatory requirements
• Theories of derailment
• Rolling stock construction and defects
• Track construction maintenance and measurements
• Operational train dynamics marshaling and loading
• Rail wheel interface

For more information visit www.rissb.com.au/events/derailment-investigation-analysis-workshop-qld/

Development Group Opportunity

RISSB is seeking nominations from people to join a RISSB Development Group to review AS 7640 Rail Management.

This Standard covers management of both new, existing and serviceable rails. This review of the Standard is to ensure that it represents good practice, continues to reflect the needs of our stakeholders, and refines its interface with the AS 1085 Railway track materials series.

Please submit nominations and enquiries to rrobertson@rissb.com.au by Tuesday, 24 September 2019.

Join Us at the IRSC Conference in Perth Next Month

Join a diverse community at Hyatt Regency Perth next month to collaborate across borders and boundaries to explore and develop solutions to rail safety challenges at the 29th International Railway Safety Council (IRSC) Conference.

Reflecting the theme, Innovation and Technology: Changing the Future of Rail Safety, the IRSC 2019 features an engaging conference program including stakeholder meetings, plenary speakers, technical visits throughout Western Australia and a fantastic social program showcasing Australia’s sunniest capital city. With speakers from 15 countries and registered delegates from over 18 countries including China, the United States of America, Germany, Japan, Italy, Australia, India and Sweden, this is one conference that you will not want to miss.

Visit www.irsc2019.com for more information.

Derailment Investigation and Analysis Workshop
23-25 September 2019

Location: North Ipswich

Chair and Industry Networking Breakfast
12 November 2019

Location: Sydney