GENERAL NEWS

Grand Central Now Open For Business

Grand Central, RISSB’s very own resources hub custom built for the rail industry and our members, was launched last week at RISSB's Safety Conference.

Grand Central includes relevant, useful and accessible resources that will add value to members. The resources cover topics such as cyber security, safety and SPADS and includes the Track Worker Safety Options Report, the Australasian SPAD Classifications guide, industry's Australian Rail Network Cyber Security Strategy as well as current and previous editions of Horizons' FastTrack newsletters which are full of information on new and emerging technology.

The website page also includes a news aggregation area where we show you the headlines from major rail related journals both here and overseas so that you can stay on top of what's happening in the world of rail and infrastructure.

In addition, this new page contains all recorded RISSB MasterClass webinars from 2020 to 2021 and RISSB Conversations podcasts.

A highlight of the page is a members-only question and answer section similar to a Quora or Reddit page where members can ask questions and get them answered by anyone who has an answer or opinion on the topic.

If you would like to take a tour of Grand Central, you can access the page by going to https://www.rissb.com.au/grandcentral/
 

ARTC CEO Delivers MasterClass

For our 42nd webinar this week we had a fireside chat about leadership and leading during COVID with ARTC's CEO and Managing Director, Mark Campbell.

A global leader with more than 30 years' experience, Mark explained why keeping a steady hand through immense change and always taking time to celebrate great work remains just as important today in this ever-changing world. And how he managed to settle into a new role, new industry and a new way of working / leading.

If you are a RISSB member and would like to listen to the recording of the webinar, please go to https://www.rissb.com.au/grandcentral/and find the webinars area and Mark's webinar recording.

PUBLICATIONS

System Safety Publications Available On RISSB's Website

AS 7474 Rail industry – System safety is available to download from RISSB's website. This Standard provides a clear standard for management of System Safety that addresses Australian legislative requirements and is readily scalable for the scope of rail projects undertaken within Australia. 

The System safety Guideline is also available to download. This Guideline aims to create a harmonised, uniform and consistent approach for managing the safety of existing and future Australian railway network assets and systems.

Both can be accessed via the 'Products' page on RISSB's website.

Open Calls For Public Consultation

AS 7601.1 Light Rail And Road Interfaces Part 1: Management of Light Rail Vehicle Movement

AS 1085.17 Railway track material: Part 17: Steel sleepers 

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

ATSB And RISSB Meets

The ATSB and RISSB recently met to discuss possible collaborative efforts going forward. The productive discussions focused on the creation of a new series of podcasts and other joint ventures.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Over 50 Horizons  Participants Gather In Brisbane

The third forum of the Horizons 3.0 Program was held at QUT in Brisbane on 19th and 20th May.

The program included presentations from industry leaders – Andrew Harding (Aurizon), Mia Barnard (GHD) and Matt Longland (TMR Qld and new CEO of Sydney Trains from mid-June), group presentations, a future thinking workshop run by Arup, technical presentations, a conversation with Sue McCarrey, CEO of ONRSR and a VR demonstration.