PUBLICATIONS

Open Calls For Public Consultation

AS 7739.1 Digital Engineering for Rail Part 1: Concepts and Principles

Train Horn Use Code of Practice

10 Days Left To Vote On  2022/23 Work Plan Submissions

You have just 10 days left to have your say on what work plan submission should make it onto RISSB's 2022 / 23 work plan.

We have received a good response so far from a wide range of stakeholders but are still encouraging those with an interest in RISSB's work plan and projects to cast their vote by 28 February 2022.

The full list of submissions an be found here.  The voting page can be found here.

PUBLICATION UPDATES

AS 7726 Interface Between Train Control Systems And Rolling Stock Update

Applications for the Development Group have closed, and 12 fantastic subject matter experts have put their names forward to help RISSB write this important Standard. This development has gained international interest, with applications coming from the UK and USA as well! The group will kick off this work in early March, with the aim to have the first public draft available by mid year.

AS 7642 Turnouts and Other Special Trackworks Update

The Development Group has finished the review of all the feedback received during public consultation, with a number of changes made to further improve the standard.

With the validation of the Standard completed, the Standard will be publicly available in March 2022.

AS 1085.19  Resilient Fastening Assemblies Update

The Development Group had their first meeting in January to review a preliminary draft.  The Development Group will continue to meet throughout February and March to work through areas that require review.

PROJECTS UPDATE

Network Rules Harmonisation - Walking In The Danger Zone Update

The working group for the Nationally Harmonised Network Rule project "Walking  in the Danger Zone” met in January and February to review the rule. The rule is in its final phase of review, and it is expected that it will be published in April 2022. 

The working group, comprising senior safeworking professionals from across the nation, worked on harmonising the rule by focusing on the common elements that will enhance interoperability.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

2022 MasterClass Webinars Launched 

The first webinar of RISSB's MasterClass Series 3 launched on Tuesday with Carolyn Walsh from the National Transport Commission.

The webinar titled “National Rail Action Plan (NRAP): Connecting cities, regions and ports” focused on the national reform agenda, how NRAP is supporting the Australian economy, and the 3-year harmonisation plan including projects that RISSB is delivering.

The webinar attracted more than 200 attendees.

The recorded webinar can be viewed by RISSB members on  RISSB's Grand Central website page.

MasterClass Webinar No #2

Our next MasterClass webinar will be held on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.

Helen Kieboom from Metro Trains Melbourne will be delivering a presentation titled Integrating Human Factors into Large Complex Projects: Real World Lessons.

Pre -register here to attend.

Digital Engineering Information Session Webinar

This year we're holding pre release information sessions before publications that have significant industry interest or those which may have a significant impact on industry are available for public comment. 

The first one for the year, Digital Engineering, attracted 145 attendees and is available for anyone to watch here.

Delivered by Simon Vaux (DEOS Digital) and hosted by Cris Fitzhardinge from RISSB, the webinar explains the reasoning behind AS 7739.1 Digital Engineering For Rail Part 1: Concepts And Principles, and how it relates to the rail industry.

RISSB encourages all potential reviewers of the Standard to view the recording of the webinar prior to submitting comments.

Visit The RISSB Stand At AusRAIL

Come and visit us at this year's AusRAIL exhibition and be in the running to win some fantastic prizes. Our grand prize is a ticket to this year's Rail Safety Conference and we'll be having daily draws as well.

Stop by our stand and say hi to General Managers Mike Aviet and Jesse Baker and other members of the RISSB team will also be on the stand to answer your questions about membership, publications, training, and major projects.

If you'd like to visit RISSB and the rest of the AusRAIL exhibition, the good news is that entry is free and you can pre-register to attend the exhibition here.  

Just look for stand #104.