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Edition 150, March 2022 INSIDE THIS EDITION+ RISSB Level Crossings Hackathon
+ Open Calls For Public Consultation
+ Open Calls For Development Group Members
+ AS 7725 Application Based Work On Track Authority Systems Update
+ Light Rail Safeworking Code Of Practice Update
+ AS 7638 Railway Earthworks Update
+ Guideline: Condition Monitoring – Rail Infrastructure Update
+ Angus Mitchell (ATSB) MasterClass Webinar
+ National Rolling Stock Register Update
+ AusRAIL Competition Winners Announced
+ Member Spotlight
+ Introducing Our Horizons Program Participants
RISSB Level Crossings HackathonOn Tuesday this week, RISSB hosted a Rail Level Crossings Hackathon. The purpose was to explore the challenges with reducing risk at level crossings, and to explore novel (especially technological) ways of meeting those challenges. The event was well attended with over 50 handpicked experts from multiple disciplines across the railway, as well as experts from other industries, bringing a great cross-fertilisation of ideas.
In the coming weeks the hackathon outputs will be made available at the RISSB website; while there are no silver bullet solutions, we’re hoping that the hackathon will help rail companies and road authorities in their endeavours to improve level crossing safety.
PUBLICATIONSOpen Calls For Public ConsultationCall for Public Consultation – AS 7520.1 Australian Railway Rolling Stock – Body Structural Requirements – Part 1 – Locomotive
AS 7739.1 Digital Engineering for Rail Part 1: Concepts and Principles Open Calls For Development Group MembersReview AS 7702 Rail Equipment Type Approval AS 7725 Application Based Work On Track Authority Systems UpdateThe public consultation process is complete, with a number of improvements made to the Standard based on feedback from industry.
This new Standard is currently being independently reviewed with a report due next week.
Following this review, the Development Group will reconvene to close out any further recommendations and then prepare the Standard for approval. Light Rail Safeworking Code Of Practice UpdateThe next light rail focused project is nearing completion, with the public consultation phase complete and the Development Group signing off on the final draft.
The draft will now be presented to members of the Light Rail Standing Committee for review and endorsement before going to the RISSB Board for final approval at the end of March.
The Code is expected to be available to RISSB members in early April. AS 7638 Railway Earthworks Update Following an extensive independent review and final quality assurance checks, AS 7638 is currently with the Development Group for a final review and endorsement.
It is expected that the Development Group and Infrastructure Standing Committee will complete their endorsements before the RISSB Board meeting in late March, enabling publication in April. Guideline: Condition Monitoring – Rail Infrastructure Update The Development Group has met several times since the commencement of this project in November 2021.
The group have reviewed the scope, determined the structure of the document, and collated relevant content. The next draft is set to be released for review by the Development Group in the coming weeks.
EVENTS & PROGRAMSAngus Mitchell (ATSB) MasterClass WebinarYou're invited to attend our next MasterClass webinar on Tuesday, 15 March 2022. Webinar presenter Angus Mitchell, the ATSB's Chief Commissioner and CEO, will not only provide an update on several active rail investigations, but he will also touch on his time in the chair so far and discuss where he sees the national transport safety investigator heading in the future.
What will be covered during the webinar: * Meet the ATSB’s new Chief Commissioner, Angus Mitchell
* The ATSB’s multi-modal approach
* Understanding the investigation process
* Update and overview of major rail investigations.
If you'd like to attend, please click on the blue 'Register Now' button below this story.
GENERAL NEWSNational Rolling Stock Register UpdateRISSB in partnership with commonwealth, state and territory governments (via the National Rail Action Plan) has commenced development of the National Rolling Stock Register. The objective of this register is to improve transparency on rolling stock data, enhance interoperability, and harmonise the rolling stock registration process. In the past six months, RISSB has been working with supplier Aquipa and consulting with some
of the key industry stakeholders to develop the register.
At present the system is under development and we anticipate that the user acceptance testing phase of the project will commence in April 2022. AusRAIL Competition Winners AnnouncedCongratulations to the following people who scanned at our AusRAIL stand and and have won a prize: * Andrew Vagi (1 ticket to this year's Rail Safety Conference)
* Aravind Sukumar, Lee Yu and Jorge Martin Gistau (Learning Express courses). If you're a winner, expect a phone call from RISSB. INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Member SpotlightWelcome to one of our newest RISSB members - Rail Control Systems Australia. Rail Control Systems Australia's teams have positioned the organisation as one of the most experienced, agile and sought-after providers of rail signalling and control systems engineering in Australia. They provide their clients with innovative, technically advanced, purpose-built signalling and communication systems and do so by delivering the very best service through honesty, knowledge and expertise.*
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INTRODUCING OUR HORIZONS PROGRAM 4.0 PARTICIPANTS
This week we're delighted to introduce Prue, Catherine, Ashlea and Samiha.
Prue Wheeler | Suburban Rail Loop AuthorityMy name is Prue Wheeler and I’ve worked in the Land team at Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop Authority for 2 years.
Working on a long-term project like Suburban Rail Loop inspires me to think about future advancements in rail infrastructure and construction technologies. I'm looking forward to building my knowledge and expanding my professional networks through the Horizons Program. When I’m not working on SRL’s works program, you’ll find me busy working on my (equally paced) home renovation works program!
Catherine Steele | TasRailMy name is Cathy and I am the Senior Business Optimisation Manager at TasRail in Launceston. My career pathway to get to where I am today has been anything but a straight line from engineering, civil construction, mining, commercial analysis and business improvement, I have enjoyed my time and have been able to see some spectacular areas of Australia and the world. Outside of work you’ll usually find me either trying to manage my 4.5 acres, or travelling around the state of Tasmania that I am so lucky to call home.
Ashlea Laundess | RGB AssuranceI’m a chartered chemical engineer with an interest in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. I’ve worked in firefighting research, water treatment, and explosives manufacturing, and nowadays I work for RGB Assurance, providing systems engineering and safety assurance services predominantly to the rail industry.
I’ve been with the RGB Brisbane office for five years, and I’ve found it interesting seeing how the same principles and analysis I used to manage risk in my previous industries can be applied to the rail industry.
Samiha Najem | Sydney TrainsMy name is Samiha Najem and I am currently the A/Associate Director Electrical Distribution Unit for Sydney Trains. I have been in the transport industry for the last 10 years and am passionate about delivering integrated transport outcomes that have a long-term benefit to communities. I have an interest in the application of sustainable decision making in particular in the early stages of planning and ensuring a systems thinking approach is embedded in concept through to detailed design, delivery and operations. I also
have a passion for advocating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools and enjoy being a part of outreach education programs.
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