RISSB To Kick Off Train Horns Work

For decades, the Australian rail industry has found it difficult to find a landing on train horn usage. There are numerous instances where train horns are sounded for real (or maybe perceived) safety benefits, however rail companies are loath to reduce their usage because we prize our very good safety record. On the other hand, horn usage can be a nuisance to our network’s neighbours and of course rail companies are concerned about that too. There has been a great deal of work, both here and overseas, into this multi-faceted issue – RISSB’s project in this area will produce a discussion paper so that our industry can have an informed debate, perhaps culminating in an industry Code of Practice downstream.

Human Factors Managers To Meet

The Human Factors Managers Group (HFMG) will meet on 29 October remotely with light rail represented for the first time. The HFMG includes representatives of around 14 rail organisations. The meeting will discuss key human factors issues including trials of a new safety culture toolkit.

RISSB's Rail Safety Conference - RISSB's 2D Quiz      

It's time to boost your general knowledge and upgrade your safety facts in preparation for RISSB's 2D virtual quiz.

Join us on the afternoon of Monday, 26 October for RISSB's QuizB. QuizMaster, Jesse Baker, will test your knowledge of general railway facts as you battle it out for the coveted title of RISSB Quizz Champion. Who will win?

If you think you know the answer to questions like Where is the longest railway tunnel in the world? And, Where the first underground railway built? Then register to attend, pick a team and settle back with a beverage as you try to outdo people from around the globe!

RISSB's virtual quiz is an exclusive event for Rail Safety Conference delegates. 
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To view the comprehensive Rail Safety Conference agenda, please go the conference website. 

Please click on the blue 'Register to Attend' button below this article if you want to attend the conference. 

AS 7601.1 Light Rail and Road Interfaces Part 1: Management Of Light Rail Vehicle Movement

The Development Group met recently to discuss how light rail vehicle movements are managed at road intersections. This is a critical area for the Standard, with an agreement made to conduct further research into current practices and existing Australian Standards (the AS 1742 series in particular).

AS 7460 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) – Operational Requirements

AS 7715 Train Detection Amendment No.1

AS 7531 Lighting and Visibility

Projects On Parade

Each week we'll showcase a publication in our 2020 / 2021 work plan that we will  be progressing in the coming year.

Publication Type 
Standard

Publication Name 
Operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) on the Railway Network

Overview
The use of Drones (RPAS) within the rail industry is rapidly increasing, with trails being undertaken to make best use of this technology. However, it has been idenified that there is no specific requirements for the use within the rail corridor/environment. RISSB is working with industry to develop a set of requirements which will ensure the current use of RPAS is recognised and assists in safely introducing RPAS into the railway environment. 

Standards Development Manager 
Cris Fitzhardinge
cfitzhardinge@rissb.com.au

How to Deal with Railway Cybersecurity

The digitization of rail systems has spawned countless innovations, improvements, and efficiencies. But this trend has also given rise to a proliferation of cybersecurity threats jeopardizing mission-critical systems like signaling, onboard, and others.

Cylus CEO, Amir Levintal, will shed the light on the rail threat landscape based on practical examples of security issues learned from protecting railway systems in multiple continents and discuss the unique challenges of protecting rail safety-critical systems and practical solutions to protect these systems.

Register to attend RISSB's 29th webinar by clicking on the 'Register Now' button below this story.

The webinar will start at 4PM (AEDT) on Tuesday, 20 October 2020.