Strong Attendance At SPAD / LRTAE Group Meeting             

Nearly 30 organisations were represented at the SPAD/LRTAE Group meeting held on 30 October 2020. The meeting heard from light rail operators about LRTAEs and ONRSR also provided further information and the national rail safety data strategy and changes for SPAD and LRTAE reporting. The SPAD/LRTAE Group is proposing to progress a number of new projects relating to Risk Triggered Commentary and Technology / New Infrastructure.

Horizons Program Maintains Momentum

We've received strong interest in next year's Horizons Program 3.0 following its official launch last week at our Rail Safety Conference.

With presenters such as Steve Sammartino planning to return for a third time, it's no wonder interest in the program has not only come from Australia, but is coming from as far afield as Sweden!

About Horizons Program 3.0
The Horizons Program is a 7 month professional development program for emerging leaders in the rail industry. Participants will be taken on a practical professional journey, growing their knowledge of cutting-edge technology and developing an innovation mindset that will help position your business as a business of the future. 

If you have a direct report that would benefit from this career defining opportunity, nominate them to attend by downloading and completing a nomination form. We're accepting nominations right up until Friday, 4 December.

For information about the Horizons Program 3.0 including how to nominate someone, please go to the Horizons page on RISSB's website.  

To discuss a potential candidate's suitability, please contact Phil Allan via email pallan@rissb.com.au.

Mind The Gap Project Progressing

Horizons 1.0 and 2.0 participants have provided feedback on areas in which they could benefit in terms of skills development. These included the gaps they saw in their development, barriers to skills development and how courses should be delivered. This is being discussed within RISSB and it is likely the Horizons Program 3.0 will incorporate some of the issues raised.

The METRONET Experience

Next week's webinar guest presenter is Owen Thomas from Western Australia's Public Transport Authority who will be discussing the METRONET program of work.

The single largest investment in public transport that Perth has seen, METRONET is a job-creating program that will positively change how people live and travel in Perth.  With approximately 72 kilometres of new passenger rail and up to 18 new stations, METRONET is a catalyst to turn over 5,000 hectares of land around new stations to desirable places for investment in housing, jobs and services for growing communities.

The webinar will start at 12PM (AEDT) on Tuesday, 10 November 2020.

Register to attend next week's webinar event by clicking on the 'Register Now' button below this story.

AS 7522 Access and Egress

The Development Group met online for the first time last week to discuss the objective and scope of the new document. The draft is currently in its final stages and we are hopeful that this will be presented for public consultation late November.

Wheel Defects Code of Practice

This document is currently progressing through approvals, as the Development Group has completed its work. The Code of Practice is well regarded by industry as a tool for in service/field inspection of rolling stock wheels and we hope to publish it in early December.

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

AS 7715 Train Detection Amendment No.1

AS 7636 Railway Structures

Safety Critical Communications Code of Practice

Projects On Parade

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

Publication Type 
Standard

Publication Name 
AS 7639 Track Structure & Support Systems 

Overview
This document sets out the requirements for ensuring that track structure and support systems are safe and fit for purpose. The Standard developed in 2013 specifies functional and design requirements, approved configurations, and inspection, monitoring and maintenance of track structure and support systems used in Australia. This publication is set to undergo a formal review.

Standards Development Manager 
Sudha Niles
sniles@rissb.com.au

Welcome New Members

This week we'd like to warmly welcome our three newest members to the RISSB fold - Brimble Rail, 2XM Projects and Distilled Consulting - who have all joined within the past month.

About Brimble Rail
This family-owned business spans three generations bringing with it over 100 years of local rail construction and maintenance experience.  

​With a proud history of providing excellence in track tamping and resurfacing, Brimble Rail provides tailored services of the highest quality to clients throughout Australia and across networks. 

https://www.brimblerail.com.au/

About 2XM Projects
2XM Projects offer high-quality engineering, consultancy and project managed solutions to the Australian Rail Industry. Our solutions encompass all areas of onsite installation and rail vehicle care that enable rail vehicle operators, maintainers and owners to complete their projects safely, on budget and on time. 2XM Projects are currently delivering major Rail Projects in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

https://2xmprojects.com.au/

Distilled Consulting
At Distilled Consulting, we are known for our robust but “right-sized” approach to HF integration, tailored for each project. With our unique perspective and objective viewpoint, we partner with your project team to collaboratively define and refine functional but elegant HF solutions that understand engineering challenges and design constraints.

In a niche industry, Distilled Consulting brings forward-thinking human factors integration and assurance expertise, delivered with a pragmatic approach.

https://www.distilledconsulting.com.au