The objective of this Standard is to maintain consistency in the identification of rolling stock, including the location and programming of Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) tags on Australian rail networks. This Standard includes other requirements on tag size and location etc. for consistency of access and visibility.

This Standard describes requirements for the identification and markings on new and modified rolling stock including:

  • locomotives;
  • freight rolling stock;
  • passenger (locomotive hauled) rolling stock;
  • multiple unit passenger rolling stock;
  • light rail vehicles; and
  • infrastructure maintenance rolling stock.