Call for Development Group Members – New Product – Australian Standard 25kV AC Rail Traction Electrification Systems

The closing date for comments – Monday, 26 August 2024

The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) is seeking nominations from industry representatives and subject matter experts to develop a new Australian Standard 25kV AC Rail Traction Electrification Systems.

How will this help the rail industry? 

This new product seeks to support harmonisation of 25kV AC design, construction, and operation. Your contribution to the development of this new product will help drive greater productivity and safety outcomes for the Australian and New Zealand Rail Industry.

About

The addition of this new product to the RISSB catalogue will create a new Standard for 25 kV AC Rail Traction Electrification Systems, covering traction power systems, earthing and bonding, and overhead wiring systems. This may be developed in three parts.

This Standard will consider existing Rail Infrastructure Manager Standards in Australia, as well as applicable international Standards.

Time commitment

Development Group membership is voluntary and requires the support of your organisation to attend and contribute. There will be a minimum of six meetings held between August 2024 and March 2025.

Further information on the responsibilities of a Development Group member can be obtained from the RISSB Website.

How to contribute

Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit nominations for subject matter experts to join this Development Group to contribute to the overall depth and quality of the product.

All nominations and enquiries are to be submitted via email to Cris Fitzhardinge, Senior Standards Development Manager at cfitzhardinge@rissb.com.au.

As part of your nomination, please provide a brief including your contact details, interest in this development (materially affected party, subject matter expert, etc.), and any other information supporting your participation. This information will assist us in ensuring balanced representation from all major interest categories in developing this document.

The closing date for nominations is Monday, 26 August 2024.

As the rail industry’s accredited standards development organisation, RISSB continues to collaborate with government, rail operators and industry leaders to improve the efficiency and harmonisation of Australia and New Zealand’s rail network, ensuring national interoperability into the future.