24 Oct 2023
RISSB Connect Edition 38, October 2023
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Edition 38, October 2023 INSIDE THIS EDITION+ CEO message CEO MESSAGEThe growing interest in driving improvements in rail interoperability is at the heart of what RISSB does, and what we have been doing for the last twenty years. Governments, through the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meetings (ITMM), have identified four priority areas;
This focus by governments is significant, and recognises that some assistance is required by industry on what have proven to be difficult issues. This attention at senior government levels brings with it the opportunity to embrace this momentum and apply it to the many other interoperability and harmonisation challenges that our industry faces. There might also be a view that mandating standards is the only pathway to improving interoperability! Our industry’s co-regulatory model has served us well, it fosters innovation, and RISSB’s formal network of industry’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the technical and operating disciplines, provides the framework with rapid learnings from incidents and sharing best practices in safety, productivity and sustainability. RISSB will shortly be sharing the outcomes of its recent strategy work, with a key element being more actively engaging the RISSB network of industry’s SMEs beyond just the production of Standards. This engagement will enhance rapid learning and sharing, and ensure we are maximising the opportunities of our co-regulatory environment. Damien White
PRODUCTSStandards Review and Development updateRISSB continues to progress the reviews of existing Standards and creation of new products for the Australian rail industry. Below is a summary of just a few. AS 7451 – Train Integrity is a new Standard that replaces the current AS 7503.6 Train Identification and Integrity. AS 7503 – Rail Vehicle Identification and Markings is an update to the current Train Identification Standards and this single new product shall replace Standards AS 7503.1, AS 7503.2, AS 7503.3, and AS 7503.4. AS 7739.2 - Digital Engineering for Fixed Rail Infrastructure Part 2 Technical Requirements is a new Standard that follows on from AS7739 Part 1: Concepts and Principles published in January 2023. For all three products above, the Public Consultation phases have recently closed and independent reviews completed. RISSB is now working through the Public Consultation comments and the independent review reports prior to finalising the Standards for standing committee endorsement. It is envisaged all three products will be ready for publication to the RISSB website by the end of 2023. TRAINING AND EVENTSAn Australian in New York – AI trial in New YorkJoin us for another RISSB MasterClass Webinar and hear from Dr. Aaron Wong, an Artificial Intelligence Engineering Manager, about the 4AI Systems, a division of the 4Tel Group, and its instrumental role in developing and implementing an Onboard Advanced Driver Advisory System. Attend the webinar if you want to:
When - Tuesday 7 November 2023 Register using the button below. We look forward to seeing you there! 
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