INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

Welcome New Members

RISSB has approached a new milestone in its history with membership numbers inching closer to 100. 

We would like to extend a very special thank you and warm welcome to the seven organisations that have joined RISSB this month:

* CPB Contractors 
* Fortescue Metals Group 
* Black Ice Systems
* Aldridge ITS 
* JVAT
* Frazer Nash Consultancy
* Lochiel.

 February New Member Spotlight

CPB Contractors is a major rail contractor delivering heavy and light rail projects across Australia.

Our specialist rail experience in delivering new and upgraded rail networks, stations, stabling facilities, depots and associated infrastructure is supported by our market-leading expertise in civil works, bridge structures, buildings and tunnelling to provide complete infrastructure solutions.

https://www.cpbcon.com.au

If you'd like access to a vast library of more than 200 publications and enjoy discounts to RISSB conferences, become a RISSB member today.  For a confidential discussion about RISSB membership, please send an email to info@rissb.com.au with the subject line MEMBERSHIP ACCESS.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Join Us For Webinar 2 of MasterClass Series 2

Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive of the $50bn Sydney Metro program, the largest public transport program in Australia and one of the top projects in the world, will be joining us for the second MasterClass webinar delivered in 2021. Jon will be talking about his career and experiences working on this landmark project.

Register to attend Jon's webinar on Tuesday, 9 March by clicking on the blue 'Register to Attend' button below this story.

Earlier this week, we kicked off our 2021 MasterClass series of webinars with the Hon. Jacinta Allan, Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Suburban Rail Loop and Leader of the House (Assembly) Parliament of Victoria.

Minister Allan talked about interoperability, harmonisation and the Victorian Government's Big Build and Rolling Stock Strategy. 

Thank you to all who attended our very first MasterClass event for this year.
 

PUBLICATIONS

AS 7659 Point Locking, Drives and Detection Development 

The Development Group met this week to review the feedback received during the public consultation period. We received a number of excellent suggestions which will be incorporated into the final draft. A further meeting will be held in March to close out the remaining feedback. 

Code of Practice – Safety Critical Communications

The revised draft was sent to the Development Group this week for their consideration. A number of changes in structure and content have been made to ensure that this Code helps all Rail Safety Workers understand the importance of using best practice when communicating safety critical information. Further discussions will be held this week regarding the use of Lead Communicators and how this concept applies to the rail industry.  

AS 7636 Railway Structures

A revised draft of this Standard was sent out the Development Group this week for their consideration. A number of changes have been made to reflect current practices and new methodologies for assessing and maintaining structures. The Development Group will meet again in March to discuss these changes and make further recommendations regarding specific content.
 

Current Calls for Development Group Members

AS 7642 Turnouts And Other Special Trackwork

Achieving Compliance At Railway Stations With DSAPT Guideline