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Edition 126 August 2021 INSIDE THIS EDITION+ Harmonising Safety Critical Information Systems
+ AS 7739 Digital Engineering Update
+ AS 7636 Railway Structures Update
+ Open Calls For Public Consultation
+ Open Calls for Development Group Members
+ RISSB Celebrates Its Inaugural Year of Major Projects
+ Attend Neil Scales' MasterClass Webinar Tuesday, 7 September 2021
+ Fast Track Your Knowledge Of Tech
Harmonising Safety Critical Information SystemsLast week RISSB met with senior representatives of many rail transport organisations to discuss the gathering, collation, and distribution of safety critical information. Currently RTOs around Australia use different methods and systems to gather and transmit safety critical information to train crews, network control officers and other rail safety workers. RISSB, in partnership with industry, is looking at ways to harmonise safety critical information systems to ensure that information is received and understood by those who need it the most.
Watch this space for further developments in the coming months.
PUBLICATIONSAS 7739 Digital Engineering UpdateThe Development Group met this week to further discuss the scope and objective of this new Standard, and to close out some comments made on the initial draft. Over 30 people attended, with a vigorous discussion held around the boundaries of the Standard, and where those boundaries should lie. Digital Engineering has the ability to transform the entire asset lifecycle so reaching an agreement on how far the Standard should go is hotly debated! AS 7636 Railway Structures UpdateThe revision of this Standard has been completed and is now available for public comment. With new sections on CWR on bridges, new drawings, and updated tables this Standard will provide greater guidance to the railway industry on the design, construction, and maintenance of railway structures such as bridges, culverts, and other key infrastructure items. Open Calls For Public ConsultationDevelopment And Maintenance Of Network Rules Code of Practice
AS 7636 Railway Structures
AS 7533 Driving Cabs
AS 7638 Railway Earthworks Open Calls for Development Group MembersHeating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) Standard
GENERAL NEWSRISSB Celebrates Its Inaugural Year of Major ProjectsRISSB has traditionally worked on, and is best known for, writing rail industry Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidelines. However, in 2020 , we added a new aspect to our work plan – that of major projects. RISSB’s Major Projects Portfolio targets problem areas for the rail industry not easily addressed by Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidelines.
One year in and we have some tremendous successes on the board that we would like to share with you. Visit www.rissb.com.au/products-main/major-projects/ to see what we have produced!
If you're interested in knowing what we are planning to deliver in the future, visit www.rissb.com.au/work-plan-2/ to see the next batch of projects.
Attend Neil Scales' MasterClass Webinar Tuesday, 7 September 2021 The Department of Transport and Main Roads is responsible for shaping Queensland’s passenger transport system.
During the webinar, Director-General Neil Scales will discuss TMR’s 10-year vision for passenger transport across the state and what that means for customers and industry. Click on the blue 'Register Now' button below this story to secure your spot at our next MasterClass webinar.
Fast Track Your Knowledge Of TechIf you're looking for an entertaining and informative read this weekend, stop by our 'Grand Central' page and download some Fast Track newsletters.
These free newsletters are curated by RISSB's Horizons Program participants who worked in groups to write articles about industry-wide issues as well as the application of new technologies in rail. The Fast Track newsletters cover topics as diverse as asset management, model-based systems engineering, safeworking, and even the application of UV light to kill COVID-19 on public transport!
If you'd like to access the most recent editions to the Fast Track library, visit www.rissb.com.au/grandcentral/ and look for the 'Helpful Resources' section.
The newsletters are free, can be accessed by anyone, and can be downloaded straight to your computer
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