PUBLICATIONS 

AS 7510.3 Braking Systems Part 3: - Multiple Unit Passenger Rolling Stock Update

Last week,  a kick off meeting was held for the aged review of AS 7510.3 Braking Systems Part 3: - Multiple Unit Passenger Rolling Stock. To date the Development Group has provided some initial feedback on the existing Standard and we expect to develop a full draft in the coming weeks.

This Standard is a part of the AS 7510 series, with the review of AS 7510.2 also currently underway (and slightly more advanced). With the development of Standards in a series such as these, we take great care to ensure that the content for each part is not developed in isolation and where possible common methodology is applied throughout the series. In the case of these two developments currently underway, we are lucky to have several Development Group members assisting on both groups which is ideal for applying a consistent approach.

AS 7531 Lighting And Visibility Update

The Development Group for AS 7531 Lighting and Visibility met again last week  to continue its work discussing the comments received throughout public consultation (PC), which concluded at the end of May 2022.  Due to the large number of comments received, this meeting was the fourth post PC meeting carried out in recent weeks, with the fifth planned for  the eighth of August.

Recruitment And Training of Network Control Officers Code of Practice Update

The Development Group met last week to discuss the feedback received on the last draft. A number of recommendations were discussed, including proficiency development and refinement of terms. This draft will be presented to the Development Group in the coming days, with the next meeting scheduled in late August.

AS 7726 Interface between Train Control Systems and Rolling Stock Update

This complex Standard has had significant work done on it since the last Development Group meeting, and was recently re-released for their consideration.

Given the complexities of this subject there are many areas to cover and RISSB is working hard with the author and the Development Group to find a common ground on the depth of discussion and how the Standard could be practically applied. Further discussions will be held once the review period has closed in late August. 

GENERAL NEWS

ALCAM Survey And Rating Training

In what is another exciting announcement for ALCAM, the ALCAM training strategy and training materials have now been endorsed by the National ALCAM Committee.

The training will provide end users with the confidence, knowledge, and skills necessary to adopt and sustain the correct methods for undertaking an ALCAM assessment and utilising the LXM system whilst aiding in ensuring data quality is maintained within the LXM system.

The National ALCAM Committee have teamed up with RISSB to lead the delivery of the training who are now working with subject matter experts to develop a training calendar. To register your interest please email training@alcam.com.au.

Rail Safety Week 8-14 August 2022

Next Monday kicks off Rail Safety Week a week designed to engage the community in safe rail practices and encourage rail workers to look out for one another.

Among the many activities planned for the week is a Level Crossing Forum which will be attended by Graham Jackson and Jesse Baker from RISSB who are both looking forward to engaging in robust discussions.

Another activity organised by the TrackSAFE Foundation is a free webinar on 10 August at 1-2pm (EST) titled ‘Become a picture of health’.  This presentation introduces, discusses and enables each participant to tangibly measure the lifestyle factors that are determining their health.

If you'd like to attend their webinar event, please go to this page: tracksafefoundation.com.au/webinars/become-a-picture-of-health/

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Next Onboarding Session For Members

The next members only onboarding session will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, 10 August as a Teams meeting.  If you'd like to attend, please send a request to info@rissb.com.au with the words Onboarding August in the subject line.  A meeting link will then be sent to you.