PUBLICATIONS 

Calls For Development Group Members

AS 7503 (Parts 1-4) Train Identification And Integrity

AS 7488 Locomotive & Passenger Vehicle Flooring

AS 1085.12 Track Materials Part 12: Insulated Joint Assemblies Update

The Development Group met late last week to continue their review of the current Standard. The discussion focused on areas such as testing, joint bar design, and clarification of potentially ambiguous requirements. The revised draft has know been presented to the group for consideration, with a follow up meeting planned for late August.

AS 1085.19 Track Materials Part 18: Screw Spikes And Threaded Inserts Update

The Development Group met for the first time this week to discuss the current Standard and what updates / amendments are required. A number of areas were identified with new screw spike designs that have replaced spring spikes being considered for inclusion. Further discussion and review will occur in the coming weeks.

Infrastructure Standing Committee Update

Preparations are underway for the next meeting of the Infrastructure Standing Committee. The RISSB Standing Committees provide governance and oversight for RISSB projects and are a vital part of the development process.

This month's meeting is promising to be a big one, with a large agenda and several items for decision on the table. The outcomes of this meeting will be provided in a future Whistleboard.

AS 7518 Rolling Stock Suspension Update

On  Friday, 11 August a kick-off meeting for AS 7518 Rolling Stock Suspension took place.   Drafting for this Standard is now underway and the Development Group is expected to meet again in September.  This project forms a part of the deliverables for the National Rail Action Plan; providing a Standard for suppliers and manufacturers that will benefit rail transport rolling stock operators and railway infrastructure maintainers.

This national approach will support innovation and technology adoption, benefitting more local manufacturers and suppliers and ultimately driving down costs.

AS 7531 Lighting And Visibility Update

The Development Group for AS 7531 Lighting and Visibility came together recently to continue discussions regarding the comments received during public consultation period, meaning the work to amend the Standard will now commence.

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

RISSB Presents On Railway Risk And Risk Management To Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Today, we’ve been delighted to present to the the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) in their ‘development month’ on the topic of ‘Risk and Risk Management’.

We really enjoyed the opportunity, on such an important topic for our industry. It’s clear that there are some deeply expert people at SRLA!

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Great River City Light Rail MasterClass Webinar

The Parramatta Light Rail is one of the NSW Government’s latest major infrastructure projects being delivered to serve a growing Sydney. The $2.4 billion public transport project will connect Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia with a two-way track spanning 12 kilometres.

Great River City Light Rail's Managing Director, Peter Matthews, will be joining us on Tuesday, 30 August 2022 for our next MasterClass webinar  to discuss the project and what it means for New South Wales.