RISSB to Play a Major Role in National Rail Action Plan 

RISSB’s CEO Deb Spring attended a high level meeting involving the NTC, ONRSR and the ARA to discuss the National Rail Action Plan (NRAP). RISSB is excited to be able to contribute to the NRAP through its focus on Standards and interoperability. RISSB is very active in this space and looks forward to co-hosting as well as being a key participant in working groups to be established to take the NRAP forward.

SPAD Categorisation Information

The industry SPAD Group agreed on a national categorisation (A1 – A4 and B1-B4, based largely on the UK model) of SPADs in 2018 and this was adopted by ONRSR for reporting SPADs to the regulator in mid-2019. ONRSR has indicated RTOs are using the categorisation, but that further guidance material would be helpful. The SPAD Group and RISSB has commenced working with ONRSR on further guidance information for industry

RISSB June Webinar Program Now Available

This week RISSB launched its June 2020 webinar program featuring two international speakers, a partner from Deloitte and two guest technical experts. To view our upcoming program, please visit https://www.rissb.com.au/home/webinars/

This week Tim Young, EGM of Downer Group's Rollingstock Services, delivered a presentation on the changing face of four mega trends - transport and infrastructure, population growth, energy and power, and technology.

Next week, learn more about the National Rail Action Plan and go on a sentimental journey with Carolyn Walsh, Chair National Transport Commission & Commissioner Australian Transport Safety Bureau. This webinar starts at 12pm (AEST) Tuesday, 19 May 2020.

Please click on the blue 'Register Now' button to reserve your place for Carolyn's webinar.

AS 7664 Signal Cable Pits, Routes, and Foundations

The Development Group attended another meeting this week to complete the review of this existing Standard. With a few minor changes made it was agreed that this Standard is ready to progress to public consultation.

Expect to see this issued externally for public comment within the next fortnight.

AS 7658 Level Crossings

This Development Group has been working hard on reviewing this Standard over the past month. The current fully revised draft is being considered, with the aim to have it available for public consultation by the end of the month.

AS 7663 Railway Signal Cables

AS 7663 Railway Signal Cables is still available for an 8-week public consultation.

Welcome New RISSB Members

A warm welcome to our newest RISSB members:

• Consolidated Land and Rail Australia (CLARA)
• Institution of Railway Signal Engineers Australasian Inc
• Holland LP