Rail Safety Reform
NSW rail safety laws are changing as part of a national program to improve rail safety management and consistency across jurisdictions. A new Act, Regulations and supporting guidelines are being introduced in NSW in consultation with industry.
Draft Rail Safety Bill 2007
For information on the current status of the Bill, read the Information Alert: Update on Implementation of Nationally Consistent Rail Safety Legislation in NSW. Find out about issues raised during the public consultation on the Draft Rail Safety Bill 2007 and ITSRR's responses.
Draft Regulations
ITSRR released two draft regulations for public consultation during September and October 2007. Find out more about the Rail Safety (General) Regulation 2007 and the Rail Safety (Drug and Alcohol Testing) Regulation 2007 consultation.
Amendment Bill No. 2
Proposed amendments to the National Model Rail Safety Bill (Amendment Bill No.2) place obligations on rail infrastructure managers and road managers to jointly manage risks arising from level crossings and other road/rail interfaces.
ITSRR published a summary of issues raised during its consultation on the proposals with road managers in NSW in May 2007 and background information on Amendment Bill No. 2.
Amendment Bill No. 2 was approved in June 2007.
Guidelines
Six National Rail Safety Guidelines have been developed to assist the rail industry in meeting its obligations under the National Model Rail Safety Bill.
The guidelines cover accreditation, establishing a rail safety management system, the meaning of ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’, compliance and enforcement policy for rail safety, business rules for uniform administration of accreditation and fatigue management for rail safety workers.
ITSRR is examining ways of adapting the guidelines for use in NSW when the new Bill commences.
Find out more about the national reform process
- National Model Legislation - fact sheet
- National Training Framework and Rail Safety Worker Competency Requirements - fact sheet