
Australian First LX Code of Practice Released
The Office of National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) released Code of Practice – Train Visibility at Level Crossings on 6 December 2024. Note that this includes specific reference to the tourist and heritage (T&H) rail sector.
All accredited ATHRA member organisations need to make themselves fully aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities under the code.
The Code of Practice (page 24) refers to a number of relevant Australian Standards that Tourist and Heritage are required to follow. These relevant standards include:
Webinar
Webinar times are:
- AEDT 19:30 NSW | Vic | Tas
- ACDT 19:00 SA
- AEST 18:30 Qld
- ACST 18:00 NT
- AWST 16:30 WA
We strongly encourage you to review the ONRSR’s Code of Practice – Train Visibility at Level Crossings against your organisation’s practices. ATHRA has developed a consolidated list of member concerns and questions, and provided this to the ONRSR. ONRSR will provide you with specific and considered responses at the 24 February 2025 webinar.
Please note, train conspicuity requirements are set by AS 7531 Rolling stock lighting and visibility. Originally written for ‘new and modified’ rolling stock, it now arbitrarily applies to all existing rolling stock. ATHRA will be participating in the review of AS7531 commencing early 2025. Your responses will assist ATHRA in lobbying for standards for ‘existing rolling stock’ that are realistic and take into account the size and scale of the T&H sector.
If you are having problems with the survey or have other questions, please contact me.
Peter Anderson
ATHRA Director of Safety & Regulatory Matters
Email – peter.anderson@athra.au