by ATHRA Information | Mar 26, 2025 | ATHRA Australia News, Safety, Webinars
WEBINAR recording: National Standard for Health Assessment A new edition of the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers came into effect on 11 November 2024. Transport ministers approved the revised National Standard for Health Assessment of...
by ATHRA Information | Feb 27, 2025 | ATHRA Australia News, Safety, Webinars
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...
by ATHRA Information | May 7, 2024 | ATHRA Australia News, Safety, Webinars
Safety Initiatives and changes to the Rail Safety National Law On Tuesday 7 May 2024 ATHRA Australia hosted a briefing for members on safety initiatives and changes to the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) — particularly as they apply to tourist and heritage railways....
by ATHRA Information | Feb 14, 2025 | ATHRA Australia News, Awards
ATHRA is pleased to announce the 2025 ATHRA Awards. The ATHRA Awards recognise excellence by individuals and organisations operating in the railway and tramway tourist and heritage sector. Nine awards are offered this year. Download the General Rules and Conditions...
by Paul Rollason | Jan 21, 2025 | ATHRA Australia News, Insurance
Dr Paul Rollason, ATHRA Insurance Manager Public liability insurance The ever-increasing premiums for public liability insurance (PLI) is a problem every organisation around the world is facing and the tourist and heritage rail sector is no different. In 2002 when we...
by ATHRA Information | Oct 1, 2024 | ATHRA Australia News, Safety
ONRSR Code of Practice – Level Crossings and Train Visibility Infrastructure and Transport Ministers have asked the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to develop a code of practice for train illumination to reflect the findings of recent train...