Nsw audit office performance report 2011 transport. Rail safety investigation report nsw office of transport. Impacts of changes to the rail safety act in nsw rail. I am confident that he will continue the good work accomplished by tsv and the industry thus far. Railway construction maldon to port kembla act 1983. Rail safety in queensland is regulated by the department of transport and main roads. Impacts of changes to the rail safety act in nsw rail express. Section 1 rail safety act 2008 no 97 part 1 preliminary the legislature of new south wales enacts. New south wales and commonwealth rail agreement bill 2004 explanatory note. The marine safety act 2010 vic and marine safety regulations 2012 vic provide for safe marine operations in victoria. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act.
Rail safety acts means the acts passed by the commonwealth and the states and any successor enactments, which relate to rail safety, including without limitation the. Rail safety national law nsw sect 8 meaning of rail. Rail safety act 1996 western australia as above rail safety act 1998 victoria operator of railway services transport rail safety act 1996 new south wales as above rail safety act 2002 northern territory owner of limited infrastructure and operator of railway services rail safety act 1998. The 1989 act reflected that policy of deregulation, introduced as freedom to move in 1985. The itsrr may direct a rail transport operator to amend its safety management system. Common seal and execution of documents division 4 finance 32. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 14 april 2011. Between australian rail track corporation limited abn 75 081 455 754 of ground floor, artc building, off sir donald bradman drive, passenger rail terminal road, mile end, south australia.
Precautionary advice timken 6x11e class package unit bearing seal failure 30 december 20 this safety alert states that the pacific national has detected a number of timkin e glass package unit bearings suffering from seal failure in their wa, vic and qld operations. The rail safety regulations 2006 which were required to support the operation of the act also operated from the same date thereby formally commencing the new rail safety regulation scheme. The main purpose of the rail safety national law western australia bill 2014 is to provide for a national rail. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw. Railways and tramways are required to operate under the railways act 2005 external link the act, which promotes the safety of rail operations the act supports a principles based approach to regulatory oversight. The act supports a principles based approach to regulatory oversight.
This definition is an additional new south wales provision. Fire safety reforms buildings nsw department of planning. All trains are crewed and marshalled by qualified and competent rail safety workers, who drive locomotives, marshal trains and perform groundshunting tasks. In addition to our support for the general structure and intent of the railway safety act, this submission. Rail safety national law south australia bill 2012 a bill for an act to make provision for a national system of rail safety.
It administers its responsibilities for dangerous goods largely through the occupational health and safety act 2000 workcover also has responsibility for all aspects of explosives, including transport. Order repealing certain regulations made under the railway safety act sor2016319 december 16, 2016 comes into force on the day on which subsection 352 of the safe and accountable rail act, chapter 31 of the statutes of canada, 2015, comes into force, but if this order is registered after that day, it comes into force on the day on which it. Sx52 accessing the rail corridor transport for nsw. Railway safety regulator act transnet freight rail. Safety is one of the five key focus areas of transnet freight rail, which is managed with an integrated safety management system, ensuring safe working practices throughout. This information is available in the national transport commissions guidelines for managing heavy vehicle driver fatigue and the national rail safety regulators guidance on fatigue risk management program. Otsi rail safety investigation train services operated through bushfire affected section of track, locality of holsworthy nsw 14 april 2018 1 part 1 factual information introduction 1. Rail safety national law nsw sect 176 contents of improvement notices 176 contents of improvement notices 1 an improvement notice must a if the notice relates to a contravention or likely contravention of this law i state that. Rail safety national law fatigue risk management hours of.
Explanatory memorandum this explanatory note relates to. Rail, pacific rail engineering and australia western railroad. Regulations 2012 published on the nsw legislation website, as per s265 of the rsnl. Rail safety act 2002 as at 1 january 2009 act 96 of 2002. Transport administration act 1988 except parts, the minister for roads, maritime and freight. Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation. Rail safety national law nsw sect 118 identification of.
Current version for 5 december 2019 to date accessed 4 may 2020 at. It has been a pleasure working with you in our joint quest to improve safety in. Penalties and enforcement tools to address noncompliance with marine safety legislation and waterway rules. In 2017, the nsw government introduced reforms through the environmental planning and assessment regulation 2000 the regulation to strengthen fire safety certification for new and existing buildings these reforms aim to improve the rigour and checking in the design, approval, construction and maintenance phases of the building life cycle. Rail safety national law nsw sect 176 contents of improvement notices 176 contents of improvement notices 1 an improvement notice must a if the notice relates to a contravention or likely contravention of this law i state that the rail safety officer believes the person a is contravening a provision of this law.
Railways and tramways are required to operate under the railways act 2005 external link the act, which promotes the safety of rail operations. Rail safety national law nsw no 82a nsw legislation. Regional rail project project summary may 2019 2 this summary should not be relied upon for legal advice, for the interpretation of the project documents or for other legal purposes and is not intended for use as a substitute for the project documents. Rail safety officer may direct a things return 80 99. Safety in transnet freight rail is regulated by the railway safety regulator since 2002, which was appointed in terms of the national railway safety regulator act of 2002. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Pns notice has been issued to notify on the recent discovery of chrysotile white asbestos in ym two piece bogie side bearer fibrous wear liners. The rail industry worker card is an authority issued by tfnsw under the rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. Legislation and standards department of transport and.
It is assumed that this will be implemented by introducing new south wales rail safety law, which will apply in addition to the national law. New south wales rail safety act 2002 victorian transport rail safety act 1996 western australian rail. Regulations made under the national law must be published on the nsw legislation website see the law, s 265. Rail corporation new south wales railcorp and the sra to enter into an agreement with artc, with the approval of the minister. Precautionary advice timken 6x11e class package unit bearing seal failure 30 december 20 this safety alert states that the pacific national has detected a number of timkin e glass package unit bearings suffering from. A shared commitment to railway safety report of the advisory panel is available in pdf format file size. This safety alert states that the itsrr has been asked by pacific national pn to distribute the attached safety notice to nsw rail operators. The rail safety act 2006 is a law enacted by the parliament of the state of victoria, australia, and is the prime statute regulating the safety of rail operations in victoria.
It also enables a rail authority to authorise artc to act as its agent or to provide it with other services in relation to the sale of access to parts of the nsw rail network and enables. Nsw audit office performance report 2011 transport of. The railway safety act rsa was implemented in 1989, during a period of profound transformation for rail transportation in canada one of industry privatization and restructuring, as well as government deregulation. The rail safety act 2006 is a law enacted by the parliament of the state of victoria, australia. Provides that the national regulations are to be published on the nsw. Safety duties for persons and parties responsible for marine safety. Rail safety national law nsw sect 52 duties of rail transport operators 52 duties of rail transport operators 1 a rail transport operator must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of the operators railway operations. All railway managers andor railway operators within queensland are required to be accredited in accordance with the transport infrastructure act 1994. Otsi also conducts rail investigations on behalf of the australian transport safety bureau under the transport safety investigation act 2003 cwlth. Nsw safety alerts office of the national rail safety regulator. Rail safety national law south australia act 201220.
All rail transport operators must abide by the following legislation and standards. Arrangements for the act are still being clarified. Legislation that governs the activities of rail participants in new zealand are as follows. Rail safety act 2002 as at 1 january 2009 act 96 of 2002 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1.
Review of rail access regimes department of infrastructure. Act binds crown part 2 accreditation of operators and certification of railway. Rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2012 rail safety national law nsw rail safety national law national regulations 2012. To repeal the rail safety act 2010 and regulations under that act. Health assessment of rail safety workers national transport. Rail safety legislation waka kotahi nz transport agency. Rail safety national law office of the national rail safety regulator. Rail safety national law nsw act 82a of 2012 austlii.
New south wales and commonwealth rail agreement bill 2004. Final report and decisions nsw rail access undertaking. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Rail safety national law nsw sect 118 identification of rail safety workers 118 identification of rail safety workers 1 a rail transport operator must ensure that each rail safety worker who is to carry out rail safety work in relation to the operators railway operations has a form of identification that is sufficient to enable the type of competence and training of the worker for that. Page 4 section 7 rail safety adoption of national law act 2012 no 82 part 2 application of rail safety national law 3 the acts interpretation act 1915, and other acts other than acts referred to in subsection 2, of so uth australia do not apply to the rail safety national law nsw or the instruments made under that law. Apr 14, 2011 contents transport rail safety act 2010 page 3 subdivision 2 exemption for related body corporate 40 accreditation not required for related body corporate. Rail safety national law nsw sect 8 meaning of rail safety work 8 meaning of rail safety work 1 subject to subsection 2, any of the following classes of work is rail safety work for the purposes of this law a driving or despatching rolling stock or any other activity which is capable of controlling or affecting the movement of rolling stock. Rail safety national law queensland act 2017 an act to apply a national law that provides for a national system of rail safety part 1 preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the rail safety national law queensland act 2017. The rail safety national law is applied with modifications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. The new legislation raises challenges for members of the australasian railway association ara to achieve compliance with the legislation and to strategically address its relationship with the nsw rail regulator and other industry participants.
Standard ensures that any rail safety workers with health conditions have the. Legislation and standards department of transport and main. Maritime safety plan objective and the vision for nsw waterways. Transport safety officer tso powers are allowed for in the transport safety schemes compliance and enforcement act 2014 vic. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. From january 1st 2009, the rail safety act 2008 replaced the rail safety act 2002 in new south wales. Rail safety national law nsw sect 118 identification of rail safety workers 118 identification of rail safety workers 1 a rail transport operator must ensure that each rail safety worker who is to carry out rail safety work in relation to the operators railway operations has a form of identification that is sufficient to enable the type of competence and training of the. Additionally, all otsi publications that are considered investigation reports are also conferred by these acts. Rail safety national law nsw sect 52 duties of rail. Passenger priority means reasonable priority and certainty of access for rail passenger services delivered in accordance with clause 2. The objective of this plan is to continue the downward trend in the drowning fatality rate and to further reduce the rate of fatalities and serious.
Constitution of onrsr subdivision 2 national rail safety regulator 17. New induction requirements for clyde up yard fri 01 nov protection officers are required to be inducted into clyde up yard by the area rail safety coach or mentor. Rail safety national law nsw sect 118 identification. The act and regulations set out a range of requirements, including. Rail safety act 2010 contents ceased on 02 nov 2015 version 00k001 page v extract from. Rail safety national law queensland regulation 2017. It has been a pleasure working with you in our joint quest to improve safety in the rail industry. Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation 4 interpretation 1 in this law, unless the contrary intention appears accredited person means a rail transport operator who is accredited under this law, but does not include a person whose accreditation under this law a has been surrendered or cancelled or has otherwise ceased to have effect under this law. The new law establishes a single position for a national rail safety regulator.
Part 1 preliminary 1 name of act this act is the rail safety act 2008. Act no 82, 2012 rail safety adoption of national law act 2012 no 82 new south wales an act to apply as a law of this state a national law that makes provision for a national system of rail safety. It is assumed that this will be implemented by introducing new south wales rail safety law, which will apply in. Rail safety bill 2008 explanatory note competence and training to be checked by a rail safety officer and makes it an offence for a worker, without a reasonable excuse, not to produce the form of identification on request by a rail safety officer. The rail safety bill received royal assent on 4 april 2006 to become the rail safety act 2006.
The act was ultimately proclaimed to commence on 1 august 2006. Transport administration act 1988, part 4a, divisions 1 to 3, so far as it relates to roads and maritime services, part 6, and so much of the act as relates to roads and maritime services remainder, the minister for transport and infrastructure transport administration general regulation 20. Nsw trains general safety specification for service. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Nsw safety alerts office of the national rail safety. You must successfully complete this course sx52 accessing the rail corridor prior to being issued with your rail industry worker card. In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears category a notifiable occurrence see regulation 57 category b notifiable occurrence see regulation 57 law means the rail safety national law, as amended from time to time, set out in the schedule to the rail safety national law south australia act 2012 of south australia. Transport rail safety act 2010 reprinted as in force on 14 april 2011 reprint no. New south wales consolidated acts search this act rail safety national law nsw sect 52 duties of rail transport operators 52 duties of rail transport operators 1 a rail transport operator must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of. The maritime safety plan supports the nsw governments campaign to prevent drowning in waterbased activities and the vision for a healthy. Western australian legislation rail safety act 2010.
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