ATR Seminar 2006

Victorian Network Rules Development and National Code of Practice Alignment Project

Australian National Rules and Procedures (ANRP) Presentation

Saturday 29 July 2006

Victorian Network Rules Development and National Code of Practice Alignment Project

The Australian National Rules and Procedures (ANRP) will:

–       Replace the existing 1994 Victorian Book of Rules and Operating Procedures;

–       Provide a revised set of Rules and Procedures, initially for adoption by the “Revenue” railways in Victoria, and ultimately, for all of Australia;

–       Be based on the RailCorp (RIC) Network Rules and Procedures content, presentation and format;

–       Be consistent with the existing National Code of Practice and the Victorian rail operating environment.

Project Scope and Deliverables:

•          On completion of the Australian National Rules and Procedures (ANRP) it will be handed over to the Australasian Railway Association (ARA);

•      The Code Management Company (CMC) will roll out the ACOP nationally.

TWO STAGE PROJECT

•       Stage One – Work on Track Rules and Procedures

•       Stage Two – Train Operations and Safeworking Rules  and Procedures

•       Progress to date:

–       Stage 1 ACOP Work on Track Rules and Procedures have been drafted and validated for implementation mid 2006;

–       Alignment Working Group (AWG) drafting of Stage 2 ACOP Train Operations and Safeworking Rules and Procedures is progressing and will be completed October this year.

 

Rule Book Structure - Validation Process

Industry Review Working Group(s)

Review, assess and validate ACOP Rules and Procedures

        Consisting of:

–        Members of the AWG;

–        Nominated Track Manager Representatives;

•       Infrastructure Maintenance and Construction;

•       Operations (Driver, Train Controller, Signaler);

–        Industrial Organisations

–        Risk Management

–        Human Factors

ANRP Rules and Procedures

The ACOP Rules and Procedures will maintain consistency with:

–       Relevant legislation;

–       standards and codes including principles of AS 4292 and AS 4360;

–       Other relevant contemporary technical standards.

–       Training and Competency framework

Will be subjected to:

–       Ongoing consultation with Industry Stakeholders;

–       Development of associated Training Assessment Guidelines and Framework;

–       Material Change Process by the Rail Safety Regulator;

–       Detailed Implementation Strategy.

•      What does this mean for the Tourist & Heritage Sector?

    –       Heritage currently operate under V/Line Passenger’s Accreditation

    –       Tourist sector need do nothing at this stage and until the Stage 2 Rules are finalised and validated.

•      FAQ’s

–       Is it compulsory?

–       What about RPL?

–       What about mutual recognition?

–       What is the cost?

–       Will there still be Staff and Ticket and 2 Position Signals?