National transport commission means the body of that name established under the national transport commission act 2003 of the commonwealth. Rail safety national law queensland regulation 2017. 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. Comply with dangerous goods legislation service nsw. Purpose and structure of the electrical safety act in queensland. This act will come into operation on a day to be fixed by proclamation. See section 7 for railways to which this law does not. An act to apply a national law that provides for a national system of rail safety. Explanatory memorandum this explanatory note relates to. The epa regulates the transport of dangerous goods.
Rail safety national law national regulations variation regulations 2019. Rail reforms rail safety national law queensland act. These changes are described in detail in fixing the trains. The main purpose of the rail safety national law western australia bill 2014 is to provide for a. New south wales rail safety act 2002 victorian transport rail safety act 1996 western australian rail. Commencement these regulations come into operation as follows a regulations 1 and 2 on the day on which these regulations are published in the gazette. 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 is registered. 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.
Notes please notereferences in the legislation to other legislation or instruments or to titles of bodies or offices are not automatically updated as part of the program for the revision and publication of legislation and therefore may be obsolete. Rail safety national law act regulation 2014 includes further details on drug and alcohol testing in act rail safety national law national regulations 2012 published on the nsw legislation website, as per s265 of the rsnl western australia rail safety national law wa act 2015. An act to make provision for a national system of rail safety. When you book online, simply select pensioner senior concession card half fare from the concession type drop down list. Engineering competence compliance with the rail safety act nsw this bulletin has been prepared to advise all artc contractors and alliance partners of the process in place for engineers to obtain artc rail safety worker rsw cards. Legislation and standards department of transport and. Final fare is half the adult peak season fare for the same trip. Waterfall rail accident office of the national rail safety.
This will be used for drug testing in certain circumstances. Free from dangerous goods means, in relation to a receptacle, that. Rail safety national law south australia act 2012 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. National standard for health assessment of rail safety. This should be interpreted to mean that jurisdictions are free to use these six. Our team of educators can visit your school or community group with our free rail safety workshops that are tailored to the needs of the audience and their ages. The act is administered by the nsw environment protection authority epa and safework nsw. You are free to copy, communicate and adapt the work for noncommercial purposes, as long as you. This paper outlines the role of the independent transport safety and reliability regulator itsrr and the key requirements of the nsw rail safety act 2008 as it applies to rail infrastructure managers. 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.
Rail safety national law wa act 2015 western australia. Jun 30, 2017 rail safety national law queensland regulation 2017 part 2 drug and alcohol testing page 4 current as at 30 june 2017 authorised by the parliamentary counsel 6 preliminary saliva test act, s 15 for section 15 of the act, definition preliminary saliva test, the medvet oral7 is approved. Exclusion of legislation of this jurisdiction part 3national regulations 8. The onrsr publishes fact sheets for the rail industry and public on specific rail safety issues. Rail safety national law nsw as at 5 december 2019. The following three documents outline the current status of the recommendations. Terms used part 2 application of rail safety national law 4. Part 1 preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the rail safety national law queensland act 2017. All rail transport operators must abide by the following legislation and standards. Railway construction maldon to port kembla act 1983. Rail safety national law nsw as at 5 december 2019 act 82a of 2012 notes notethe rail safety national law is applied with modifications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. Citation these regulations are the rail safety regulations 2011. Rail corporation new south wales railcorp is an agency of the state of new south wales, australia established under the transport administration act 1988 in 2004.
Rail safety national law wa act 2015 table of provisions long title preamble part 1 preliminary 1. 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. Review of rail access regimes department of infrastructure. Penalties and enforcement tools to address noncompliance with marine safety legislation and waterway rules.
Rail safety national law office of the national rail safety. The rail safety act 2008 provides for persons employed as a railcorp transit officer to be appointed as a rail safety officer for the purposes of the rail safety act 2008 and its subordinate legislation. In support of this reform the role of the australian transport safety bureau atsb was expanded to include rail safety investigations. The act and regulations establish various railway offences and the powers of an authorised officer in relation to those offences. Jun 28, 2010 versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Model rail safety reform regulations draft regulatory impact statement for. Prescribed incidents for drug and alcohol testing amendment of regulation 28.
The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Rail transport operator accreditation nsw australian. Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation. Rail safety national law south australia miscellaneous no 2 amendment act 2016. On 9 march 2017, the rail safety national law queensland act 2017 qld act received assent with the acts substantive provisions to commence on 1 july 2017. Engineering competence compliance with the rail safety act nsw. Railcorp is a nsw government agency that holds rail property assets, rolling stock and rail infrastructure in the sydney metropolitan area and limited country locations in the state of nsw and it makes these assets available to sydney trains and nsw trains for their operations. Meaning of generic terms in rail safety national law wa for purposes of this. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012.
National standard for health assessment of rail safety workers. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Reference document guide to transport for nsw framework for. Part 1 preliminary 1 name of act this act is the rail safety act 2008. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Rail safety national law nsw sect 52 duties of rail. Western australian legislation rail safety act 2010. The new law establishes a single position for a national rail safety regulator. This version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation. Rail safety national law wa act 2015 contents as at 17 sep 2015 no.
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road. Transport for nsw tfnsw rail industry safety induction risi course. Rail safety national law nsw sect 199 power to require. 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. The regulator recommends that you discuss your application and the application process before you lodge your application. The rail safety national law sa 2012 act and national rail safety national law regulations 2012, as they apply in each state and territory except for western australia, will be updated from. In nsw and victoria a rail transport operator needs to gain the. Rail safe trainings responsiveness, experience, and resultsoriented approach will get the job done. New south wales 2003 no 105 rail safety general regulation 2003 under the rail safety act 2002 published in gazette no 39 of 7 february 2003, page 800 page 1 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the rail safety act 2002. To facilitate this in nsw the rail safety act 2008 was repealed and replaced by the rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. Transport rail safety act 2010 reprinted as in force on 14 april 2011 reprint no. Assessment of rail safety worker competence fact sheet.
In november 2016 the transport and infrastructure council approved changes to onrsrs cost recovery model. With a valid nsw seniors or pensioner concession card, you can travel on nsw trainlink regional services for half price. Transport for nsw tfnsw rail industry safety induction. Transport administration amendment independent transport safety regulator act 2017 no. 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.
As a rail transport operator you are required to manage the health risks pose towards rail safety workers. Sep 24, 2018 as of 10 march 2017 onrsr will report on progress in implementing the nsw governments response to recommendations contained within the final report of the special commission of inquiry into the waterfall rail accident. 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. It holds rail property assets, rolling stock and rail infrastructure in the sydney metropolitan area and limited country locations in the state and it. Standard ensures that any rail safety workers with health conditions have the monitoring and support they need to keep themselves and australias rail system safe. Meaning of generic terms in rail safety national law for this jurisdiction 6. From january 1st 2009, the rail safety act 2008 replaced the rail safety act 2002 in new south wales. Rail safety act 2010 rail safety regulations 2011 made by the governor in executive council.
This will align the regulation of queensland railroads with other states and territories by. Regulations 2012 published on the nsw legislation website, as per s265 of the rsnl. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Impacts of changes to the rail safety act in nsw rail. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Rail safety national law nsw no 82a nsw legislation. Western australia office of the national rail safety regulator. Transport administration act 1988 except parts, the minister for roads, maritime and freight. Rail safety is an essential life skill and sydney trains aims to educate school students and the community to travel safely on and around trains and stations. 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. 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. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Provides that the national regulations are to be published on the nsw.
You will be required to comply with this standard if you intend to operate a business that is involved in rail transport operations. A shared commitment to railway safety 1 chapter 1 introduction 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 act was ultimately proclaimed to commence on 1 august 2006. The rail safety bill received royal assent on 4 april 2006 to become the rail safety act 2006. Arrangements for the act are still being clarified. Transport safety officer tso powers are allowed for in the transport safety schemes compliance and enforcement act 2014 vic. Rail safety national law south australia miscellaneousno 2.
Rail safety national law office of the national rail. Safety adoption of national law act 2012 and the rail safety. The rail safety national law is applied with modi fications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. Rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2012 rail safety national law nsw rail safety national law national regulations 2012. Railway safety regulator act transnet freight rail. Fact sheets office of the national rail safety regulator. Rail safety national law office of the national rail safety regulator. Track, structures, geotechnical engineers, infrastructure. Rail safety national law nsw sect 199 power to require works to stop 199 power to require works to stop 1 a person other than a rail transport operator must, before carrying out any works near a railway that threaten, or are likely to threaten. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Rail safety national law queensland act 2017 as at. Safety accreditation context paper tfnsw, december 2012. Accredited and registered operators, and rail safety workers outside of nsw.
National standard for health assessment of rail safety workers australian capital territory. 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. Current version for 5 december 2019 to date accessed 24 april 2020 at. 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. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw. It is currently a division under the control of transport for nsw. The rail industry safety induction risi course is delivered by tfnsw organisational development od branch on behalf of sydney trains, nsw trains and transport projects. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 14 april 2011. Jurisdiction accredited activity rail safety act south australia owner of track and civil infrastructure and operator of railway services 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. Safety duties for persons and parties responsible for marine safety. Rail safety national law nsw 2012 no 82a status information. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 new south wales. 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.
Rail safety national law set out in the schedule to the rail safety national law south. The rail safety act 2006 is a law enacted by the parliament of the state of victoria, australia. Section 1 rail safety act 2008 no 97 part 1 preliminary the legislature of new south wales enacts. Rail, pacific rail engineering and australia western railroad. All trains are crewed and marshalled by qualified and competent rail safety workers, who drive locomotives, marshal trains and perform groundshunting tasks. Rail safety national law queensland act 2017 as at 26 september 2019 act 4 of 2017 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Rail safety national law south australia bill 2012 a bill for an act to make provision for a national system of rail safety. Interpretation part 2application of rail safety national law 4. Currently victoria and new south wales have advised that they will be delivering the regulatory function on behalf of the. Regulations and orders pursuant to the act grade crossings regulations sor2014275 mining near lines of railways regulations sor91104 notice of railway works regulations sor91103 railway operating certificate regulations sor2014258.
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. Definitions part 2 application of rail safety national law 4. Rail safety national law nsw act 82a of 2012 austlii. Apr 14, 2011 queensland transport rail safety act 2010 reprinted as in force on 14 april 2011 reprint no. To repeal the rail safety act 2010 and regulations under that act. Local modifications to the rail safety national law 6. Since then, victoria, act and western australia have all joined the national regime.
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