ISA Visits RISSB in Brisbane

Following the Brisbane roundtables, Carly Grigg, Industry Engagement Manager for Rail, visited the new Brisbane CBD office of the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (Australia) (RISSB). She met with Sharon Tang (General Manager) and Matthew Garratt (Head of Learning and Development) to discuss key industry priorities raised during the roundtables, including the value of national systems and standards.

A major topic of discussion was the August 2025 agreement by Infrastructure and Transport Ministers to unify Australia’s national rail system under a single digital signalling technology, the European Train Control System (ETCS). This landmark decision is expected to improve safety, boost productivity, and enable more seamless freight and passenger connections across the country.

As part of the transition, the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) has welcomed the decision made at yesterday’s Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting (ITMM) to establish a new RISSB as the industry-led technical standards setting body.

RISSB is a key partner in co-regulation for the rail industry, focusing on:

Development of Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and Rules
Safety data and risk analysis models
Training and advisory services
Events and industry programs
Stakeholder coordination

With over 200 accredited publications, RISSB supports rail organisations across Australian and New Zealand in improving safety, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. It also fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing through forums, committees, and working groups.

As the industry moves toward harmonisation, stakeholder engagement remains critical to ensuring a skilled and adaptable workforce that meets the evolving needs of the transport supply chain.

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