RISSB Interoperability Roadshow - 3 to 17 July 2012

by Rail Express — last modified Jun 06, 2012 12:18 PM

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The Rail Industry Safety & Standards Board (RISSB) will be hosting a series of Interoperability Roadshows around the country in July to seek industry input into the need for greater cooperation on standards across jurisdictional boundaries.

The rail industry is divided into many segments; for example there are currently 12 organisations responsible for track management. This has led to duplication of practices and procedures that are in many cases acting in isolation.

The Rail Industry Safety & Standards Board (RISSB) has been tasked to complete a set of national Interoperability Standards for the Australian railway industry.

The scope of the Interoperability Roadshow is to inform the rail industry about the development of the draft interoperability standard and to present interoperability case studies and experience to the industry.

It will be a good opportunity for rail industry stakeholders to find out why the future of our interoperability standard is vital for the industry.

RISSB will commence an industry-wide consultation for the Interoperability Standard after the Roadshow, and we would like you to comment on this draft Standard.

Key Speakers include

· Joe Thompson, Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board

· Andrew Kitto, Australian Rail Track Corporation

· Michael Lawrie, Thales

· Andy Nicol, Opus Rail

· John Kessner, WorleyParsons

Who should attend? Safety Managers, Track Managers,Civil engineers/ planners, Operators, Rolling Stock Manufacturers,Train Control/ Infrastructure Managers

Reservation is Essential

Attendance at the Roadshows is FREE for all RISSB stakeholders and industry members to attend. However, registration is essential! If the number exceeds the maximum capacity, we will offer limited seats for each registered organisation.

Registration closes Friday 15 June 2012

Dates

· Brisbane - Tuesday 3 July 2012, The Marque Hotel Brisbane

Sydney - Thursday 5 July 2012, Citigate Central Sydney

Melbourne - Friday 6 July 2012, Melbourne Convention Centre

Adelaide - Friday 13 July 2012, Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury

Perth - Tuesday 17 July 2012, Four Points by Sheraton

Need more information?

For more information, download the Roadshow Brochure, or contact Andrew Leung on (02) 6270 4509 or email aleung@rissb.com.au