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Jun 24, 2025

Code of Practice: Train Visibility at Level Crossings – Tourist and Heritage Case Study

Jun 10, 2025

Nana Glen 25/2/21 A Case Study

Apr 17, 2025

Safety Message – Long Term Effective Controls

Apr 14, 2025

ONRSR Top Guns In Demand

Mar 26, 2025

Safety Message: Track Obstructions

Jan 23, 2025

2023-2024 Rail Safety Report Available Now

Dec 13, 2024

Safety Message: Level Crossings and the Importance of Ongoing Risk Assessment

Dec 6, 2024

Australian-first Code of Practice Released

Dec 6, 2024

Level Crossings and Train Visibility - the new Code of Practice explained

May 26, 2025

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Quarterly Rail Industry Safety Snapshot

(1 Jan - 31 March 2025)

Fatalities

14

Serious injuries

12

Running line derailments

16

Proceed authorities exceeded

281

Next update: August 2025

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Reporting requirements

Rail transport operators have mandatory reporting obligations in relation to their operations - whether it be notifiable occurrences, monthly or annual returns, annual activity statements or safety performance reports.

Legislation - Rail Safety National Law & related legislation

The Rail Safety National Law was passed through the South Australian Parliament on 1 May 2012 replacing 46 pieces of State, Territory and Commonwealth legislation.

Safety alerts

Safety alerts are issued as needed to inform accredited rail transport operators and the broader rail industry of current and emerging safety issues.

Fact Sheets, Guidelines, Policies and Codes

Fact sheets, guidelines, policies and codes of practice provide the rail industry and public with key information on specific rail safety issues and legislative, regulatory and technical matters associated with the administration of ONRSR.