Operator Essentials

The ONRSR Way documents what type of regulator ONRSR is, how we operate and provides regulated parties and rail safety stakeholders general clarity around how ONRSR does business.

The Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) requires that a a person or entity must apply for and be granted accreditation by ONRSR before commencing railway operations.

Rail transport operator compliance with their legislative obligations under the RSNL and with the terms of their accreditation and/or registration is central to rail safety.

From time to time, a change is to be made to an accredited rail transport operator (RTO)'s operations and on these occasions, ONRSR must be notified.

Under the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL), a rail safety worker must not carry out or attempt to carry out rail safety work while there is any presence of alcohol or a ‘prescribed drug’ in their system.

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.

All major railway projects will result in a requirement to either vary or obtain accreditation under the RSNL.

This page provides support and guidance for Tourist & Heritage and other smaller, less-complex operators in their efforts to demonstrate compliance consistent with their specific operations.

The secure digital channel that facilitates the easy and reliable online exchange of all accreditation, regulatory activity and regulatory reporting data between ONRSR and regulated parties.