(3) The Safety Director may require an accredited rail transport operator to— a more detailed investigation into an accident or incident; or further information in a report of an investigation; or certain matters contained within a report. (4) An accredited rail transport operator must comply with a requirement under subregulation (3) within 7 days after the request. Penalty: 10 penalty Division 2—Operational reporting and notifications 41 Monthly reports (1) A rail transport operator must for each calendar month give the Safety Director a report in the approved form and manner detailing— total number and classes of rail safety workers in that month; and total number of passenger journeys travelled in that month; and number of track kilometres; and total number of passenger train kilometres; and total number of freight train kilometres; and
1 A decision to design or construct, or to commission the design or construction of, rolling stock or new railway tracks. As soon as is reasonably practicable after the decision is made. 2 The introduction into service of rolling stock of a type not previously operated by the operator, or the reintroduction into service of rolling stock not currently operated by the operator. At least 28 days before the date the operator intends to introduce or reintroduce the rolling stock into service. 3 A change to a safety critical element of existing rolling stock. At least 28 days before the date the operator intends to bring the change into operation. 4 A change to one or more of the classes of rail infrastructure used in the operator's railway operations. At 28 days before the date the operator intends to introduce the new class of rail infrastructure into service.
5 A change to a safety standard for the design of rail infrastructure or rolling stock. At 28 days before the date the operator intends to adopt the change. 6 The decision to a new safety standard for the design of rail infrastructure or rolling stock. At least 28 days before the date the operator intends to adopt the new standard. 7 A change to the frequency of, or procedures for, the inspection or maintenance of railway infrastructure or rolling stock. At least 28 days before the date the operator intends to bring the change into effect. 8 A decision to change any work scheduling practices and procedures set out in the operator's fatigue risk management program. At least 28 days before the date the operator intends to bring the change into effect. 9 The replacement, or a change in the contact details of any person appointed under regulation 9(1)(b). As soon as is reasonably practicable after it is known the replacement or change will occur.
In the Schedule to the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) (Infringements) Regulations 2014— column 2, for "Rail Safety (Local Operations) Regulations 2006", substitute "Rail Safety (Local Operations) (Accreditation and Safety) Regulations 2017"; and items 133, 134 and 135 substitute— "133 reg. 24(1), (2) Failing to review safety management system 3 penalty units 9467 134 reg. 35 Failing to maintain or prepare records relating to rail safety 1 penalty unit 9468 135 reg. 45(4) Failing to provide annual report to Safety Director 2 penalty units 9469 ". Regulations 46–50 Table Item Description of fees Fee units and method for calculating fees Regulation reference
every 5 years or at shorter intervals under regulation 24. 10.2 Processes for the review and revision of the SMS. 11 Management of change Procedures for ensuring changes may affect the safety of railway operations are identified and managed, including, but not limited to, procedures for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable— changes are fully identified and described in the context of the railway operations; and parties are identified and, where practicable, consulted; and roles and responsibilities of the rail safety workers employed or engaged by the rail transport operator or a rail contractor who supplies railway operations to the rail transport operator, and employees of the rail transport operator, are clearly specified with respect to the change; and rail safety workers and employees of the rail transport operator, are informed and trained to understand and deal with the proposed change; and risks associated with the proposed change are appropriately managed; and (f) the change, once implemented, is reviewed and assessed by the rail transport operator to
Column 1 Item Column 2 Accident or incident severity level Column 3 Required information 1 An accident or incident that results in consequences, for example, fatalities, serious personal injuries or significant property damage. Detailed report of a systemic nature. The report must include— a description of the occurrence; and the consequences that resulted; and the contributing factors established by the investigation; and the safety actions arising from it. 2 An accident or incident involving only minor injuries but with significant property damage. Includes an accident or incident that had the potential to be more serious, possibly involving death. A brief report including analysis of the incident and where appropriate including those matters listed for a severity level 1 accident or incident. 3 An accident or incident resulting in minor injuries or minor property damage where it is unlikely that a more serious accident or An initial occurrence report prepared and retained for trend analysis, and where possible, a brief report including analysis of the incident.