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Rail Safety

The investigation role is linked to the ATSB's objective of safe transport, focusing on national outcomes, and is independent of industry and Governments' regulatory role.

  • The TSI Act 2003 provides a legislative basis for the ATSB to conduct rail safety investigations on the Defined Interstate Rail Network.

  • For information on prioritisation of investigations and decision guidelines followed by the ATSB.

  • Click here for a summary of rail related accidents and incidents.

  • Click here for information relating to the format of ATSB safety investigation reports and terminology used in those reports.

  • The ATSB issues recommendations to regulatory authorities, operators, manufacturers or other agencies in order to address safety deficiencies. Click here to view interim recommendations, recommendations and safety advisory notices made by the ATSB.

  • Statistics from the Australian Rail Occurrence Database

  • Follow this link to view all rail related publications.

  • Follow this link for a list of Acts and Regulations administered by ATSB.

  • In 1999 an independent review of rail safety arrangements in Australia was established, focusing particularly on the interstate system. Follow this link for more information.


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Last Updated: June 29, 2009