Consultation

PTSV invites industry and public comment on key documents.

How to make a comment

Submissions should be in writing and addressed to:

Executive Services Officer
Public Transport Safety Victoria
PO Box 2797
Melbourne VIC 3001

Or email us at information@ptsv.vic.gov.au.

Please note: submissions may be published on this page after the closing date unless you tell us you do not want it published. Please note, however, confidential submissions may still be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982, or be released if required by any other law.

If you have any questions about the consultation process, please contact us.

Documents issued for comment

Issue date

Title

Status

Due date for comments

25 March 2009

The Rail Safety Regulators' Panel (RSRP) has released the draft guideline 'Safety Management System Guidance for Tourist and Heritage Rail Transport Operators' for industry consultation. As with other national draft guidelines released by the RSRP, we ask that Victorian industry representatives submit feedback to PTSV for collation. *Note: Victorian tourist & heritage operators should continue to refer to the Victorian Safety Management System (SMS) Handbook for Tourist and Heritage Operators, available on the rail safety publications page.

Closed

Closed on 22 April 2009

27 February 2009

PTSV has developed a draft rail safety guideline on rollingstock procurement for industry consultation. The guideline will apply to Victorian rail operators accredited under the Rail Safety Act 2006. Download the Draft Rollingstock Procurement Guideline (PDF, 1.19MB, 51 pp.)

Closed

Closed on 29 May 2009

5 February 2009

The Rail Safety Regulators' Panel (RSRP) has developed a Notification of Change and Variation of Accreditation Guideline to support the national model Rail Safety Bill. This draft guideline has been developed with the assistance of a dedicated reference group comprising representatives from rail safety regulator offices and the Australian rail industry. Industry comment is being sought by the safety regulator in each state and territory on behalf of the RSRP. Download the Notification of Change and Variation of Accreditation Guideline from the RSRP website.

Closed

Closed on 5 March 2009

10 July 2008

The Rail Safety Regulators' Panel has developed the following two guidance documents to support the national model Rail Safety Bill. Comments on these documents are being sought by the safety regulator in each state and territory on behalf of the RSRP. All comments will be collated and referred to the RSRP. The document links will take you to the relevant pages on the RSRP website: Guidance for Safety Performance Reports - Consultation Draft Guidance on Contractor Obligations - Consultation Draft

Closed

Closed on 8 August 2008

18 September 2007

Guide on the Preparation of an Emergency Plan (PDF, 260 KB, 18 pp.) Update: PTSV will not be progressing the Guide on the Preparation of an Emergency Plan as the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) have agreed to develop a guideline on behalf of industry.

Closed

Closed on 14 November 2007

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