Accreditation

Rail operator accreditation

The purpose of accreditation is to attest that a rail operator has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Safety Director that the rail operator has the competence and capacity to manage the risks to safety associated with the rail operations for which accreditation was sought.

The Safety Director’s key concern is to ensure that accredited rail operators are able to manage the risks to safety associated with their rail operations. Ultimately, accreditation is designed to promote the safe operation of rail services in Victoria.

In assessing applications for accreditation, the Safety Director will focus on major risks to safety and the competence and capacity of the applicant to eliminate, control, or lessen these risks. The Safety Director will therefore pay particular attention to the risk of major incidents occurring, such as collisions, derailments and fires.

More information about rail operator accreditation.

Bus operator accreditation

The Public Transport Competition Act 1995 requires bus operators who operate in Victoria, and who have vehicles of 13 seats or more (including the driver), to be accredited. Accreditation of bus operators is administered by PTSV.

Operators of Commercial Passenger Vehicles with less than 13 seats may require their vehicles to be licensed and should contact the Victorian Taxi Directorate for further information.

If you have recently purchased or propose to start a bus operation, you should apply for accreditation.

More information about bus operator accreditation.