24 Jun 2026
ARISO Board approves revisions to ten existing standards
The ARISO Board has approved updates to 10 standards following its June meeting, marking another important milestone in supporting a safer, more productive and more interoperable national rail system.
The approvals include seven reviewed Australian Standards and three Codes of Practice, developed through ARISO’s industry-led standards development process.
The approved products support the rail industry across operations, rolling stock, infrastructure and technology, providing contemporary requirements and guidance that enhance safety, consistency and interoperability across the national rail system.
The approved products listed below are now available on the ARISO website:
Approved Standards
- AS 7454 Management of Network Route Competence
- AS 7486 Rolling Stock Onboard Electrical Energy Storage
- AS 7504.1 Brake Components – Brake Blocks
- AS 7507 Rolling Stock Outlines
- AS 7508 Track Forces and Stresses
- AS 7510.1 Braking Systems – Locomotive Rolling Stock
- AS 7527 Rolling Stock Event Recorders
Approved Codes of Practice
- Code of Practice – Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Locomotive Boilers
- Code of Practice – Loading of Rail Freight
- Code of Practice – Type Approval – Signalling