14 May 2026
AS 7706 Interface with Points
Closing date for comments – Monday 13 July 2026
The latest review of the AS 7706 Interface with Points draft is now open for Public Consultation.
How this product helps the rail industry
This Standard supports national rail reform by promoting safety, harmonisation, and innovation through the effective integration of new and modern systems to support existing rail infrastructure.
AS 7706 performance requirements assist infrastructure managers to better manage track stability throughout the asset lifecycle. By adopting this Standard, Rail Infrastructure Managers (RIM) could expect to see improvement in track performance and a reduction in incidents affecting the network, the environment and impacts to rolling stock for Rolling Stock Operators.
About
AS 7706 helps the rail industry by improving how risks associated with points and crossings systems are managed across Australia. The Standard aligns with existing RIM performance standards rather than replacing them, enabling local experience and operating practices to be retained while strengthening shared understanding across the industry.
The updated Standard strengthens requirements for points and crossing systems, with industry-led improvements covering system interfaces, safety-critical functions, track performance, and human factors across the full asset life cycle.
How to contribute
AS 7706 Interface with Points is available for public consultation for 60 days. All interested parties are encouraged to provide comments during this time.
It is available to download here.
To make comments on the draft, please use the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader to comment in-line with the text. If needed you can find instructions here.
Please return your PDF with comments to mmaartensz@ariso.org.au by Monday 13 July 2026.
As the rail industry’s only accredited Standards Development Organisation (SDO), ARISO collaborates with government, rail operators and industry leaders to improve the efficiency and harmonisation of the Australia’s rail network, ensuring national interoperability, safety and sustainability into the future.