30 Jan 2026

Five new ARISO Standards now published

Five new Standards have been published and are now available on our Products webpage following approval by the ARISO Board in November 2025.

These Standards support safer operations, stronger asset management and improved national consistency across the rail network.

Newly Published Standards 

AS 7457 – Management of Proceed Authority Exceedance Events
Provides guidance for managing and responding to proceed authority exceedance events, supporting improved safety outcomes through consistent processes for identification, investigation and control. Key changes include a greater emphasis on Human Factors and evidence relating specifically to PAE investigation, and increased requirements to rail safety worker wellbeing post an event.

AS 7520.3 – Rolling Stock Body Structural Requirements – Part 3: Passenger
The updated Standard defines structural performance requirements for passenger rolling stock bodies, supporting occupant safety, durability and compliance with national design expectations. This Standard is intended to compliment the rolling stock compliance certification process outlined in AS 7501, including all vehicle types such as new, modified and heritage rolling stock.

AS 7634 – Railway Infrastructure Survey
Establishes requirements and good practice for surveying railway infrastructure, supporting accurate data collection to inform design, construction, maintenance and asset management. The review of this Standard focused on the update and modernisation of railway survey systems used in Australia. While non-National Geospatial Reference System (NGRS) surveys may still be present and relevant in the industry, NGRS is the preferred method for all future survey works being undertaken. 

AS 7644 – Rail Corridor Access
Provides a framework for managing access to the rail corridor, supporting safe coordination of activities and reducing risks associated with third-party and non-operational access.

AS 7645 – Rail Corridor Management
Sets out principles for effective rail corridor management, supporting safety, asset protection and long-term network resilience.

These new publications reinforce ARISO’s commitment to delivering high-quality, nationally consistent Standards that support safety, interoperability and productivity across the rail industry.

View the new Standards on the ARISO Products page.