AS 7513 Rolling Stock Interior Environment

The objective of this Standard is to describe the requirements for the interior environmental specification and performance of rolling stock. The main purpose of the requirements is to provide a safe and comfortable environment on rolling stock for humans.
This ARISO Standard attempts to define good to best environmental practice from existing legislation and other sources to incorporate as mandatory and recommended requirements for Australian rail networks.

AS 7513 is an Australian Standard that defines requirements for railway rolling stock interior environments. Its purpose is to ensure a safe, comfortable, and suitable environment for passengers and rail safety workers, while supporting effective risk management for rail operations.

The latest edition consolidates the former AS 7513.1, AS 7513.3, and AS 7513.4 documents into a single Standard. Requirements relating to comfort parameters have been relocated to AS 7482, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), while requirements addressing non‑ionising radiation have been relocated to AS 7722, EMC Management. Information previously sourced from industry documents that are no longer current but remain widely referenced has been retained within the informative appendices.

The Standard assists in managing risks including injury to personnel, fatigue‑related incidents, and adverse effects arising from excessive noise and vibration. These risks can impact health, alertness, and operational performance if not adequately controlled.

Rail transport organisations can implement AS 7513 by reviewing their internal design, engineering, and procurement procedures against the Standard. Specifications, technical requirements, and procurement documentation can be updated to reflect the minimum interior environment requirements, supporting improved outcomes for workers and passengers where applicable.