Rail safety
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We are committed to achieving safe rail transport for the benefit of all Victorians.
As a branch of Transport Safety Victoria, we regulate light rail transport operators and a number of stand-alone tourist and heritage operators. All heavy rail operators are regulated by ONRSR.
Latest news
- Update: Transport Safety Victoria’s prosecution of Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd (Metro) Read more
- Director's update: Transition to national regulator Read more
- Guidance on the use of standards Read more
Accreditation and registration
Anyone wishing to operate a tourist and heritage (T&H) or light railway (tram) service in Victoria must be accredited. All heavy rail transport operators, plus a number of T&H operators, are regulated by ONRSR.
Regulation and investigation
We regularly undertake compliance and enforcement activities including site visits, audits and the issuing of improvement, prohibition and infringement notices. We also investigate and gather data on incidents, including operations under national law.
Risk management and incident reporting
Rail safety workers and contractors have safety duties under the law. Find out what you need to know and access guidelines and tools you can use to manage risk.