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ONRSR Finalises Interoperability Guideline, Deadline 28 Feb

ONRSR has finalized its Interoperability of Railway Operations Guideline following stakeholder consultation, releasing it ahead of the February 28, 2026 expiration of a related grace period. The guideline provides accredited rail transport operators on the National Network for Interoperability with a key resource for ensuring compliance with new requirements to identify and consider interoperability when making changes to their operations. ONRSR will make complementary updates and re-publish guidelines for Safety Management Systems and Safety Performance Reporting.

Safety Alert: Steerable Bogies Degraded Steering and Derailment Risk

ONRSR issued Safety Alert RSA-2026-001 warning Rolling Stock Operators about degraded steering components on steerable bogies causing elevated wheelset dynamics and loss of braking effort. The alert requires operators to inspect for wear on adapter rubber pads and cross-anchor bushes, verify steering mechanisms control wheelset movement correctly, and confirm bogie-mounted brakes function in worst allowable condition. Operators procuring steerable bogies must ensure components meet required standards and account for associated maintenance requirements.