The investigation role is linked to the ATSB's objective of safe transport, focusing on national outcomes, and is independent of industry and Governments' regulatory role.
Rail Safety
The TSI Act 2003 provides a legislative basis for the ATSB to conduct rail safety investigations on the Defined Interstate Rail Network.
Rail Statistics
Statistics from the Australian Rail Occurrence Database
Investigation Procedures
Follow this link for information on how the ATSB decides whether to investigate and classification process and controlled accident sites.
Safety Investigations and Reports
Click here for a summary of rail related accidents and incidents.
Rail Publications
Follow this link to view all rail related publications.
Rail Research Publications
Follow this link to view Rail Safety Research and Analysis reports
Safety Recommendations
The ATSB issues recommendations to regulatory authorities, operators, manufacturers or other agencies in order to address safety deficiencies. Click here to view interim recommendations, recommendations and safety advisory notices made by the ATSB.
Railway Accident Investigation Guidelines for Rail Transport Operators Police and Emergency Servcies Personnel
Follow this link for information on how to prevent loss of clues and evidence at an railway accident site, re: first persons arriving at an railway accident site.
Legislation and Regulations
Follow this link for a list of Acts and Regulations administered by ATSB.
Rail Accident or Incident Notification
Rail owners, operators, track access providers, and other 'responsible persons' are obliged, to report any accident.
Review of Rail Safety 1999
In 1999 an independent review of rail safety arrangements in Australia was established, focusing particularly on the interstate system. Follow this link for more information.