The obligation
No person may carry out railway operations in a participating jurisdiction without holding accreditation (or an exemption) granted by ONRSR under the RSNL.
The RSNL requires all rail transport operators to obtain accreditation from ONRSR before commencing railway operations. Accreditation may be granted, varied, suspended, or cancelled. Operators must demonstrate their safety management system meets prescribed standards. Operating without accreditation is an offence carrying substantial penalties. Exemptions may be granted in limited circumstances.
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- What
- No person may carry out railway operations in a participating jurisdiction without holding accreditation (or an exemption) granted by ONRSR under the RSNL.
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- legislation.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
RSNL — Accreditation requirement for railway operations is a WHS requirement set out in Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 > Accreditation § 56.
What does this WHS obligation require?
RSNL — Accreditation requirement for railway operations is a WHS obligation under Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). In short, No person may carry out railway operations in a participating jurisdiction without holding accreditation (or an exemption) granted by ONRSR under the RSNL.
What changed recently?
RSNL — Accreditation requirement for railway operations was last updated on 26 August 2026.
