The purpose of this rule is to set out the structure of the Public Transport Authority
(PTA) Safeworking Rules and Procedures, their application and use, and reference
documents used.
The PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures provide the means by which the
Australian National Rules and Procedures (ANRP) will be applied in the PTA Network.
During the development of the PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures, the following
has been considered:
the role of the PTA as an Access Provider and Operator;
the interface between the PTA and;
o other Operators;
o Track maintenance organisations;
o other Access Providers;
o suppliers to the PTA of goods and services.
implementation of technological advancement; and
existing Safeworking procedures, practices and their development.