Contents

1.   Introduction

2.   Legislation

3.   Principles

• 3.1   Functions and duties of Land Transport New Zealand
• 3.2   Safety case and safety system
• 3.3   Safety assessments
• 3.4   Safety improvement plans
• 3.5   Rail participants' legal responsibilities

4.   Requirements for licences

• 4.1   General
• 4.2   Application for a licence
• 4.3   Appointment of safety assessors
• 4.4   Risk management
• 4.5   Licence application and fee
• 4.6   Safety case requirements
• 4.7   Response to safety assessments and other safety reports
• 4.8   Accidents and incidents
  • 4.8.1   Reporting
  • 4.8.2   Investigation
• 4.9   Annual licence fees

5.   Sanctions for non-compliance

Appendix 1 - Safety case, safety system and risk management

Appendix 2 - Accidents and incidents

Appendix 3 - Safety assessment

Appendix 4 - Legislation affecting railway operations

Appendix 5 - Summary of Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992

Appendix 6 - Licence application forms

Appendix 7 - Fees

Appendix 8 - Land Transport New Zealand policy concerning the introduction of rail vehicles

Appendix 9 - Glossary