The document outlines the Independent Transport Safety Regulator's (ITSR) role in assessing applications for accreditation in New South Wales, Australia. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive reviews to ensure applicants meet the national rail safety standards and provide reliable operations. The process aims to enhance the applicant's competency while ensuring timely assessments and clear communication regarding any deficiencies.

1. ITSR – Independent Transport Safety Regulator –NSW- Australia
Specific to the process of granting the Accreditation
Performance
To exhibit independence, rigour and excellence in carrying out the assessment process for
accreditation
Features
 A thorough review of the information provided by the applicant in the application for
accreditation
 Provide reasonable confidence in the competency and capacity of the applicant to run the
operations
Conformance
 Verify if the documentation addresses the requirements of the National Rail Safety Act
 Ensure that the assessment of the application is carried out in a proper manner, as identified
in the business process.
Reliability
 Provide reliable advice to the applicant on deficiencies identified as a result of the review.
operations
 Assurance to the regulator that the applicant has the competency and capacity to carry out
railway operations in accordance with the requirements of the Rail Safety National Law
Durability
A thorough review of the information and consistent application of the ITSR internal business process
Service
 Delivery of assessment in a stipulated time frame
 Provide honest opinion of the suitability of the supporting documentation
 Facilitative meetings with the applicants to identify the deficiencies and ways to address
those deficiencies
Experience
A pleasant experience for the rail operators and public in general on all their dealings with the
regulator
Aesthetics- NIL