In 2025 ONRSR hosted a renewed series of forums with various rail safety stakeholders.
The forums are part of ONRSR’s Engagement and Education Strategy, and our renewed commitment to proactive stakeholder engagement, collaboration and transparency in the interests of achieving better rail safety outcomes across the country.
Information on events for 2026 will be published on this page and shared with stakeholders once finalised.
Details of the 2025 forums are provided below.
ONRSR’s Chief Executive’s Forum is a gathering of leaders of national rail operators, advocacy and stakeholder groups last held in July and November in 2025.
Chaired by Dr Natalie Pelham, ONRSR Chief Executive, along with Peter Doggett, Chief Operating Officer, the CE Forum will meet to discuss:
Members comprise Chief Executives or a direct report from:
Representatives from other rail industry stakeholders include:
At a local level, ONRSR Engaugement Forums are designed to provide commercial rail transport operators and rail infrastructure managers with operations in a specific state the opportunity to hear about and discuss oversight of the local safety issues and information.
At these events ONRSR will also provide a broader overview of current and emerging national issues and initiatives it is leading and/or participating in.
In 2025, ONRSR Engaugement Forums were held in:
Dedicated forums for tourist and heritage operators were also held during 2025:
Details of all events will be communicated to the relevant operators as they are confirmed. If you have questions, email ONRSR’s Stakeholder Engagement and Influence team at contact@onrsr.com.au