Case study · Rail infrastructure · Australia

Keeping Australia’s largest rail project on track

How RLM helped Webuild achieve ONRSR Rail Infrastructure Manager accreditation on the Western Sydney Airport Sydney Metro, Australia’s most significant transport project.

$3.5BContract value
RIMAccreditation achieved through ONRSR
RSNLFull Rail Safety National Law compliance
Western Sydney Airport Sydney MetroParklife MetroONRSRRail Safety National LawSafety leadership training

Project overview

ClientWebuild
Contract value$3.5 billion
LocationSydney, New South Wales
ProjectWestern Sydney Airport Sydney Metro, Parklife Metro
ServiceRail safety certification and accreditation support
RegulatorOffice of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR)

Webuild is a globally recognised engineering and construction company specialising in large scale transport, energy and civil infrastructure. As key delivery partner for the Western Sydney Airport Sydney Metro, Webuild required expert regulatory support to achieve accreditation within demanding timelines.

The challenge

Delivering Australia’s largest rail project, under pressure.

  • Achieve Rail Infrastructure Manager (RIM) accreditation through ONRSR
  • Demonstrate compliance with the Rail Safety National Law
  • Develop robust governance and safety management systems
  • Meet tight deadlines with zero margin for delay
  • Ensure workforce competency and safety leadership readiness
  • Prepare for regulatory audits while maintaining project delivery

The solution

Strategic, hands on, end to end accreditation support built on extensive rail industry expertise and tailored to ONRSR and RSNL requirements.

1

RIM accreditation pathway

Mapped and managed the full ONRSR Rail Infrastructure Manager accreditation process.

2

Safety Management System

Developed and enhanced the Safety Management System aligned to RSNL requirements.

3

Audit preparation and readiness

Prepared Webuild for ONRSR regulatory audits and accreditation assessments.

4

Training and stakeholder support

Delivered targeted safety leadership training and regulatory stakeholder liaison.

Services provided

Specialist rail safety and compliance services.

ONRSR Rail Infrastructure Manager accreditation support
Rail Safety Management System development and implementation
Rail Safety National Law compliance advisory
Documentation development and gap analysis
Governance, risk and assurance frameworks
Systems assurance and regulatory compliance
Integrated Management System alignment
Training and competency development
Audit preparation and readiness
Stakeholder and regulatory liaison

The results

Landmark outcomes delivered.

  • Rail Infrastructure Manager accreditation achieved through ONRSR
  • Full compliance with the Rail Safety National Law demonstrated
  • Supported securing of a $3.5 billion rail infrastructure contract
  • Enhanced organisational governance and safety leadership
  • Improved audit readiness and regulatory confidence
  • Compliant and efficient project delivery enabled
  • Webuild’s reputation as a Tier 1 infrastructure provider strengthened

What the client said

★★★★★

For the Western Sydney Airport Sydney Metro Line, we needed ONRSR accreditation under an extremely tight deadline, a challenge most consultants couldn’t meet. RLM got it done, fast and flawlessly, and even upskilled our team in safety leadership. Their expertise kept Australia’s largest rail project on track. If you need results under pressure, RLM is the team to call.

Sash BavSafety Manager, Webuild, Western Sydney Airport Sydney Metro, Parklife Metro

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