This Standard describes the requirements for the management of access to rail networks including non-operational lines in conjunction with applicable National Rules and Procedures.The aim of this Standard is to outline requirements that encourage rail organisations to adopt a whole-of-life approach to the management of rail corridor access. This approach includes the requirements in relation to rail corridor access in terms of design, supply, construction, and maintenance of access controls for a range of operational railways in Australia.This standard includes requirements for managing access to the rail corridor including:- operations personnel and vehicles,- maintenance personnel and vehicles,- construction personnel and vehicles,- third party services personnel and vehicles,- travelling public (passengers), etc.