Rail Compliant Workwear
Rail Workwear Key Facts
- Standard: AS/NZS 4602.1 high visibility safety garments, fabric and tape to AS/NZS 1906.4
- Classes: D (day), N (night) and D/N (day and night); rail work normally needs D/N
- Colour: rail orange (also labelled Special Purpose Orange and Vic Rail Orange)
- Rail labels: NSW Rail, Vic Rail and NSW/QLD Rail, with X-back, segmented and biomotion tape
- Range: 38 styles, $8.99 to $99.99
- Sizes: 2XS to 7XL; women's 6 to 24
Always confirm accepted PPE with your rail operator's current procedure and site induction before ordering.
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Work Wear
The Syzmik Workwear Vic Rail Unisex Hi Vis X Back Jumper ZT660 is a warm top from Syzmik, made from warm 320 gsm low pill brushed...
Regular price $48.99Sale price $48.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
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The Jb's NSW QLD Rail X Back Half Zip Fleece 6DAQF is a warm top from Jb's Wear, made from 80% Polyester for durability, 20% Cotton...
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The Jb's Australia Rail Safety Vest 6DVTV is a men's vest from Jb's Wear, made from 100% polyester tricot for durability. Available in Orange and sizes...
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The Vic Rail Hi Vis Safety Vest 6DVSV is a vest from Australian Industrial Wear, made from 100% polyester tricot for durability. It is listed as...
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The Bisley Workwear X Taped Hi Vis Zip Front Fleece Rail Hoodie BK6819XT is a women's warm top from Bisley Workwear, made from 100% Polyester Pique...
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The Syzmik Workwear NSW Rail Unisex Hi-Vis X Back Polo Shirt ZH690 is a polo shirt from Syzmik. Available in NSW Rail Orange and sizes XXS...
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The Hard Yakka Biomotion Taped Hi Vis Vic Rail Shirt Y04265 is a men's shirt from Hard Yakka. Available in Special Purpose Orange and sizes S...
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The KingGee Originals 1/4 Zip Vic Rail Taped Pullover K55022 is a warm top from KingGee. Available in sizes XS to 7XL, from $86.99. Key features...
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The Jb's NSW QLD Rail X Back Polo Shirt 6DAQL is a polo shirt from Jb's Wear, made from 100% Polyester for durability, 160gsm micro mesh...
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The Syzmik Workwear Men's Hi Vis X Back NSW Rail Segmented Tape ZW692 is a men's work product from Syzmik, made from 100% Cotton Twill, 150...
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The Syzmik Workwear Men's VIC rail Segmented Tape Shirt ZW682 is a men's shirt from Syzmik, made from 100% Cotton Twill, 150 GSM. Available in sizes...
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The Vic Rail Hi Vis Safety Jumper SW32 is a warm top from Australian Industrial Wear. It is listed as meeting AS/NZS 4399:2017 and AS/NZS 4602.1:2011....
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The Syzmik Workwear Men’s Unisex Hi Vis VIC Rail 4 In 1 Waterproof Jacket ZJ580 is a men's jacket from Syzmik. Available in sizes XXS to...
Regular price $95.99Sale price $95.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
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The Syzmik Workwear Unisex Hi Vis NSW Rail Vest ZV697 is a vest from Syzmik. Available in sizes 2XS to 7XL, from $15.99. Key features Shoulder...
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The Jb's Vic Rail Day Night Hoodie 6DAVH is a warm top from Jb's Wear, made from 80% Polyester for durability, 20% Cotton for comfort. It...
Regular price $55.99Sale price $55.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
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The Jb's NSW QLD Rail X Back Hoodie 6DAQH is a warm top from Jb's Wear, made from 80% Polyester for durability, 20% Cotton for comfort....
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The Jb's NSW/QLD Rail Zip X Back Safety Vest 6DVQV is a men's vest from Jb's Wear, made from 100% polyester tricot for durability. It is...
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The Syzmik Workwear Women's Hi Vis Rail X Back Softshell Jacket ZJ770 is a women's jacket from Syzmik. Available in sizes XXS to 4XL, from $62.99....
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The Bisley Workwear Taped Hi Vis 1/4 Zip Taped Pullover Rail Orange BK6814T is a warm top from Bisley Workwear, made from 100% Polyester Fleece 300gsm...
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The Syzmik Workwear Unisex Hi Vis Vic Rail 1/4 Zip Pullover ZT640 is a warm top from Syzmik, made from warm 320 gsm low pill brushed...
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The Bisley Workwear Taped Hi Vis Rail Wet Weather Vest BV0364T is a vest from Bisley Workwear, made from 100% Polyester Oxford PU Coated, 300D 180gsm...
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The Bisley Workwear Taped Hi Vis Vic Rail Polar Fleece Jumper BK6816T is a warm top from Bisley Workwear, made from 100% Polyester Polar Fleece 300gsm...
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The Vic Rail Hi Vis Safety Vest- Unisex SW40 is a vest from Australian Industrial Wear, made from 120gsm Tricot, 100% Polyester. It is listed as...
Regular price $8.99Sale price $8.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
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The Bisley Workwear X Taped Hi Vis 1/4 Zip Pullover Vic Rail Orange BK6814XT is a men's warm top from Bisley Workwear, made from 100% Polyester...
Regular price $70.99Sale price $70.99 Regular priceUnit price per
Rail workwear is high-visibility clothing for people working on or near the track corridor. Flash Uniforms stocks 38 rail hi vis styles from Syzmik, Bisley Workwear, JB's Wear, Hard Yakka, KingGee, DNC Workwear, Winning Spirit and Australian Industrial Wear, from $8.99 to $99.99, for men and women. Styles are labelled for NSW, Vic and NSW/QLD rail, with X-back, segmented and biomotion tape layouts, in rail orange or day/night orange.
Rail PPE has two layers: the Australian standards for the garment, and the rules of the network you work on. The garment standards set colour, tape and design. The network sets which of those garments are accepted on its track. Always confirm against the operator's current PPE procedure and your site induction before ordering for a crew.
Australian standards for rail hi vis clothing
| Document | What it covers | How it applies to rail hi vis |
|---|---|---|
| AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments, Part 1: Garments for high risk applications | Design requirements for hi vis garments: garment classes (D day, N night, D/N day and night), minimum areas of hi vis and retroreflective material, and care and labelling. | The base garment standard that rail hi vis clothing is built on. Check which edition your network procedure references. |
| AS/NZS 1906.4 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes, Part 4: High-visibility materials for safety garments | Colour (chromaticity and luminance) of the fluorescent background fabric, and performance of the retroreflective tape. | Sets the fluorescent colour and tape performance used in AS/NZS 4602.1 garments, including orange. |
| AS/RISSB 7471 Australian rail PPE minimum requirements | Rail industry minimum PPE requirements, published by RISSB, the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board. | The rail-specific layer. Read the current document through RISSB or your rail operator. |
| Network PPE procedures and rules | Each operator sets accepted hi vis colours, classes and tape layouts for its network. | The final authority. Examples are TfNSW and Sydney Trains rules in NSW, and the rail operators' PPE procedures in Victoria and Queensland. |
Hi vis classes and tape: what to look for
| Feature | What it means on a rail hi vis garment |
|---|---|
| Class D | Day use only. Fluorescent background material, with no retroreflective tape. |
| Class N | Night use only. Retroreflective tape for visibility under headlights and torches. |
| Class D/N | Day and night use. Fluorescent background material plus retroreflective tape. Rail work normally needs day/night garments, because crews work around the clock. |
| Rail orange | Orange background colour specified for rail by the network. It is not interchangeable with yellow hi vis. Our listings use the labels Rail Orange, Special Purpose Orange and Vic Rail Orange. |
| X-back tape | Retroreflective tape crossing in an X across the back, so the wearer is recognised as a worker from behind. |
| Segmented tape | Tape in short segments instead of continuous bands, used on some garments in place of continuous bands. |
| Biomotion | Tape placed on the limbs and torso so a moving worker is read as a human shape from a distance. |
Tape layouts vary between networks and have changed over time. Use the network label in the product name (NSW Rail, Vic Rail or NSW/QLD Rail) as a starting point, then check it against your operator's current procedure. If the procedure is unclear, ask your safety adviser or the operator before buying.
Which network is the garment for?
| Network | Where the label applies | Check with |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Rail | Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink corridors, and other TfNSW-managed track. | Your induction and the current TfNSW or Sydney Trains PPE requirements. |
| Vic Rail | Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line and other Victorian rail work. | The operator's PPE procedure and your site induction. |
| NSW/QLD Rail | Queensland Rail and NSW rail work. | Queensland Rail's PPE requirements and your site induction. |
| ARTC and other freight or interstate track | Orange hi vis is generally required in the rail corridor. | The ARTC procedure for the specific corridor. |
We list styles by the label the brand gives them. The label is a guide to the market the garment was made for, not a guarantee of acceptance on every site.
Rail hi vis range by garment
Rail hi vis vests
| Product | Brand | Style code | Rail label | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Rail Hi Vis Safety Vest | Australian Industrial Wear | SW40 | Vic Rail | $8.99 |
| NSW/QLD Rail Zip X Back Safety Vest | JB's Wear | 6DVQV | NSW/QLD Rail | $8.99 to $10.99 |
| Vic Rail Hi Vis Safety Vest | Australian Industrial Wear | 6DVSV | Vic Rail | $9.99 |
| Australia Rail Safety Vest | JB's Wear | 6DVTV | Australia Rail, D/N | $10.99 |
| Unisex Hi Vis NSW Rail Vest | Syzmik | ZV697 | NSW Rail | $15.99 |
| Vic Rail Reversible Safety Vest | Winning Spirit | SW76 | Vic Rail | $43.99 |
| Taped Hi Vis Rail Wet Weather Vest | Bisley Workwear | BV0364T | Rail | $57.99 |
Rail hi vis shirts and polos
| Product | Brand | Style code | Rail label | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Rail Unisex Hi Vis X Back Polo | Syzmik | ZH690 | NSW Rail | $39.99 |
| NSW QLD Rail X Back Polo | JB's Wear | 6DAQL | NSW/QLD Rail | $39.99 |
| Biomotion Taped Hi Vis Vic Rail Shirt | Hard Yakka | Y04265 | Vic Rail | $41.99 |
| Men's Bio Motion Vic Rail Shirt | Syzmik | ZW680 | Vic Rail | $46.99 |
| Women's Lightweight Cotton Vic Rail CSR Shirt | DNC Workwear | 3742 | Vic Rail | $48.99 |
| Long Sleeve Biomotion Vic Rail Lightweight Shirt | Winning Spirit | SW55 | Vic Rail | $50.99 |
| Biomotion NSW Rail Safety Shirt | Winning Spirit | SW66 | NSW Rail | $52.99 |
| Women's Taped X Back Lightweight Drill Rail Shirt | Bisley Workwear | BL6166XT | Rail | $52.99 |
| 3 Way Cool-breeze Vic Rail Shirt | DNC Workwear | 3543 | Vic Rail | $54.99 |
| Men's Vic Rail Segmented Tape Shirt | Syzmik | ZW682 | Vic Rail | $61.99 |
| Men's X Back NSW Rail Segmented Tape Shirt | Syzmik | ZW692 | NSW Rail | $62.99 |
| Segment Taped Vic Rail Shirt | DNC Workwear | 3643 | Vic Rail | $67.99 |
Rail hi vis jumpers, fleece, hoodies and pullovers
| Product | Brand | Style code | Rail label | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Rail Safety Jumper | Australian Industrial Wear | SW32 | Vic Rail | $43.99 |
| Vic Rail X Back Jumper | Syzmik | ZT660 | Vic Rail | $48.99 |
| Vic Rail 1/4 Zip Pullover | Syzmik | ZT640 | Vic Rail | $48.99 |
| 1/2 Zip Australia Rail Fleece Sweater | JB's Wear | 6DARF | Australia Rail, D/N | $51.99 |
| NSW QLD Rail X Back Half Zip Fleece | JB's Wear | 6DAQF | NSW/QLD Rail | $53.99 |
| NSW QLD Rail X Back Hoodie | JB's Wear | 6DAQH | NSW/QLD Rail | $53.99 |
| Vic Rail Day Night Hoodie | JB's Wear | 6DAVH | Vic Rail, D/N | $55.99 |
| Taped Vic Rail Polar Fleece Jumper | Bisley Workwear | BK6816T | Vic Rail | $61.99 |
| Taped 1/4 Zip Pullover Rail Orange | Bisley Workwear | BK6814T | Rail | $70.99 |
| X Taped 1/4 Zip Pullover Vic Rail Orange | Bisley Workwear | BK6814XT | Vic Rail | $70.99 |
| X Taped Zip Front Fleece Rail Hoodie | Bisley Workwear | BK6819XT | Rail | $76.99 |
| Originals 1/4 Zip Vic Rail Taped Pullover | KingGee | K55022 | Vic Rail | $86.99 |
Rail hi vis jackets
| Product | Brand | Style code | Rail label | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vic Rail Safety Jacket | Australian Industrial Wear | SW75 | Vic Rail | $59.99 |
| Women's Rail X Back Softshell Jacket | Syzmik | ZJ770 | Rail | $62.99 |
| Vic Rail 2 in 1 Softshell Jacket | Syzmik | ZJ780 | Vic Rail | $74.99 |
| Taped Rail Wet Weather Jacket | Bisley Workwear | BJ6964T | Rail | $76.99 |
| VIC Rail 4 in 1 Waterproof Jacket | Syzmik | ZJ580 | Vic Rail | $95.99 |
| Vic Rail 3 in 1 Safety Jacket | Winning Spirit | SW77 | Vic Rail | $97.99 |
Other rail hi vis
| Product | Brand | Style code | Rail label | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Taped Lightweight Drill Rail (waist sizes 77R to 132S) | Bisley Workwear | BC6316XT | Rail | $99.99 |
Need hi vis trousers? See our hi vis pants.
Sizes, colours and care
Sizes run from 2XS to 7XL across the range. Women's styles are sized 6 to 24. Rail Orange is the main colour, and a few styles come in orange with navy or yellow with navy or charcoal. Wash as directed on the label, because hot washes and fabric softener can damage retroreflective tape. Retire a garment when the tape peels, cracks or loses brightness, or when the orange fades. Adding a logo needs care, so keep embroidery or print off the tape and away from the hi vis panels; ask us before ordering.
We deliver Australia-wide from Perth.
Rail workwear: frequently asked questions
What is rail compliant workwear in Australia?
It is hi vis clothing that meets the garment standard (AS/NZS 4602.1, with fabric and tape to AS/NZS 1906.4) and is accepted by the rail network you work on. Rail PPE is also covered by the rail industry standard AS/RISSB 7471. Acceptance is set by the network, so confirm with the operator.
What is the difference between rail hi vis and normal hi vis?
Rail hi vis is normally orange rather than yellow, with day/night retroreflective tape in a layout the network accepts. Road and construction hi vis can be yellow and may not be accepted in the rail corridor.
What is NSW rail clothing standards compliance?
NSW rail work is governed by the TfNSW and Sydney Trains PPE requirements, which refer to the Australian hi vis standards. Our NSW Rail styles include the Syzmik ZH690 X Back Polo, Winning Spirit SW66 Biomotion Shirt and Syzmik ZV697 Vest.
What is Vic rail compliant clothing?
Victorian rail work uses the operators' PPE procedures. Popular Vic Rail styles include the Hard Yakka Y04265 Biomotion Shirt, Syzmik ZW680 Shirt and Vic Rail Safety Vest 6DVSV.
Do you have rail hi vis for women?
Yes. Women's styles include the Syzmik ZJ770 Softshell Jacket, DNC 3742 Cotton Shirt and Bisley BL6166XT Drill Shirt. Many unisex styles also go down to 2XS.
What is the cheapest rail hi vis option?
Rail vests start at $8.99, such as the Vic Rail Safety Vest SW40 and the JB's NSW/QLD Rail Zip Vest 6DVQV. Rail shirts start at $39.99.
What rail hi vis is warm enough for winter?
Choose a fleece, hoodie or jacket, such as the JB's 6DAQF Fleece, Syzmik ZJ580 4 in 1 Jacket or Winning Spirit SW77 3 in 1 Jacket.
Can I add a company logo to rail hi vis?
Yes, with embroidery or print away from the retroreflective tape. Talk to us before ordering so placement does not cover tape or fluorescent panels.