Rail Compliant Workwear

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

Hi vis classes and tape: what to look for

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?

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

Rail hi vis shirts and polos

Rail hi vis jumpers, fleece, hoodies and pullovers

Rail hi vis jackets

Other rail hi vis

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.