Board Chairperson
Board Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Secretary
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Risk and Strategy Executive
Media and Communications Executive
Human Resources Executive
Chief Audit Executive
Legal Services Executive
Chief Information Officer
Head: Safety Management
Head: Safety Permits Management
Head: Research and Technical Skills Development
Central Region
Coastal Region
Eastern Region
New railway operators
The RSR evaluates all new applications before issuing safety permits.
Existing railway operators
Railway operators fall into three categories: network, train and station. (As defined by the National Railway Safety Regulator Act.)
Railway technology – The RSR’s mandate includes assessing the safety of rail technology and operations. The RSR evaluates the safety of new rail technologies throughout the life cycle of the application, from design and construction to commissioning and operations.
Where it is not defined by the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, the relationship between the RSR, government and other regulators is to be managed through agreements, as provided for in the Act.
These agreements are critical to ensure that there is no duplication of functioning, or misunderstanding of the relative roles and responsibilities of the various parties.
The greatest number of rail incidents results from the close proximity of residential communities adjacent to the rail network. The RSR is committed to the safety of communities as a high-priority matter.
Management of community risk requires a multi-disciplinary approach, involving national, provincial, and local government organisations.
Freight Shippers
Train operators are required to demonstrate in their SMS Report how they ensure that freight shippers comply with the provisions of the National Railway Safety Regulator Act and other relevant regulations, in particular with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail.
Freight shippers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these requirements.
Contractors & Suppliers
While the RSR does not engage directly with contractors and suppliers, operators are required to demonstrate in their SMS Report how they ensure that contractors and suppliers comply with the provisions of the National Railway Safety Regulator Act and any other relevant regulations.
Rail safety affects us all. If you have any comments or concerns about safety on the South African rail network, please contact us.
Report an incident by contacting our 24 hour helpline on 0800 444 888.
Calls are free from landlines. Cellular operators may charge a fee.
Or Click Here to submit your comments online.
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