The Rail Safety Regulator’s (RSR) Annual Rail Safety Conference 2022 is a conducive forum for rail stakeholders to engage and collaborate on endeavours that will create safe, efficient, and reliable solutions to address the emerging risks within the South African railway industry and beyond. Hosted
Last year the RSR unveiled its new, vibrant and warm corporate identity to the world and with that, came the work of etching our brand in people’s minds. First we had a tragic, yet eye opening advert on television to share our message on rail
For immediate release: 8 June 2022 The Railway Safety Regulator and Traxtion collaborate in the fight against level crossing incidents On the eve of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD), the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and Traxtion will be conducting safety awareness campaigns in the
By Sma Ngcamu-Tukulula (Smart Ergonomics Managing Director and Certified Human Factors/ Ergonomics Specialist) Managing Railway Safety The safety of railway operations in South Africa is high on the agenda for the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and railway operators alike. While the strategies for improving railway
The Railway Safety Regulator has started off the new year with a bang by producing a chilling TV advert set to change minds and behaviour at level crossings. Set in the heart of Pretoria’s railway hub in Pienaarspoort, the audience is introduced to an all
The Railway Safety Regulator is very concerned that rail tracks have become a popular location for photographs for matriculants and wedding parties. Rail reserves are private property and those accessing are trespassing and can be fined or imprisoned. It is illegal to cross railway tracks
Kindly note that external bursaries are available for final year, Honours and Masters students who are registered at tertiary institutions in South Africa in the following fields: Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering To obtain an application form, kindly email bursaries@rsr.org.za.
Rail transport forms the pillar of our economy as one of the most cost-effective ways of travelling. Millions of South Africans rely on us to ensure that they not only travel safely, but that they make it to their homes alive. It, therefore, goes without
We have reached the end of our three-part edition and we hope that we have shed some light on the ins and outs of safety permits. To conclude the series, we delve into the different types of safety permits that are offered. OTHER TYPES OF
Deputy Minister of Transport and RSR Board to attend rolling stock inspection at PRASA maintenance depot in Pretoria Members of the media are hereby invited to join the Deputy Minister of Transport, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi and the Board of Directors of the Railway Safety Regulator
is Chief Executive Officer of the African Rail Industry Association, having headed its predecessor the RailRoad Association of South Africa. Holding a BCom in Marketing and a LLB degree, she has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and technical business development, having started her career as a quality control manager at Pro-Tech Galvanizers.