Brake efficiency testing: A critical step in safe train operations The safe operation of trains begins long before a journey starts. One of the most important pre-departure activities undertaken by train crews is the brake efficiency test, which confirms that the train’s braking system is functioning correctly and can stop the train safely when required. […]

A new chapter in South Africa’s railway safety journey has begun, premised on the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and the University of Johannesburg’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS-Africa). The partnership brings together regulatory expertise and academic research to strengthen understanding of safety culture […]

As South Africa accelerates efforts to revitalise the rail sector and re-establish rail transport as a catalyst for economic growth, ensuring a strong safety culture has become increasingly important. In response, the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and the University of Johannesburg’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS-Africa) have partnered on a research project that […]

Safety in the rail sector does not happen by chance. It is the outcome of deliberate regulation, consistent oversight and firm enforcement. The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has launched its Safety Learning Series, an industry education initiative to sharpen understanding across the sector and to reinforce a culture where safety is not negotiated. We begin with […]

Rail safety is no longer defined by compliance alone. It is defined by the ability to anticipate risk, act on real-time intelligence and regulate with precision in an increasingly complex operating environment. This shift demands systems that are not only functional, but forward-looking and integrated by design. For more than a decade, the National Information […]

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) successfully hosted a stakeholder webinar on 06 March, adopting a hybrid format that enabled broad participation across the rail sector. The session drew a significant national audience, with the most participants joining virtually, while a select group attended in person at the a multimedia studio in Midrand. The in-person delegation was […]