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20/10/2026

Day 1 at the SARA Conference, and the RSR is here!
The conversations are underway, connections are growing, and collaboration is taking centre stage!
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) joins industry stakeholders at the Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference to engage on key issues shaping the rail sector and champion safer, smarter and more sustainable railways.
Follow us for highlights and insights from the conference!

Your Voice Matters! Help Make Level Crossings Safer.We’re inviting you to contribute to research exploring the roles and...
19/10/2026

Your Voice Matters! Help Make Level Crossings Safer.

We’re inviting you to contribute to research exploring the roles and responsibilities of railway operators and road authorities in level crossing management.

Take 15–20 minutesto complete our survey and help shape best practices for safer, smarter and more sustainable railways.

📅 Deadline: 10 November 2026

🔗 Participate in the survey by clicking the following link:

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Together, we can make a difference!

Day 2: Taking regional railway collaboration from dialogue to practice!*The second day of the Regional Rail Regulators W...
16/10/2026

Day 2: Taking regional railway collaboration from dialogue to practice!*

The second day of the Regional Rail Regulators Workshop brought discussions to life as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), led by its Western Cape Regional Operations Manager, Mr Raymond Maseko, hosted a technical tour for delegates representing nearly 10 countries across the SADC region.

Using a “boardroom on wheels”, Mr Maseko took delegates on a journey along the Southern Line, showcasing the work PRASA has undertaken in the Western Cape to advance passenger rail recovery, infrastructure modernisation, operational improvements and railway safety. The tour provided a practical opportunity for delegates to engage with PRASA’s progress, gain insights into the region’s passenger rail operations and exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the railway sector.

The technical tour, facilitated through collaboration between the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and PRASA, demonstrated the value of partnerships in strengthening railway safety and promoting knowledge-sharing across borders.

Different countries. Shared challenges. One commitment to safer railways.
Prasa Group

Day 2Taking regional railway collaboration from dialogue to practice!The second day of the Regional Rail Regulators Work...
16/10/2026

Day 2
Taking regional railway collaboration from dialogue to practice!

The second day of the Regional Rail Regulators Workshop brought discussions to life as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), led by its Western Cape Regional Operations Manager, Mr Raymond Maseko, hosted a technical tour for delegates representing nearly 10 countries across the SADC region.

Using a “boardroom on wheels”, Mr Maseko took delegates on a journey along the Southern Line, showcasing the work PRASA has undertaken in the Western Cape to advance passenger rail recovery, infrastructure modernisation, operational improvements and railway safety. The tour provided a practical opportunity for delegates to engage with PRASA’s progress, gain insights into the region’s passenger rail operations and exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the railway sector.

The technical tour, facilitated through collaboration between the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and PRASA, demonstrated the value of partnerships in strengthening railway safety and promoting knowledge-sharing across borders.

Different countries. Shared challenges. One commitment to safer railways. Metrorail WC , PRASA

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) hosted Day 1 of the Railway Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RRASA) Regiona...
16/10/2026

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) hosted Day 1 of the Railway Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RRASA) Regional Workshop in Cape Town on 15 October 2026, on behalf of the Association’s current Secretariat, Angola’s National Agency for Land Transport (ANTT). Held under the theme “Institutional Structuring and Strategic Direction of RRASA”, the workshop brought together railway regulatory representatives from 10 SADC countries. Discussions focused on strengthening RRASA’s governance, clarifying member responsibilities and shaping the 2027–2032 Strategic Plan.
The workshop explored occurrence reporting, accident investigations, lessons learned and the management of cross-border incidents. These engagements enabled member states to identify shared challenges, exchange regulatory experiences and explore opportunities for greater regional alignment. Day 1 laid an important foundation for strengthening regulatory capacity and advancing a shared commitment to railway safety across Southern Africa.

"Safe rail expansion is not achieved by infrastructure investment alone. It requires strong regulation, collaboration an...
13/10/2026

"Safe rail expansion is not achieved by infrastructure investment alone. It requires strong regulation, collaboration and a shared commitment to safety."

This was the key message delivered by Brian Monakali, CEO of the Railway Safety Regulator , during the East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Tanzania.

Addressing industry leaders and stakeholders from across the continent, Monakali outlined how independent safety oversight, harmonised standards and risk-based regulation can help unlock rail growth while protecting passengers, workers and communities.

With ambitious rail expansion plans underway across Africa, now is the time to strengthen partnerships, align safety approaches and ensure that growth is built on a foundation of safe, efficient and sustainable operations.

The RSR remains committed to working with regional partners to advance rail safety excellence and support the development of an integrated African rail network.

Level Crossing Safety Requires Collective ActionToday’s awareness activation at the Witbank Level Crossing reaffirmed a ...
08/10/2026

Level Crossing Safety Requires Collective Action
Today’s awareness activation at the Witbank Level Crossing reaffirmed a critical message from the Minister of Transport: improving level crossing safety requires a coordinated effort from government, rail operators, road users, local authorities, businesses and communities.
Level crossings remain one of the most significant safety risks within South Africa's rail environment. Of the 377 high-risk level crossings identified nationally, 43 (11%) are located in Mpumalanga, with the Witbank area accounting for 12 (28%) of these high-risk crossings within the province.
The Witbank Level Crossing serves a diverse range of users, including freight trucks servicing nearby mines, buses, scholar transport vehicles, taxis, private motorists and pedestrians. Safety at this level crossing depends heavily on vigilance, responsible behaviour and sound decision-making by every road user.
The statistics underscore the urgency of intervention:
• 10 occurrences/accidents recorded between April and September 2026
• 11 occurrences/accidents recorded between January and September 2026
• 28 occurrences/accidents recorded over the past five years
• 56 occurrences/accidents recorded over the past 21 years
Encouragingly, a long-term engineering solution is underway. The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, working with stakeholders including the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), Transnet, TRIM, Emalahleni Local Municipality and Sasol, is advancing plans for a road-over-rail bridge and temporary traffic diversion route during construction. Once completed, this project will permanently eliminate the risks associated with this level crossing.

08/10/2026

Witbank Level Crossing Awareness

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has arrived at Witbank Level Crossing in Emalahleni for a Railway Safety Regulator Level crossing activation in partnership with transport stakeholders.

The Awearness is aimed at encouraging safe behaviour by motorists, pedestrians and communities around level crossings.

Level crossing incidents are preventable. This activation highlights the importance of obeying signals, never bypassing closed booms and staying alert near railway lines.

Together, we can make our crossings safer.



Department of Transport

A day of insights, reflection and a shared focus on safer rail. Today’s State of Safety webinar brought together voices ...
07/10/2026

A day of insights, reflection and a shared focus on safer rail.
Today’s State of Safety webinar brought together voices from across the rail sector, unpacking the trends, challenges and risks shaping safety in South Africa.
From operational performance and infrastructure to security, passenger safety and safety culture, the presentations highlighted the importance of understanding the data and turning those insights into action.
During his presentation, RSR Project Manager, Lebogang Saku highlighted how the RSR’s 24-hour Contact Centre helps monitor reports and identify trends, contributing to the national safety picture.
“What feeds the national safety picture is operational occurrences and what happens in the environment. Security-related incidents can impact safety.”
A key reminder that every occurrence matters, every trend tells a story, and what happens behind the scenes can have a direct impact on safety.

“What are we going to do better?”RSR Chairperson Nompumelelo Ekeke emphasised the need for the State of Safety Report to...
07/10/2026

“What are we going to do better?”
RSR Chairperson Nompumelelo Ekeke emphasised the need for the State of Safety Report to be used as a governance tool to drive accountability and ensure that safety is achieved across rail operations.
Speaking on the way forward for the sector, Ekeke highlighted the importance of learning from challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent environmental disruptions, including flooding that has affected some tourist rail operations.
She noted that business continuity and resilience are critical, particularly as the rail sector moves beyond recovery. The focus now, she said, must be on how the sector can strengthen safety and ensure that it is sustainable into the future.
Addressing fatalities, Ekeke stressed that there are different circumstances and narratives behind why incidents occur, making collaboration essential. She called for stakeholders including SAPS, SALGA, operators and other role players to work together to address the challenges facing rail safety.
She challenged the sector to look beyond incremental progress, asking what concrete actions can be taken so that next year’s report reflects meaningful improvement — rather than simply being described as “slightly improved.”
For Ekeke, the foundation remains clear: a strong safety culture is key to changing the trajectory of rail safety.

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