Understanding Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs)
Rail safety depends heavily on strict adherence to signalling rules. One of the most serious operational incidents that can occur on a railway network is a Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD). Understanding what a SPAD is, why it occurs, and its potential consequences is essential for everyone involved in railway operations. Signals Passed at Danger […]
RSR and UJ join forces to build a stronger safety culture for South Africa’s railways
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 […]
A New Chapter for Rail: Safety Culture Study to Pave the Way
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 […]