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....
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 […]
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), in partnership with key rail and road safety stakeholders, commemorated the International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 2025 at one of South Africa most incident-prone level crossing in Witbank, Mpumalanga. ILCAD is a global rail safety initiative spearheaded by the International Union of Railways (UIC) and supported by more than […]
Building a safer, smarter and sustainable railway sector
Rail safety as an enabler of inclusive transport
A renewed commitment to accountable railway oversight
Collaboration and innovation in modern rail regulation
