Attention News Editors/Transport Writers/All Reporters
Midrand, Gauteng – October 30, 2024 – The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Inaugural Rail Industry Awards, held on October 24, 2024, at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. This prestigious event celebrated the outstanding achievements and innovations of individuals and organisations in the rail sector, spotlighting exceptional contributions to safety, operational excellence, and industry advancement.
The event honored exemplary professionals and organizations across various categories, showcasing the immense talent, commitment, and innovation within the industry:
- Exceptional Asset Management: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
- Transformation in Rail: African Rail Industry Association
- Excellence in Training – Training Service Providers: Gibela Rail Transport Consortium
- Excellence in Training – Operators’ Departments: Traxtion
- Rail Logistics Supply Chain Excellence: Makoya Supply Chain Holdings
- Lifetime Achievement: Dr Willem Sprong
- Pioneering Applied Rail Research: University of Pretoria
- Security Excellence: Transnet Freight Rail
- Environmental Sustainability Leaders in Rail: Transnet Freight Rail
- Best SADC Region Initiative: Traxtion
- Train Operator of the Year: Bombela Operating Company
- Outstanding Nominated Manager: Elize Howell, Traxtion
- Train Driver of the Year: Donald Masango, Transnet Freight Rail
“It is an honor to celebrate the extraordinary achievements and commitment of those who continue to elevate our industry,” said Mmuso Selaledi, Acting Chief Executive Officer. These awards recognize excellence and inspire rail professionals to continually set new standards for safety and efficiency.”
The Inaugural Rail Industry Awards aim to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, promote best practices, and encourage innovative solutions that will propel the rail industry forward.
For further information and a complete list of award categories, please visit: www.sarailawards.co.za.
Media Enquiries:
Madelein Williams, Executive: Media and Communications
Phone: 072 347 0190
Email: madeleinw@rsr.org.za
About the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) was established under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act No 16 of 2002 (as amended) to oversee and promote safe railway operations. RSR supports, monitors, and enforces safety measures through a comprehensive regulatory framework. In the interest of rail safety, RSR also conducts rail safety awareness campaigns to inform the public.
For additional details and media enquiries, please contact Madelein Williams at the provided contact information.
THE RSR’S MANDATE IS TO:
- Oversee safety in railway transport, while operators remain responsible for managing the safety of their operations.
- Develop an appropriate regulatory framework through the development of regulations and standards for safe railway operations.
- Monitor and ensure safety compliance by conducting audits, inspections and occurrence investigations.
- Collect and disseminate information relating to safe railway operations.
- Promote the harmonisation of the railway safety regime of South Africa with Southern African Development Community (SADC) railway operations.
- Promote improved safety performance to promote the use of rail.
