What can South Africa learn from countries that have increased heavy-haul rail volumes while addressing level-crossing risk, yard collisions and environmental performance?

Railways Africa speaks to Mpumi Ekeke, Chairperson of the Railway Safety Regulator, during the International Heavy Haul Association Technical Workshop in Cape Town.

Ekeke explains why international collaboration matters to the regulator as South Africa works towards the national target of moving 250 million tonnes of freight by rail annually by 2030. She reflects on the scale achieved by Australia, India’s work to reduce level crossings and Brazil’s use of automated yard operations.

Watch the full interview for the Railway Safety Regulator’s perspective on how international experience could inform safer railway operations in South Africa.

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