Follow these steps to obtain a Safety Permit:

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Act 16 of 2002 (as amended) requires all operators, including municipalities with railway sidings, to apply for a safety permit issued by the RSR. To apply for a safety permit operators must follow these simple steps:

Applicants must have an Interface Agreement with Transnet.

RSR to arrange for a meeting with applicant to discuss their business intentions.

Applicants must send an email to (safetypermitsadmin@rsr. org.za and Cc: louisam@ rsr.org.za ) to get the requirements of the Safety Management System.

Applicants must register on the National Information Monitoring System (NIMS)

Applicants must pay a non-refundable safety permit application fee.

The applicant shall submit the application through, NIMS.

The RSR shall evaluate the safety permit application.

The permit fee is then calculated, and an invoice is issued.

The applicant will be required to pay the safety permit fee within 30 days of being issued an invoice by the Regulator.

The applicant will be issued with a Safety Permit.

The operator is expected to manage their Safety Management System. The RSR shall conduct regular audits and inspection to ensure compliance.