PRASA is Focused on Delivering a Safe, Reliable and Predictable Rail Service

Railways Africa Magazine

Hishaam Emeran, the CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), recently shared insights during a "Coffee with the Editor" interview at the International Railway Safety Council's annual conference, hosted by the Railway Safety Regulator. The discussion revolved around PRASA's commitment to delivering a safe, reliable, and predictable rail service, encompassing aspects like signalling, network expansion, and depot modernization. One of the key topics Hishaam addressed was the ongoing recovery of the PRASA network. He also shed light on the agency's ambitious plans for future network development and expansion in major metropolitan areas, with a particular focus on the development of high-speed passenger rail services. Of note is the KZN signalling program, a substantial initiative set to span nine years. Hishaam mentioned that a contract for this program has already been signed through a joint venture consortium comprising both a local and an international company. Currently, they are in the mobilization phase, gearing up to commence on-ground operations. Additionally, the interview touched upon the long-awaited depot modernization program and station upgrades within PRASA's network. Hishaam emphasized that safety stands as their top priority. He highlighted the recently launched safety campaign, "Asiphephe," which translates to "Let us be safe." This campaign has been integrated into PRASA's business operations and includes initiatives such as refresher training and seminars. The goal is to ensure that as PRASA progresses toward offering high-frequency service across all their corridors, they do so with the utmost commitment to safety, providing passengers with a truly safe, reliable, and predictable rail service. #PRASA #RailwaySafety #RailExpansion #HighSpeedRail #RailNetwork #Asiphephe #KZNSignaling #RailModernization #PassengerRail #RailwayConference #HishaamEmeran #RailwayIndustry #RailSafety #Transit #RailTransport #PublicTransport #RailwayInfrastructure #RailwayUpgrades #RailService #railwaydevelopment