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SAPS offer advice for Safety on Trains

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Railway safety is crucial for the protection of life. Be a safe commuter and always remember that your actions can cost other commuters their lives.

Your Passport to Train Safety provides guidelines in order to develop a culture of railway safety. Read more about what acts constitute an offense, and how you can ensure your personal safety while traveling by train.

As a commuter you may not:

          • Climb off or get onto a moving train
          • Open train doors while a train is in motion
          • Hang outside of the train while the train is in motion
          • Sit or stand between carriages while the train is in motion
          • Walk on the roof of a train or “train surf” – it could cost you your lifePlease Report cable theft

        Report sleeper theft

        Report tarpaulin (canvass) theft
        (The theft or removal of these items could cause disaster and cost lives!

        Personal safety on trains:

            • Be vigilant when traveling alone or after dark;
            • Whenever possible, travel in groups and arrange to be met at the station;
            • Avoid openly displaying of valuables such as jewellery and cellphones, guard your personal belongings;
            • Avoid traveling with valuables or large sums of cash;
            • Never leave your personal belongings with strangers;
            • No firearm or dangerous weapon may be taken through access control gates or on board a train;
            • Be observant so that if you witness an incident of any kind, you can supply SAPS officials with as much information as possible;
            • Develop a culture of rail safety by teaching your family safe habits such as crossing railway lines at authorised subways, pedestrian bridges or level crossings.
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