Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country.
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Pedestrians, cyclists and users of other wheeled mobility devices must obey the same rules that are set out for motorists.
Cross at a designated and properly marked level crossing way crossing or bridge
Railway tracks are not to be used as a walking pedestrian walking tracks.
Bikes, rollerblades, skates or skateboards must never be used on the tracks
Do not walk and listen to your earphones on the tracks as it takes your concentration away.
“Our daily freight rail operations to be accident and injury free in all our operating areas and Africa at large inspiring our stakeholders to have a safety mind-set at all times.”
"Remember to Stop, look, listen and think, when you are at a pedestrian level crossing."
"Captain Track is TFR’s safety mascot. If you want him to visit your school and engage on railway safety, send him an email request at captaintrack@transnet.net."
Remember that trains always have a right of way at level crossings
Never jump fences, gates or barriers at crossings.
For your safety at Level Crossings a train horn sound is hooted 3 times when a train is 5km away from a level crossing. The train horn is to alert pedestrians, animals and drivers that a train is approaching the level crossing.