Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002 (Act No. 16 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations regarding Infrastructure or Activity affecting Safe Railway Operations, 20207. Maintenance of railway reserve |
| (1) | The network operator or station operator, as the case may be, is responsible to maintain the railway reserve in accordance with applicable maintenance standards and legislations. |
| (2) | The network operator or station operator, as the case may be, must ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in a manner that ensures safe railway operations, and does not compromise the safety and security of persons and the environment. |
| (3) | An operator must ensure that— |
| (a) | the employees, contractors and sub-contractors use appropriate protective clothing and other relevant railway safety equipment whenever they enter or work in or around the rail reserve and that they are fit for duty; |
| (b) | the relevant work is carried out by a competent person with experienced supervisors; |
| (c) | construction work and network maintenance, other than routine maintenance, is carried out under the guidance of a competent person and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act: Construction Regulations, 2014 and relevant environmental control legislation; and |
| (d) | the growth of vegetation is controlled to ensure clear visibility of objects within the railway reserve. |
| (4) | The railway reserve maintenance in or around the railway reserve must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the relevant railway safety standards. |
