National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002 (Act No. 16 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations regarding Infrastructure or Activity affecting Safe Railway Operations, 20204. Identifying and securing railway reserve |
| (1) | A railway reserve must be clearly demarcated by the network operator either through fencing, walling or any other means, depending on where it is situated. |
| (2) | Where the railway reserve is situated in a built up area, the network operator must erect a solid wall or tamper proof fence with a height of not less than 2.5 metres. |
| (3) | Where the railway reserve is situated outside an urban area, the network operator must erect a tamper resistant or tamper proof fencing with a height of not less than 2 metres. |
| (4) | In addition to fencing or walling a railway reserve, the network operator must erect visible signage, written in at least two official languages used by the majority of the residents in the area, warning residents about the dangers of entering a railway reserve area, and the fact that unauthorised entry onto the railway reserve constitutes an offence. |
| (5) | An operator must conduct a risk assessment to identify high risk areas within the railway reserve, which must be prioritised when implementing these Regulations. |
| (6) | The network operator must submit details of the fencing or walling installed or constructed prior to the promulgation of these Regulations to the Regulator for assessment and approval. |