# The Railway Safety Regulator has granted Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager a three-year safety permit following a rigorous assessment of its governance and risk management systems. This milestone marks the entity’s transition from a temporary authorisation to an independent manager of South Africa’s national rail network. The permit strengthens the safety foundation for the country’s ongoing rail reform program as the freight sector opens to multiple private operators. The entity emphasises that a strong safety framework is essential for maintaining network integrity during this transition.
Transnet secures three-year rail safety permit