How is the safety of the whole train consist checked before each trip?
SafetyThe trains is checked by a team of personnel to ensure its safety. The locomotive is checked by a Locomotive Fitter, and the coaches by a Carriage & Wagon Inspector.
Why do the brakes on the train “squeal” at times?
SafetyThe squealing of the brakes is quite normal and is especially heard on downhill sections. This squealing is the result of a practice called “Minimum Brake Application.” This means that the driver applies a very light braking force to the…
I have seen a problem with the railway line, who can I talk to?
SafetyFor any safety concerns during a trip, please talk to your Coach Controller, the Host/Hostess, or the Train Manager. If this is a safety concern being reported afterwards, or before a trip, please let us know at bookings@ceresrail.co.za, or…
I have a safety concern to report, who can I talk to?
SafetyFor any safety concerns during a trip, please talk to your Coach Controller, the Host/Hostess, or the Train Manager. If this is a safety concern being reported afterwards, or before a trip, please let us know at bookings@ceresrail.co.za, or…
How is the maintenance of the locomotive and coaches managed to ensure safety?
SafetyOur locomotives and coaches follow a rigid and scheduled maintenance plan. Our locomotives are subject to various boiler inspections, brake tests, and other maintenance actions, whilst our coaches are subjected to brake tests, wheel measurements,…
How is the maintenance of the rail and railway infrastructure checked before a trip?
SafetyInfrastructure maintenance and inspection falls under Transnet Freight Rail and Metrorail. They conduct a variety of regular inspections and also rely on reports from the regular trains on the routes. If any unsafe condition arises, either the…
How safe is it to travel by rail?
SafetyTravel by rail is safe in terms of both the condition of the railway network, as well as the actual experience onboard. The infrastructure is regularly checked by inspection trollies, and is also frequently used by other trains. Our personnel…
