Transport Deputy Minister Mangcu commemorates International Level Crossing Day in Northern Cape

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), under the stewardship of Transport Deputy Minister, Mr Lisa Mangcu, will be commemorating the International Level Crossing Day (ILCAD) in Ulco, Northern Cape on Thursday, 15 June 2023.

The global event is held annually in June to raise awareness about level crossing safety. The campaign is led by the International Union of Railways (UIC), a worldwide railway organisation, with support from railway communities from 28 countries across the globe.

The commemoration will be coordinated in collaboration with Traxtion and AfriSam, who operate a private siding line that connects to the Transnet line. The main crossing in Ulco is utilized by both pedestrians, which includes school children, and motorists making it a busy intersection that poses potential risks in terms of level crossing incidents.

Members of the media are invited to join the Deputy Minister for the commemoration and a walkabout at the siding, followed by an inspection.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 15 June 2023

Time: 08:00

Venue: AfriSam, Ulco, Northern Cape

Members of the media attending the event or requesting interviews are requested to contact Mr Tshegofatso Maake on 063 281 9453 oR Ms. Ivy Masale on 076 789 5538 or Ms. Celine Morolong on 067 946 1003.

NB: Please note that members of the media attending the event will be required to wear PPE comprising of safety boots, safety vests and hard hats.

Source: Government of South Africa