Leveraging Technology to Counter Criminal Attacks on Railway Infrastructure

Discover how Dr Willem Sprong’s innovative OHTE Tampering Detection Device (TDD) is reducing overhead rail theft in South Africa by 90%, enhancing rail security, operational efficiency, and reliability across Transnet’s network.

At the recent Railway Safety Regulator’s Annual Conference held in Cape Town, Dr Willem Sprong, the University of Pretoria’s Chair in Railway Safety, presented a highly innovative approach to safeguarding South Africa’s railway infrastructure.
Dr. Willem Sprong, University of Pretoria’s Chair in Railway Safety - Photo: Railways Africa / Craig Dean

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