Municipal & Civil Works • Case Study Record

Dunswart & Lindela Passenger Rail Stations Structural Refurbishment

Statutory health and safety agency for passenger railway station platform upgrades, high-voltage overhead traction wire isolation, ticket office modernization, and turnstile security infrastructure.

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PRASA CRESClient / Contracting Authority
R6.7 MillionContract / Capital Project Value
Pr. Construction Health and Safety AgentDiba BES Appointed Role
Statutory RolePr. Construction Health and Safety Agent
Client OrganisationPRASA CRES
LocationEkurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng
Delivery TimelineMay 2020 – Nov 2021

Strategic Engineering & Safety Delivery

The Challenge & Diba BES Solution

How Diba BES structured risk management protocols, contractor oversight, and statutory compliance to safeguard project delivery.

The Operational Challenge

Executing heavy civil and structural modifications on active commuter platforms with live high-voltage overhead railway electrical wires.

Diba BES Strategic Response

  • Instituted strict electrical lockout/tagout permits, non-conductive scaffolding, and scheduled platform work during night possession windows.

Approved Scope of Work

Key Statutory Deliverables & Engineering Scope

Detailed breakdown of specialized safety agency, risk assessments, inspections, and contractor governance tasks performed on site.

Platform edge concrete repairs, tactile paving for visual impairments, and canopy roofing
Railway line crossing safety and high-voltage 3kV DC electrical safety protocols
Passenger safety barrier management during active train commuter operations

Quantified Outcomes & Delivery Impact

Measurable Results Backed by Verified Evidence

Documented performance metrics, zero-harm milestones, and statutory audit achievements recorded across this project.

01

Zero electrical contact or passenger falls throughout 18 months of intensive station upgrades

Verified Evidence
02

Restored safe, modern passenger access for tens of thousands of daily commuters

Verified Evidence

Stakeholder Governance & Standards

Technical Specifications & Engineering Partners

Client Contact / DirectoratePRASA CRES Regional Engineering Team
Delivery MandatePr.CHSA Railway Safety Agent
Statutory Standards Complied
RSR StandardsConstruction Regulations 2014

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