LEGACY/ERFENIS
1943-1986
Training Academy
The Railway Administration decided during 1939 to establish a central training center so that railway servants, especially those directly responsible for the efficient transport of passengers and goods can be properly trained. The cornerstone of the ornate sandstone building near Kaalfontein station which is known today as the Railway College, Esselen Park, was laid on 10 December 1943 by the then Minister of Transport, His Honor F.C. Sturrock.
The SA Railways Police training officially moved to Esselenpark Railway College in stages between 1947 and 1955: irst intake: The first group of trainees began their course at Esselenpark on 14 August 1947.
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TRAINING COLLEGE
Theoretical as well as Physical Training
PHYSICAL TRAINING
Physical Training was essential
DISCIPLINE
Whatever we do, we do together; Discipline was and is a Key value
Women in Training
Women trained in combatting crime
GRADUATION
Recognition was given to every member who has passed the Training course
READY TO WORK
A police force to be proud of, Ready to be send out
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Training at esselenpark
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Special Task Force
The South African Railways Police was a specialised law enforcement agency in South Africa, originally established in 1934 to police the country's railways, harbours and later international airports.