Hrasa
Associations in Port Elizabeth

A Section 21 Company incorporated as a non-profit distributing association, with its membership made up of commercial, preservation group or club-style operators within the Heritage Railway Industry along with those offering support and/or services to these operators.

HRASA was formed to be the recognised representative body for the benefit and support of its members and to provide oversight of the heritage railway preservation and heritage railway tourism industry in Southern Africa. HRASA's core members predominantly comprise various clubs, associations, trusts and individuals that are involved in some way in the history, preservation, use, running and maintenance of heritage railway equipment within the Southern African region. Most (but not all) those members are voluntary, non-profit, clubs or associations which in turn have public open membership. To represent its members’ interests to rail authorities, other statutory bodies, all tiers of Government and other bodies. To maintain high standards by requiring members to conform to the relevant applicable standards and Codes of Practice and Conduct (including HRASA). To provide professional advice, a full information service and other such help and assistance as may be appropriate. To provide a forum for sharing information and experience by organising open meetings and seminars. To help members to develop their business to include tourism, economic development and skills development programmes. To encourage and assist members to develop education policies and practices. To encourage excellence by recognising achievements through a designated awards programme. To encourage and assist members on all aspects of their activities, including establishing and maintaining rational collecting, interpretation, archiving and operational policies.