Safe-T-Punch™ is a South African-engineered emergency egress solution designed to improve passenger safety in rail and public transport environments.
Our flagship product is a mechanical punch device that enables passengers to break designated exit windows during emergencies—especially in conditions of accidents, fire, smoke, or power failure. With no reliance on power or electronics, Safe-T-Punch™ offers a fail-safe method of escape, guided by intuitive, photoluminescent instructions that remain visible in zero-light scenarios.
Emergency Window Egress Systems for Passenger Rail Vehicles
We specialize in Emergency Window Egress Systems for Passenger Rail Vehicles, supplying mechanical punch devices that meet stringent international safety standards. Installed adjacent to designated emergency exit windows, Safe-T-Punch™ allows passengers to shatter toughened glass with minimal force, enabling rapid evacuation when conventional systems fail.
Our devices are paired with Grade C Photoluminescent Instruction Stickers, which comply with EU Directive 92/58/EEC, EN ISO 7010, and ISO 3864-1 & -4. These stickers provide clear, three-step pictograms that remain legible in darkness and smoke, ensuring universal usability across language and literacy barriers.
Safe-T-Punch™ is ideal for integration into:
- Interior Train Door Emergency Zones – where visibility and access to escape tools are critical
- Passenger Compartment Safety Systems – enhancing evacuation readiness without adding complexity
- Rolling Stock Retrofit Programs – offering a low-maintenance, regulation-compliant upgrade path for older fleets
Our solution is tamper-resistant, requires no wiring or batteries, and is built to withstand vibration, temperature variation, and long-term use in rail environments.
Safe-T-Punch™ has been successfully deployed across European bus and coach fleets as well as across Canada for use in mobile machinery, with field-tested performance in real-world fire and blackout scenarios. In one documented incident, passengers were able to evacuate a smoke-filled vehicle using Safe-T-Punch™—guided solely by its glowing instruction panel and mechanical reliability.
We are now expanding into the rail sector, offering operators a scalable, regulation-aligned solution that enhances passenger safety without compromising operational efficiency. Whether for new builds or retrofits, Safe-T-Punch™ delivers peace of mind when it matters most.
Key Safe-T-Punch™ Models
- STP50P – Safe-T-Punch™ 50mm diameter ABS plastic emergency window device to break glass 3mm-12mm. For use in cars and public transport vehicles.
- STP40N – Safe-T-Punch™ 40mm diameter aluminium emergency window device to break glass 3mm-12mm. Best use inside and outside for mining, agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and military vehicles.
- STP40D – Safe-T-Punch™ 40mm diameter aluminium emergency window device to break glass 3mm-12mm. Best use for double glazing retrofit; can jump the 10mm airgap.
- IDSS – Grade C photoluminescent instruction sticker, universal, iconised only.
