South Africa is opening its network to private freight operators in an effort to encourage investment and improve the economy following the Covid-19 pandemic. Mesela Nhlapo, chief executive of the African Rail Industry Association (Aria), explains to David Burroughs how the system will work.
Expanding access to South Africa’s freight network
South Africa is opening its network to private freight operators in an effort to encourage investment and improve the economy following the Covid-19 pandemic. Mesela Nhlapo, chief executive of the African Rail Industry Association (Aria), explains to David Burroughs how the system will work.
Freight services in South Africa are currently provided by Transnet. Photo: Shutterstock/Peter Titmuss
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