The South African government’s programme to open up the country’s rail network to open-access freight operators is bearing fruit, as one of the potential participants invests heavily in rolling stock. Mark Simmons reports on the importance of this speculative action to the future development of the rail freight market.
South African open-access rail freight edges closer
The South African government’s programme to open up the country’s rail network to open-access freight operators is bearing fruit, as one of the potential participants invests heavily in rolling stock. Mark Simmons reports on the importance of this speculative action to the future development of the rail freight market.
Traxtion is purchasing 42 U26C diesel locomotives from KiwiRail for use in South Africa.
Photo Credit: David Gubler
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