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June 5, 2025 | Financial

Transnet secures government guarantee

The facility will enable Transnet to refinance maturing debt and support capital investment.

May 1, 2025 | News

High court endorses Wabtec settlement with Transnet

Investigation of locomotive supply contract found no evidence of wrongdoing by Wabtec.

April 4, 2025 | Africa

More funding for South African commuter signalling projects

Government has allocated an additional $US 1bn in its 2025 budget for signalling upgrades.

April 2, 2025 | Freight

South Africa seeks private-sector participation in rail projects

Market engagement begins with launch of request for information (RFI) for three freight projects.

March 10, 2025 | Policy

Amended Cape Town commuter Service Level Plan agreed

Original plan signed by Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) found to have no start date.

February 5, 2025 | Freight

Traxtion to provide shunters to Lobito Atlantic Railway

The locomotives will be deployed at the port of Lobito in Angola.

February 5, 2025 | Policy

South Africa ratifies Luxembourg Rail Protocol

Protocol protects private investment in rolling stock and establishes international registry.

December 10, 2024 | Financial

African Development Bank releases capital to Transnet

First tranche of a $US 1bn loan agreed earlier this year.

November 29, 2024 | Commuter Rail

RATP Dev forms new partnership in South Africa

Sihamba Sonke Mobility will deliver new projects, building on the success of Gautrain.

November 4, 2024 | Africa

Momentum builds for Gauteng-Limpopo railway project

South Africa is proposing the construction of a new railway between Pretoria and Polokwane.

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