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January 27, 2023 | Africa

Open access - a rail revolution in South Africa?

South Africa’s policy to open up its rail freight network to third-party operators has had a troubled start. It is yet to be seen whether it will result in a rail revolution or the death of what was once an thriving industry sector, as Phillippa Dean reports.

January 23, 2023 | Locomotives

Transnet seeks suppliers to rehabilitate Chinese locomotives

The operator has launched a tender for the repair of the locomotives.

December 9, 2022 | Freight

Transnet awards Cape Corridor freight paths to Traxtion Sheltam

Private operations to start in 2023-24.

December 5, 2022 | Commuter Rail

Prasa reopens Johannesburg - Naledi commuter rail line

Prasa is slowly reinstating commuter rail services in South Africa following extensive theft and destruction of infrastructure.

October 26, 2022 | Track

Revival for sole rail mill in sub-Saharan Africa

ArcelorMittal’s acquisition of the Highveld mill aims to supply railway resurgence in South Africa.

August 18, 2022 | Fleet

Transnet takes CRRC to court over spare parts

Parts needed to return electric locomotives to service.

August 15, 2022 | Freight

Transnet performance improving, says government report

Freight paths to be offered to private operators.

August 12, 2022 | Africa

South Africa and Botswana to repair cross-border rail line

Joint strategy will facilitate landlocked country’s export of coal and other minerals.

August 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Transnet seeks developers for Boegoebaai port and rail links

Traffic would include manganese exports from Northern Cape province.

July 1, 2022 | Fleet

Prasa awards five rolling stock refurbishment contracts

The five-year contracts are worth $US 459.3m.

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