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April 28, 2026 | Policy

South Africa consults on rail masterplan

Repositioning rail as central driver of economic growth will require investment of $US 114bn in freight and passengers operations, as Robert Preston reports.

September 2, 2025 | Freight

Private freight operators line up in South Africa

Government hopes initiative will grow traffic to reach 250 million tonnes a year by 2029.

June 12, 2025 | Africa

South Africa nets $US 1.5bn World Bank loan

Infrastructure funding package will support opening up rail freight network to private operators.

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 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.

December 10, 2024 | Financial

African Development Bank releases capital to Transnet

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

October 22, 2024 | Africa

Transnet Freight Rail plans for future growth

South African national operator Transnet Freight Rail has faced several challenging years, but now appears to be making a recovery. Phillippa Dean reports.

October 15, 2024 | Freight

South Africa’s rail freight sector turns a corner

This year could be pivotal for freight operations, with the potential arrival of private-sector finance and support, as Phillippa Dean explains.

August 9, 2024 | Africa

Transnet reveals open access timeline

South African freight operator puts key elements in place for opening up rail network.

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