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June 11, 2026 | Africa

Traxtion secures $US 86m of private equity

Capital raise supports expansion of locomotive fleet and operational growth.

December 2, 2025 | Africa

Traxtion to invest $US 200m in South African rail freight

South African traction specialist will acquire 46 diesel locomotives and 920 wagons.

August 15, 2025 | Freight

Big ambitions and big distances shape Traxtion’s continental strategy

In the complex and dynamic African rail sector, Traxtion has emerged as a pioneering private traction provider with an ambitious continental vision. Mark Simmons speaks exclusively to CEO, James Holley, to find out more.

February 5, 2025 | Freight

Traxtion to provide shunters to Lobito Atlantic Railway

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

December 9, 2022 | Freight

Transnet awards Cape Corridor freight paths to Traxtion Sheltam

Private operations to start in 2023-24.

February 16, 2021 | Locomotives

Senegal receives three locomotives from Traxtion

The locomotives the first of six ordered under a two-year lease.

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