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Transnet’s first third-party rail access contract fails
TRANSNET’S first attempt at allowing third-party access to its freight assets has failed. On Monday Transnet Freight Rail and Traxtion Sheltam issued a joint statement announcing they had both agreed to the cancellation of the conditional award of slots between...
Tshwane a business gateway to Africa
The capital city of South Africa is well positioned to promote export development as a gateway to the rest of the African continent. This was the key message that filtered through last week during the annual Capital City Business Chamber prestige gala at the SunBet...
Traxtion Believes the Future of Rail Is Women
In South Africa, the rail and transport sector has historically been dominated by men. A survey from Stats South Africa reveals a stark figure: 83.3% of the transport workforce is male. Yet, Traxtion, an independent rail operator that recently hired its first...
Interim Infrastructure Manager set up to facilitate initial private access to rail network
Transnet has confirmed the establishment of an interim rail Infrastructure Manager, which will oversee the initial process of ensuring that the rail network is opened to private train operating companies (TOCs) from April 2024. The network has hitherto been...
What’s the loco motive? Transnet Freight Rail’s mixed signals frustrate private sector
Until Transnet Freight Rail becomes functional again, the country’s roads will continue to deteriorate under the weight of cargo-bearing trucks while the cost of living increases with the rising price of diesel, and our landscapes and mobility remain blighted by the...
Transnet: Halfmiljoen kan hul werk verloor
Meer as ’n halfmiljoen werksverliese staar Suid-Afrika in die gesig as die verval by Transnet nie dadelik ongedaan gemaak word nie. So het prof. Jan Havenga, logistiekkenner van die departement bedryfsingenieurswese aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch, gister gewaarsku....