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Transnet’s plan to attract rail investment misses the mark
It could increase freight costs for some miners by 65%, and then there’s the question of what to do about rampant cable theft. Transnet’s draft ‘Network Statement’, which is intended to ready the logistics provider for private investment, has received a lukewarm...
Concern over Transnet’s new fees for private rail users as it releases key draft rules
One of the many great frustrations that most South Africans share is that the government struggles to make some obvious reforms. Reforms like the improvement of the country's ailing rail network, that would accelerate much needed economic recovery. James Holley is the...
Private operators set to revolutionise Africa’s largest freight rail market
Africa’s biggest freight rail market is on the cusp of being transformed by private operators, the head of the operator of the continent’s largest rolling-stock fleet said. The South African government is about to publish a so-called rail network statement that will...
Future of Rail is Women
By Nnoni Mokgethi, Traxtion Brand, Communications and Marketing Manager Talk to people about working in the rail industry and they assume that you are either a mechanic or a train driver. There is also the perception that it is a “male” industry. Nothing could be...
The Business Case For Investing In New Freight Trains In South Africa, Off The Back Of Open Access And Improved Track Infrastructure – The Rail Boom That’s Coming
Africa’s biggest freight rail market set for private operators
What’s your top tip for doing a deal? Be clear about what it is that you want out of the deal, and work fairly and steadfastly towards accomplishing that without compromising yourself. What was your first job? It depends on what age you’re looking at. If it’s my very...