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Traxtion Driving Rail Innovation and Expansion in Africa
In this “Coffee with the Editor,” James Holley, CEO of Traxtion, discusses the company’s ambitious expansion plans and strategic initiatives within the dynamic context of railway operations in South Africa and the broader African continent. James shares insights into...
Transnet to open up third-party rail network access from April
Transnet is planning to open up third-party access to the rail network from April this year, delegates at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024 heard this week. Andrew Shaw, chief strategy and planning officer at Transnet, says third-party access will open up...
Private rail operator Traxtion gives thumbs up to Godongwana’s logistics plans
Private rail operator Traxtion Africa yesterday gave the thumbs up to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s plans to address South Africa’s increasingly unreliable logistics system, saying that the private investment into the rail network would stimulate development. In...
Making a Difference in the Lives of People Living With Disabilities
Ten learners living with disabilities are about to enter the workforce after successfully completing their learnership programme sponsored by Traxtion. These learners were the third group of students living with disabilities who completed the programme run by Guest...
Light from the tunnel?
Reform progress in South Africa rarely moves in a straight line from A to B, with the stop/start nature of the country’s electricity reform being a case in point. Nevertheless, there is a flickering of light beginning to emanate from the long and dark tunnel that the...
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...