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‘Open and transparent’ third-party rail access system by April
State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has confirmed that an open and transparent framework for granting private train operating companies’ third-party access to the South African railway network hitherto monopolised by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) will come into...
Transnet and Traxtion scrap third-party railing pilot as broader reform efforts gain speed
Transnet Freight Rail and Traxtion, Africa's largest private rail freight operator, have mutually agreed to cancel a third-party railing deal as government's broader reform plans for the logistics sector gain pace. Through a competitive bidding process launched by...
Transnet southern rail corridor upgrade taking shape
Port re-engineering and related construction work began in 2022, certain components will be completed this year, and execution of rail work is expected to start early next year – subject to funding being secured.
First attempt to add third-party rail participants derails amid moves towards bigger reform
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Traxtion Sheltam report that they have agreed to terminate the conditional 2022 award of slots to Traxtion Sheltam between Kroonstad and East London on the Cape Corridor amid progress towards a new third-party-access framework. The...
Joint statement Transnet and Traxtion Sheltam
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Traxtion Sheltam (Pty) Ltd (Traxtion Sheltam) have both agreed to the cancellation of the conditional award of slots between Kroonstad and East London on the Cape Corridor.As part of the process leading to the implementation of the...
Clarity on business role in Transnet
Private sector companies that provide finance for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades for SA’s ailing freight rail network, which is now the sole responsibility of Transnet, will receive preferential service and rates to transport their goods to and from the...