Traxtion News
Third Party Access Unlocked for Traxtion
James Holley, CEO of Africa’s largest private rail freight operator Traxtion, says his company is “extremely committed” to third-party access to unlock the freight potential in South Africa. Traxtion submitted, and was awarded, a bid for Transnet’s Cape Corridor's...
Building the Next Generation of Rail Professionals
Traxtion, Africa’s largest private rail freight company, is committed to lead the way in providing training in scarce skills to progress the local rail industry. Upskilling the next generation of rail professionals is vital to Traxtion’s values and investments into...
Traxtion’s 35 Years of Freight Rail Excellence
From a battered toolbox to a multinational force – that’s the short story behind Traxtion’s 35 years in the rail freight industry in Africa. It all started in 1987 when General Motors EMD decided to close its locomotive production and assembly facility in Port...
Traxtion Implements Brake Modifications To Its EURO 4000 Fleet
The Euro 4000 locomotives have been a welcome addition to the already extensive locomotive leasing fleet offered by Traxtion. Six out of a total of seven have been dispatched to Calabash Freight Limited for service between Zambia and Tanzania. However, before...
Sénégal To Receive Three Diesel Locomotives From Traxtion
1 February 2021, Johannesburg – Traxtion Group and Société des Nationale Chemin de Fer du Sénégal (SN-CFS) concluded the virtual handover ceremony of three locomotives. Société des Nationale Chemin de Fer du Sénégal (SN-CFS) and the Traxtion Group have entered into a...