Western Cape Rail Pilot aims to triple exports by 2035
By Larry Claasen
IN a move to shift traffic from road to rail, the Western Cape Mobility Department says it will pilot a 211km rail...
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed progress to reopen the central line, hailing it as a key milestone towards the future devolution of...
Is the Finance Minister throwing money at a lost cause (PRASA)?
John Lawson CEO of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry
A week ago we welcomed news of Prasa’s R66,3-billion budget allocation, much of which...
Infrastructure, jobs and growth: Inside South Africa’s construction revolution
South Africa is on a path of accelerated progress with infrastructure development fuelling economic growth and job creation.
This according to Minister of Public Works...
Government approves R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.
This guarantee...
PRASA’s R51bn Gibela Deal fuels SA Rail exports boom
By Larry Claasen
THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) R51-billion contract with the Gibela Rail Transport Consortium to build 600 six-car trainsets is...
Metrorail ‘free-for-all’ is a ticking time bomb
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry
A commuter free-for-all at several Cape Town train stations has created a dangerous...
PRASA launches R1.5bn rail security overhaul
PRASA has already made great strides in bringing down the number of security incidents affecting its operations. As part of its broader PRASA Rail...
Western Cape Government congratulates PRASA on implementation of successful trial operations on the Central...
The Western Cape Government welcomes PRASA’s implementation of multiple successful trial operations on the Cape Town to Chris Hani (Khayelitsha) rail corridor. This milestone...
ACTOM’s service offerings to enhance the South African Railway infrastructure
Under the control of Transnet, South Africa has the most extensive rail network and infrastructure on the African continent, with 22,000 kilometres of rail...
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Rail infrastructure and development news on Cape Business News (CBN) provides updates on railway projects, technological advancements, and investment opportunities in South Africa’s rail sector. CBN covers topics like infrastructure upgrades, rail safety standards, and logistical improvements that support economic growth and connectivity. This sector’s news is vital for professionals involved in transportation, urban planning, and logistics.
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