Sishen Saldanha rail repairs fast tracked
By Adrian Ephraim
MINING companies are lending a hand to fix the crucial Sishen-Saldanha export line - by buying rail parts themselves and letting Transnet...
Minister Sileku welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor
Minister Sileku welcomes reopening of Mitchells Plain rail corridor
Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has welcomed the reopening of the Kapteinsklip passenger rail...
Western Cape Government releases first findings of Overberg Rail Business Case
Western Cape Government releases first findings of Overberg Rail Business Case
On Friday, 20 February 2026, the Western Cape Government released the first findings of...
Traxtion’s R3.4bn bet on rail marks a turning point for South Africa’s reindustrialisation drive
Traxtion’s R3.4bn bet on rail marks a turning point for South Africa’s reindustrialisation drive
SOUTH Africa’s embattled freight rail sector received a powerful vote of...
Western Cape Champions Rail Tourism as Part of Niche Tourism Drive
Western Cape Champions Rail Tourism as Part of Niche Tourism Drive
The Western Cape Government firmly believes that niche tourism is a catalyst for economic...
Smart Railway Solutions for energy-efficient infrastructure
Smart Railway Solutions for energy-efficient infrastructure
THE requirements on components for railway infrastructure are stringent. They are used in safety-relevant applications and safeguard the availability...
Why the Gautrain’s expansion is a critical nation-building project
Why the Gautrain’s expansion is a critical nation-building project
By Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)
05 November 2025: Critics of the R120...
Brady RFID Solutions: Engineering durability and compliance for rail industry challenges
Brady RFID Solutions: Engineering durability and compliance for rail industry challenges
AS rail operators face mounting pressure to improve asset management, reduce maintenance costs, and...
ABB drives rail modernisation and EV growth in South Africa
ABB drives rail modernisation and EV growth in South Africa
SOUTH Africa’s transport systems are at a crossroads. On one hand, electric vehicle (EV) adoption...
Transnet rail opens access for private operators
Transnet rail opens access for private operators
By Staff Writer
COMPANIES which were not selected to operate on Transnet’s freight rail network can apply again. As...
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