National Rail Master Plan opens rail access but leaves risk with Transnet
National Rail Master Plan opens rail access but leaves risk with Transnet
By Chris Hattingh
ON 24 April transport minister, Barbara Creecy, launched the National Rail...
Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan
Cape Town Mayor welcomes Rail Devolution commitments in National Masterplan
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed renewed rail devolution commitments in the draft National...
Cape Town overtakes London as sixth worst city for traffic congestion
Cape Town overtakes London as sixth worst city for traffic congestion
Study shows commuters face increasing delays as rail and bus upgrades aim to reduce...
Urgent Call for integrated public transport as Cape Town population set to double
Urgent Call for integrated public transport as Cape Town population set to double
Cape Town has less than 30 years to develop public transport infrastructure...
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...
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