Fixing Cape Town’s rail service will take more than money
ONCE upon a time, Cape Town had a fully functioning, affordable and efficient commuter rail service that allowed people living on the urban rim...
PRASA’s recovery moves backwards in restoring the railway system in the WC
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) road to recovery in the Western Cape has been a long one with several stations and...
Why block the City from rescuing the commuter rail system?
A prime example of what used to be called “Cutting off your nose to spite your face” is the apparent determination to prevent any...
SANRAL projects to boost weak economy
IN recent years, the South African road construction sector has experienced numerous challenges which has resulted in the general decline in its market size....
From coal to hydrogen: rail back in fashion
In the early twentieth century rail was a dirty business, burning coal and competing with other transport on the basis of speed, price and...
It’s time SA had a serious talk about rail
As President Ramaphosa highlighted in his presentation of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP) to parliament in October last year, rail lies at...
Traxtion commits to R1,5 billion rail investment
TRAXTION Group, a provider of rail services and solutions across the African continent has announced its intention to embark on a significant investment programme...
Rail in decline – a precursor to road deterioration?
A Bee in My Bonnet column. By: Robin Hayes - Editor at CBN.
There is always a consequence.
NOT having embarked on a long road trip...
New security plan to curb theft, vandalism of rail infrastructure
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says a recently unveiled multifaceted security plan, anchored on insourcing capacity, will make an invaluable contribution to the fight against...
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