JOHANNESBURG - Transnet’s plan to open its rail network to private operators is gaining traction, with eleven train operating companies granted access to the system. Out of 25 companies that applied ...

Transnet saw a steady operational improvement in the six months to 30 September as higher rail volumes and increased tonnage throughput breached the 80 million tons, helping to narrow losses. The ...

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The government said on Friday it will allow private firms to run trains on the country's freight rail network, aiming to boost efficiency as Transnet struggles to keep up with demand. Transnet has ...

More than 57 million metric tons of coal were exported from the Richards Bay Terminal in 2025, the highest level in four ...

Durban — The rail industry body, African Rail Industry Association (ARIA), has slammed Transnet’s “deeply flawed” interpretation of private third-party rail freight access, saying it has resulted in ...

Transnet picks 11 train operators Plans to add 20 million ton capacity from 2026/27 Third-party trains to add 10 million ton coal export capacity Transnet seeking $2 billion government funding for ...

Transnet's recent improvements to the coal export rail line have led to a significant increase in shipments at Richards Bay ...

As a significant step towards opening South Africa’s rail network to private operators and reforming the rail sector, Transnet has completed the adjudication process of selecting new Train Operating ...

Trains are just so mesmerising; think of all the train sets in attics around the world. And what other industry has people, of a slightly sad disposition if we are being honest, who take pride in just ...