SA BRANCHLINE STRATEGY
Posted on 02 December 2009 by Railways Africa Editor
(from Transnet website, November 2009)
The railway network is classified into
- The core network (about 12,800km)
- Branch lines (about 7,300km)
Transnet’s branch lines strategy provides for concessioning to private operators.
- Approval has been granted by the Minister of Public Enterprises in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999.
- Transnet is currently doing feasibility studies to determine the viability of each concession opportunity for private operators; and
- Is in discussions with the National Department of transport (nDoT) to finalise a sustainability plan for the branch lines strategy, in line with government policy for:
- Rural development;
- Moving more freight off roads and on to rail;
- Reducing freight logistics costs.
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Tags | Transnet, Transnet Freight Rail
