More detail has come to light concerning the early morning collision at Ermelo, Mpumalanga (on the coal line to Richards Bay), on 9 October. Apparently a train headed by six diesel-electric...
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According to a 9 October Sapa report, a woman died in a collision early that morning near Ermelo in Mpumalanga. Police Superintendent Abie Khoabane was quoted saying a train 'smashed into a coach at...
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On 5 September, Metrorail in conjunction with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and various law enforce¬ment and emergency services carried out an accident simulation exercise at Monte Vista station, on...
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According to unconfirmed reports, recent rail mishaps in the Free State included an incident between Theunissen and Virginia (on the main-line between Bloemfontein and Kroonstad) when a fast goods...
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On 9 September, more than 1,000 metres of overhead catenary were stolen at Marowa Siding, following a similar incident between Norton and Marimba the previous day. On 18 September, eight spans of...
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Speaking at the seventh annual Coaltrans conference, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) general manager Fuzile Magwa told delegates that the company is investing heavily in maintenance and technology to...
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Arising from an incident that occurred while Metrorail was still part of Transnet, the Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the parastatal and the South African Rail Commuter Corporation...
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Unprecedented high seas in Algoa Bay have devastated the double-track avoiding line between the creek and Port Elizabeth's main station and harbour. Debris including large rocks and concrete blocks...
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Delays to several Shosholoza Meyl intercity passenger expresses have been reported by John and Jacque Wepener. Some weeks ago, a Cape Town-Johannesburg train was held for nine hours south of...
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Transnet Freight Rail reports that a train loaded with coal to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal derailed at 17:05pm 4th September. A Total of 42 wagons derailed. The incident happened in...
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