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Railway News from South Africa

Fairlie Projects to Unveil Restored 1897 Class 6A Steam Locomotive at Old Germiston Steam Depot

Fairlie Projects to Unveil Restored 1897 Class 6A Steam Locomotive at Old Germiston Steam Depot

09 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

1 min

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Transnet Recovery Sets a Solid Foundation for Sustainable Growth

08 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Transport Infrastructure

4 min

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Incentivising Rail Sector Exports Under the Luxembourg Rail Protocol

08 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Finance & Investment

1 min

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Transnet and Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining Sign 10-Year Agreement to Secure Long-Term Export Capacity

Transnet and Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining Sign 10-Year Agreement to Secure Long-Term Export Capacity

08 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Pit-to-Port

1 min

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Huawei Partners with SARA to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of Railways in Southern Africa

Huawei Partners with SARA to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of Railways in Southern Africa

04 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

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Transporting Africa Forward: Minister Barbara Creecy Highlights Rail Reform and Continental Integration at SARA Conference

Transporting Africa Forward: Minister Barbara Creecy Highlights Rail Reform and Continental Integration at SARA Conference

31 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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South Africa: Inaugural Conference to Reimagine an Efficient, Safe Transport System

31 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

2 min

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Menar Gains Critical Rail Access

31 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

1 min

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Cape Town Container Terminal Achieves Historic 62% Above Target Performance

Cape Town Container Terminal Achieves Historic 62% Above Target Performance

31 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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Joint Statement: Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail Sign Service Agreement

Joint Statement: Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail Sign Service Agreement

25 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

1 min

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South Africa and AfDB Drive Legacy Initiative to Accelerate Africa’s Cross-Border Infrastructure

South Africa and AfDB Drive Legacy Initiative to Accelerate Africa’s Cross-Border Infrastructure

25 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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Colossal Concrete Products Firmly on Track for African Rail Revival

Colossal Concrete Products Firmly on Track for African Rail Revival

25 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

4 min

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ABB Rail Electrification and EV Solutions for Integrated Transport Systems

ABB Rail Electrification and EV Solutions for Integrated Transport Systems

24 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

3 min

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Road Freight Association Welcomes Historic Rail Reform, Urges Continued Collaboration

Road Freight Association Welcomes Historic Rail Reform, Urges Continued Collaboration

24 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

2 min

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ARC Awarded Open Access Operating Slots on the Transnet Rail Network

ARC Awarded Open Access Operating Slots on the Transnet Rail Network

23 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

1 min

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