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Railway News from South Africa

Knorr-Bremse South Africa to Equip 90 Class 23E Locomotives with ECP Braking Systems for Transnet Coal Line

Knorr-Bremse South Africa to Equip 90 Class 23E Locomotives with ECP Braking Systems for Transnet Coal Line

12 September 2025
SADC, South Africa
Local Manufacturing In Africa
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
2 min
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Minister Barbara Creecy Outlines South Africa’s Rail Policy, Financing Models and Regional Integration during SARA Ministerial Panel

Minister Barbara Creecy Outlines South Africa’s Rail Policy, Financing Models and Regional Integration during SARA Ministerial Panel

12 September 2025
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Russell Baatjies Highlights Rail Reform, Recovery and Modernisation at SARA CEO Think Tank

Russell Baatjies Highlights Rail Reform, Recovery and Modernisation at SARA CEO Think Tank

12 September 2025
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
2 min
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Hishaam Emeran Outlines PRASA’s Recovery, Sustainability and Regional Integration at SARA CEO Think Tank

Hishaam Emeran Outlines PRASA’s Recovery, Sustainability and Regional Integration at SARA CEO Think Tank

12 September 2025
SADC, South Africa
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
3 min
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Tshepo Kgobe Highlights Gautrain’s Economic and Social Impact During SARA CEO Think Tank

Tshepo Kgobe Highlights Gautrain’s Economic and Social Impact During SARA CEO Think Tank

12 September 2025
SADC, South Africa
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
2 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

11 September 2025
SADC, South Africa
3 min
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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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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

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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