A presentation by Mr Elvin Harris (Executive Manager: Strategic Knowledge: TFR) at the Transport Forum SIG 4 June 2024 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme for the event was: […]
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Back to rail - what belongs where?
A presentation done by Mr Andre Botha (Chairman: SASTALC) at the Transport Forum SIG 4 June 2024 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme for the event was: “Back to […]
SA receives 95 electric locomotives
South Africa has taken delivery of 95 Chinese-made electric locomotives. They were delivered by Transnet, in collaboration with the Chinese Zhuzhou Electric Locomotives Company, last week. Eighty-five of the 95 […]
1 dead, 12 injured in cargo train derailment in Moz
It was confirmed on Friday 20 February by Mozambican ports and rail company, CFM (Compagnie Ferroviaire du Mozambique), that one person had died following the derailment of a cargo train […]
Sena railway upgrade nearing completion
According to Carlos Mesquita, Mozambican Minister of Transport and Communications, work to increase the freight transport capacity of the Sena railway line is nearing completion. He was quoted by Macauhub.com, […]
Rebuilt Bengula Railroad sees first train journey
According to Angolan press reports, the inaugural train on the Bengula Railroad arrived in Luau, eastern Moxico province on Thursday, 12 February. The railroad which links the Angolan coast to […]
Multimillion dollar rail contract awarded to ABB
Bombardier Transportation South Africa has awarded a contract to power and automation technology company, ABB, to supply traction transformers and associated products for Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR) new fleet, which […]
Huge investment for North West Rail project
The South African-based Grindrod has invested $500 million for the construction of the first phase of two, of Zambia’s North West Rail project. The railway line aimed at linking Angola and […]
TFR train derailment causes Faure station line to close
A derailed Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) train that was travelling from Bellville to Caledon on 18 January 2025 is currently under investigation by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR). The derailment […]
Manganese line re-opened
The Fieldview - Kamfersdam section of the Manganese export rail line has now been re-opened. About 1, 5km of railway tracks was submerged following abnormally high levels of rainfall in […]