Transnet is on track to take delivery of the 95 electric locomotives it bought from China South Railway, within the agreed time frames. Transnet awarded the contract for the supply […]
Archive | Freight rail
Transnet powers ahead as Market Demand Strategy gathers momentum
Revenue up 9,4% to R50,2 billion Rail volumes grow to 207,7 million tonnes Ebitda up 11,5% to R21,1 billion. Capital investment increased 23,4% to R27,5 billion. Revised seven-year infrastructure investment […]
Southern Africa Transport Conference
Please be advised that Siyabonga Gama, CEO of Transnet Freight Rail has been confirmed as a plenary speaker during the opening session at the Southern African Transport Conference on Monday […]
Second-hand diesels head for CDN, Mozambique
A number of former Transnet Freight Rail class 33 (General Electric U20C type) locomotives were at Maydon Wharf, Durban, at the beginning of June awaiting shipping to Mozambique for use […]
Matola corridor derailment results in force majeure notice
Coal of Africa announced that it was made aware by Transnet Freight Rail of a derailment of 10 wagons on the Matola rail corridor on 18 February 2025 and, as […]
A unified rail system to enhance cargo transportation in Africa
The Minister of Transport Ben Martins has indicated that Transnet Freight rail are in talks with four railway organisations North of South Africa to form a unified railway system on […]
Swazi rail project attracts local service providers
The Swaziland rail link project will have no shortage of support as there are a number of local companies that want to develop services along the line. Ministry of Public […]
Mafex trade delegation to South Africa
The Spanish Railway Association Mafex has organised a trade delegation in South Africa with the aim of exploring new business opportunities for the Spanish railway sector in the development of […]
TFR partners with General Electric to reduce carbon emissions and improve effeciency
The new locomotives purchased by Transnet Freight Rail from the United States’ General Electric, are expected not only to benefit the SOC (State Owned Company), but its operational areas and […]
Transnet Freight Rail Introduces the Lean six sigma methodology
Transnet Freight Rail embarks on the lean six sigma methodology. This method was introduced to Transnet Freight rail at the beginning of 2012/2013 financial year, as part of the Business […]