Transnet on Monday announced a combined R13-billion funding for its long awaited 1 064 locomotive acquisition programme. Transnet Group Chief Executive Brian Molefe said the funding was raised in two […]
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Locomotives and wagons for Tanzania Railways
21 new locomotives and more than 200 wagons are expected to be delivered to Tanzania Railway Limited in August this year. Kipallo Kisamfu, TRL MD says, the equipment will improve […]
Transnet awards largest-ever locomotive supply contract in South Africa’s history
A R50 Billion contract for the building of 1064 locomotives has been awarded by Transnet to four global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Transnet said in a statement it had awarded […]
Richards Bay Coal Terminal sets new record
The highest amount of coal ever railed by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) - 6 886 230 tons – was delivered to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) during the month […]
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 […]
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 […]
South African freight volumes maintain upward trend
Transnet officials were all smiles at the South African rail and logistics interim results presentation last week as revenue continues to rise on the back of increased rail shipments. The […]
Big Transnet loco tender delayed
Altogether 15 sets of tender documents were collected by firms with interest in Transnet’s intended acquisition of 1,064 new locomotives – 599 dual-voltage electrics and 465 diesels – for its […]
Bombardier plans to expand in South Africa
Canadian transport equipment manufacturer, Bombardier Transport plans to expand their presence in South Africa after they were involved in the Gautrain project. Bombardier was responsible for the Electrostar project operating […]
Chinese firm wins Transnet locomotive tender
Chinese manufacturer CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive (CSR) has been named as the successful bidder to provide 95 electric locomotives to South African company Transnet. The cost for the locomotives will […]