News
02 June 2023

South Africa to open up freight on railways to private companies

In:
Infrastructure
Region:
Middle East & Africa

South Africa’s state-controlled rail and port company Transnet SOC Ltd is planning to allow private companies to run trains on key freight tracks.The company also expects to form partnerships with private operators at the Durban Pier 2 Container Terminal, part of Africa’s biggest...

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