Transnet owns and operates the largest rail network on the continent. Of the 55 000km of track in sub-Saharan Africa, 40% of the operating network and 70% of the traffic are operated by Transnet. Overall Southern Africa handles about 74% of sub-Saharan freight traffic and more than 80% of total net ton-kilometres. As the freight rail operator in South Africa, it is Transnet’s responsibility to lower the cost of doing business by providing an efficient transport service. However, the rail network faces strong competition from road and has lost large tonnages to road. In the last few years, tonnages have begun to migrate back to rail due to a consistent focus to provide capacity, and a more efficient and cost-effective service.

Report: Transnet Rail Development Plan

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(Compiled by: TRANSNET)

Source: www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net/

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