... The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has taken delivery of more than 268 refurbished yellow train coaches that could be deployed onto the rail network at any time. This is according to the Portfolio Committee on Transport, which called on the agency to return these coaches to service soon. During a three-day oversight visit to Prasa, among other ...

... African Rail Company (ARC), a closely held rail-logistics company, plans to raise $170 million (around R2.8 billion) this year to buy locomotives and wagons to run in South Africa, where the state logistics company is under pressure to improve performance. United Arab Emirates-based ARC was among 11 successful bidders for slots to operate trains on South Africa's freight network, part ...

... When the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) unveiled the State of Safety Report 2023/24 on 30 October, it presented a pivotal moment for South Africa's rail sector-a mirror reflecting not just its challenges but also its resilience and potential for transformation. The report is a narrative of contrasts, blending progress with persistent hurdles. It paints a picture of decreasing operational fatalities ...

... African Rail Co. is planning to raise about $170 million this year to expand its operations in South Africa, targeting investments in locomotives and wagons as it prepares to run freight services on the country's rail network. African Rail Co. aims to raise about $170 million in 2024 to expand operations in South Africa, focusing on locomotives and wagons. The ...

... A Trainee Train Assistant position is available at Transnet Freight Rail in Halfweg, South Africa. This role forms part of a structured training programme within one of the country's largest logistics and rail transport organisations. The position is designed for individuals who want to build a career in railway operations, train handling, and transport logistics. It focuses on safety, technical ...

... South Africa's freight logistics landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as Transnet moves to open its rail network to private operators for the first time in decades. The reform introduces an "open access" model that separates infrastructure from operations. 17 Apr 2026 17 Apr 2026 Source: Transnet. While Transnet will retain ownership and management of the rail network, private train ...

... South Africa's Blue Train is officially one of the most stunning rail journeys on the planet and the two-year waitlist is proof that the world has taken notice. South Africa's iconic Blue Train has secured its place among the world's most visually spectacular rail experiences, ranking 14th globally in a study that measured how eye-catching scenic train routes are around ...

... agreements - will be read by private capital as a leading indicator of whether the full programme holds. South Africa has produced rail policy before. What it has not produced is the institutional architecture that converts policy into capital commitment. The NRMP is the most serious attempt yet to bridge that gap, but the bridge is not yet built. Private ...

... sector in South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community region. They honour organisations and individuals who continue to advance railway safety, operational reliability, infrastructure development, skills advancement and industry transformation across one of the country's most strategic sectors, the regulator says. The Rail Industry Awards are a strategic industry intervention aimed at strengthening the culture of safety, accountability ...

... The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is proud to announce that the Rail Industry Awards 2026 will take place on 28 October 2026 as part of South Africa's Transport Month programme. The Rail Industry Awards have become a flagship industry platform dedicated to recognising excellence, innovation, leadership and safety advancement across the railway sector in South Africa and the broader SADC ...

... (AFD) and Transnet to reduce the carbon emissions of the entity's rail and port operations. France is South Africa's largest foreign investor. These funds will be used in transitioning to a low-carbon operating model and to ensure operational efficiency for the freight industry, thereby reducing its carbon footprint. This comes hot on the heels of the April announcement of a ...

... For example, Nissan recently announced it is opening a manufacturing plant in Egypt rather than South Africa. In turn, the consequences of industry disinvestment are reflected in output volumes; as of November 2025, South Africa faces a 2.7% year-on-year decline in mining output. South Africa risks creating a reform paradox: the state is opening rail to private sector participation at ...

... agreements - will be read by private capital as a leading indicator of whether the full programme holds. South Africa has produced rail policy before. What it has not produced is the institutional architecture that converts policy into capital commitment. The NRMP is the most serious attempt yet to bridge that gap, but the bridge is not yet built. Private ...

... sector in South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community region. They honour organisations and individuals who continue to advance railway safety, operational reliability, infrastructure development, skills advancement and industry transformation across one of the country's most strategic sectors, the regulator says. The Rail Industry Awards are a strategic industry intervention aimed at strengthening the culture of safety, accountability ...

... The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) is proud to announce that the Rail Industry Awards 2026 will take place on 28 October 2026 as part of South Africa's Transport Month programme. The Rail Industry Awards have become a flagship industry platform dedicated to recognising excellence, innovation, leadership and safety advancement across the railway sector in South Africa and the broader SADC ...

... of the Ctrack TFI increased by 5.8% in Q1 2026, compare to the final quarter of last year and was up by 9.0% compared to one year earlier. The impact of reforms aimed at restoring and growing rail capacity in South Africa, are slowly but surely, starting to impact positively on the sector's performance. Rail freight payload in South Africa ...

... these projects make a real and lasting difference in the lives of thousands of people in this area," he said. President Ramaphosa further welcomed South32's pledge at this year's South Africa Investment Conference to invest R3.9 billion towards upgrading rail infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape. He acknowledged the difficult operating environment faced by smelters in recent years due ...

... South Africa's freight rail sector is set for renewed private-sector participation as African Rail Co. (ARC), a closely held UAE-based rail logistics company, plans to raise around $170m (approximately R2.8bn) to acquire locomotives and wagons for operations on key national and regional routes. 8 May 2026 8 May 2026 Source: Pexels. The investment comes as South Africa continues its broader ...

... implement reforms. READ | Moody's puts Joburg on credit downgrade watch It said sustained progress in electricity, logistics and water reforms could help South Africa attract investments. Moody's sid more reliable port and rail operations should support mining and manufacturing and reduce transport costs. The rating agency expects economic growth to top 2 percent by 2028, if reform progress is ...

... congestion by reducing private cars transporting far fewer passengers, but logically, the only effective way to reduce road congestion is through efficient passenger rail. Cape Town has an extensive rail network in Metrorail, but mismanagement and corruption of its management agency, the Passenger Rail Agency South Africa (PRASA) saw passenger numbers decline from a high of about 600,000 per day ...