THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:37 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:37 |
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Scrapping tolls a costly ideaAs well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, it may undermine the Gautrain's targets. Fuel shortages expected to ease upThe South African Petrol Retailers Association says pressure on fuel supplies should start easing by the beginning of next week. SA's petrol shortage to drag on into mid-FebruaryPetrol shortages sparked by maintenance problems at refineries and the Durban harbour could continue until mid-month. Limpopo plans airport at LephalaleLimpopo is considering converting the Lephalale military airstrip into a full civilian airport, provincial transport officials have said. Transport
Which way for Botswana coal?Choosing the route of a new railway is a tough and imminent decision the government faces. The big interview
Brian Molefe: A man with a planTransnet’s chief executive explains his ideas for oiling the parastatal’s wheels. E-toll terms and conditions are fair, says SanralAfter postponing the implementation of its tolling, Sanral says its e-toll terms and conditions are fair and are not illegal. Sanral suspends tolling to address 'public concerns'Sanral has announced the planned implementation of e-tolling in Gauteng has been postponed in order to address public concerns and petitions. Transnet launches multi-product pipelineTransnet has launched its new mutli-product pipeline which will be able to transport petrol, diesel, jet fuel and gas from Durban to Heidelberg. $1-billion boost for Malawi's railwaysMalawi has signed a $1-billion deal with Brazil's Vale for the construction of a rail line to transport 18-million tonnes of coal from Mozambique. Refiners tender for South Africa's gasoil supplyRefiners in South Africa are seeking nearly 80 000 tonnes of diesel for delivery in January through spot tenders issued late last week. Fuel price to drop next WednesdayA little too late to benefit most motorists returning from their end-of-year holidays, the price of petrol and diesel is to drop next week. Transnet's expansion plans to be announced soonMalusi Gigaba says Transnet is soon due to announce its new expansion plans to ease the load on the country's overcrowded rail networks. Slight relief as petrol price drops next weekThe energy department has announced that the retail price of all grades of petrol will decrease by 11c a litre on Wednesday. Transnet commits R68bn to improve rail infrastructureTransnet Freight Rail has set aside more than R68-billion to improve its infrastructure over the next three years. Budget airlines not so cheap after allIt costs £40 for a flight from London to Malaga. Add a £15 administration fee, £15 for luggage and £5 for paying by debit card. Transnet to train railway service to run on scheduleTransnet is rolling out a new service that will stick to strict timetables, replacing its current system where trains only depart when fully loaded. Toll registrations due to begin on MondaySanral says toll account registrations and e-tag distribution for motorists for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project is due to begin next week. Railways could get R137bn injection from governmentPrasa has said government could be investing R137-billion in modern rail infrastructure as private funding for the project might be unaffordable. Tolls remain suspended pending consultationsThe transport ministry says tolls will remain suspended until consultations with the public to find the best costing method, have been completed. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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