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Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply

Some people occupying the Central Line are now refusing to be moved until service issues are resolved

New SANRAL policy pushes transformation in construction and engineering sectors

Roads agency commits to maximising involvement of black South Africans in all of its processes

Sam Bhembe

​Transmashholding enters South Africa’s rail sector with a R500-million investment

Russian rolling stock manufacturer TMH makes a major investment in South Africa

The strike at the rail, road and pipeline company is continuing after unions and Transnet met until the early hours of Tuesday morning

Uganda to invite Chinese bidders for R85-billion railway plan

Uganda will invite "only Chinese companies" to fill R85-billion of contracts to expand its railway network.

On the train track for a trip down memory lane

Sandstone’s collection of lovingly restored trains and tractors add a bit of oomph to South Africa’s heritage.

South Africa’s coal exports have shot up since wage negotiations in the sector have raised the demand for the mineral. (Supplied)

A railroad to economic freedom

The decision to deliver coal deposits to either the Indian or Atlantic ocean has international implications, writes Roman Grynberg.

Rail boost ‘to create 588 000 new jobs in seven years’

Transnet to train railway service to run on schedule

Transnet is rolling out a new service that will stick to strict timetables, replacing its current system where trains only depart when fully loaded.

A highway among trees and seedlings

The South African National Roads Agency decided to save a giant Outeniqua yellowwood tree during major road construction.