Railways
latest news & developments
PRASA showcases rail recovery and launches new long-distance bus fleet
PRASA has unveiled rail service improvements across Gauteng and introduced 17 new City to City buses, backed by R3-billion in network restoration investments to deliver…
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
Transmashholding enters South Africa’s rail sector with a R500-million investment
Russian rolling stock manufacturer TMH makes a major investment in South Africa
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.
A railroad to economic freedom
The decision to deliver coal deposits to either the Indian or Atlantic ocean has international implications, writes Roman Grynberg.
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.