The Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030, led by the Northern Corridor Secretariat and UNEP, aims to transform freight transport into a sustainable industry by 2030 with ambitious targets for electric vehicle readiness, emission reductions, and eco-driving training.
Overview of the latest developments in rail reform in South Africa as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Management (TRIM) advances towards introducing third-party access and enhancing operational independence. Learn about key milestones, consultations, and tariff considerations shaping the future of South African rail transport.
An update from Michelle Phillips, CEO of Transnet, on the company's strategic recovery plan, looking at how Transnet is overcoming operational challenges and achieving significant milestones in operational volumes, despite facing adverse conditions and security issues. Learn about their near achievement of handling 154 million tonnes and ongoing improvements across various sectors.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Durban to Cato Ridge line has been suspended until further notice following a side collision between a passenger train and a Transnet Freight train, which occurred between Hammarsdale and KwaTandaza, KwaZulu Natal, on Thursday, 9 May 2024, at around 19:35.
Transnet’s Freight Rail is transforming logistics in Richards Bay by increasing GF coal train frequencies and leveraging additional locomotives. This strategic move is part of their Recovery Plan, aimed at reducing road congestion and shifting cargo transport from road to rail.
Kenya hosted the pivotal Standard Gauge Railways Cluster Meeting from 29th April to 3rd May 2023 in Mombasa, aiming to accelerate SGR projects across East Africa. The meeting, led by Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen and counterparts from Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the DRC, focused on enhancing connectivity to the Port of Mombasa and establishing a unified rail network. Learn more about the landmark agreements and plans for regional rail infrastructure development.
In this insightful interview in Railways Africa Magazine, Phillippa Dean discusses with Transnet Freight Rail CEO Russell Baatjies the strategic direction of TFR, highlighting the significant industry collaborations and challenges faced along the North and North East corridors. Learn about TFR’s enhancements in cross-border rail services, its role in PRASA’s corridor recovery, and the evolving business structures aimed at boosting rail efficiency and market competitiveness in Southern Africa.
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) continues to invest in Angola’s transport infrastructure with a €381 million investment. AFC’s investment in the new roads project showcases the Lobito Corridor consortium partnering beyond rail to support rural transport connectivity that will serve to link communities and the larger regional corridor.
Discover the latest milestone in Nigeria's railway expansion as operations commence on the newly completed Port-Harcourt to Aba section of the Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge line. This project, spearheaded by the Federal Government and constructed by CCECC, aims to boost regional trade and connectivity, supporting economic growth across the Eastern corridor.