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"We have a responsibility as South Africa and based on more than 100 years of experience to take our brothers and sisters on the continent, to integrate this continent, to make sure that as Africans we prosper. We stand for the revitalization of the sector, we stand for the transformation of the sector and advocacy of the sector. To ensure that our member's interests are addressed, but working with government is vital. We are not going to stand on the side and complain only, but we are going to be part of the solution." - Mesela Kope-Nhlapo Despite the challenges faced by Transnet, CEO of ARIA - African Rail Industry Association, Mesela Kope-Nhlapo remains hopeful and positive that better days, not only for Transnet, but for the railway sector are here! #RailIsAfricasHeritage #Railwaysector #ARIA #ENCA #SABCNews #EWS https://lnkd.in/dhcC4bP5

Rail tunnels linking Europe to Africa are a great idea for boosting trade between the he continents.

Rail Transport in South Africa: In this Coffee with the Editor, we gain some great insights from the Department of Transport's Deputy Director-General, Ngwako Makaepea, during the recent International Railway Safety Council Conference hosted by the RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR. The discussion traversed several topics! Delving into the heart of our nation's transport – from the revitalization of #PRASA and the forward-looking integration of public transport to the strategic ambitions of Operation Vulindlela. The spotlight also shone on the game-changing prospects of high-speed rail, the pivotal open access initiative, and the intricate Devolution strategy. The conversation underscored a united vision: Connecting South Africa by rail. Join the journey! https://lnkd.in/eHqsbJEM   #Railway #railindustry #RailTransport #SouthAfrica #HighSpeedRail #OpenAccess #publictransport #OperationVulindlela #Freightrail #passengerrail National Department of Transport

South Africa takes key step in beginning to privatize its rail system

Rail tunnels linking Europe to Africa are a great idea for boosting trade between the he continents.

Exploring the Future of Rail Transport in South Africa 🚆🌍 Take deep dive into the dynamic landscape of South Africa's rail transport system. Deputy Director-General Ngwako Makaepea shares insights from the recent International Railway Safety Council Conference. One vision unites us: Connecting South Africa by rail. 🇿🇦 #RailTransport #SouthAfrica

Linking continents with Rail and using the tunnel infrastructure to transfer energy….

HAS THE "MISSING LINK" FINALLY BEEN FOUND ? For many years in the Cape gauge rail network the 462 kilometre branch line between Kolwezi in the DRC and the border with Angola at Dilolo has been affectionately called "the missing link". "Missing" because it had fallen into disrepair and "Link" because it formed part of Scotsman Sir Robert Williams' 1929 rail corridor to the Atlantic (although in 2023 The White House erroneously described this as a "new" US backed railway). In 2019 Rovos Rail pioneered their "Two Oceans Journey" from Dar to Lobito and have shown twice a year that this link isn't "lost" despite it being in a poor state of repair. At Rail Africa this week Lobito Atlantic Railway presented current & future rail volumes showing that this corridor is still viable and carried 5,196 tonnes of export freight on 14 trains in May 2024 with impressive increases in volumes to come. The "Missing Link" has finally been "found" and will revolutionise logistics in Copperbelt - or revert them back to how they were a century ago 😀 🚂 #africa #rail #copperbelt #congo #drc #angola #lobitoatlanticrailway #vecturis #trafigura #motaengil #galison

In this Coffee with the Editor, AUDA NEPAD’s Ibrah Wahabou discusses transforming policies into action with a specific focus on railway infrastructure. We discuss the African Integrated Rail Network, part of Agenda 2063, tackling financing and policy challenges. Ibrah sees rail as vital for Africa’s growth and trade. https://lnkd.in/ei_jsyj6 #AfricanUnion #RailwayDevelopment #Agenda2063 #NEPAD #AUDA_NEPAD #regionaltrade #AfCFTA