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Transnet Coal Line Modernisation (Witbank–Richards Bay)
South Africa · Africa · Freight Rail
Under ConstructionCapex: ZAR 47.00B
Project overview
This 580 km freight rail line is under construction in South Africa. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1067 mm Cape gauge. Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is delivering the project, with Transnet (in-house) and Hitachi Rail STS as main contractors. Investment is ZAR 47.0 bn (~USD 2.6 bn).
Type
Freight Rail
Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
Status
under construction
Investment
ZAR 47.00B

