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    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