How Transnet plans to ‘Uberise’ rail in SA

How Transnet plans to ‘Uberise’ rail in SA

How Transnet plans to ‘Uberise’ rail in SA

Opens up rail sector to private participation as its long-standing monopoly winds down.

State-owned logistics operator Transnet sees the entry of private operators into its monopoly on rail and ports in SA as an opportunity rather than a threat.

At a presentation in Sandton on Wednesday, 11 rail access agreements were concluded with train operating companies (TOCs), including ARC South Africa, The Railway Corporation, TLD Marine and Grindrod.

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