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.