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Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan

Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan

24th April 2026

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the current state of South Africa's passenger and freight rail systems, as well as the ambitious goal set out in the Draft National Rail Master Plan – now out for public comment – to position rail as the backbone of South Africa's transport system by 2050.

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