Transnet spare parts deal with Chinese rail manufacturer falters
The transport utility may issue a new tender to help with maintenance within the next few weeks
12 January 2023 - 14:16
UPDATED 12 January 2023 - 20:39
Transnet’s efforts to rehabilitate its rail network suffered a blow on Thursday after the state-owned entity reached an impasse in talks with its Chinese rail equipment manufacturer.
The impasse means the rail and ports utility is unable to procure much-needed spare parts and components from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) for its idling locomotives, which play a critical role in the haulage of bulk commodities such as coal and iron ore...
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