Transnet prepares to allow third party access to rail network
Draft network statement details how private sector access will be governed
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) plans for rail reform that include opening up its 21,200km network for private sector participation will begin in April with a maintenance backlog of R31bn and debt of R39bn.
The programme, which will begin two years (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2022-02-10-transnet-to-allow-private-access-to-its-network-from-april-cyril-ramaphosa-says/) after its initial start date, will be managed by the interim infrastructure manager ahead of the establishment of a separate entities, the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Transnet Freight Rail Operating Company (TFROC)...
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