It has become predictable and commonplace for the African Rail Industry Association (Aria) to be used as the voice of a few individuals who make their sentiments known via the media — always ahead of a significant development that brings hope and helps build trust in Transnet.

We find it ironic that this latest narrative comes soon after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with Transnet and ahead of the impending visit to China by public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan. The long-standing issue of locomotives linked to China Railway Rolling Stock Corp  has been a key constraint in Transnet’s operations...

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