First Things First: Transnet expands private rail access as 11 operators to add 24m tons of freight capacity

For years, South Africa’s rail network has been a bottleneck for the economy, but a massive shift is officially underway. At a landmark ceremony in Sandton, Transnet confirmed that 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), including giants like MSC, Grindrod, and Menar, have finally signed the agreements needed to get their wheels turning on our mainline tracks. Listeners share their views on this move. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website