Transnet could scupper crucial rail reforms with nonsensical fee proposal

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Nick Hedley | Transnet could scupper crucial rail reforms with nonsensical fee proposal

Alongside load shedding, the sorry state of South Africa's rail network has been a major drag on the economy. And Transnet is making it difficult for private companies to help it resolve the logistics crisis,Even though it's unable to provide a reliable freight rail service itself, Transnet is making it difficult for private companies to feasibly help it resolve the logistics crisis.

Alongside load shedding, the sorry state of South Africa's rail network is a major drag on the economy. It's led to a massive and deadly rail-to-road shift, pushed up operating costs for companies, and curbed mining and industrial output.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.

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