Name of the Project
PRASA perway and electrical programme.

Location
South Africa.

Client
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

Project Description
The project involves the upgrade of line speeds of PRASA’s rail network to 120 km/h and to 160 km/h for trains on priority lines where possible. This includes:
• the replacement of rails, turnouts and sleepers;
• the upgrade of drainage, ballast screening, rail refurbishment by grinding and the re-alignment of the rail lines;
• rail capacity improvements; and
• the upgrade of overhead track equipment and traction substations.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
The 2016 medium-term expenditure framework is estimated at R2-billion.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Ninety-five per cent of the impacted rail corridors have been assessed.

A request for proposal is being compiled.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
PRASA, Nana Zenani, tel +27 83 297 5905 or email nzenani@prasa.com.