https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/rail Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:12:29 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/traxtion-says-r14bn-equity-raise-positions-it-for-yet-more-rail-investments-as-market-opens-2026-06-03 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200 722720 1780471334 1780470300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276339_resized_jamesholleytraxtion1022.jpeg Traxtion CEO James Holley 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/daimler-truck-southern-africa-limited-2026-05-22 Creamer Media Reporter Rail Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721009 1778508427 1779400800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270955_resized_20260511daimler2.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96561_2026-05-11_daimler.mp4160456555 Daimler Truck Southern Africa Limited https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/banks-dfis-urged-to-back-rbidz-project-development-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Rail Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200 721512 1779170552 1779112800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272540_resized_izpstienekejensma05251022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96618_2026-05-18_industrial_zones_programme_chief_operations_officer_stieneke_jensma-hd_web_hi_res.mp4135414385 Industrial Zones Programme chief operations officer Stieneke Jensma https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rbidz-outlines-project-pipeline-at-funding-pitch-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Rail Mon, 18 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200 721511 1779170486 1779112620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272537_resized_mapu.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96617_2026-05-18_rbidz_business_development_executive_manager_simthembile_mapu-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4329015467 RBIDZ business development executive manager Simthembile Mapu https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sez-support-key-to-south-africas-reindustrialisation-drive-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Rail Mon, 18 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 721510 1779170227 1779112440 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272534_resized_mxolisi.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96616_2026-05-18_industrial_zones_programme_senior_technical_advisor_mxolisi_matshamba.mp4167333598 Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/logistics-reforms-deliver-results-but-momentum-must-accelerate-mavuso-2026-05-18 Sabrina Jardim ECONOMY Mon, 18 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200 721482 1779102685 1779099840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272435_resized_busisiwemavuso251022.jpeg Busi Mavuso 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trim-signs-rail-access-agreement-with-11-private-operators-2026-05-15 Creamer Media Reporter RAIL Fri, 15 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200 721353 1779081844 1778827440 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272153_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96608_2026-05-15_second_take_en.mp4231956129 Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the TRIM's signing of rail access agreements with 11 private train operating companies. (Camera & editing: Nicholas Boyd) https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grindrod-secures-rail-access-agreement-eyes-2027-start-2026-05-14 Irma Venter RAIL Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200 721290 1778826738 1778763540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271833_resized_grindrodrail20231022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eleven-private-train-operators-gear-up-for-mainline-entry-after-concluding-access-agreements-2026-05-13 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Wed, 13 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200 721216 1778827271 1778681100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271585_resized_tocstransnet1022.jpeg Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green). 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96584_2026-05-13__transnet_online.mp4204903753 Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips addresses a function hosted to officially present 11 private train operating companies with rail access agreements awarded to them by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager. Video & Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/creecy-highlights-private-prospects-in-freight-logistics-on-eve-of-rail-announcement-2026-05-12 Terence Creamer TRANSPORT Tue, 12 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200 721053 1778578042 1778577000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271117_resized_barbaracreecy1022.jpg Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rail-safety-awards-to-take-place-in-oct-as-part-of-transport-month-rsr-2026-05-08 Schalk Burger RAIL SAFETY Fri, 08 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200 720902 1778251297 1778247660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/private-investors-role-in-logistics-renewal-spotlighted-2026-05-08 Trent Roebeck Rail Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719868 1776869638 1778191200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trim-issues-another-batch-of-sidings-lease-rfps-to-accelerate-rail-access-2026-04-17 Sabrina Jardim RAIL Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200 719615 1776438829 1776431820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266805_resized_moshemotlohi1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ai-optimises-logistics-solutions-2026-04-17 Trent Roebeck Rail Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718433 1776430232 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263010_resized_johanpotgietermarch20261022.png JOHAN POTGIETER Digital twin technology enables operators to carry out advanced scenario planning and risk simulations using virtual replicas of logistics networks, assets and infrastructure 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uganda-appoints-citibank-to-mobilise-funds-for-27bn-railway-project-2026-04-16 Reuters RAIL Thu, 16 Apr 2026 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/traxtion-provides-r15m-for-tertiary-education-bursaries-disability-learnership-programme-2026-03-30 Schalk Burger RAIL SKILLS Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0200 718345 1774880215 1774878900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/national-rail-bill-being-prepared-in-bid-to-embed-reforms-creecy-2026-03-27 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0200 718258 1774620735 1774620600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262491_resized_barbaracreecy20261002.jpeg Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gautrain-enters-new-phase-as-bombela-concession-ends-2026-03-27 Sabrina Jardim RAIL Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0200 718246 1774614278 1774613280 99999999999 Mariaan Webb 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262442_resized_gautrainenmar261022.jpeg 511 287 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