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Reviving the Rails: The Overberg Corridor’s Promise for the Western Cape

28 July 2025 by CapeTownNewsReader

The Overberg Corridor rail revival plan aims to bring back freight trains to the Western Cape by 2028, shifting 10% of goods from trucks to rail. This will cut transport costs, ease busy highways, and reduce pollution by a huge 70%. The plan focuses on fixing old tracks, building partnerships, and using cleaner, smarter trains to boost local farms and communities. It’s a hopeful step to connect people and markets, blending the region’s history with a greener, stronger future.

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