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South Africa’s Railways: The Beginning of a New Chapter

22 August 2025 by CapeTownNewsReader

South Africa has opened its railways to private companies for the first time in decades, sparking fresh energy and hope for the future. Eleven new operators will run trains on 41 key routes, boosting freight capacity, creating jobs, and easing road traffic. This bold move breaks old state control, inviting competition and investment to grow the country’s economy. The railways, long a symbol of connection and progress, now stand ready to carry South Africa forward with new strength and purpose.

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