A presentation done by Mr Andre Botha (Chairman: SASTALC) at the Transport Forum SIG 4 June 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme for the event was: “Back to Rail – a Critical Analysis” and the topic for the...
Imagine a train that can travel 600 kilometres in under 40 minutes, is safer than conventional passenger transport, and provides a cheaper alternative to flying… Well, imagine no more. The Hyperloop is set to become a reality in 2016 thanks to Dirk...
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd (CRCC) has signed two deals worth a combined $5.5 billion for construction projects in Africa, Xinhua reported late on Monday, as the country’s railway firms increasingly flex their muscle overseas....
Freight volumes between Mombasa and Kampala are set to increase as more locomotives are added to the Kenya-Uganda railway by the Rift Valley Railways (RVR) consortium. At least 500 freight wagons, at a cost of $27 million, will increase capacity,...
