Driven by a rare confluence of vast renewable energy, a naturally cool climate, and targeted international connectivity, the South Island—particularly the Southland region—is rapidly transforming from a regional economy.
South Africa’s rail liberalisation has reached its first operational test, with Grindrod becoming the first private train operator to run on the national freight network under the new open-access system. The company transported 2,991 tonnes of coal on …
The track upgrades between Carnamah and Mingenew have increased the line’s capacity from 16 tonne axle load (TAL) to 19 TAL, enabling larger and heavier trains to carry more grain to port for export.
