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South African Rail Reform Achieves Critical Milestone As Draft Network Statement Is Published<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Transnet SOC Ltd has delivered a critical milestone in the rail reform process and the successful introduction of third-party access to South Africa\u2019s rail network through the recent publication of the Draft Network Statement.<\/p>\n

The draft Network Statement, published by Transnet\u2019s Interim Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), will be gazetted in the next few days by the Interim Rail Economic Regulatory Capacity (IRERC) for public comments.<\/em><\/p>\n

The draft Network Statement contains \u2013 inter alia \u2013 rules, time limits, timelines, procedures, services, charging principles and terms and conditions governing the use of the railway infrastructure by Train Operating Companies (TOCs).<\/p>\n

Furthermore, it contains information regarding Transnet\u2019s operational corridors which make up the network; and Service Level Agreements to be entered into between the Infrastructure Manager and the TOCs.<\/p>\n

Rail Reform, which has been brought about by the White Paper on National Rail Policy, given expression in the Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill, and further articulated in the Freight Logistics Roadmap, entails the vertical separation of the infrastructure and the train operating businesses of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Land-Linked Zambia Event Set To Welcome 16 Countries At Upcoming Transport Event<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Land-Linked Zambia 2024 (LLZ\u00a9\u00a02024) is set to welcome delegates from 16 countries, including SADC African transport ministers. With the conference rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your participation as a delegate or exhibitor. Join LLZ\u00a9\u00a02024 from the 4th to the 5th of April at the Lusaka International Convention Center for a transformative experience in the transport and logistics sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBotswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion And Infrastructure Enhancement\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Investing in Africa’s Railways for Sustainable Development<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Southern African Railways Association (SARA) is pleased to announce the forthcoming annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 20-23 August 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. This year\u2019s event, themed \u201cBoosting Continental Trade via Rail: Investments in African Railways for the Sustainable Development of the Continent<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d aims to spotlight the critical role of railways in driving economic growth, enhancing trade, and promoting sustainable development across Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAfrican Development Bank And Mozambique Strengthen Partnerships To Boost Regional Infrastructure Development And Trade\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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