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Traxtion unveils R3.4bn rolling stock investment in landmark boost to SA rail reform

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December 03, 2025

TRAXTION has confirmed it is finalising a R3.4 billion rolling stock investment programme, marking what the company describes as the largest private freight rail investment in South Africa's history in both value and fleet size.

- YOGASHEN PILLAY

The move is intended to expand freight capacity and accelerate progress in South Africa's rail reform agenda. It also forms part of a larger R5bn private-sector commitment signalled at the launch of the National Rail Policy in 2022.

The investment comprises R1.8bn for locomotives and R1.6bn for wagons, with a minimum 60% local content requirement and an estimated 662 direct jobs to be created during construction and deployment.

Traxtion on Tuesday said the additional rolling stock should help close roughly 5% of the national freight rail capacity shortfall.

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