Railway Services means those uses integral to the passenger and freight operations of a railway such as railway lines, marshaling yards, sidings, shunting yards, train stations, offices for railway administration, staff housing and terminals.
Railway Services In South Africa
SA-Rail
African Rail and Traction Services (Pty) Ltd
Premier Classe Train – South African Railways
Traxtion Rail Services Hub
Railway Safety Regulator
RailRoad Association of South Africa (RRA)
Transnet Freight Rail – Track Testing Centre
Gear Rail
SA RAILWAY COLLECTABLES
Passenger Rail Agency Of South Africa
ARIA
RSR
Lucchini SA
Rovos Rail
Traxtion
South African police services Railway
How many railways are in South Africa?
Welcome to Rail Branch
Prasa owns 2 280 Kilometers of South Africa’s rail network and uses some the 22 000 Kilometers of rail track under the control of Transnet. It has 585 train stations and total fleet of 4 735 coaches, with an overall staff complement of 18 207.
What happened to South African Railways?
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula admitted in January 2020 that Prasa “has suffered blows from many years of mismanagement and deteriorating corporate governance. Today it is a broken organisation.” A year on, in January 2021, the national rail network is no longer on its knees: it is out for the count.
What are advantages of rail transport in South Africa ?
Here are some advantages of rail transport over road transport to consider:
Rail transport can be cost effective.
Shipping via train is more environmentally friendly.
Trains are capable of hauling large loads.
Railways are reliable.
Rail freight can be efficient.
Rail options provide you with access to capacity.
What are the disadvantages of a train in South Africa ?
Disadvantages:
Huge Capital Outlay: The railway requires is large investment of capital.
Lack of Flexibility: .
Lack of Door to Door Service:
Monopoly:
Unsuitable for Short Distance and Small Loads:
Booking Formalities:
No Rural Service:
Under-utilised Capacity: