First published Oct 16, 2026, 11:58:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:58:16 AM UTC

Transnet signs R6.6 billion deal to strengthen locomotive fleet performance

Transnet Engineering and Wabtec signed a long-term support agreement worth about R6.6 billion for Transnet’s Class 43D and 44D locomotive fleets. The agreement includes components, technical expertise and predictive-maintenance support.

Illustrative image: Five Transnet class 7E3 locomotives are hauling a coal or coal dust train between Emakwezini and Isangoyana, South Africa. — Kabelleger / David Gubler ( http://www.bahnbilder.ch )/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Why it matters

The supported fleets serve freight corridors across South Africa that carry export commodities, containers and general freight.

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Categories: economy-and-trade, travel-and-transportation

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SAnews South African News Transnet signs R6.6 billion deal to strengthen locomotive fleet performance

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