Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy: Africa Convention
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Network Statement and Rail Access Tariffs (published within a month)
The speech says the first Network Statement and Rail Access Tariffs were published within a month, indicating published information for rail access.
- Who it is for
- rail access stakeholders who need the Network Statement and Rail Access Tariffs
- How to act on it
- Use the published Network Statement and Rail Access Tariffs once published
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first Network Statement and Rail Access Tariffs published within a month
Approval of the first private Train Operating Companies for open access to the national freight rail network
The speech states that the first private Train Operating Companies have been approved for open access to the national freight rail network, with operations expected to commence on 1 April 2027.
- Who it is for
- private Train Operating Companies seeking open access to the national freight rail network
- How to act on it
- Rely on the approval process referenced in the speech for private Train Operating Companies; operations are expected to commence from 1 April 2027
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approval of the first private Train Operating Companies for open access to the national freight rail network (13 March 2026) and expected operations from 1 April 2027
Passenger rail recovery milestones and targets (including 600 million passengers per annum by 2030)
The speech sets passenger rail recovery milestones and a target of 600 million passengers per annum by 2030, indicating an intended service outcome for passenger rail.
- Who it is for
- passenger rail users and stakeholders in passenger rail service delivery
- How to act on it
- No application process is described; the opportunity is the stated service target and recovery direction
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Passenger target: 600 million passengers per annum by 2030
Draft National Rail Master Plan (Cabinet approval and public launch for comments)
The speech says Cabinet approved and publicly launched a Draft National Rail Master Plan, which is open for public comments.
- Who it is for
- members of the public and stakeholders who can comment on the Draft National Rail Master Plan
- How to act on it
- Provide public comments after the Draft National Rail Master Plan is publicly launched
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Cabinet approval and public launch of a Draft National Rail Master Plan
Freight rail targets (including 250 million tonnes annually by 2030)
The speech sets freight rail targets, including 250 million tonnes annually by 2030, indicating intended freight capacity and performance outcomes.
- Who it is for
- freight rail market participants and stakeholders
- How to act on it
- No application process is described; the opportunity is the stated freight target and direction
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Freight target: 250 million tonnes annually by 2030
Budget Facility for Infrastructure funding (R16.8 billion in execution and R23.6 billion in development)
The speech states that the Budget Facility for Infrastructure has R16.8 billion in execution and R23.6 billion in development, indicating funding availability for infrastructure work.
- Who it is for
- infrastructure projects and implementing entities involved in rail/transport infrastructure
- How to act on it
- No application process is described; funding is referenced as being in execution and development
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Budget Facility for Infrastructure: R16.8 billion in execution and R23.6 billion in development
Second network statement (published and open for public comment)
The speech says a second network statement has been published and is open for public comment.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders able to submit public comments on the second network statement
- How to act on it
- Submit public comments during the period when the second network statement is open for comment
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Second network statement: published and open for public comment (Thursday last week)
Facts
Places
KwaZulu-Natal, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, Gauteng, eThekwini
Reference
GOVNEWS-844934 at https://www.gov.za
Amounts
R 16 800 000 000, R 23 600 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Speaker: Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy
- Event: 26th Africa Rail Conference and Exhibition (keynote address)
- Speech date: 07 Jul 2026
- Approval of first 11 private Train Operating Companies: 13 March 2026
- Open access operations expected to commence: 1 April 2027
- Private operators plan: up to 24 million tons of freight per annum
- Cabinet approval and public comments launch: Draft National Rail Master Plan
- TRIM established: November 2024; first Network Statement and Rail Access Tariffs published within a month
- Second network statement: published and open for public comment (Thursday last week)
- Transport Economic Regulator: formally established (year 2026, as stated)
- Passenger journeys surpassed 100 million by end of March 2026
- 35 of 40 priority lines re-entered service (by end of March 2026)
- Passenger target: 600 million passengers per annum by 2030
- Passenger RFI launched end of 2025 (rapid regional rail, depot modernisation, rolling stock leasing, automated fare collection, optic fibre installation)
- Freight target: 250 million tonnes annually by 2030
- Freight market demand gap addressed: 165 million tons moved by rail vs 280 million ton demand
- Budget Facility for Infrastructure: R16.8 billion in execution and R23.6 billion in development
- Named projects: Ngqura Manganese Export Corridor; Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal; Container Corridor between Gauteng and eThekwini; Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 Concession (financial close; capacity 2.0 to 2.8 million TEUs/year)
- Barbara Creecy
- Department of Transport
- South African Government
- Presidency
- Operation Vulindlela
- Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
- Transport Economic Regulator
- Train Operating Companies
- Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Transnet
- Cabinet
- President Ramaphosa
Dates
Opening Date
7 July 2026
Closing Date
13 March 2026