President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dreams of high-speed rail in South Africa are one step closer to being a reality as the Department of Transport fast-tracks a ‘railway renaissance.’
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dreams of high-speed rail in South Africa are one step closer to being a reality as the Department of Transport fast-tracks a ‘railway renaissance’ in the country.on Transport on Wednesday , the department briefed parliament on the National Rail Policy Draft White Paper that outlines plans for an overhaul of the rail sector regarding both passenger and freight rail.
Under the new policy, the department wants to fast-track funds into rail sector investment to initiate a ‘railway renaissance’ in the country by developing high-speed and heavy haul transit. Under a new HSR Framework, the department of transport says it will determine the strategic objectives that need to be considered, namely:The size of populations in certain metros and the existing transit systems;A forecast for passenger volumes and financial feasibility.
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