10.05.2023

Artikel Nummer: 45135

Increased capacity for Mangan trains by 2027/28

South African carrier Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is providing additional capacity for the export of manganese with the extension of the current Mamathwane crossing loop in the Northern Cape. The works are scheduled for completion in July 2023.

The construction of the loop will improve export efficiency in both the Cape and Ore Corridors. In the longer term, it is expected to raise manganese volumes from 16 million t to 22 million t by 2027/28.

The upgrade will allow for more trains in this constrained section. As things stand, TFR runs 104 wagon trains to PE and 125 wagon trains to Saldanha. The loop extension will result in an increase of an estimated four trains per week. (ben)

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