Rail company unlocking coal export potential

According to South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet, increasing rail capacity in South Africa is critical for unlocking coal export opportunities, both for neighbouring African countries and for the domestic market. The rail utility discussed its approach to increasing rail capacity earlier this year at the twelfth annual South African coal export conference, which was organised by London-based information and analysis company IHS Markit. The Cape Town-based conference provided the necessary platform for Transnet executive Brian Monakali and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) civil engineer Lindiwe Mathebula to explain the company’s approach to facilitating coal transportation on heavy haul lines.