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Transnet unveils first locomotive to be designed in Africa

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Creamer Media Contributing Editor Online
 
RAIL
State-owned rail company Transnet on Tuesday unveiled the first locomotive to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Africa, the Trans-Africa locomotive. The company said the locomotive, which will be assembled at the company’s production facility in Koedoespoort, east of Pretoria, marked a crucial step in its strategy of becoming a leading manufacturer and supplier of rolling stock on the continent.
 
 
 
 
 

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