Site work begins on R1bn Gauteng train manufacturing plant

Site clearing and earthworks for the R1-billion Dunnottar train manufacturing facility, in Ekurhuleni, which is being developed by the Alstom-led Gibela consortium, is set to begin, following the award of a contract to Trencon Construction, of Edenvale. The site is being leased from the Ekurhuleni municipality and is also in relatively close proximity to the 80 000 m2 Commuter Transport & Locomotive Engineering complex, in Nigel, in which Alstom is purchasing a 51% stake. The other members of the Gibela consortium are Ubumbano Rail (30%) and New Africa Rail (9%).