Grindrod launches first private freight train on South African national network

Nov 9, 2026

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Grindrod has begun operating the first privately-operated freight train service on South Africa's national rail network. This development represents a notable expansion of private sector participation in the country's rail freight infrastructure and may improve logistics capacity and service flexibility for supply chain operations in the region.

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