Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight.

Transnet freight rail has over ± 41 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains a 22000 kilometre rail network connected to ports and rail networks of the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. Of the network, about 1500 kilometres is laid across the harsh terrain of South Africa, making up our acclaimed heavy haul export lines. The network includes 3928 kilometre of branch lines.

 The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 

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