South Africa’s government invests $1.1 billion to improve railway signaling in 2025. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals this plan, supporting PRASA’s goals. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

South Africa’s government invests $1.1 billion to improve railway signaling in 2025. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals this plan, supporting PRASA’s goals
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Railway Signaling Drives Transport Revival

This funding optimizes 241 new trains purchased through a rolling stock renewal initiative. South Africa commits $22.2 billion to transport and logistics, including $5.5 billion for transport.

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Railway freight volumes plummet from 226.3 million tons in 2017/18 to 151.7 million tons in 2023/24. Crashes, inefficiencies, and damaged infrastructure cause this drop, so upgrades begin now.

Godongwana predicts these efforts increase freight to 165.4 million tons by the 2024/25 fiscal end. Faster passenger services and lower costs for low-income households follow soon.

Moreover, the capital region targets 10-minute train intervals with this substantial investment boost. PRASA enhances speed and reliability, and this budget fuels those ambitious improvements.

Last June, PRASA received its first train from Mirai Rolling Stock for a major overhaul. This $390 million project upgrades 30% of Metrorail cars and 40% of long-distance trains.

Godongwana stresses efficient railways reduce transport costs and connect communities across South Africa. Therefore, the government prioritizes revitalizing this sector with significant financial support.

Railway Signaling Boosts Safety and Growth

Enhanced systems address past setbacks, and officials expect a robust network by next year. South Africa strengthens its transport core, for logistics supports economic progress daily.

The $1.1 billion allocation reflects determination to reverse railway decline since 2017. Consequently, PRASA speeds up modernization, and commuters experience better services shortly.

Both freight and passenger operations improve, for the government tackles capacity and speed issues effectively. Advanced technology ensures safer tracks, so reliability returns to South Africa’s railways.

This funding aligns with transport goals, yet it emphasizes railway signaling as a top focus. Better systems benefit households, businesses, and industries, because connectivity drives national prosperity.

Mirai Rolling Stock’s role marks progress, and PRASA advances its $390 million overhaul confidently. South Africa invests heavily in transport, for efficient networks unlock economic opportunities daily.

Officials track advancements closely, and they target clear results by mid-2025. The railway sector evolves quickly, because this budget empowers PRASA to innovate consistently.

Commuters gain affordable travel, and businesses access improved freight capacity with these changes. Thus, the $1.1 billion investment promises a thriving future for South Africa’s railways.

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