The first phase in the expansion of the coal line between the Waterberg in Limpopo and Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal has been completed, authorities in Pretoria said.
“The project entailed the construction of a 1.8km long passing loop at Matlabas, enabling 100 wagon trains to cross without disrupting the operation of other trains on the line,” Transnet announced.
The investment has resulted in a significant increase in rail capacity, improved operational efficiencies and faster turnaround times. The project is a key aspect of Transnet’s plans to spend R21.8 billion (USD 1.5 billion) over the next seven years to increase rail capacity on the export coal line to 81 million tons.
Rail capacity between Lephalale in Limpopo and Richards Bay Coal Terminal has increased from 400 000 tons to two million tons of coal annualy since the completion of the project.
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