[TOP STORY] Transport Minister’s vision for new unit to return freight to rail

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‘I think that what we understand is that in a modern economy, rail needs to be the backbone both of your passenger services and your freight and logistics system,’ says Barbara Creecy.

16 Jul 2024 8AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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