TRANSPORTATION of manganese by rail will come to a temporary halt while Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) carries out large-scale maintenance work.
TFR is spending R176-million on specialised infrastructure maintenance and upgrade projects on 965km of railway in the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape.
The shutdown will commence on Tuesday (tomorrow) and should be completed next week Thursday.
No traffic will flow on the lines during this period.
‘The annual shutdown refers to a planned maintenance period when essential maintenance work, that cannot take place during normal occupational conditions, is performed,’ according to a statement.
‘Planning for this operation is a meticulous process and depends on participation from several cross-functional departments within Transnet Freight Rail, as well as the involvement of numerous third parties.’
TFR added it has implemented a safety strategy to achieve their project objectives without harming people, damaging equipment or spoiling the environment.
‘The strategy will play a crucial part in ensuring that there are no incidents which could negatively impact the business.
‘A healthy infrastructure will support Transnet Freight Rails’ efficient railway operations that will allow the organisation to achieve the stringent targets set out in the Market Demand Strategy (MDS).’
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