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South Africa’s rail infrastructure: A performance analysis

Janet Wilhelm · TIPS

Abstract

Over the past decade, the performance of South Africa’s rail logistics system deteriorated markedly, with higher tariffs but increased delays. This policy brief first reviews Transnet’s performance. It then evaluates how the structures of ownership and control in the sector contributed to the declin...

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