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Majuba rail project, South Africa – update

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27th September 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Majuba rail project.

Location
Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Eskom.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 68 km railway line that links the Majuba power station to the main coal railway hub in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, and includes 96 culverts, nine cattle creeps, 32 agricultural underpasses and over-passes, 18 bridges, one service duct and 40 cattle grids.

Capital Expenditure
About $402-million, of which Eskom has contributed $132-million in financing. The World Bank loaned $270-million, which is currently in repayment.

Planned Start/End Date
To be confirmed.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
R&H Rail (electrification, traction and distribution power supplies, signalling and telecommunications systems).

Contact Details for Project Information
Eskom media desk, tel +27 800 3304, fax +27 86 664 7699 or email mediadesk@eskom.co.za.

 

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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