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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS All locomotive manufacturers use transducers and LEM is an internationally recognised transducer manufacturer
Local supplier launches new range of transducers
27th June 2014 By: David Oliveira

Electrical parameters measurement solutions company LEM launched the new LTC series closed-loop transducers, which control energy in rail transportation systems, in South Africa in January this... 


TIM SCHWEIKERT This project is really about speed, getting the suppliers qualified and getting first article inspections completed as soon as possible
Manufacturer finalises product specification for locomotive project
27th June 2014 By: David Oliveira

Locomotives manufacturer General Electric (GE) South Africa Technologies reports that it is engaged in the initial design reviews for the 233 Evolution series diesel locomotives it will be... 


Powertech perfectly placed for growth in Africa
Powertech perfectly placed for growth in Africa
16th May 2014

Powertech, a 100% owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron group, comprising Altron TMT (amalgamation of Altech and Bytes) and Altron Power (Powertech), over the years, adjusted and reviewed... 


Supplier claims world first in locomotive steering, unlimited growth potential
8th November 2013

Johannesburg-based locomotive solutions provider DCD Rolling Stock believes it has unlimited growth potential owing to its patented Jika passive hydraulic steering (PHS) system for bogies, which is... 


Locomotives industry in SA improving
8th November 2013 By: Carina Borralho

The inadequate state of the South African railway industry in the past decade poses a challenge in meeting the requirement for rapid infrastructure development to support the country’s urbanisation... 


Locomotives order to be filled by end-2016
8th November 2013

German transport and technology manufacturer Vossloh is continuing its internationalisation strategy and is set to start shipment of a large locomotives order in the second quarter of 2014, with... 


ON TRACK FOR TOMORROW
The revitalisation of rail will ensure economic growth for South Africa
Rail infrastructure needed to facilitate container growth
8th November 2013 By: Carina Borralho

During the next 25 to 30 years, the number of containers moved between Durban and Gauteng will be almost ten times what the figure currently is, says head of the government’s steering committee for... 


Latest software solutions unveiled
8th November 2013

Railroads and rail shippers face ongoing challenges in lowering inventory and maintenance costs, while also increasing efficiencies so as to decrease unplanned downtime, which ultimately leads to... 


Company re-enters locomotives industry
8th November 2013

The general South African locomotive fleet is old and outdated says designer, manufacturer and installer of transformers Powertech Transformers (PTT), which has recently re-entered the locomotives... 


Company boasts $72-million in locomotives projects
8th November 2013 By: Carina Borralho

Locomotive supplier RRL Grindrod Locomotives is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Pretoria, Gauteng, to keep up with growing demand and future projects, with the expansion set to be... 


Powertech Transformers Testing Facility achieves SANAS Accreditation
5th November 2013

Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of Powertech and the JSE listed Altron Group, is pleased to announce that its Pretoria Factory Test Department recently received SANAS accreditation conforming... 


Old steam loco used to deliver Western Aqueduct pipes
1st November 2013 By: Shirley le Guern

A unique combination of mothballed technology and new infrastructure saw a steam locomotive dating back to the 1930s deliver 40 massive 18-m-long pipes to points along the 7 km Western Aqueduct... 


Transnet CEO criticises insufficient ‘small guy’ access at RBCT
Transnet CEO criticises insufficient ‘small guy’ access at RBCT
24th October 2013 By: Martin Creamer

State rail company Transnet has strongly criticised the alleged insufficient accommodation of small emerging coal miners at South Africa's large private-sector-owned Richards Bay Coal Terminal... 


The Johannesburg International Motor Show
The Johannesburg International Motor Show
24th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. The Johannesburg International Motor Show, in conjunction with the Truck and Bus Show, is being held at Nasrec from October 16... 


Company Annoucements:Grindrod receives green light to acquire RACEC
21st October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Grindrod Limited, the JSE listed freight logistics company, is pleased to announce that the Competition Commission last week approved the transaction to acquire the majority shareholding in RACEC... 


     South African manufacturer unveils locomotive steering innovation
South African manufacturer unveils locomotive steering innovation
18th October 2013 By: Sashnee Moodley

Gauteng-based DCD Rolling Stock launched its patented Jika passive hydraulic steering (PHS) system for locomotives, earlier this month at the TransAfrica expo, in Johannesburg.  


No probe needed into locomotive deal – PRASA
14th October 2013 By: Sapa

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has rejected the DA's call for the auditor general to investigate a R3.5-billion locomotive deal, and said it was outsourced because Transnet would... 


Company Annoucements:Full Steam Ahead for the Western Aqueduct
14th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Work on the Western Aqueduct, Durban’s biggest ever bulk water pipeline project, is gathering momentum – with the help of a grand old steam locomotive dating back to the 1930’s. Over the past... 


Zim needs billions to bring infrastructure to acceptable levels
8th February 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

It would take several years and at least $15-billion to bring Zimbabwe’s basic infrastructure back to an acceptable level, said Frost & Sullivan environmental and building technologies research... 


Company Announcement:Powertech Transformers launches R&D project together with CSIR, DST and University of Pretoria
22nd January 2013

Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of Powertech and the JSE listed Altron Group, announced a collaborative research and development project with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the... 


Company Announcement: Powertech Transformers launches R&D project together with CSIR, DST and University of Pretoria
21st January 2013

Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of Powertech and the JSE listed Altron Group, announced a collaborative research and development project with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the... 


Company Announcement: Siemens celebrates with the world's oldest underground
17th January 2013

150th anniversary of the London Underground 


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