
Transnet has completed restoration work on a key commodity rail line that was extensively damaged by severe weather earlier in the year. According to SABC Business, heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding in May caused significant damage to the rail infrastructure, disrupting operations on the route. The state-owned freight and logistics company has now finished repairs, returning the line to service. The restoration is expected to support the movement of commodities, though further details on costs or timelines were not provided.
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