Welcome to Transnet Freight Rail

Transnet Freight Rail is NOT involved in the transportation of any Private or Single vehicles on rail.
The company only handles bulk amounts of cars and specifically for the motorcar manufacturers.
The public who would like to transport their private vehicles by rail can contact Shosholoza Meyl on their toll free number 086 000 8888.

Transnet Freight Rail Core Business

Transnet Freight Rail is the largest division of Transnet. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight.

Transnet Freight Rail has approximately 25 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country.

The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total.

The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries.

Transnet Freight Rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy.

The company is made up of the following businesses;

Transnet Freight Rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers.

What we transport

Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. We excel in the transport of:

For the contact details of Key Account Managers per Sector go to the contact us page.