In a statement, Business for South Africa called the move 'a pivotal step' in unlocking the potential of South Africa’s rail ...

South Africa, in its latest effort to enlist corporate know-how to kick start economic growth, approved a blueprint for opening access to the nation's vast rail network to private operators.

New franchises are being drafted for two key networks — TransPennine Express and Northern Rail — which the union warned were a blueprint for slashing jobs and maximising profits. Northern Rail ...