The railway sector in the SADC region continues to face a myriad of challenges. That’s according to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. She was speaking at the 13th annual Southern African Railway Association conference at the Sandton Convention Center, under the theme “Boosting Continental Trade via Rail”.
Creecy says rail infrastructure is being destroyed by extreme weather conditions. She says to mitigate climate change, the sector needs to adopt cleaner fuels and new technologies. Video: Railway Sector – Creecy welcoming remarks at 13th South African Railway Association conference “We have seen significant advancements in the rail infrastructure development, these efforts are laying the foundation for a modern and a more connected, efficient and sustainable rail network that will serve as the backbone of Africa’s economic transformation. We all know that rail provides the means of the most affordable, efficient and safest way to move both people and goods.