Transnet coal train accident closes coal exporting from SA
Rescue and recovery efforts are underway as two Transnet coal trains have collided in the Kwazulu-Natal province.
Rescue and recovery efforts are underway as two Transnet coal trains have collided in the Kwazulu-Natal province. The accident happened on Transnet‘s main coal exporting line, causing a considerable amount of damage to South Africa’s ability to transport coal.
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According to news published by Bloomberg, the accident involved the impacting of two coal trains on the largest exporting railway network.
Here’s more about the accident, and how it affects Transnet and coal.
TRANSNET COAL TRAIN ACCIDENT CLOSES COAL EXPORTING FROM SA
According to news reported by Bloomberg, the train accident occurred in northern Kwazulu-Natal – an area that’s known for its intricate railway lines, which leads to South Africa’s largest coal ports.
The severity of the accident still has to be determined, while drone photos of the event have been released.
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Transnet supplies have been affected while the accident is being investigated and repairs made.
It’s not the first time this has happened, but could be one of the factors pointing to more needed maintenance for Southern Africa’s railway system.
TRANSNET: IT’S NOT THE FIRST TIME
It’s not just the recent Kwazulu-Natal derailment that puts Transnet in the spotlight.
According to Reuters, previous accidents happened in 2023 – and more than one accident would make headlines the same year.
Could this be a sign that South Africa needs to see more trained train engineers, or could this mean that tracks should be better maintained?
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Rescue and repair efforts have been dispatched to the northern parts of Kwazulu-Natal following the derailment of two coal trains on South Africa’s largest export line.
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