Longest freight train in the world test run a success
Transnet Freight Rail successfully runs a 375 Wagon Manganese Train
IN an unprecedented move, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) successfully ran a 375-wagon manganese test train last month. The testing over a distance of 861km took place between Sishen and Saldanha.
The test train was four kilometres long with the highest number of wagons recorded in the world, followed by the one currently operating within the same Transnet corridor, which is a 342-wagon iron ore train.
The project will maximise the manganese volumes railed between the mines in Hotazel via Sishen to Saldanha.
Following the successful execution of the test train run, Transnet will embark on a journey to operationalise the four kilometre long train, which is meant to meet the needs of manganese customers within the Hotazel area and emerging miners.
This phase will include further customer engagements before the official launch of the train.
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