Question NW4191 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
08 January 2024 - NW4191
Essack, Mr F to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What total kilometres of Transnet Freight Rail (a) railway tracks have fallen into disuse since 27 April 1994 and (b) copper cables have been stolen since 1 April 2019. NW5473E
Reply:
According to the information received from Transnet
a) A total of 3 636 kilometers of railway track have fallen into disuse since April 1994 to the end of November 2023.
b) TFR has lost 4 633 kilometers of copper cable through theft from 2019/20 financial year to date as of the end of October 2023.
Remarks: Approved / Not Approved/Comment
Ms Jacky Molisane PJ Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister
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