Question NW987 to the Minister of Transport
25 April 2016 - NW987
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
Has the Afro 4000 locomotive which derailed at Modderrivier south of Kimberley, Northern Cape, been removed; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the cost of damage to the derailed locomotive and (b) can the repairs be done in South Africa?
Reply:
Yes the Afro 4000 has been removed.
(a) The cost of the derailed locomotive is R50m.
(b) All components of the sub-systems on the Afro 4000 locomotive have local suppliers and/or agents. Therefore it is possible to be repaired in South Africa. Local capability for the body repairs of the Afro 4000 is yet to be determined. The details will be confirmed once the current legal process is resolved and the procurement process for the repairs can be finalized.