Why Rail with Us?
We are a pioneering freight logistics organization dedicated to shifting rail friendly freight from road-to-rail whilst providing intermodal freight logistics solutions. We offer transportation services for a wide range of goods.
What Can I Rail?
We specialise in providing cutting-edge freight logistics solutions tailored to customers in industry-based sectors such as mining, heavy and light manufacturing. Our expertise lie in the efficient transportation of a wide range of commodities, including amongst others:
Automotive Products
Containers
Lime and Cement
Coal
Grain
Fuel
Chemicals
Fertilizer
Iron Ore and Manganese
Chrome and Ferro Chrome
Magnetite
Project Cargo
Granite
Timber
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Our commitment to excellence and innovative solutioning ensures that we deliver top-tier logistics services that meet the diverse needs of our customers across various industries.
Where Can I Rail?
We can rail your cargo to any of the inbound or outbound destinations listed below safely, promptly and cost effectively with pleasurable service experience.
Inbound
Saldanha
Sishen
Durban Harbours
East London
Worcester
Bellville
Ermelo
Richards Bay
Ngodwana
Sasolburg
Mpumalanga
Dunswarts
Postmasburg
Kimberly
Port Elizabeth
Pietermaritzburg
Pretoria- Sentrarand
Bethlehem
Bloemfontein
Kroonstad
Waterkloof
Umkomas
Polokwane
Vereeniging
Vanderbilpark
Outbound
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Botswana
Mozambique
DR Congo
Lesotho
Swaziland
How Can I Rail?
Should you wish to explore possibilities of railing with us, please contact the following Senior Commodity Specialists:
| Name | Corridor | Contact Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshad Yusuf Senior Commodity Specialist | Agriculture & Bulk Liquids (ABL) | +27 31 361 4062 +27 83 297 2407 | Reshad.Yusuf @transnet.net |
| Mothofeela Mokoena Senior Commodity Specialist | Coal | +27 11 774 3349 +27 83 277 6970 | Mothofeela.Mokoena @transnet.net |
| Thabani Buthelezi Acting Senior Commodity Specialist | Containers & Automotive Business (CAB) | +27 31 361 4778 +27 73 763 2078 | Thabani.Buthelezi @transnet.net |
| Charlene Masie Davids Senior Commodity Specialist | Iron Ore & Manganese (IOM) | +27 11 544 9530 +27 83 293 7655 | Charlene.Davids @transnet.net |
| Lesiba Mabotja Senior Commodity Specialist | Mineral Mining & Chrome (MMC) | +27 12 315 4055 +27 83 282 6517 | Lesiba.Mabotja @transnet.net |
| Thandekile Mfeka Senior Commodity Specialist | Steel & Cement (SAC) | +27 11 570 7118 +27 83 286 0838 | Thandekile.Mfeka @transnet.net |
New Business Requests
For any enquiries regarding becoming a new TFR customer, kindly contact us through the following channels:
TFR New Business Inquiries
(Email Address)
tfrnewbusiness@transnet.net
TFR Switchboard
(Tel)
0860 690 730
Safety is Our Top Priority
We have obtained a Safety Permit from the RSR after fulfilling all its safety requirements. Our current Safety Permit expires 2028. To maintain the validity of our Safety Permit, we submit annually the Safety Improvement Plans to the RSR for assessment.
Over and above meeting the requirements and complying with safety regulations, we implement ongoing safety campaigns as part of safety improvement initiatives. All our teams are focused on ensuring an environment of zero harm and continually review operational risks to proactively mitigate the identified risks.
Our Standard Conditions of Carriage
Please consult our Standard Conditions of Carriage. We draw your special attention to clauses 24, 25 & 26 which relate to exclusion of liability and requirements for lodgement of liability claims.
Our Rail Charge Levy
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