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Western Cape Freight Shift Could Leave Trucking Sector In The Dust

Summary by SA Trucker
The Western Cape government is making big moves to revive freight rail, and they’re not holding back. With the launch of the Overberg Freight Rail Business Case and Implementation Plan pilot project in Bredasdorp, they’re aiming to haul 900 000 tons of cargo off our roads and onto rail. This would effectively remove 40 000 truck trips per year from the N2. Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, who led the launch, said the pilot aims to create a cost-e…
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SA Trucker broke the news in on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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