A significant milestone in Southern Africa’s freight rail infrastructure has officially arrived as the first eight Wabtec Corporation C28 locomotives reached the Port of Durban. This landmark delivery marks the opening chapter of Traxtion’s R1.8 billion (South African Rand) locomotive investment programme, setting a strong operational precedent for regional logistics modernisation. Over the next two years, a total of 46 modern locomotives will enter active service across the broader network. The newly arrived locomotives will undergo thorough refurbishment work at Traxtion's dedicated Rail Services Hub in Pretoria. This strategic local focus actively nurtures South African engineering expertise, creates skilled employment opportunities, and strengthens domestic supply chains.