"Today we announce another important milestone in our collective journey to make rail the cornerstone of our national transport and logistics system. We are releasing Requests for Information (RFI) for potential private partners who are interested in investing in our passenger

"By the end of May 2025, PRASA had successfully commissioned 35 out of 40 passenger corridors and had achieved an annual audited figure of 77 million passenger journeys. To continue on the recovery path, PRASA requires additional investment that cannot be carried by the fiscus

"The request covers a range of different areas including fare collection systems; depot management; utilization and commercialization of Prasa’s fibre network to enhance digital connectivity, and operational resilience within the rail sector and beyond; as well as insights and

"Let me take a moment to explain, in simple terms, what each of these projects is about. Most importantly, each one of these projects are being announced today with the sole purpose to attracting the interest of private sector to make these projects a reality. The projects are as

"Smart ticketing for seamless travel We’re moving towards a single, tap-and-go ticket that you can use across trains, buses, and even taxis. No more queues or paper tickets — just one account-based system that makes travel easier and helps us manage revenue transparently and

"Upgrading PRASA's train depots for better reliability We’re partnering with the private sector to modernise our major maintenance depots at Braamfontein and Wolmerton. This will mean faster train repairs, better reliability, and new investment in nearby areas — creating jobs

"Turning PRASA's fibre optic network into an asset Along our railway lines, PRASA is rolling out thousands of kilometers of fibre-optic cable as part of its new signaling system. We’re opening the door this for private partners to help us turn that network into a source of

"Introducing regional rapid trains We’re planning a new generation of regional trains — faster, safer, and more frequent — connecting cities like Pretoria, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Musina, Mbombela and Durban using our existing network up to 120 kilometres per hour, building new

"Leasing PRASA's new Blue trains, building trains for the African continent, and repurposing the old Yellow trains. PRASA’s new blue trains, built at the Gibela factory in Nigel, are world-class. We also have older yellow trains that can be repurposed for new uses."

"Through this RFI, we’re inviting skilled private operators to lease and manage our new and old fleet under clear performance standards — keeping them safe, reliable, and on time. At the same time, we’re partnering with manufacturers to position South Africa as Africa’s leading

"These RFIs are not tenders — they are an invitation for the market to help us design the future of rail. Together, we can rebuild confidence in public transport, open up investment opportunities, and connect South Africans to the growth we all deserve. The rail and port

"It also reflects the government’s commitment to implementing the National Rail Policy (2022), the National Ports Policy, and the Private Sector Participation Framework (2023), all of which recognise the critical role of partnerships with the private sector in revitalising our

"To guide the improvement of the passenger rai, we have set a clear target over the next four years, which is to: Ensure 600 million rail passenger journeys per annum by 2030." #GovZAUpdates

"We are eager to partner with the private ssector to realise this target, setting us on course to build a 21st century transport system that transcends mobility challenges to strengthen industrial competitiveness, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive economic growth.

"We have concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the National Treasury, appointing DBSA as the implementing agent on behalf of the Department of Transport for the PSP Unit. The PSP Unit is in the process of being capacitated and

"The first RFI phase closed on 30 May 2025, and we received a total of 162 formal responses with 52 respondents being from 12 external countries. Following on from this process, Transnet will issue the first Request for Proposal before the end of 2025 and three more Requests for

"Both the RFI analysis results report and the rail passenger RFIs will be made available on the Department of Transport and DBSA’s websites or directly at http://www.psp-rfi.co.za. The RFI must be completed online, and the portal will remain open from 26 October 2025 to 15

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