Rail Development Plans

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Rail Development Plans
Ore Line
Phase Intervention Motivation Needed by
Phase 1B 19 passing loops extended (4.4km) with OHTE SignallingLoop 7 replaced by loop 7A to facilitate more efficient operations To provide increased operational capacity to achieve 47Mtpa 2010
Phase 1C Port link lineIntroduce a direct link from Postmasburg To provide increased operational capacity to achieve 60Mtpa 2013
Phase 2A Intermediate loops (4,4 km) with OHTE SignallingTelecommunication system extensionsTrack work for Salkor and yard automation Service Lines for Tippler 3 Maintenance Facilities and support equipment Condition Monitoring Equipment Power Upgrade To provide increased operational capacity to achieve 80Mtpa 2014
Phase 2B 9 remaining loops (4,4 km) with OHTE SignallingTelecommunication system extensionsTrack work for Salkor and yard automation Service Lines for Tippler 4 Maintenance Facilities and support equipment Condition Monitoring Equipment Power Upgrade To provide increased operational capacity to achieve 105Mtpa 2015
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Rail Development Plans
Western and Southern Cape
Location Intervention Principle Motivation Needed by
Bellville Relocate washing facility to Bellville 2 Operational Simplification 2012
Belcon Optimise yard at Belcon 2 If Belcon development continues 2019
Kraaifontein to Bellville Re-signalling fully directional with CTC 2 Out dated train control 2014
Wellington to Kraaifontein Re-signal 2 Out dated train control 2014
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Rail Development Plans
Eastern Cape and Central Port System Manganese
Export Corridor
Location Intervention Needed
Hotazel to Sishen Two new substations 2021
Hotazel to Kimberley Extension of 5 passing loops to accommodate long trains, with 3k.V D.C OHTE, and CTC signalling 2019
Hotazel to Kimberley OHTE upgrades, signalling renewal, 3 substations, 25kV upgrade from hotazel to Kimberley, Power supply upgrade, loco run round at Beaconsfield, Changeover yard at Warrenton 2013
Hotazel to Kimberley Double remaining single (283km) line sections. Electrify with 3k.V D.C OHTE, and provide CTC signalling 2022
Kimberley to De Aar Extension of short Crossing Loops, doubling of OHTE, upgrade signalling and power supply, 164km track reinstatement to provide full double line 2019
De Aar to Cookhouse Extension of crossing loops, New traction substations, Eskom power supply 2021
Cookhouse to Addo Extension of all short passing loops 2027
PE Ngqura Full rationalisation of arrival and departure yards (Operational Simplification) 2017
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Rail Development Plans
Eastern Cape and Central Port System Long Term
Plans
Location Intervention PP Motivation Needed by
Cookhouse to East London Upgrade track axle load to 20t and improve geometry (gradients and curves) 3 Improve operational characteristics for Port Interconnectivity. 2020
Kimberley to Bloemfontein Maintain as operational alternative to connect Capecor and Hotazel traffic to Durban 2 Operational flexibility and capacity alternative 2025
Bloemfontein to Maseru Maintain and develop in synchronization with PRASA development plans 3 Cross-border connection TBD
Noupoort to Bloemfontein Develop as container corridor to Gauteng Substations 25kV AC Electrification and CTC Signaling Additional passing loops General realignment 1 Decision dependent upon Manganese volumes as well as Container hub development in Ngqura. TBD
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Rail Development Plans
Gauteng Freight Ring and Central Core Capecor
and Natcor Approach
Location Intervention Needed by
Bloemfontein to Vereeniging Upgrade electrification to enable second line for electric locomotives 2030
Fieldsview to Macfarlane Provide Intermediate passing loop and infill CTC signalling. 3kV DC 2032
Macfarlane to Klerksdorp Double single line sections . CTC signalling with 3kV DC electrification 2020
Potchefstroom to Koekemoer Implement CTC Signal infill scheme to reduce headway 2035
Chord at Cachet New chord 2015
Cachet to Welverdiend Double single track sections and provide CTC signalling. Electrify with 3kV D.C. 2025
Oberholzer to Randfontein Double single track sections and provide CTC signalling. Electrify with 3kV D.C. 2030
NATCOR Approach to City Deep New south west chord at Glenroy, Double single track section between Glenroy and Rooikop, Junction modifications at Elsburg 2027
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Rail Development Plans
Gauteng Freight Ring Concept

• Gauteng is at the centre of most regional and
  port connections in Southern Africa
• Flows are complex and there are no clear bypass
  routes
• A freight ring can potentially -
• Facilitate uninterrupted flow of freight
• Provide a key link between Hubs and Terminals
• Provide dedicated freight routes segregated from
  congested PRASA routes.
• Set a logical separation of electrification
  between 3kV DC and 25kV AC.

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Rail Development Plans
Gauteng Freight Ring Finding a viable route
Northern Bypass a. Cost but unavoidable
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Western Bypass a. Cost b. Environmental Route
perhaps not needed
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East-West through pass a. Cost b.
Environmental c. Lack of Transportation reserve
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Western Bypass a. Cost b. Constructability sink
hole formation c. Topography Gradients
(Magaliesburg) d. Environmental
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Key
Southern / Western Bypass a. Cost b.
Constructability sink hole formation c.
Topography Tunnels required d. Gold Mining
activity
Options Eliminated
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South Eastern Bypass a. Cost
Potential solutions
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Rail Development Plans
Gauteng Freight Ring Concept
The eventual freight ring will not be closed on
the western side because no feasible route was
found. Instead, a bypass further west connecting
Rustenburg, Swartruggens, Lichtenburg and
Mafikeng is proposed but only if volumes justify
the investment.
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Rail Development Plans
Gauteng Freight Ring and Central Core Freight
Ring
Location Intervention Needed by
Pendoring to Rustenburg Double existing single track sections, 25kV and CTC 2027
Pyramid South to Wildebeeshoek Double existing single track sections, 25kV and CTC 2027
Freight Ring to Maputo Corridor) New single track chord from South to East 2015
Baviaanspoort to Leeufontein Double existing single track sections, 3kV and CTC 2032
Tweedracht to Kleinzonderhout Double existing single track sections, 3kV and CTC 2033
Roodekoppies to Knoppiesfontein Double existing single track sections, 3kV and CTC 2025
Ystervarkfontein to Katbosfontein Double existing single track sections, 3kV and CTC 2036
Zestfontein to Cowles Dam Signal infill scheme to reduce headway to 8mins 2027
Aurum - Rooivlei Signal infill scheme to reduce headway to 8mins 2037
Rooivlei - Rietvallei Signal infill scheme to reduce headway to 8mins 2027
Houtheuwel to Skansdam New double track 3kV DC, CTC signalling 2029
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Rail Development Plans
NATCOR
Location Intervention Needed by
Kaydale to Palfmord Implement CTC Signal infill scheme to reduce headway to approximately 8mins 2028
Palmford to Ennersdale Implement CTC Signal infill scheme to reduce headway to approximately 8mins 2031
Ennersdale to Pietermaritzburg Implement CTC Signal infill scheme to reduce headway to approximately 8mins 2028
Kaydale to Pietermaritzburg Provide additional (3rd line) electrified with 3kV D.C traction and signalled with CTC system 2035
Bayhead to Cato Ridge New Bypass 2030
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