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South Africa\u2019s Department of Transport is advancing high-speed rail corridors linking Johannesburg, Pretoria, Polokwane, and Durban under the National Rail Masterplan. The Gauteng\u2013Limpopo line aims to cut travel time from three hours to 90 minutes, with speeds exceeding 200 km\/h. Nearly 30 firms have expressed interest as procurement moves toward the RFP stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

South Africa\u2019s Department of Transport is advancing high-speed rail corridors linking Johannesburg, Pretoria, Polokwane, and Durban under the National Rail Masterplan. The Gauteng\u2013Limpopo line aims to cut travel time from three hours to 90 minutes, with speeds exceeding 200 km\/h…. 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