By Celani Sikhakhane and Sbongile Nonyana
Gauteng Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has announced a study to build a high-speed railway linking Limpopo and Gauteng.
The project aims to reduce road traffic and accidents and bring financial benefits.
“Last year, we talked with the Limpopo provincial government about a new, faster rail network to link Gauteng and Limpopo,” the MEC said on Thursday during her 2024-25 budget presentation.
“This project will boost the economy by helping to move goods and commuters.”
She said Gauteng was close to signing an agreement with the Limpopo provincial government.
A task team with officials from both provinces has been set up to work out the details and legal steps.
Gauteng’s transport and logistics department is getting R9.4-billion for the 2024-25 financial year, reaching R28.1-billion over the next few years.
Of this, R2.7-billion is for roads, R3-billion for transport operations, and R672-million for administration.
The Gautrain Management Agency is getting R2.2- billion for expenses and subsidies.
Diale-Tlabela also announced plans to expand the Gautrain to townships like Soweto and Mamelodi.
Pictured above: Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, Gauteng Transport MEC, has announced plans to build a railway connecting Limpopo and Gauteng.
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