South African rail infrastructure deterioration

[John Ashworth]

Or why Transnet don't want steam on core routes

083.jpg Drivers approaching Kimberley on the Core route from Sishen have this view of Kamfersdam with the Joburg main line on the opposite bank and Kimberley city looming on the R horizon
086.jpg But they start to worry as they get nearer...........
088.jpg Telegraph poles on this Core route
089.jpg More "deteriorating infrastructure"
090.jpg Based on experiance on the Cullinan line this is the distance to stop for obstructions
091.jpg Theft of Railclips and OHT require thieves to invest in Scuba diving gear
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All pics P J Odell