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Benefits of the project

The Eswatini Rail Link project will aid added capacity on general freight business, decongesting the Coal line and unlocking capacity on the eastern mainline and the North South Corridor.

This project has already created opportunities on both sides of the border. Approximately 1600 and 5000 jobs are projected in South Africa and Eswatini respectively during construction of the ESRL railway line, Business opportunities to the value of R0.894 billion in South African and E1.3 billion in Eswatini, are anticipated. Many more indirect job opportunities will be formed by the project.

Deliver Infrastructure That Will Be A Catalyst For Economic Development

Along the corridor & regionally

In mining and agricultural developments of industries related to the rail

Create Job And Business Opportunities

During construction phase

During operational phase

Create Capacity Ahead Of Demand (For Export Coal and GFB)

A dedicated GFB export corridor (up to 43 mtpa) to the ports of Richards Bay and Maputo

Release capacity on the Coal Line (12 slots), opening up room for increased coal exports

Effect Modal Shift (Road-To-Rail Migration)

Reducing fiscal burden related to road maintenance

Reducing congestion at border points

Reduce carbon emissions

Reduce The Cost Of Logistics

Improve Regional Integration, Thus Promoting Intra-African Trade

Skills Development

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