Traxtion

Traxtion
TypePrivate company
IndustryRail transport in South Africa
ProductsRail freight transport services

Traxtion Pty Ltd is a private railway operator based in South Africa.

Rolling stock investment

In 2025, the company announced a $199m investment in rolling stock as part of the reform of Rail transport in South Africa, where the South African government allowed private operators to run trains on Transnet Freight Rails network.

Traxion has purchased 46 of the KiwiRail DX class locomotives.

References

  1. ↑ "Traxtion to invest $199 million in new trains amid South African rail reform". Reuters. 3 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Traxtion welcomes first shipment of locomotives for South African service". 2 August 2026.