更新2026年4月23日下午4:37 作者：Mmangaliso Khumalo 报名： 通讯 分享此内容： 政府于周四公布了一项全面的国家铁路总体规划草案，旨在振兴该国举步维艰的铁路网络，释放经济增长潜力，并将铁路重新定位为国家运输和物流系统的支柱。 X：交通部 该计划于 4 月 1 日经内阁批准进行公众咨询，概述了一个长期的、分阶段的框架，旨在整合客运和货运铁路，扩大和现代化基础设施，并鼓励私营部门更多地参与铁路运营。 交通部长芭芭拉·克里西在向与会代表发表讲话时表示，该倡议标志着向建设更高效、更具竞争力和更可持续的交通系统迈出了决定性的一步。 “这份国家铁路总体规划草案已于4月1日经内阁批准进行公众咨询，其目标是将铁路打造成为南非物流和运输生态系统的支柱。因此，它概述了一个可持续的铁路网络规划战略框架，涵盖客运和货运铁路。” 解决业绩不佳和经济损失问题 政府表示，该总体规划旨在解决长期存在的效率低下问题，这些问题阻碍了铁路行业的发展并制约了经济增长。 多年来，南非的铁路系统（主要由Transnet运营）一直面临着运营效率下降、基础设施挑战和投资不足等问题，导致大量货物转移到公路运输。 克里西强调了当前铁路运力与市场需求之间的差距。 "Currently, approximately 165 million tons of freight are moved on the transport net, on Transnet's rail network each year. Research indicates that market appetite for freight rail is closer to about 280 million tons. The unintended consequence of this underperformance by our rail network includes loss of foreign exchange earnings and job losses, when mining and agricultural products cannot be affordably and timeously exported." The master plan seeks to rebalance freight transport from road to rail, easing congestion, reducing road damage, and improving overall logistics efficiency. MASSIVE INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC UPSIDE It was expected that the full implementation of the plan would require nearly R2 trillion in combined public and private investment over the next 30 years. Creecy argued that the long-term economic returns will far outweigh the costs, with infrastructure spending expected to stimulate multiple sectors. "This kind of investment will positively impact industries such as steel, cement, logistics, and engineering. As well as create jobs and boost household income." Beyond freight, the master plan places significant emphasis on rebuilding commuter rail, which is seen as critical to reducing the cost of living and improving access to jobs and services. Creecy acknowledged progress in restoring commuter services through the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, but said major gaps remain. "We've succeeded in operationalizing 37 out
