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• Rail freight transported by Transnet per year, 2011-present

  The volume of general freight, iron ore and coal transported on Transnet's rail network in millions of tonnes. Transnet is a South African state-owned company that manages the country's railway, ports, and pipelines.

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  Source: Transnet

  Last updated: 16 September 2025

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  • CH0041 Rail freight transported by Transnet
• Rail passenger journeys in South Africa, 2008 to 2026

  Monthly seasonally adjusted passenger rail journeys, measured in passenger trips. Based on Land Transport Survey data published monthly by Stats SA.

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  Geography: South Africa Period: 2008-01-01 to 2026-05-01 Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 5 August 2026

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  • CH0006 Passenger rail journeys in SA, per month
• Volume of freight moved by road and rail in South Africa, from 2008 to 2026

  Monthly seasonally adjusted freight payload moved by road and rail, measured in metric tonnes. Based on Land Transport Survey data published monthly by Stats SA.

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  Geography: South Africa Period: 2008-01-01 to 2026-05-01 Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 5 August 2026

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  • CH0022 Freight moved by road and rail in South Africa