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South Africa Gautrain modernization and concession

Overview

The Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) consortium has secured a 15-year concession to operate South Africa’s Gautrain transit network, a public-private partnership running from 2026 through 2041. The deal was facilitated through African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) via its IDEAS Managed Fund, in a joint venture with Motseng Investment Holdings.

As part of an approximately 800 million euro modernization program, Alstom will serve as a strategic industrial partner. The initiative includes upgrading digital signaling, communication, and maintenance systems. Additionally, Alstom will manufacture eight new four-carriage trains at its Ubunye facility in Gauteng, increasing the total fleet from 24 to 32 units. This local manufacturing is intended to support domestic skills development, job creation, and efficient maintenance.

Entities

Sihamba Sonke Mobility · Alstom · Gautrain · African Infrastructure Investment Managers · Alstom Ubunye

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Alstom to manufacture eight new trains for South Africa’s Gautrain

    Alstom will manufacture eight new trains for South Africa’s Gautrain as part of an €800 million, 15-year modernization contract involving signaling and infrastructure upgrades.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Gautrain secures 15-year concession and 800 million euro modernization

    The Sihamba Sonke Mobility consortium has secured a 15-year Gautrain concession in South Africa, backed by an 800 million euro modernization program involving Alstom.

Sources

innovation-village.com · mekongasean.vn · nakolei.pl · railexpress.com.au · raillynews.com · rayhaber.com · soha.vn · townpress.co.za · tuoitre.vn