Abstract
Transnet Freight Rail, one of the largest
railway companies on the African Continent, is revamping
itself to be amongst the top five railway enterprises in the
global market by the year 2020. However, studies and
publications suggest that the company is facing the challenge
of increasing rolling stock maintenance cost whilst
committing lowering the cost of doing business in South
Africa. In the literature reviewed, little research has been
conducted to understand the factors affecting the enterprise.
This study examines factors affecting the performance and
sustainability of the TFR electric locomotive fleet operating in
the Natal Corridor; and highlights the potential areas of
improvement for cost sustainability of these trains.