Transnet train reportedly derails near Lydenburg

[Jam Sandwich]

Reports and images of a Transnet freight train derailment between Lydenburg and the Dullstroom/Belfast area have been circulating widely.

Lowvelder reports the images, shared on various Facebook and WhatsApp groups in the region, show the train lying on its side after leaving the track. The train was reportedly carrying tonnes of iron ore and was believed to be en route to the Port of Maputo.

Transnet train reportedly derails near Lydenburg - LNN - Network News

Reports of a Transnet freight train derailment between Lydenburg and Dullstroom/Belfast have surfaced, but confirmation from authorities is still pending.

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[Jam Sandwich]

Whoopsies...

 

[wingnut771]

Did they steal the tracks?

 

[airborne]

The way that one rail is totally ripped off may point to some sabotage or low life stealing the track ties?

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Did they steal the tracks?

If they did, the train will be next....

 

[wingnut771]

If they did, the train will be next....

 

[wingnut771]

Transport minister must be ecstatic that her trucking business is about to boom.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Transport minister must be ecstatic that her trucking business is about to boom.

this, after all truck drivers and trucks are easy to find, and mucho denero to be made.
a train does not make money

 

[wingnut771]

this, after all truck drivers and trucks are easy to find, and mucho denero to be made.
a train does not make money

Only for the country but who cares about that? Not our government that’s for sure.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Only for the country but who cares about that? Not our government that’s for sure.

they too busy trying to find new taxes to fund their lavish lifestyles.

 

[wingnut771]

they too busy trying to find new taxes to fund their lavish lifestyles.

Remember when they said they will "pick up the Rand if it falls". Yeah right!

 

[ShaunSA]

On the rail to nowhere

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Would never have happened if we had those high speed rail train things...

 

[Hemi300c]

Eish

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Eish

Met baie eish, ja.

 

[wingnut771]

Would never have happened if we had those high speed rail train things...

Can only imagine what the crash site would look like after a 200km/h crash instead of 80km/h.

 

[wingnut771]

Met baie eish, ja.

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Can only imagine what the crash site would look like after a 200km/h crash instead of 80km/h.

A proper train wreck.

 

[wingnut771]

A proper train wreck.

 

[dualmeister]

When last did they do maintenance on the tracks?
Wait, don't answer. I think I know