JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's rail network has suffered from underspending and widespread vandalism for decades.
Problems at both Transnet and PRASA have cost the economy billions of rand annually.
Delegates have gathered at the Africa Rail Conference in Johannesburg to try and come up with solutions and turn things around.
PRASA says it is on schedule to meet its targets.
Government needs additional investment to increase rail efficiency.
Problems in Transnet's rail and ports network cost the economy billions annually, in lost revenue.
This has now forced the delivery of goods onto road transport, leaving major routes congested and in need of constants repairs.