A high-speed train service linking Gauteng to the far reaches of Limpopo may be more than just a pipe dream. In a slightly optimistic scenario, construction on the 500km north–south railway line could begin in late 2026, with the first trains ferrying passengers by 2030.
The so-called "bullet train" project received widespread publicity in the past week, with several media outlets reporting on recent developments. Reports also suggest the planned line will extend beyond Polokwane, cont...