Introduce private sector participation in ports and rail

September 15, 2025

Establish the private sector participation (PSP) unit

The PSP Unit was mandated by the Rail Private Sector Participation Framework, adopted by Cabinet in December 2023. An interim unit has been established and is currently hosted by the DBSA, with a permanent arrangement being finalised. The unit has issued RFIs for opportunities in five priority rail and port corridors in March 2025. These…

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Identify and pursue appropriate PSP models for the rail network

The Freight Logistics Roadmap, alongside the White Paper on National Rail Policy, explicitly embraces a mix of PSP models: open access, concessions and investment partnerships, with the aim of unlocking capital and operational expertise. Current RFIs aim to gather market input on the most viable concession models for different corridors and assets. The Pier 2…

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