Rail services across Africa - Traxtion Sheltam [InnoTrans 2026]
At InnoTrans 2026, Traxtion Sheltam introduced its railway services in Africa, positioning itself as a private rail operator and leasing company with a fleet of about 100 locomotives. Exhibiting from the DTIC pavilion, it used the platform to promote South Africa’s rail capabilities to international visitors.
Its core offering is locomotive leasing, with customers spread across about 10 African countries. In addition, the company carries out refurbishment services for locomotives and parts, while handling GM and GE equipment and selling parts and components to the wider African market.
The company positions this exhibition as an opportunity to expand its supplier base and secure more competitive pricing. By improving sourcing conditions, it aims to enhance customer service, and inquiries are accepted via social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, as well as on its website, www.traction.africa. The site also provides information on its business and opportunities for collaboration.
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00:00 Hello. I’m Nonkululeko Shabangu, brand communications and marketing manager at Traxtion.
00:06 Traxtion is a private rail operator.
00:10 We have a fleet of about 100 locomotives, which we lease into the market.
00:20 We provide locomotives of all types, including GM and GE, to the wider African market.
00:26 We are here as part of the DTIC pavilion, to showcase South Africa to the world.
00:33 We are very pleased to be at InnoTrans here in Germany.
00:41 As a private rail operator in South Africa, our services start with leasing.
00:47 This means we make the locomotives we own available to customers across Africa.
00:53 We currently lease locomotives in about 10 countries across Africa.
00:58 In parallel, we provide refurbishment services for locomotives and parts in different markets.
01:03 We also sell parts and components to the wider African market.
01:13 So what are we hoping to get from this conference?
01:17 We are looking to expand our supplier base.
01:20 At the moment, we source locomotive parts and locomotives themselves from different regions across Africa.
01:31 This conference is a great platform for us to serve customers at competitive prices and do better business.
01:38 If we can buy at the best price, then we can provide better service to our customers.
01:51 In addition, by getting access to cutting-edge technology, we can serve the African market better and move railways in Africa and South Africa forward.
02:00 So how can people get in touch with us?
02:08 You can contact us through social media. We are on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
02:13 We also have a YouTube channel, but please also visit our website.
02:21 The URL is www.traction.africa.
02:23 Learn more about our business and how we can work together.
02:28 Thank you.
