Revitalisation of branch lines in South Africa : a long-term view for sustainability

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dc.contributor.authorSimpson, Zane P.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHavenga, Jan H.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2011-08-29T08:23:43Z
dc.date.available2011-08-29T08:23:43Z
dc.date.issued2010-11-30
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.jtscm.co.zaen_ZA
dc.descriptionCITATION: Simpson, Z. & Havenga, J. H. 2010. Revitalisation of branch lines in South Africa : a long-term view for sustainability. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 4(1):243-254. doi: 10.4102/jtscm.v4i1.70.
dc.description.abstractSouth Africa’s national railway management is considering the further closing of a number of branch lines due to profitability pressures from stakeholders. This paper cautions against a myopic approach to such closures. Traditionally these decisions are driven by short-term profit motives realised through resulting core line densification. The research presented in this paper demonstrates the importance of 1) taking cognisance of potential branch lines flows; 2) considering freight transport externalities and road usage costs; and 3) understanding long-term demand, in informing closure decisions. The research results reveal considerable volume opportunities for branch lines which, if captured, will significantly reduce both the direct transport costs for this traffic as well as externality charges for the economy. This will therefore not only render rural economies more competitive but also enable the provision of more sustainable freight transport to these communities. The research approach will be of value to researchers in both developed and developing economies to inform the continuous debate regarding rail rationalisation and rail revival.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/70
dc.description.versionPublisher's versionen_ZA
dc.format.extentp.243-254 : ill., map
dc.identifier.citationSimpson, Z., Havenga, J. 2010. Revitalisation of branch lines in South Africa : a long-term view for sustainability. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 4(1), 243-254. doi: 10.4102/jtscm.v4i1.70.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1995-5235 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1995-5235 (online)
dc.identifier.issn2310-8789 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi: 10.4102/jtscm.v4i1.70
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/16306
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherAOSIS Publishingen_ZA
dc.rights.holderJournal of Transport and Supply Chain Managementen_ZA
dc.subjectRailway branch lines -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectSustainability -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectRailway management -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titleRevitalisation of branch lines in South Africa : a long-term view for sustainabilityen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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