South African railway system should be the backbone for passengers and freight

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says that the railway system should be the backbone for passengers and freight. She says due to the breakdown of the passenger and freight systems the department has seen a decanting of that traffic onto SA roads which has a devastating effect on the economy. Creecy was speaking to SABC News at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit in Midrand. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.