Transport minister targets 250-million tonnes of freight by rail annually by 2029 [SOUND]

# Transport minister Barbara Creecy says regular rail maintenance is key to increasing freight transport to 250-million tonnes a year by 2029. She made the remarks during an oversight visit to the iron ore line maintenance shutdown in the Northern Cape yesterday. The shutdown runs until 16 October, with repairs aimed at improving rail safety and reliability. Creecy added reliable infrastructure is essential to restoring confidence in freight rail and supporting economic growth: