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South African Railways and Harbours Administration

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The South African Railways and Harbours Administration (SAR&H) was established on 31 May 1910 with formation of the Union of South Africa by the amalgamation of the four colonial railways and all harbours in South Africa - about 11,000 kilometres of track. It would manage road transport and pipelines in South Africa.2 It ceased to exist in 1990.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 31, 1910Founded1

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The South African Railways and Harbours Administration (SAR&H) was established on 31 May 1910 with formation of the Union of South Africa by the amalgamation of the four colonial railways and all harbours in South Africa - about 11,000 kilometres of track. It would manage road transport and pipelines in South Africa.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Cape Government Railways1
  2. Succeeded Central South African Railways1
  3. Succeeded Natal Government Railways1
  4. Succeeded by Transnet1

Timeline

  1. Mar 31, 1990Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. May 31, 1910Founded Founded1

Sources

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