It's late evening in the town of Thaba Nchu in South Africa's Free State province, and at the local train station, a group of residents snuggle deeper into their blankets to ward off the bitter autumn ...

There are beautiful trains all around the world, including in Africa. In what has been dubbed a “safari by rail,” train enthusiasts and those seeking a unique experience can embark on an incredible ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A passenger train burst into flames Thursday after striking two vehicles at a crossing in a remote part of central South Africa, killing at least 18 people and injuring more ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s state-owned passenger rail operator has apologized for stranding riders on a train from Johannesburg to Cape Town for more than a day as food reportedly dwindled and ...

Travelling by train is not just a means of getting from point A to point B; it's an immersive journey that combines luxury, ...

Public transit in South Africa can be a bit of a nightmare. Many South Africans have had to depend on the ubiquitous taxivans, which are often overcrowded, dirty and driven recklessly. But the ...