Company profile
Traxtion Sheltam (Pty) Ltd
Traxtion Sheltam (Pty) Ltd (trading as Traxtion) is a private company, incorporated in 2004 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Traxtion operates in rail freight, locomotive leasing, maintenance, and technical training. Traxtion provides full-service rail haulage, rolling stock leasing, locomotive rebuilds, heavy track repairs, and artisan and driver training through the Traxtion Rail School, accredited by TETA and QCTO. Traxtion’s asset base includes a dedicated rail services hub at Rosslyn for locomotive rebuilds and rolling stock servicing. Traxtion serves mining, industrial, freight, and state-owned enterprises across South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, and additional African markets.
- Sector
- Manufacturing and industrials / Railway, Diversified Industrials
- Markets
- Senegal, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, Malawi
- Founded
- 1987
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Corporate
- Capital raised
- $86m
- Employees
- 201-500
- Business model
- B2B Transactional, Rental/Leasing, Consulting/Advisory
Products and services
Traxtion Full Service Rail Freight, Traxtion Rail Network Operations, Traxtion Locomotive Leasing, Traxtion Locomotive Rebuild and Overhaul, Traxtion Track Services & Traxtion Rail School Technical Training
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | Stanlib Infrastructure Investments, Standard Bank, and Harith InfraCo invest in Traxtion's operations in South Africa for USD 86 million | Private Equity, Infrastructure & Project Finance | $86m | Republic of the Congo |
Source: Partner Researchers.