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Transnet declares force majeure on coal export line to Richards Bay

South African rail operator Transnet on Friday declared force majeure on its export coal line that connects to Richards Bay, following the derailment of a train carrying coal earlier this week. On Tuesday morning, a Transnet train carrying export coal heading to Richards Bay derailed near Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal, between the Bloubank and Nhlazatshe stations.