Episode 2 of 2
Announcement of Cape Government Railways
- When
- 1872
- Where
- Cape Parliament
Molteno announced the purchase of private lines and the founding of the Cape Government Railways in his first speech.
In his first speech to the Cape Parliament, Prime Minister Molteno announced the purchase of all existing private railway lines and the founding of the Cape Government Railways. The plan aimed to connect the Cape Colony's main ports to its interior and the diamond fields, marking the start of a major infrastructure project.
Sources
- Cape Government Railways Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-26
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