Sishen
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| Sishen | |
|---|---|
| Country |  South Africa |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Elevation | 1,295 m (4,249 ft) |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | |
Sishen is a town in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is the location of a large iron ore mine.
[edit] Transport
The mine is connected to the port of Saldanha Bay by the Sishen-Saldanha Railway Line. The line is electrified at 50 kV AC and the trains using this line are amongst the heaviest trains in the world.
Coordinates: 27°46′S 22°58′E / 27.767°S 22.967°E
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