2.1.5 Transport Enterprises The programme achieved the following: . A new record of 1.22 million tons and 1.6 million tons per week were achieved on the iron ore and coal lines respectively; . Overall efficiency has improved by 17% compared to the previous period; . Volumes increased by 7.4% as a result of capital spending and operational improvements; . Procurement of 95 locomotives for the general freight business to enable reliable and predictable service; . New rolling stock for the iron ore and coal lines; . Acquisition of the Durban International Airport site for the construction of the new Port in Durban; and . Weak market conditions including rising fuel costs have worsened the financial position of the two airlines (SAX and SAA). 2.1.6 Joint Project Facility: Skills and Youth Development The programme has achieved the following: . Transnet provided training for 3 500 engineering-related learners and enrolled 854 new artisan learners; . Eskom trained about 5 400 learners, of whom 4 200 are in engineering related field and enrolled 1 066 new artisans; . SAA Enrolled 254 learners in artisan training; . Denel has enrolled 229 learners at the Denel Technical Academy; and . Broadband Infraco, SAFCOL, SAX have together enrolled 191 learners.