4.3 Observations The Committee made the following observations: . There is a low representation of women and people with disability in all levels of the organisation, and a concerted effort was required to improve that situation. . The delays and cost escalations in the construction of the multi- purpose pipeline. . Committee acknowledged that the concerns of Transnet had been taken into consideration in the Intercoastal Management Bill. . Concern regarding the performance of some board members, especially one member who served in 59 other boards. . Transnet was doing excellent work through the Phelophepa train as it improved the lives of the rural poor through quality healthcare services. . Transnet was not doing enough to market its business and bursary opportunities to rural and disadvantaged schools. There is a need for concerted efforts to visit and recruit young people in rural schools. . There is a need to revive unused railway lines for passenger trains and to improve on-time performance of Transnet Freight Rail.