Gibela
| Industry | Rail manufacturing Transport |
|---|---|
| Incorporated | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng , |
Area served | South Africa |
Key people | Reggie Boqo (Acting CEO)Thabiso Komako (Incoming CEO) |
| Products | X'Trapolis Mega rolling stock |
| Owner | Alstom (70%) uBumbano Rail (30%) |
Number of employees | 921 (2020) |
| Website | www |
Gibela is a joint South African and French railway rolling stock manufacturer, based in Dunnottar, in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Gibela produces the modern X'Trapolis Mega electric multiple unit (EMU). The train is currently built for South Africa's daily Metrorail commuter service that operates in major metropolitan areas across the country, as a vital part of the national transport system.
The company is jointly owned by Alstom, which has a 70% shareholding, and uBumbano Rail, which has a 30% stake. Gibela is a black economic empowerment consortium. In addition to building vehicles for South African operators, Gibela also plans to compete for other African rail contracts.