“When starting CTE in 1998
my dream for this company was larger than life, our obstacles were many but overcome with tenacity and perseverance ”
Patricia Norris, CEO
About
When starting CTE in 1998 my dream for this company was larger than life, our obstacles were many but overcome with tenacity and perseverance, and now as I reflect on our abundance of accomplishments and the great promise for the future I revel in the realisation that reality is now larger than that original dream.
We are the embodiment of ‘triumph in the face of adversity’, building a solid honest, foundation in the forgotten community of Touwsriver, I looked past the neglect and desolation of this abandoned old rail town and saw hope and a greater purpose for CTE, we were able to not only change the South African rail industry but change lives. Through the nurturing of talent we empowered ourselves and others, to this day development of skills and support of the potential of the individual remains a primary CTE philosophy.
As CTE expands and conquers we are constantly reminded and grounded by our humble beginnings and our duty to uplift not just the individual but also the community they live in, a positive environment produces a positive and successful work force. As the South African Rail Industry makes this essential and exciting leap forward into the future value the impact and responsibility we have for our greater community across our nation. Making rail a safe, reliable and affordable form of public transport holds the potential to empower and transform the individuals of South Africa and it starts with us.
