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The
recent groundbreaking of the Uvinza-Musongati standard
gauge railway marks a transformative moment for East
Africa’s transport landscape. On August 16, a high-profile ceremony in
Burundi’s Burunga province brought together President Évariste
Ndayishimiye of Burundi and Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa,
un… read more
Zambia
Railways is on the cusp of a significant transformation as advanced
talks with the European Union and the
Zambian government aim to secure crucial funding for the rehabilitation
of the vital railway line connecting Ndola
in the Copperbelt to Kapiri Mposhi, a key
transport hub.… read more
Senegal’s
railway system is undergoing a renaissance, creating exciting
opportunities for travel agents across Africa. The ambitious
modernization program, spearheaded by the Train Express
Régional (TER) and the revitalization of the historic
Dakar-Bamako line, promises to transform
the nation's tran… read more
A
USD 512 million investment in Mauritania’s
railway network promises to transform the nation’s
tourism landscape and regional
connectivity, creating exciting opportunities for African
travel professionals. The project, backed by USD 125
million in financing from the European… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
is set for a major transformation, promising exciting new opportunities
for tourism and logistics across Southern
Africa. A landmark \$1.4 billion concession
agreement will revitalize this crucial rail link,
boosting regional connectivit… read more
Tanzania’s
railway sector is undergoing a major transformation, creating exciting
new opportunities for African travel agents. The
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has officially
launched Phase Two of the Central Railway
Line rehabilitation project, a key component of the
Tanzania Intermodal a… read more
The
Western Mining Railway, a groundbreaking
project connecting Béchar to the Gara Djebilet iron mine in Tindouf, has
reached a significant milestone. The completion of a key
135 km section of this 575 km
heavy-haul line marks a turning point not just for
Algeria's mining sector, but… read more
A
landmark agreement between Libya and the
China Civil Engineering Construction Corp
(CCECC) promises to revitalize Libya’s
national railway network, potentially transforming the
nation’s infrastructure and creating significant opportunities for
African travel and logistics… read more
Zambia’s
ambitious Chipata-Serenje Railway Project
is poised to revolutionize Southern Africa’s logistics
landscape, creating exciting new opportunities for
businesses across the region. This landmark project, currently in the
planning stages, will connect Zambia’s central rail network to the Port
o… read more
Botswana
is embarking on a major railway infrastructure overhaul, promising
exciting new prospects for African travel
agents. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Noah
Salakae, aims to transform the country's ageing rail
system into a moder… read more