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Africa's
rail infrastructure is once again in the spotlight, with new figures
for 2026 revealing which countries dominate the continent's railway
landscape. As governments across sub-Saharan Africa continue to
prioritise transport modernisation, rail networks are becoming
increasingly central to trade, tourism and regional integration.… read more
Sudan has taken an
important step towards rebuilding its transport backbone with the
reopening of a major railway corridor that had been out of operation for
four years. On 20 July 2026, Sudan's
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Saif Al-Nasr
Al-Tijani Haroun, received a railway maintenan… read more
A
fresh chapter is unfolding in East Africa's transport story, with two
of the region's biggest economies advancing their Standard
Gauge Railway (SGR) ambitions along separate but
competing paths. Kenya is pushing its modern rail line westward from
Naivasha towards Kisumu and the Malaba border with Uganda, while
Tanz… read more
Tanzania has taken a bold new
stride in its ambition to become East and Central Africa's leading
transport and trade powerhouse. On 20 July 2026, President
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the Tabora–Kigoma section of the country's
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a… read more
The
long-anticipated revitalisation of the TAZARA
Railway has moved from paperwork to physical reality,
with construction officially beginning on two landmark facilities in Dar
es Salaam. The new Training Centre and Operations Control
Centre represent the first tangible milestones of a
sweeping moder… read more
Ghana's
Ministry of Transport has firmly defended the recent
acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons by the Ghana
Railway Development Authority (GRDA), following queries raised by the
NPP Minority Transport Committee. The ministry has stressed that the
operational suitability of railway rolling stoc… read more
Zambia
is moving decisively to reposition Mpulungu
Port as one of the most strategic trade and logistics
gateways along Lake Tanganyika, with a major upgrade programme now
firmly on the drawing board. The port, which is Zambia's only
water-based facility, offers the country direct access to trade flows
with B… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
has announced a further postponement in the resumption of its flagship
Mukuba Cross-Border Passenger Train
service, following yet another railway accident along the
sensitive Nakonde–Mwenzo section of the line. The delay marks another
setback for one of … read more
Liberia
is moving decisively towards a new era of railway governance, with
national stakeholders in Monrovia formally validating the draft
Liberia National Railway Authority Act of
2026. This important step signals the country's
determination to transform its rail sector into a modern, multi-user
system capable of po… read more
Mauritius is entering a defining
chapter in the life of its Metro Express light rail
system, with the Government confirming an allocation of
approximately Rs 1.64 billion to strengthen the network's financial
foundations, refurbish its fleet and sustain daily operations. The move
signals a shift in focus from in… read more
South Africa Leads Africa's 2026 Rail Rankings as Continent's Networks Reshape Travel
Sudan Reopens 174km Khartoum–Wad Madani Railway After Four Years, Freight Services Resume
East Africa's Rail Race Heats Up as Kenya and Tanzania Push Rival Freight Corridors Inland
TAZARA Breaks Ground on Training Hub and Control Centre in US\$1.4 Billion Rail Overhaul
Ghana Bolsters Freight Rail Capacity with UK Locomotives to Power Tema-Mpakadan Corridor Growth
Mauritius Commits Rs 1.64 Billion to Metro Express as Airport Extension Enters Long-Term Vision
