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On
the 14th of October, a significant event took place with the formal
signing of the contract for the ambitious Malaba-Kampala (Eastern Route)
Railway project.
This groundbreaking initiative, estimated at around 3
billion dollars, will cover a distance of 273 kilometres. The key
players in this venture are the Government … read more
The Lagos State Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ambitious Green Line Rail Mass Transit Project, which is set to traverse the expansive Lekki corridor within the state. This significant development aims to enhance the public transportation system in Lagos, providing residents with … read more
The first trainset has officially been delivered for Phase II of the Dakar Train Express Régional (TER), a significant project aimed at enhancing transportation in Senegal. This new phase will extend the existing 36 km line from Dakar to Diamniadio by an additional 19 km, ultimately connecting to the Blaise Diagne International Air… read more
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued Executive Order No. 136, extending the provisions of Executive Order No. 112 and reaffirming the Government of Liberia’s commitment to the development and enhancement of the country’s rail infrastructure.
This Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, establishes the National Ra… read more
In a pivotal development poised to significantly enhance regional commerce and economic growth, the Honourable Soipan Tuya, Defence Cabinet Secretary, in collaboration with Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, presided over the ceremonial transfer of the MV Uhuru II to the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) at t… read more
During the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, which took place in Abidjan, a central theme of conversation was the status of connectivity across the vast African continent. One of the main speakers was Dieudonné DUKUNDANE, who serves as the Minister of Infrastructure, Equipment, and Social Housing for Burundi. He provided a co… read more
The Zambian government is actively pursuing an accelerated strategy to secure additional grant funding for the comprehensive, long-term refurbishment of its railway system. This system stretches from Chingola, located in the heart of the nation's copper mining region known as the Copperbelt, all the way to Livingstone, a city situa… read more
Dr. Lubinda (Mufalo) Sakanga, acting as a delegate for both the Southern Africa Railway Association and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recently gave an influential speech at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, held in Abidjan. His discourse highlighted the pressing need for a significant change in the strategy … read more
The governments of Angola and Zambia have recently formalized concession agreements with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This significant step marks the commencement of the construction phase for an extensive 800-kilometer railway link, which will serve as a vital connection between the two African nations.
These com… read more
TransNamib, the national railway company of Namibia, is preparing to undertake an extensive preparatory phase before contemplating locomotive conversions as a crucial part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions in rail operations. This information was shared by James Mnyupe, the leader of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (N… read more
Pioneering $3 Billion Malaba-Kampala Railway Initiative
Lagos State Government takes major step forward with Green Line Rail Mass Transit project
Exciting developments in the Dakar Train Express Régional
President Boakai advances rail infrastructure development with new executive mandate
MV Uhuru II delivered to Kenya Railways
Burundi Railway will be part of the rail success story in Africa
Zambia government recaplitalizes Zambia Railways
Railway development in Africa: Why is this a good idea?
Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized
TransNamib on a green path
