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Uganda Launches Construction of Standard Gauge Railway Eastern Line
On November 21, President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the construction of the 272-kilometer Eastern Line of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which will connect the capital city of Kampala to Malaba on the Kenyan border. The ceremony took place in Tororo district an… read more
Ghana’s Transportation Sector Celebrates the Launch of Modern DMU Trains
In a significant milestone for Ghana’s transportation landscape, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially unveiled two state-of-the-art Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains designed for the 97-kilometer Tema to Mpakadan standard gauge railway line. This inauguration marks a pivotal moment, showcasing the power of internatio… read more
Zambia Railways Limited Plans Major Investment for Future Growth
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is set to secure $248 million to implement its strategic business plan for the period from 2024 to 2028. This funding will be sourced through a combination of loans from financial institutions, grants from the Zambian government and international organizations, concessional loans, and equity contrib… read more
Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line Inaugurated, Bolstering Ghana's Multimodal Transport System
In a significant milestone for Ghana's transportation infrastructure, President Nana Akufo-Addo has formally opened the 97.7 km Tema – Mpakadan standard gauge railway line. Built by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd at a cost of US$447 million, the new railway line connects Tema's port with a transfer quay on Lake Volta. Speaking at … read more
TRC: Electric Train is a huge success
The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) announced that it successfully transported over 1,000,000 passengers within four months following the launch of the electric train routes between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma in June 2024, officiated by His Excellency President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan.
This achievement marks a sign… read more
Lobito Atlantic Railway Receives First Batch of New Container Wagons, Marking Significant Milestone
Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), a key operator along the strategic Lobito Railway Corridor, has received its first delivery of 275 new container wagons from South African manufacturer Galison Manufacturing. This delivery marks a significant milestone in LAR's ambitious three-year expansion and modernization plan, aimed at enhancing tran… read more
Nakonde One-Stop Border Post
The Nakonde One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Improvement and Upgrading Project – Phase 1 has officially kicked off, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s efforts to enhance border operations. This initiative is being funded by the UK government through Trade Mark Africa, with a substantial investment of US$10 million.… read more
Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual report titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2024,’ which indicates that progress in expanding and improving the rail network as outlined in the African Union’s railway initiative has been limited to date.
According to the report, out of the ambitious plan to construct … read more
Namibia reallocated funds for Railway Projects
Namibia has reallocated funds originally designated for railway projects in the 2024 budget to other initiatives, as stated by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, during the mid-year budget review.
The minister noted that due to low execution rates on capital projects, a total of N$2.1 b… read more
Algeria's Economic Renaissance
With deliberate strides and a clearly articulated vision for the future, Algeria is currently undergoing a remarkable economic renaissance. The early indicators of this transformation are starting to manifest and influence various aspects of public life. Recently, the government has initiated several strategic projects aimed at … read more
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