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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
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 (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
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
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
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
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
The eThekwini Municipality is considering a study to determine the feasibility of a tram-light rail system that would link Durban's downtown area with King Shaka International Airport.
The goal of this project is to evaluate the potential for a practical, sustainable, and integrated public transportation solution that could support the cit… read more
The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has inked a €2.7 billion contract with Yapı Merkezi, a Turkish firm. The agreement involves the construction of an electrified standard gauge railway stretching 273 kilometers from Malaba, located on the Kenyan border, to Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The Eastern Railway Projec… read more
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
Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line Inaugurated, Bolstering Ghana's Multimodal Transport System
TRC: Electric Train is a huge success
Lobito Atlantic Railway Receives First Batch of New Container Wagons, Marking Significant Milestone
Nakonde One-Stop Border Post
Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
Namibia reallocated funds for Railway Projects
Algeria's Economic Renaissance
eThekwini Municipality a study for a Tram/Light Rail System
Uganda's Railway Expansion: A €2.7bn Contract with Yapı Merkezi
