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Ethiopia, steeped in history, has a rich legacy in modern transport. The Chemin de fer Djibouti-Ethiopian (CDE), a meter-gauge line spanning 781 km, was built between 1897 and 1917, demonstrating the country’s early engagement with railway infrastructure. Its locomotives have evolved from coal-powered to diesel, mirroring the country’s progressi… read more
The temporary suspension of the Mulobezi Train, a critical link between Mulobezi and Livingstone Districts, has been placed under scrutiny by the Zambian Parliament.
Hon. Raphael Mabenga, recently queried the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank Tayali, on the current state of the train’s operations, the una… read more
Metro Express Ltd has confirmed that it is entering the next stage of its ambitious rail expansion project in Mauritius. This exciting new phase, known as Phase 4A, will extend the existing line from Mahatma Gandhi Station in Reduit to St Pierre, adding an additional 5.7km of track and introducing four new stations in Telfair, Data… read more
Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project received a significant upgrade on June 9, 2023, with the arrival of six double-decker carriages. The carriages, acquired from a German company*, were officially received by Hon. Atupele Mwakibete, Deputy Minister of Construction and Transportation, at a ceremony in Dar es Salaam.
These… read more
The Abidjan metro construction project for line 1 has affected 15,023 individuals, with 9,552 of these already compensated, revealed the Resettlement Action Plan Monitoring Committee (CS-PAR) and the Resettlement Action Plan Implementation Unit (CE-PAR) during a press conference held on June 9, 2023.
A total of 12,527 individuals en… read more
This paper reviews the implications of the constitution amendment for the Nigerian railway industry. It reviews the historical performance of the sector and posits that the reform and restructuring of the industry and the prioritization of railfreight is a sine qua non for its turnaround and long term sustainability.
A watershed moment was… read more
Join our editor for an insightful "Coffee with the Editor" session featuring the team from the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC) – International Union of Railways, as we discuss their involvement and activities in the African region. We had the privilege of "meeting" Christian Chavanel, the coordinator for the Africa region and Rail … read more
Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) has informed the public about an accident that occurred at the rail and road junction in the Kamata area on the morning of May 18, 2023.
The accident involved a passenger bus traveling between Machinga Complex and Kigamboni, which collided with the brake carriage of Deluxe Train number 8637.
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In an effort to bolster the railway sector across the African continent, the Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE) of the African Union Commission (AUC) is initiating a series of capacity-building endeavours. These initiatives are supported by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), which contributes to the Programme … read more
In a momentous event on May 9, the Nigeria Kajura Wagon Assembly Plant, established as part of the collaboration between China Civil Engineering (CCECC) and the Nigerian government, successfully completed the delivery of its initial consignment of 60 railway flat wagons. This landmark achievement signifies a significant breakthrough in Ni… read more
A new era of Railways: Ethiopia's path to interconnectivity and economic growth
Zambia parliament questions around the temporary suspension of the Mulobezi Train
Metro Express Mauritius: Phase 4A project implementation underway
Tanzania welcomes six Double-Decker carriages for its standard Gauge Railway
Over 15,000 individuals affected by Abidjan Metro Project
The Nigerian Railway Constitution Amendment 2023
Expertise of the International Union Of Railways (UIC) benefiting railway operators in Africa
