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The Nsanje Marka – Bangula rail rehabilitation project located in the Southern region, is making strides under the execution of China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corporation Limited with CIVILIA as the consultant. This initiative falls under the oversight of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, specifically the Department of Railway … read more
Accra, Ghana – V.A.O.B, in collaboration with the Ministry of Railways Development, is pleased to announce the arrival of the new trains – set to serve the Tema-Mpakadan route. This marks a significant milestone as V.A.O.B becomes the first Ghanaian-owned company to supply rolling stock to the Government of Ghana. This milestone marks a c… read more
The African Development Bank recently released its Implementation Progress and Results Report (IPR) for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Feasibility Study between Ethiopia and Sudan, dated 14 March 2024. The study, initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced some delays.
This feasibility study assessed the corridor pl… read more
The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania. Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (£7.1 million) project will improve th… read more
In the twelfth issue of Railways Africa Magazine, an article entitled “Botswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Enhancement” sheds light on Botswana’s ambitious rail sector developments. The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana, revealed plans under consideration by the Ministr… read more
The Southern African Railways Association (SARA) is pleased to announce the forthcoming annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 20-23 August 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. This year’s event, themed “Boosting Continental Trade via Rail: Investments in African Railways for the Sustainable Development of … read more
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), as an entity under the Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT), has been designated by the GDRT as the implementing agent for its Smart Mobility project. This appointment aligns with GDRT’s goal to transform urban mobility in response to Gauteng’s rapidly increasing population.
In line with this role,… read more
The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the Ministry of Transport is contemplating the reinstatement of passenger rail services suspended in March 2020.
The Minister highlighted the inauguration of the Limpopo route by Botswana Railways, with trains extending to Chicualacua… read more
The absence of rail connections to Botswana or Zambia presents a significant obstacle to the competitiveness of Namibian ports. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) asserts that by establishing rail connectivity, Namibian ports can fortify their competitive stance in Southern Africa and enhance the efficiency of the overal… read more
Transport Minister Prof. Makame Mbarawa has witnessed the successful trial of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train, consisting of 14 carriages, by travelling on the train from the Dar es Salaam station to Morogoro on March 18, 2024.
The aim of the Transport Minister’s journey on the SGR train was to inspect the progress of … read more
Nsanje Marka – Bangula rail rehabilitation project
Trains set to operate on the Tema-Mpakadan route arrived in Ghana
Ethiopia-Sudan Railway advances: Feasibility study sets stage for next phase
Upgrades set for Nakonde border post to boost Zambia-Tanzania trade
Botswana Railways collaboration opportunity for passenger train services
Investing in Africa's Railways for sustainable development
The Gautrain Management Agency seeks service provider for integrated fare management
Namport Advocates For Rail Connection To Botswana-Zambia
Tanzania Railways Corporation Successful Second Phase Testing of SGR Trains
