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We
are thrilled to announce that the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority
(TAZARA), a significant entity in the regional transportation landscape,
has forged a strategic partnership with Zambia Railways Ltd and
Calabash Freight Ltd. The primary objective of this alliance is to
oversee the transportation of an impressive volu… read more
The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project
is an ambitious collaborative initiative that involves both Namibia and
Botswana, and it is currently in the process of evaluating various bids
to select a consultant who will conduct a comprehensive feasibility
study. According to Moemedi Matsoga, who serves as the Chief Public
Relat… read more
Transportation
leaders from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana have recently ratified a
preliminary trilateral agreement. This agreement is centered around the
execution of the Ponta Techobanine Railway Project, a significant
undertaking valued at US$6.5 billion.
The project's primary objective is
to bolster the transpo… read more
At
the African Union Commission (AUC) Continental Workshop on the
Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN) held in
May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jesca Bakazibazira, Senior
Commercial Officer at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), discussed URC’s
railway … read more
The
258.2 km Morogoro to Dodoma standard gauge railway line was officially
inaugurated with a ceremony on July 25, and the first electric passenger
train service commenced operations on August 1, with President Samia
Suluhu Hassan making the inaugural journey.
Earlier,
on June 14, the 201.8 km standard gauge railway line f… read more
The National Railway Office of Morocco (ONCF) has engaged a Franco-Moroccan consortium consisting of Egis, Systra, and Novec to provide project management assistance for the development of the high-speed rail line between Kénitra and Marrakech.
This consortium will offer comprehensive support in project management, operations… read more
The
Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG), a joint venture uniting the Guinean
State, Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS), Baowu, Rio Tinto-SimFer, and
Chinalco, commemorated its second anniversary on Monday, July 29, and
Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Day One Celebrations
The first day of the vibrant and symbolically rich ceremony to… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) Board of Directors convened
for their 122nd meeting virtually on July 26, 2024. The session saw
participation from several key representatives:
- Dr. Ally Possi, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Tanzania.
- Prof. Godiu
… read more
President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially launched the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric train services, directing the Tanzania Railway Corporation to integrate it with other sectors to facilitate smooth transportation of goods and services.
At the inaugural event, the Head of State issued key directives to the Ministry of Transp… read more
The owner of the luxurious South African train called 'Rovos Rail', Rohan Rovos, reaffirmed on Monday in the city of Cuito, Bié province, the commitment to continue transporting international tourists, with the aim of increasingly promoting the image of Angola abroad.
Rohan Rovos was speaking to the local press, moments after… read more
TAZARA cooperates with Zambia Railways Ltd to transport 160,000 tons of maize
Status of the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study
Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana to collaborate
Insights into Uganda Railways Corporation's projects and regional connectivity
Dodoma is now connected to the new electric rail network
Moroccan high speed line extension
TransGuinéen after two years - summary
Rovos Rail Owner to Promote More Angola's Image Abroad
