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Tsodilo Resources Limited (“Tsodilo” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: TSD) (OTCQB: TSDRF) (FSE: TZO) as informed by the Ministry of Works and Transport (Namibia) is pleased to announce that the Final Feasibility Study (“FFS” or the “Study”) for the Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo has been completed.
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Afrail Express seeks to transport more than 600 million paying passengers and more than 500 million packages through its express courier service, every week.
Afrailways is developing Afrail Express as a high-speed passenger rail system, based on Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Technology, to connect the entire African continent, from South Af… read more
TransNamib is experiencing a revival of the rail tourism sector after the massive impact of COVID-19 on the tourism sector. The sector was heavily impacted by the pandemic, with less tourists visiting Namibia as well as the initial restriction of movement playing a major role in influencing TransNamib’s ability to run tourist rail … read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and … read more
Four Cape Gauge Diesel locomotives, manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) for export to Mozambique were formally inaugurated by H.E. the President of Mozambique, in presence of H.E. the President of Zimbabwe at Beira on 11th of February 2022.
Financed and manufactured in India, BLW hopes that this delivery will enable India… read more
According to an EWN news report, the rail agency said its decision to pull the famous locomotive from the tracks was a precautionary measure following what it calls "recent incidents".
Earlier this month, the… read more
In December 2021, DP World and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed the final agreement to develop Banana Port. The conclusion of the Collaboration Agreement follows the signing of a term sheet earlier in 2021, between DP World and the DRC Government, which summarized the agreed amendments to the initial contract signed in 2… read more
Yapı Merkezi has signed on to undertake a $1.9-billion project in Tanzania.
Having successfully developed an impressive array of world-class projects, Yapı Merkezi has recently signed another contract to construct the third phase of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam–Mwanza Railway, which will be the fastest railway line ever to be built in E… read more
Since the declaration of the state of disaster and the restriction on travel, PRASA had to cease all commuter rail operations. Considering that PRASA operates an open network that is not adequately fenced in, the lines were exposed and became victims of wholesale theft and vandalism.
Despite the easing of the travel restrictions, the … read more
The Honourable Minister of State for Works and Housing, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has commended the President and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the approval of the construction of a narrow gauge rail track from Minna to Baro with an extension to the Baro River Port in Niger State.
In a statement to Daily Independent by Boade Akino… read more
Feasibility study for the Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo
Afrail Express High-Speed Passenger Rail Systems to connect the african continent
TAZARA to resume cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and Zambia!
India locomotives inaugurated In Mozambique
Transnet temporarily suspends Blue Train operations
DRC’s First Deep-Sea Port
Yapı Merkezi to build Tanzania’s biggest Railway Line
Oversight on rail infrastructure upgrades and readiness to resume Rail Services In Western Cape
Approval of Rail Line Project: Buhari scores another milestone in infrastructure…
