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Nigerian rail standard gauge network growing
The 1 435 mm gauge north-south railway linking Itakpe, Ajaokuta and Warri has been formally opened for commercial operation, following an inauguration ceremony at Agbor in Delta state, attended by Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi and the Governor of Delta Ifeanyi Okowa.
Addressing the opening ceremony by video link, Pre… read more
Traxtion Group commits to R1,5 billion rail investment
Traxtion Group, the leading provider of rail services and solutions across the African continent today announced its intention to embark on a significant investment programme within South Africa’s rail sector.
This follows the Economic Recovery Plan presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Joint Sitting of Parliam… read more
Passenger services on T'adi-Sekondi Rail Line about to resume
The Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) will on Monday resume passenger services on the Takoradi-Sekondi rail line through Kojokrom, the Acting Traffic Manager, Comfort Awinya, has announced. In a release dated alreday October 14 and copied to the Ghanaian Times, she noted that services on that line were suspended on … read more
Eswatini’s Rail expansion on fast track
The Eswatini Rail Link (ESRL) Project is a joint inter-railway strategic initiative between Transnet (TFR) and Eswatini Railways (ESR) aimed at creating a dedicated General Freight Business (GFB) corridor for Transnet whilst providing much needed additional capacity for Eswatini Railways. The project entails the construction of a … read more
Lagos Red Rail Line will be completed in 24 month
LAMATA MD Lagos will witness an operational railway line in 24 months, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs) Abimbola Akinajo affirmed in Lagos recently.
Speaking at a milestone meeting on the implementation of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red and Blue Line projects with the con… read more
NRZ major breakthrough against thieves
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has scored a major breakthrough after apprehending three people for stealing brass bearings from its wagon wheel axles. For years, the NRZ has had challenges with thefts of brass bearings from wagon wheel axles with no arrests being made.
The thieves would remove the bearings and replac… read more
Work begins on the 83.5-kilometer Kumasi-Obuasi standard gauge railway
Rep starts discussion about proposed Kano – Niger Republic rail line
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina), says the proposed Kano-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic and to Dutse-Jigawa, would boost economic development in the region.
In an interview with newsmen Soli said that those opposed to the idea and criticising government for the initia… read more
Itakpe-Warri commissioned for commercial use
President Muhammad Buhari has commissioned for commercial use the 326km Itakpe-Warri railway as well as the ancillary factory, 33 years after it was conceived. The President who virtually performed the Official Commissioning Ceremony at the Goodluck Jonathan, Railway Complex in Owa–Oyibu, Delta State commended the patience of the host com… read more
New Board at Zambia Railways Limited
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Zambia, has appointed new Board of Directors for Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL).
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony IDC Group CEO Mr Mateyo Kaluba told the new Board that the vision of IDC is to have a modernised railway company with improved operational efficiencies, service delivery s… read more
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