Rail
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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
As Phase One of the railway upgrade in Gabon, undertaken by the Société d'Exploitation du Transgabonais (SETRAG), nears completion, the Government of Gabon and SETRAG have recently committed to advancing the project into its next phase. This agreement, marking a significant milestone, was officially signed on June 19, 2024, by Christian Magni, t… read more
The inaugural vessel has successfully docked at the mineral terminal of the Port of Lobito, managed by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium. This consortium holds the concession for the operation, management, and maintenance of the railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The MV Lindsaylou, a bulk cargo vessel carry… read more
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a substantial corporate loan amounting to US$1 billion to support Transnet, the national rail, port, and logistics company, in its comprehensive business recovery efforts. Additionally, AfDB is contemplating the allocation of two specific grants to further bolster Transnet’s various initiatives ai… read more
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
TAZARA board of directors' 122nd meeting
Rovos Rail Owner to Promote More Angola's Image Abroad
Gabon Railway upgrade
Lobito Atlantic Railway starts operations
Transnet receives loan for South African rail network
