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On April 15, the first phase of the Lagos Light Rail Red Line Project in West Africa held a groundbreaking ceremony. Lagos State Governor Babajid Sanuru, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzart, Frederick Olad Ind, director of the Lagos State Transportation Bureau, and the head of the China Civil Engineering Nigeria Company attended the groundbre… read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) Board of Directors, comprising the Permanent Secretaries responsible for Transport in the Republic of Zambia and the United Republic of Tanzania, Eng. Misheck Lungu and Mr. Gabriel Migire, as Chairperson and Co-Chairperson, respectively, together with four other Board Members from both countr… read more
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Kassim Majaliwa recently visited the Modern Railway (SGR) construction project to inspect the Station building and the construction of the Bridge connecting the Station as a follow-up visit to various strategic projects underway.
The Minister of Works and Transport Ho… read more
The Minister for Railway Development, Mr. John-Peter Amewu says plans are on course for Government to secure private sector partnership in the construction of the Ghana–Burkina railway interconnectivity project.
The final stage of the procurement process for the engagement of the private sector partner for the project is expected to be ini… read more
The government’s proposed policy interventions to allow third-party access to South Africa’s rail infrastructure, provides an opportunity not only for the growth of the freight transportation sector but also for the growth, transformation and industrialisation of our economy, says Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Delivering the … read more
A Nigerian train is making transport easier for travellers exhausted by chaotic Lagos traffic. The Chinese-built link between Nigeria's economic hub Lagos and the city of Ibadan is also safer and cheaper. The route began partial operations in December 2020 and provides a faster and cheaper way to travel between the two cities.
It co… read more
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the development of the railway sector is at the heart of government and it is for this reason that the government is mobilizing $2 billion (two billion dollars) for the development of railway infrastructure and services.
Addressing Parliament on 9 March … read more
A derailment occurred at the TransNamib Swakopmund Train Station on 16 March 2021 at approximately 13h30. Regretfully one fatality was noted in the initial statement.
Four locomotives, 25 wagons and a stretch of track infrastructure sustained significant damage. No harmful or hazardous goods were being transported at t… read more
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has said that narrow gauge rail lines were not inferior to the standard gauge lines. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that the only difference between the two lines was speed.
Amaechi was reacting to allegations that the narrow gauge lines were inferior, sub-stan… read more
The Blue Train is pleased to announce the strengthening of its health and safety protocols by adding rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. The rapid test is mandatory for all guests and crew, prior to travel and complements a comprehensive set of precautionary measures administered for the safety and peace of mind of guests and crew.… read more
Construction Of The Second Light Rail In West African Metropolis Starts
TAZARA: Improved performance and open access progress
Tanzania SGR project progress Dar Es Salaam station completed
Rail connectivity between Ghana and Burkina Faso will accelerate Economic Growth off the sub region
South African Government looks to Rail Sector to grow Economy
Escape nightmare Lagos traffic with new Chinese-built train
Government to inject US$2 Billion into development of Railway Infrastructure and Services
TransNamib Derailment
The Blue Train Bolsters Its Covid-19 Health And Safety Protocols With Rapid Antigen Testing For Gues
