Rail
Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group, a key player in Namibia's corridor development, is actively involved in the proposed Trans-Zambezi and Trans-Kalahari railway projects. CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua announced the group's participation in technical committees to ensure these projects align with strategic initiatives.
The Trans-Kalahari Railway, a join… read more
As industrialization and trade activities intensify, Ethiopia has seen a significant rise in road freight transportation. From 2011 to 2030, freight transport is projected to grow by over 13% annually, despite high fuel costs. Passenger transport demand is also expected to rise by approximately 9% each year, with overall transport emissio… read more
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Mr Matia Kasaija, presented to Parliament the Budget for the Financial Year 2024/2025. This budget, approved by Parliament, highlights significant achievements and future plans concerning railway transport in Uganda.
Achievements in the Previous Financial Year
Acquisi… read more
In a recent parliamentary engagement, the Zimbabwe Ministry of Transport highlighted significant developments and future plans concerning the country’s railway infrastructure. This aligns with the Vision of His Excellency, the President, to revitalise and modernise Zimbabwe’s transport system with the support of international partners.… read more
Passenger services on the 201·8 km electrified standard gauge railway from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro were formally launched on June 14. President Samia Suluhu Hassan paid the fares for the 1 400 passengers on the first trip.
The journey time is less than 2 h. Services are to be extended to the capital city Dodoma by July 25, … read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that passenger trains are set to continue to operate within the respective regions between Dar es Salaam and … read more
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) boasts an extensive railway network, comprising 2,778 km of narrow-gauge lines and 605 km of standard-gauge lines across the country. Additionally, KRC is the second largest landowner in Kenya, with significant land holdings along the railways and around station areas. Despite this, much of this land r… read more
Dr Helvi Petrus from the Transportation Commission of Namibia presented on both Namibia’s internal and cross-border regional rail network at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop. The event, which focused on the implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Networ… read more
Soter Gatera of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) articulated a compelling vision for Africa’s railway development at the African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop, held from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es Salaam. Gatera emphasised the transformative potential of wh… read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced the suspension of passenger train operations between Tanzania and … read more
Railway projects aligned with corridor development
Leading the way in green climate finance for sustainable railways
Railway infrastructure development in Uganda
More talk on revitalising Zimbabwe's railway network
Tanzania launches electric passenger train services
TAZARA resumes passenger train operations
Kenya Railways: Unlocking land potential to enhance urban mobility
Namibia's Rail expansion and green energy initiatives
