Rail
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A
cutting-edge Evolution Series ES43ACi diesel
locomotive, the first of its kind for the
TransGuinéen Railway, has been unveiled at
Wabtec’s Marhowra factory in India. This
event marks a significant leap forward for Guinea’s
infrastructure and sets the stage for enha… read more
Uganda
is poised for a tourism boom thanks to a major infrastructure
investment. The Islamic Development Bank
(IsDB) has committed US\$800 million to support the
nation's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and
other key projects. This financial boost, spread over three years,
includes US\$500 million direc… read more
A
transformative railway project is underway in
Mauritania, promising to reshape the nation’s tourism
landscape and unlock exciting new opportunities for African
travel professionals. The Société Nationale
Industrielle et Minière (SNIM), with support from the
European Investment Bank (EIB), is embarking on… read more
Zambia
is set to transform regional trade with the development of the
Kapiri Mposhi Dry Port, a strategic infrastructure
project poised to boost connectivity and efficiency
across Southern Africa. This initiative presents
significant opportunities for African travel agents,
opening new avenues for … read more
Tanzania's
commitment to revitalizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) is set to transform regional
connectivity and unlock exciting new opportunities
for tourism across East Africa.
This strategic investment, totaling \$10.9 million
USD, signals a new era for the historic rail… read more
South
Africa is embarking on a significant economic reform
programme, Operation Vulindlela, aimed at boosting
infrastructure and unlocking new growth opportunities for the
African travel trade. This initiative, now entering
its second phase, focuses on key areas that will directly impact travel
and tourism, incl… read more
Africa’s
travel sector is buzzing with the potential of revitalized
railway networks. Across the Southern
African Development Community (SADC), significant reforms are underway,
promising exciting new opportunities for travel agents seeking to expand
their offerings and tap into the growing demand for unique travel
… read more
Morocco’s
ambitious expansion of its high-speed rail network
is set to reshape the nation’s tourism landscape,
creating exciting new opportunities for African travel
professionals. The recently launched
Kenitra–Marrakech High-Speed Rail Line, inaugurated
by King Mohammed VI, promises to revol… read more
Tanzania is making significant strides in revolutionizing
East African rail travel with its
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Since its
launch in June 2024, the SGR has become a cornerstone of the country's
transport infrastructure, carrying over
2.3 million passengers an… read more
African travel professionals, prepare for an exciting new
frontier: Southern Tanzania is poised for a
major economic transformation, and the travel industry stands to
benefit significantly. Long hampered by inadequate infrastructure, this
resource-rich region is on the cusp of unlocking its vast potential,
thanks to t… read more