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Lobito
Atlantic Railway (LAR), a key operator along the strategic Lobito
Railway Corridor, has received its first delivery of 275 new container
wagons from South African manufacturer Galison Manufacturing. This
delivery marks a significant milestone in LAR's ambitious three-year
expansion and modernization plan, aimed at enhancing tran… read more
The
Nakonde One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Improvement and Upgrading Project –
Phase 1 has officially kicked off, marking a significant milestone in
Zambia’s efforts to enhance border operations. This initiative is being
funded by the UK government through Trade Mark Africa, with a
substantial investment of US$10 million.… read more
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual report titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2024,’ which indicates that progress in expanding and improving the rail network as outlined in the African Union’s railway initiative has been limited to date.
According to the report, out of the ambitious plan to construct … read more
Namibia
has reallocated funds originally designated for railway projects in the
2024 budget to other initiatives, as stated by the Minister of Finance
and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, during the mid-year budget
review.
The
minister noted that due to low execution rates on capital projects, a
total of N$2.1 b… read more
With
deliberate strides and a clearly articulated vision for the future,
Algeria is currently undergoing a remarkable economic renaissance. The
early indicators of this transformation are starting to manifest and
influence various aspects of public life. Recently, the government has
initiated several strategic projects aimed at … read more
The eThekwini Municipality is considering a study to determine the feasibility of a tram-light rail system that would link Durban's downtown area with King Shaka International Airport.
The goal of this project is to evaluate the potential for a practical, sustainable, and integrated public transportation solution that could support the cit… read more
The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has inked a €2.7 billion contract with Yapı Merkezi, a Turkish firm. The agreement involves the construction of an electrified standard gauge railway stretching 273 kilometers from Malaba, located on the Kenyan border, to Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The Eastern Railway Projec… read more
On
the 14th of October, a significant event took place with the formal
signing of the contract for the ambitious Malaba-Kampala (Eastern Route)
Railway project.
This groundbreaking initiative, estimated at around 3
billion dollars, will cover a distance of 273 kilometres. The key
players in this venture are the Government … read more
The Lagos State Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ambitious Green Line Rail Mass Transit Project, which is set to traverse the expansive Lekki corridor within the state. This significant development aims to enhance the public transportation system in Lagos, providing residents with … read more
The first trainset has officially been delivered for Phase II of the Dakar Train Express Régional (TER), a significant project aimed at enhancing transportation in Senegal. This new phase will extend the existing 36 km line from Dakar to Diamniadio by an additional 19 km, ultimately connecting to the Blaise Diagne International Air… read more