Temporary suspension of passenger train services in Zambia
Temporary suspension of passenger services in Zambia due to a goods train accident at Msanza-Kapwila area in Nakonde District. The occurrence took place on 22 September 2022 at 09:45 hours. According to a media statement, the train, comprising two locomotives and 26 wagons, was transporting 1,414 metric tons of cargo from the Port of Dar es Salaam to Ndola, Zambia. The train is operated by a private railway operator, African Inland Container Depot (AFICD), a Tanzanian-based private railway operator with “Open Access” rights on the TAZARA infrastructure.
The accident occurred on a curve at KM-1004, between Msanza and Kapwila Stations in Zambia, where 19 wagons capsized resulting in track damages involving 520 railway concrete sleepers and 52 rails.
Thankfully no injuries or loss of human life were reported and investigations have been opened to determine the cause of the accident.
The Authority is working around the clock to ensure that normal train services are restored as quickly as possible.
