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Malawi’s Rail Momentum Gaining Traction

In this insightful conversation, filmed at the Land-Linked Zambia Conference & Exhibition – Railways Africa Editor Phillippa Dean speaks with Engineer Geoffrey F. Magwede, Director of Railway Services from Malawi’s Ministry of Transport and Public Works – to unpack the quiet but significant strides Malawi is making in rail development.

From a high-performing rail concession signed in 1999, now extended to 2046, to the near-completion of the 399km line to Mchinji and Chipata, Malawi is strategically positioning itself as a regional logistics player. The conversation also covers:

  • Beira to Nsanje (formerly Port Herald) line revival
  • Ongoing freight movement, including fuel and molasses
  • Axle load upgrades (15T to 18T)
  • The long-awaited 24km link to Zambia on the cards
  • Feasibility studies for a northern link with the TAZARA line via Mbeya, Nakonde, or Tunduma
  • Hints of standard gauge rail development on the horizon

Malawi is “on the right track” – and serious about strengthening its logistics backbone to support mining and cross-border trade.

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Malawi’s rail revival is gaining momentum. Engineer Geoffrey F. Magwede, Director of Railway Services -Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Malawi – shares updates on completed and upcoming projects — from the Chipata–Mchinji line and Beira–Nsanje freight ops to plans for connecting with TAZARA. And he drops a small hint… Malawi SGR. Serious steps are being taken toward regional integration.

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#RailwaysAfrica #Malawi #ChipataRail #Mchinji #TAZARA #Rail  #Railway #EastAfricaRail #NacalaCorridor #Infrastructure #StandardGaugeRail #Africa #Logistics #Transport #Mining

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