The National Office of Railways in Morocco, Office National des Chemin de Fer (ONCF) reports a significant reduction in carbon emissions in 2023, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2035, with a 20% decrease in GHG emissions and continued progress in rail decarbonisation.
Join Gibela Rail at the SARA Rail Event from 20th to 23rd August at Sandton Convention Centre. Discover their strategic vision, commitment to local communities, and industry-leading rolling stock manufacturing capabilities.
The Tunis-Annaba railway line between Tunisia and Algeria resumes commercial passenger services after a 30-year hiatus, marking a significant milestone in North African rail transport history.
Learn about the proposed Kenya Railways Bill, 2024, aimed at enhancing Kenya's rail transport by restructuring the Kenya Railways Corporation and introducing the Railways Regulatory Authority. Public forums are open for comments from August 26 to September 13, 2024.
voestalpine VAE SA showcases its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by empowering young women at Sizwe Secondary School, aligning with Mandela Day 2024 and Women's Month South Africa themes.
Knorr-Bremse South Africa supplies braking systems to Nacala Logistics' new fleet of 200 HL6 wagons, enhancing operational capacity and reliability with the AAR style Tandem Brake System.
The Railway Safety Regulator releases preliminary findings on the tragic level crossing accident between Tsantsabane and Groenwater, Northern Cape, involving a Transnet train, which resulted in four fatalities and two critical injuries.
The Egis/SYSTRA/Novec consortium has been awarded the project management contract for Morocco’s Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Line. This project is a key part of the Rail Morocco 2040 Plan, aiming to connect major cities with a 430km high-speed line, enhancing Morocco's rail network ahead of the 2030 Football World Cup.
Uganda Railways Corporation railway programme, regional connectivity projects, and future expansions. Topics include metre and standard gauge railways, key infrastructure projects, freight and passenger services, and strategic partnerships with Kenya and Tanzania.
HPX announces key leadership appointments in Guinea, naming Oumar Sylla as Directeur Général of SMFG and Bob Adam as Chairman of the Board, to advance their high-grade iron ore project.
Kenya Railways Corporation clarifies the operational status of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) on the Nairobi Commuter Rail service, addressing concerns raised by recent media reports. The DMUs are fully operational, maintained regularly, and play a key role in the ongoing revitalisation of Nairobi’s rail services.
The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project, a joint effort between Namibia and Botswana, is set to appoint a consultant for a feasibility study by September. The project aims to enhance regional rail infrastructure and boost trade, connecting Walvis Bay to Botswana’s coalfields.