Algeria’s 950km Western Mining Railway project from Tindouf to Béchar is set to support the Gara Djebilet mine, enhancing resource transport and boosting the national economy through strategic infrastructure investment.
Explore Gautrain’s methodical approach to expanding Gauteng’s railway network, as presented by Victor Shange at the Railway Safety Conference. Learn how Gautrain secures routes, engages stakeholders, and manages public buy-in for a sustainable transit future.
The Bombela Operating Company, which operates Gautrain, received the Train Operator of the Year award at the inaugural Rail Industry Awards. Recognised for excellence in operations, the Gautrain stands as a benchmark of successful public-private partnership, supporting urban mobility and South Africa’s transport aspirations.
South Africa’s 2024 MTBPS announces reforms to boost private investment in rail infrastructure. Key initiatives by Minister Enoch Godongwana aim to revitalise the rail sector, supporting economic growth and job creation.
Marking 37 years in operation, Traxtion invests significantly in expanding its fleet, growing its Rail Services Hub, and advancing rail infrastructure across Africa. CEO James Holley highlights the impact of SADC rail reforms and Traxtion's commitment to the continent’s rail future.
Discover how Dr Willem Sprong’s innovative OHTE Tampering Detection Device (TDD) is reducing overhead rail theft in South Africa by 90%, enhancing rail security, operational efficiency, and reliability across Transnet’s network.
Discover Alstom’s impact on Algeria’s rail network, from urban tramways to mainline signalling. As Algeria embarks on ambitious rail expansion, Alstom’s technology, local expertise, and infrastructure solutions support growth and connectivity.
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is progressing towards the Zambia-Lobito Rail Project, with financial close expected within two years. This economic corridor is designed to boost sectors like mining, agriculture, and logistics, and will span an 800 km greenfield rail line, connecting Angola’s Benguela rail to Zambia.
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) teams up with RATP Group and Alstom to modernise South Africa’s rail sector. This initiative aims to enhance passenger and freight rail efficiency, aligning with SA’s economic recovery and sustainable growth goals.
Discover Alstom's Autonomous Regional Train Evolution (ARTE) project, showcased during InnoTrans 2024. This initiative leverages the European Train Control System (ETCS) and Remote Train Operation (RTO) for driverless rail innovation on existing lines, enhancing safety, sustainability, and efficiency across the rail network.
Explore Alstom’s influence in Africa’s rail networks, from high-speed rail in Morocco to urban mobility in Egypt, and the company’s commitment to localisation and sustainable transport. Railways Africa Magazine reveals insights from Sacha Parneix, Alstom’s VP for Commercial Activities across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Explore the evolution of railway sleepers in this final article of the History of Sleepers series, covering the transition from steel to concrete sleepers, manufacturing techniques, and advancements in durability for modern railway tracks. Published in Railways Africa Magazine.
Namibia’s 2024 budget reallocates railway project funding to other priorities due to low project execution rates, with N$2.1 billion redirected. Despite the delay, the government pledges future investments in railway upgrades, aiming to support economic growth and infrastructure improvement.
The Road Freight Association urges critical infrastructure investment in South Africa’s ports, rail, and transport systems, emphasising the need for public-private partnerships to revitalise the logistics supply chain. Insight from RFA CEO Gavin Kelly.
Canyon Resources reports continued progress on the Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, with construction, locomotive delivery and mining mobilisation on track for 2026 and full financing secured for Stage 1 production.