Tanzania, Burundi and DRC Advance Regional SGR Project Following Kinshasa Ministerial Meeting
Tanzania, Burundi and DRC advance SGR railway plans, strengthening regional trade, connectivity and access to the Port of Dar es Salaam.
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Togo Launches ESIA Procurement for Rail Link
Togo has launched a World Bank-funded ESIA tender for the Lomé–Adétikopé railway link under the PASLT programme, advancing port-to-industrial rail connectivity.
CRCC Assures Timely Completion of the TAZARA Revitalisation Project
CRCC confirms the TAZARA revitalisation project remains on track, with final designs nearing completion ahead of a three-year railway rehabilitation programme.
Zambia, Botswana Reaffirm Commitment to Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone (MKL) Rail Project
Zambia and Botswana reaffirm commitment to the Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone rail project, advancing regional connectivity, trade and SADC corridor integration.
GRDA Conducts Factory Acceptance Tests for Freight Rolling Stock in the United Kingdom
Ghana’s GRDA completes Factory Acceptance Tests in the United Kingdom for locomotives and wagons for the Tema–Mpakadan Railway Line, advancing freight operations.
CFM Advances Limpopo Rail Recovery and Expansion
CFM outlines Limpopo Line recovery and Ressano Garcia expansion at APLOP meeting, advancing Mozambique’s blue economy and logistics strategy.
Railway Operators and Suppliers Take Centre Stage at Land-Linked Zambia 2026
Railway operators, suppliers and policymakers will convene at Land-Linked Zambia 2026 in Lusaka to advance corridor development, interoperability and regional rail integration across Southern Africa.
Submission Deadline for the Namibe Corridor Extended
Angola extends the submission deadline for the Namibe Corridor concession tender to 4 June 2026, supporting stronger proposals and broader participation.
EU Approves €20 Million Grant for Tema–Mpakadan Railway Signalling Upgrade
The EU has approved a €20 million grant to upgrade signalling on Ghana’s Tema–Mpakadan Railway Line, enabling higher capacity, improved safety, and more efficient operations.
Bridging Communication and Signalling in Africa’s Railway Transformation
Signalling systems such as ETCS and mission-critical communication technologies like TETRA and DMR are shaping safer, interoperable railway networks across Africa.
Wabtec Secures Multiple Pantograph Orders in India
Wabtec secures major pantograph orders in India, supporting metro and rail projects with advanced, efficient and reliable electrification technology.
Indra Wins €40 Million Santiago Rail Communications Contract
Indra secures a €40 million contract with EFE Trenes de Chile to deliver integrated communications systems for the Alameda–Melipilla and Santiago–Batuco rail lines, enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency.
TransNamib to Pilot Hydrogen-Powered Locomotive
TransNamib launches a six-month trial of a hydrogen-powered dual-fuel locomotive on the Walvis Bay–Windhoek corridor, advancing rail decarbonisation and green hydrogen integration in Namibia.
Siemens Mobility and Sonda Win ETCS Signalling Project in Mexico
Siemens Mobility and Sonda secure ETCS Level 1 signalling contract for Mexico’s 300 km Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato rail corridor, advancing passenger rail modernisation.