Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport visited YNF Engineering’s Isando facility to assess progress on PRASA’s General Overhaul Programme and its role in commuter rail recovery.
SETRAG is seeking a multidisciplinary consultant to support the AFD-financed modernisation and securing of the Transgabonais railway in Gabon.
CMB.TECH Namibia is developing a green hydrogen-powered locomotive, adapting maritime-proven dual-fuel technology for rail operations in Namibia.
Zambia Railways Limited and SNCC have renewed a five-year agreement to strengthen cross-border rail operations and increase freight volumes between Zambia and the DR Congo.
Ghana plans to include the Western Rail Line in its Big Push Programme, boosting trade, jobs, and efficient transport across the Western Corridor.
TransNamib has issued an Expression of Interest for the leasing of diesel-electric locomotives to support freight operations across Namibia’s rail network.
Vossloh secures €30m contract to supply rail components for Tanzania’s SGR, boosting connectivity and trade across East Africa.
Lobito Atlantic Railway restored cargo flows after flooding in Benguela by implementing a road-rail contingency operation through the Dango Multimodal Platform.
Transnet and AFD sign €300M agreement to decarbonise South Africa’s freight sector and modernise rail infrastructure for a sustainable future.
Algeria advances its eastern mining railway with a major SNTF–FERROVIAL deal to boost phosphate transport and logistics capacity.
Kenya Railways urges regional masterplan rollout to boost East Africa trade, cut logistics costs, and strengthen cross-border rail integration.
Egypt to Study Four High-Speed Rail Stations in Alexandria
Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility, Arab Contractors and Orascom Construction to study four high-speed rail stations in Alexandria.
The African Development Bank and Germany are strengthening cooperation on African railway infrastructure, including a feasibility study for an African Rail Competence Centre.
Mozambique launches a data-driven observatory to reduce delays and costs along the Beira Corridor, improving regional trade efficiency.
Alstom acquires Cummins’ rail fuel cell business to advance hydrogen train operations and support greener, non-electrified rail networks.
Tanzania Railways Corporation has invited firms to an Early Market Engagement workshop for railway rehabilitation contracts under the Second Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project.
Nathan Belete takes office at the World Bank to lead Africa’s regional programmes, strengthening connectivity, trade and infrastructure across the continent.