ARIA says South Africa’s open access rail reform must include binding localisation and human capital development obligations to ensure private network access supports industrial renewal, skills development and long-term rail sustainability.
TEXMACO has secured a major South African rail opportunity covering more than 2,235 freight wagons, 30 diesel locomotives and a proposed 15-year maintenance partnership.
Grindrod has signed a Rail Access Agreement with TRIM, enabling its participation in South Africa’s Open Access Rail initiative and paving the way for private rolling stock operations from 2027.
CAMRAIL has issued an open international invitation for bids for the local production and supply of 404,000 bi-block concrete sleepers for the Douala–N’Djamena Corridor.
Transnet is expected to issue the LeaseCo RFP within days, with more than 500 locomotives and 17,000 wagons identified for a rolling stock leasing platform.
CAMRAIL has issued an international tender for the supply of 512,700 metres of 54kg rail for the Douala-N’Djamena Corridor project in Cameroon.
Kenya Railways is seeking consultants to develop a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the Nairobi Metropolitan Area under the World Bank-funded KUMIP.
Nigeria reports 60% progress on the Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi Railway Project, with bridge works, track laying and structural components advancing.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected construction works for the Pyramids Station project in Giza Governorate, part of the first phase of Egypt’s Metro Line 4.
Angola used its participation at the International Transport Forum 2026 Summit in Leipzig to advance key transport priorities, including the Luanda Surface Metro project, following engagement with Siemens Mobility.
Uganda Railways Corporation and the EU Delegation held a strategic meeting in Kampala focused on sustainable rail development, planning, financing and green infrastructure.
TRANSTU has opened consultant preselection for studies linked to the planned 2km extension of Tunis light metro Line 6 towards El Mourouj 6.
Rail and port infrastructure remain key opportunities under the Namibia-EU Strategic Partnership, with progress on green hydrogen, minerals terminals and hydrogen-powered freight rail.
Yapı Merkezi Construction is delivering Tanzania’s SGR corridor from Dar es Salaam to Isaka, with sections in operation, Lots 3 and 4 under construction, and major financing secured.
Minrail Solutions has concluded a rail access agreement, enabling preparations for private freight rail operations on South Africa’s Ore Corridor and the national rail network.
South Africa’s R102 billion transport budget places rail, port and logistics reform at the centre of economic growth, with private train operators, infrastructure investment and passenger rail recovery among the key priorities.
Entreprise Générale du Cobalt, EVelution Energy and Trafigura have signed an MOU to develop a long-term U.S.–DRC cobalt supply chain supported by the Lobito Atlantic Railway.
The Railway Safety Regulator has launched the Rail Industry Awards 2026, recognising safety, innovation, leadership and operational excellence across South Africa and the SADC rail sector.
TRIM has concluded Rail Access Agreements with 11 Train Operating Companies, expanding South Africa’s rail network access and adding potential freight capacity.
Zambia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics is seeking an individual consultant to review SI No. 7 of 2018 and recommend measures to improve modal shift from road to rail.