SNTF Issues Tender for Diesel-Electric Locomotives
Algeria’s SNTF has issued a national and international tender for diesel-electric locomotives, spare parts, fleet parts, tooling and equipment.
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Siemens Mobility Expands Global Rail Diagnostics Portfolio With MERMEC Acquisition
Siemens Mobility has signed an agreement to acquire key MERMEC Group rail technology businesses, expanding its global portfolio in diagnostics, signalling, measurement technologies and infrastructure inspection.
Tanzania Exports Rise 16% as Trade Expands Across Europe, Asia and Regional Markets
Tanzania’s export earnings reached $10.08 billion in 2025, supported by stronger trade with Europe, regional markets and Asia, while imports rose on transport equipment, petroleum products and railway materials.
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency Advances Rail-Led Regional Integration
The Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency is strengthening rail-led regional integration across East, Central and Southern Africa through SGR development, multimodal logistics, cross-border project coordination and corridor project bankability.
Mozambique Opens Consultation on Rail Access Regulations to Strengthen Corridor Competitiveness
Mozambique has opened public consultation on proposed rail access regulations, aiming to strengthen railway governance, corridor competitiveness, rail-port integration and logistics investment.
Trans-Cunene Corridor Strengthens Namibia–Angola Trade Link
The Trans-Cunene Corridor is strengthening trade between Namibia and Angola, supported by higher Walvis Bay cargo volumes, 24-hour Oshikango/Santa Clara border operations, infrastructure upgrades and long-term rail connectivity plans.
CRRC Ziyang Expands African Rail Offering With AC-Series Diesel Locomotive Platform
CRRC Ziyang’s AC-series diesel locomotive platform strengthens its African rail offering, with configurable AC traction technology for freight, heavy-haul mineral corridors, shunting and passenger-related applications.
Southern Africa’s Road-Rail Challenge Moves Towards Corridor Integration
Southern Africa’s road-rail debate is shifting towards corridor integration as TAZARA concession targets, Zambia’s freight imbalance, intermodal contracting, common-user facilities and trucking sector participation reshape regional freight logistics.
TRC Deploys Laser-Equipped Road-Rail Vehicles to Strengthen SGR Track Inspection
Tanzania Railways Corporation has introduced laser-equipped road-rail inspection vehicles to strengthen SGR track monitoring, safety and operational response.
Zambia Railways and SNCC Target Up to 60% Increase in Cross-Border Rail Volumes
Zambia Railways Limited and SNCC expect renewed cross-border rail operations to increase direct cargo volumes by up to 60% in 2026, supporting Zambia–DRC mining logistics, Copperbelt freight and future Lobito Corridor integration.
Cameroon Moves to Update National Railway Master Plan
Cameroon’s Ministry of Transport has issued a request for expressions of interest to recruit a consultant to update the country’s National Railway Master Plan, aligning future rail development with national planning, mining logistics and regional corridor integration.
Tanzania Unleashes Rail-Port Cargo Corridor to Boost Regional Logistics
Tanzania will move containers directly from the Port of Dar es Salaam onto its electric SGR network from 1 June, strengthening regional cargo movement into East and Central Africa.