The Voith Sustainability Report 2022 details the company's sustainability efforts and progress in the fiscal year 2021/22. It includes a reduction in energy consumption, freshwater extraction, and waste volume, as well as a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. The report also highlights how Voith's products and services are helping customers achieve their sustainability goals, and it is available to download from the Voith website.
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) arrests employee for illegal sale of freight containers. Investigations were conducted after a complaint from an anonymous caller and it was found that eight containers were missing. A Transnet employee was identified and arrested. TFR adopts zero-tolerance against theft and other forms of criminal activities to maintain the seamless and transparent operation of the freight rail industry in South Africa.
Lucchini RS is supplying the wheelsets for Italy's first hydrogen-powered trains, set to run on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line starting in 2024. This move towards sustainable transportation will replace conventional diesel-powered trains, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the Italian government's plan to invest in the railway network
Kenya Railways has commenced the transportation of the GOK subsidized fertilizer as part of the Kenyan government’s plan to increase agricultural productivity and food security. The transportation of the fertilizer began in January 2023, and it is set to continue until March ahead of the expected long rains.
Kenya Railways has commenced the early works construction of Phase 1 of The Nairobi Railway City project. The project involves redeveloping the Nairobi Central Railway station and its surrounding areas into an iconic, multi-modal, transit-oriented, urban development. The phase 1 early works cover the construction of a pedestrian footbridge, a new railway station, a public square, and other infrastructure. The project is sponsored by the Kenyan and UK governments and is set for completion in 2030.
Bolloré Africa Logistics, along with private partners including China Harbour Engineering Co, International Container Terminal Services, and Tangier Mediterranean Special Agency, has signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of an integrated industrial zone in Kribi, Cameroon.
At the 2nd Dakar Financing summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development, the African Development Bank highlighted 69 infrastructure projects worth $160 billion under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). Rail-related construction projects are among the 69 projects.
The Morocco Rail Plan, led by the National Railways Office (ONCF), is subject to the availability of necessary financing estimated at 400 billion dirhams (MMDH), according to the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mr. Mohammed Abdeljalil. The ambitious plan includes 1,300 km of high-speed lines and 3,800 km of medium-speed lines, connecting 43 Moroccan cities and providing railway transport for 87% of the population.