The Economic Regulation of Transport Bill in South Africa is now open for public comment. The bill aims to establish an Economic Transport Regulator to consolidate economic regulation of transport within a single framework. The bill also addresses access to rail infrastructure.
The Municipality of Tangier, in partnership with the Urban Development Company for the Conversion of the Port Area of Tangier City (SAPT), invites tenders for the management of the public urban collective transport service by cable car in the city of Tangier.
The UIC - International Union of Railways has announced the appointment of Christian Chavanel as Coordinator for the Africa region.
The Road Freight Association highlights critical points for the new Minister of Transport to consider, including the need for efficient rail infrastructure, legal compliance in road management, and the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement on the industry. Learn more about the RFA's mission to promote professionalism and safety in road transport.
National Land Transport Amendment Bill [B 7F—2016], seeks to amend the National Land Transport Act, 2009, to insert certain definitions and amend others; to provide for non-motorised and accessible transport; to bring the Act up to date with developments since the implementation of the Act.
ALFINGER and Plasser & Theurer have developed a versatile solution for complex overhead power line repairs. Equipped with railway cranes and access platforms, the maintenance fleet guarantees safe, precise, and efficient work in limited space.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank have joined forces to provide Serbia with a €2.2 billion financing package for the modernisation of the rail link between Belgrade and Niš. The upgrade will enable faster travel speeds, promote a modal shift to greener transport, and support Serbia's economic development and regional connectivity.
Over 40 urban transport leaders from 13 African countries have united to establish the African Association of Urban Transport Authorities (AAUTA) to provide sustainable mobility solutions for the continent's growing urbanization rates. Read more about this important initiative in Africa.
Johny Smith, CEO of TransNamib, discusses his impending departure and TransNamib projects, including upgrades, new locomotives, and government support for the rail industry in Namibia.
The Municipality of Tangier has launched an international call for tenders for the delegated management of the public urban collective transport service by cable car in the city of Tangier. Read on to know more about the project and the application process.
British Steel has secured its largest export deal to date with a contract to deliver 244,000 steel sleepers to Guinea. British Steel has partnered with Trackwork and Pandrol on this project to provide a complete global supply chain solution.
The Cameroon-Chad Transport Corridor project aims to improve regional trade transport along the Douala-N’Djamena intermodal corridor. Learn about the project components, implementing agencies, and progress updates.
Learn about the deployment of high-speed rail lines in Morocco, including the ambitious master plan to develop 1,500 km of high-speed lines and 3,800 km of conventional lines. Discover the latest technological advances and achievements in high-speed rail planning, construction, and operation at the UIC World Congress on High Speed.
Discover the key insights from the 9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, where Nouroundine Traoré, Director General of COGEFER, discussed how rail development can provide African economies with the means for sustainable economic growth and promote regional economic integration through projects like the African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network and the Kano-Katsina-Maradi railroad.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching the second phase of its technical support programme to digitalise the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The aim is to streamline administrative formalities and fast-track the management of investor services through the establishment of a one-stop shop for investors.
The Egyptian National Railway has issued a Specific Procurement Notice for the Initial Selection Document for the Turnkey Contract for Plant, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of a new signalling system for the Cairo Alexandria Trade Logistics Development Project. Read on to know more.