The African Development Bank Group plans to invest $100 million in the Uvinza-Musongati-Gitega section of the Tanzania-Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo railway, among other commitments to support Burundi in key development sectors.
Knorr-Bremse is testing its Digital Automatic Coupler on a real freight train in Sweden to bring automation and digitalization to the rail freight industry. With the aim to become the leading supplier of automated system solutions by 2026.
Discover the latest developments in Angola's railway transportation infrastructure as Luena and Saurimo prepare to be connected by rail, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the region.
Afreximbank and ECA have partnered with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to establish Special Economic Zones for Battery Electric Vehicle production, leveraging their abundant natural resources to create a strategic foothold in the growing EV sector.
Transnet Freight Rail's 10-day Annual Maintenance Shutdown on the Manganese Mainline from Hotazel to Gqeberha has begun ensuring safe and reliable network operations and benefiting local communities with short-term employment.
Sub-Saharan Africa faces sluggish growth, debt vulnerabilities, and low investment, prompting a focus on macroeconomic stability, domestic revenue mobilization, and sustainable development. Harnessing natural resource wealth and transitioning to low-carbon economies offer opportunities for economic transformation and improved fiscal sustainability.
The East African Community (EAC) seeks a qualified railway expert to update the EAC Railway Master Plan, harmonize railway laws, standards, and regulations, and engage in continental railway initiatives to optimize the region's transportation services.
ENSCO Rail secures a 12-month contract with SETRAG to provide advanced track geometry measurement technology and training, enhancing the safety and efficiency of Gabon's railway system.
CAMRAIL successfully transported 10,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Chad, boosting agriculture rail transport between Cameroon and Chad.
The Green Infrastructure Corridors for Intra-African Trade Programme aims to improve infrastructure, and transport, and promote trade across Africa, with a focus on sustainable development. Key projects include the Isaka-Kigali Standard Gauge Railway.
President Ramaphosa meets with large exporters to discuss South Africa's logistics system, addressing challenges in rail and port infrastructure to boost economic growth and unlock investments. Government plans to implement reforms and collaborate with stakeholders for improvements.
Burundi and DRC sign a contract for a feasibility study and preliminary engineering design for the electrified Standard Gauge Railway project, aimed at connecting Gitega, Bujumbura, Uvira, and Kindu, as part of a multinational railway initiative.
CAF Group secures contracts for 18 Coradia Polyvalent regional trains, including 11 units for France's New Aquitaine Region and 7 for Senegal's APIX, consolidating CAF's position in the French market and aligning with its 2026 Strategy Plan.
Alstom Ubunye Welding School offers free accredited welding training to unemployed youth in Gauteng Province, incorporating virtual reality welding and a focus on skills development for the rail industry, leading to a QCTO Registered Qualification.
Transnet Engineering seeks a partner to establish a rolling stock leasing company in South Africa, aiming to create a more enabling environment for new train operating companies, align with rail reform, and grow and diversify revenue sources.
Learn about the Multinational Tanzania – Burundi – DRC Congo SGR Project Phase I and the construction of the Tanzania/Burundi SGR section, involving an electrified standard gauge railway under Design and Build arrangement. Tender notices are expected in May 2023.
An impressive milestone was achieved by Transnet Freight Rail's Cape Corridor on its Manganese Hotazel-Port Elizabeth export line, transporting a 10-year record volume of 9.7 million tons in 2023.