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Tanzania Transport Minister inspects SGR
The Minister of Transport, Prof. Makame Mbarawa, conducted a visit to the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) from the Tanzanite International Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Station to Banana in Dar es Salaam on May 24, 2024.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of the SGR project and the readiness to commence internati… read more
Kenya Railways officially launches 2023-2027 strategic plan
On May 24, 2024, Kenya Railways proudly marked a significant milestone with the official launch of our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan in Mombasa. This pivotal event, graced by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen EGH, underlines our commitment to transforming Kenya Railways into the leading transport service prov… read more
TAZARA: Resumption of normal train operations
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that the reopening of the mainline, which was temporarily closed on 01 April 2024 due to landslides and formation failures caused by heavy rains in the Mlimba–Makambako area of … read more
Velaro EGY high speed train for Egypt on test
The first of the Velaro EGY high speed trainsets which Siemens Mobility is to supply to Egypt is undergoing dynamic testing at the Wegberg-Wildenrath circuit in Germany ahead of delivery later this year.
Siemens said the start of testing marked ‘a big step forward’ for the project.
A consortium of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Con… read more
Modernised Port Harcourt – Aba railway reopens
Minister of Transportation Sa’idu Alkali flagged off an inaugural train to mark the completion of work to modernise the 62 km Port Harcourt – Aba line on April 30, and has provided an update on progress with other ongoing rail projects.
The upgrading of the 1 067 mm gauge Port Harcourt – Aba line forms part of the Eastern Nar… read more
PRASA Cato Ridge Service remains suspended following incident
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) regrets to announce that a side collision between a passenger train and a Transnet Freight train occurred between Hammarsdale and KwaTandaza, KwaZulu Natal, on Thursday, 9 May 2024, at around 19:35.
Due to this incident, the Durban to Cato Ridge line has been suspended until f… read more
Siemens presents Egyptian Desiro as high speed rail construction progresses
Siemens Mobility presented one of the 94 Desiro HC electric multiple-units that it is supplying for Egypt to the international press at its Wegberg-Wildenrath Test & Validation Centre on May 8.
A consortium of Siemens, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors was awarded a turnkey contract in May 2022 to develop a ‘S… read more
Nigeria: Operations commence on completed section of the Port-Harcourt- Maiduguri Narrow Gauge line
As part of the intensified drive by the Federal Government (FG) to facilitate trade, enhance mobility, accessibility and ensure connectivity between the Southern parts of the country to the North-Eastern part of the Country, the rehabilitation of the 1443 km Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge rail project has received priority attention.… read more
PM Hon. Kassim Majaliwa witnesses the first trial run of SGR train from Dar es Salam
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa has witnessed the inaugural trial run of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma on 21 April 2024. This trial train transported various government officials and religious leaders from across Tanzania, for a special prayer session aimed at blessing the nation as it … read more
Land-Linked Zambia event highlights Zambia's railway and transport vision for regional integration
During the Land-Linked Zambia event held on April 4-5, 2024, Honourable Frank Tayali, Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, outlined the nation’s ambitious plans to become a central transport hub in Southern Africa. The conference, themed ‘Connecting Zambia by Land,’ brought together industry experts to discuss enhancing tr… read more
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