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This paper reviews the implications of the constitution amendment for the Nigerian railway industry. It reviews the historical performance of the sector and posits that the reform and restructuring of the industry and the prioritization of railfreight is a sine qua non for its turnaround and long term sustainability.
A watershed moment was… read more
Join our editor for an insightful "Coffee with the Editor" session featuring the team from the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC) – International Union of Railways, as we discuss their involvement and activities in the African region. We had the privilege of "meeting" Christian Chavanel, the coordinator for the Africa region and Rail … read more
Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) has informed the public about an accident that occurred at the rail and road junction in the Kamata area on the morning of May 18, 2023.
The accident involved a passenger bus traveling between Machinga Complex and Kigamboni, which collided with the brake carriage of Deluxe Train number 8637.
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In an effort to bolster the railway sector across the African continent, the Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE) of the African Union Commission (AUC) is initiating a series of capacity-building endeavours. These initiatives are supported by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), which contributes to the Programme … read more
In a momentous event on May 9, the Nigeria Kajura Wagon Assembly Plant, established as part of the collaboration between China Civil Engineering (CCECC) and the Nigerian government, successfully completed the delivery of its initial consignment of 60 railway flat wagons. This landmark achievement signifies a significant breakthrough in Ni… read more
In the recently launched Agenda 2050, the Nigerian government recognizes the pivotal role of a functional railway system in achieving sustainable socio-economic development. Despite the decline in the performance of the Nigerian railway system due to policy neglect and competition from road transport, the government has made significant i… read more
The Eswatini Rail Link project team has spearheaded the project to reach significant milestones on its growth path. This is a joint effort between Transnet Freight Rail and Eswatini Railways. The project is currently at the Project Affected People resettlement phase. Many alternative resettlement sites have been prepared for the construct… read more
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have recently inked a Framework Agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia to establish Special Economic Zones (SEZ) dedicated to the production of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and related services.… read more
In May 2023, a Request for Proposals is expected to be issued for the Construction of the Tanzania/Burundi (Uvinza – Musongati – Gitega) SGR Section, which is Phase I of the Multinational Tanzania – Burundi – DRC Congo SGR Project. The Governments of Tanzania and Burundi have requested financing from the African Development Bank, with the Tanzan… read more
In March 2023, CAMRAIL, the railway concessionaire of Cameroon, successfully delivered around 10,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Chad on behalf of APM (Agence de Prestations Maritimes), demonstrating its logistical capabilities and team expertise. The delivery took just three days to transit between Douala and Ngaoundéré, with an average load… read more
The Nigerian Railway Constitution Amendment 2023
Expertise of the International Union Of Railways (UIC) benefiting railway operators in Africa
Tanzania Railway Corporation notifies of major accident at Kamata rail and road junction
Update On Eswatini Rail Link (ESRL) Project
CAMRAIL successfully transports 10,000 tonnes of ertilizer
