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In a significant milestone for Ghana’s transportation sector, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana, officially inaugurated two advanced Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains for operation on the 97-kilometer standard gauge railway line connecting … read more
The Zambia-Lobito Rail project is set to begin construction by early 2026, following significant backing from US President Joe Biden's recent visit to Angola.
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),
the project's lead developer, announced crucial commitments
highlighting the project's transformative potential, including up to $500 mil
… read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced a temporary halt to passenger train services between Dar es Salaam and Mbeya, including the Kilimanjaro Ordinary Train and the Udzungwa train, effective November 29, 2024.
This decis… read more
On November 21, President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the construction of the 272-kilometer Eastern Line of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which will connect the capital city of Kampala to Malaba on the Kenyan border. The ceremony took place in Tororo district
an… read more
In
a significant milestone for Ghana’s transportation landscape, President
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially unveiled two state-of-the-art
Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains designed for the 97-kilometer Tema to
Mpakadan standard gauge railway line. This inauguration marks a pivotal
moment, showcasing the power of internatio… read more
Zambia
Railways Limited (ZRL) is set to secure $248 million to implement its
strategic business plan for the period from 2024 to 2028. This funding
will be sourced through a combination of loans from financial
institutions, grants from the Zambian government and international
organizations, concessional loans, and equity contrib… read more
In
a significant milestone for Ghana's transportation infrastructure,
President Nana Akufo-Addo has formally opened the 97.7 km Tema –
Mpakadan standard gauge railway line. Built by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd
at a cost of US$447 million, the new railway line connects Tema's port
with a transfer quay on Lake Volta.
Speaking
at … read more
The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) announced that it successfully transported over 1,000,000 passengers
within four months following the launch of the electric train routes
between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma in June 2024, officiated by His
Excellency President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan.
This achievement marks a sign… read more
Lobito
Atlantic Railway (LAR), a key operator along the strategic Lobito
Railway Corridor, has received its first delivery of 275 new container
wagons from South African manufacturer Galison Manufacturing. This
delivery marks a significant milestone in LAR's ambitious three-year
expansion and modernization plan, aimed at enhancing tran… read more
The
Nakonde One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Improvement and Upgrading Project –
Phase 1 has officially kicked off, marking a significant milestone in
Zambia’s efforts to enhance border operations. This initiative is being
funded by the UK government through Trade Mark Africa, with a
substantial investment of US$10 million.… read more
Ghana's Transportation Revolution: New DMU Trains Launched on Tema to Mpakadan Railway
Groundbreaking Lobito Rail Project Set for 2026 Launch
TAZARA Temporarily Suspends Passenger Train Services in Tanzania
Uganda Launches Construction of Standard Gauge Railway Eastern Line
Zambia Railways Limited Plans Major Investment for Future Growth
TRC: Electric Train is a huge success
