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Indian firms are exploring wagons and locomotives

18.04.2026

India eyes South Africa rail rebuild options

Renfe France halt puts Talgo-Le Train deal at risk

17.04.2026

Talgo Le Train deal in doubt after Renfe halts France plans

Amtrak orders 800+ railcars for 14 long-distance routes

15.04.2026

Amtrak orders 800+ railcars for long-distance routes

Indian firms are exploring wagons and locomotives

18.04.2026

India eyes South Africa rail rebuild options

India South Africa rail cooperation is drawing attention. Both countries are looking at equipment supply, consultancy and semi-high-speed options tied to South Africa rail rebuild.
Citibank to arrange financing for Uganda rail line

17.04.2026

Uganda taps Citibank for $3.19bn railway funding

Uganda railway financing has moved to Citibank, with the government selecting the bank to arrange funding for a standard gauge railway linking Kampala to the Kenyan border.
Cairo Monorail inauguration: 56.5km East Nile route opens

31.03.2026

Cairo Monorail inauguration links New Administrative Capital

The Cairo Monorail inauguration on March 20, 2026, saw President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi lead Egypt into a new era of transit.
Kenya zero-tariff exports to China begin at Nairobi Terminus

29.03.2026

Kenya zero-tariff exports to China begin at Nairobi Terminus

Kenya zero-tariff exports to China have begun. The first consignment has been sent to China under the new zero-tariff access framework.

25.03.2026

Kenya starts work on Naivasha–Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway

Naivasha–Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway work has begun. Also, President William Ruto led the launch on 19 March 2026.
Kenyan SGR extension starts next westward phase

21.03.2026

Kenyan SGR extension heads from Naivasha to Malaba

The Kenyan SGR extension entered its next construction phase on March 19. Also, Railway Supply reported President William Samoei Ruto attended the launch west of Naivasha.
Kenya-Uganda railway extension as Ruto and Museveni meet

21.03.2026

Kenya-Uganda railway extension moves closer to border

Kenya-Uganda railway extension was back in focus on Saturday. The presidents of the two countries were preparing to meet near their shared border.
Morocco rail tunnel study funded by Spain at €1.73m

18.03.2026

Morocco rail tunnel gets €1.73m study backing in Spain

Morocco rail tunnel studies are moving ahead. Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility authorised €1.
TAZARA rail concession drives regional trade revival

27.02.2026

TAZARA cross-border passenger service returns on Mukuba

The TAZARA cross-border passenger service has returned, restoring passenger travel between Tanzania and Zambia on one of the region’s most vital rail links.
Ethiopia Djibouti Railway port links: What changes by 2026

22.02.2026

Ethiopia Djibouti Railway port links expand to DMP and HDTL

Ethiopia Djibouti Railway port links are set to expand rail access from the Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) to additional strategic port facilities, with key connections intended to be completed by the end of 2026, as reported by Capital Ethiopia.
Algeria railway development plans: funding, network growth

25.01.2026

Algeria railway development plans: $18.5bn rail push

Algeria railway development plans are backed by Dinars 2. 4 trillion ($US 18.
Ghana high-speed rail readiness: build the rail base first

25.01.2026

Ghana high-speed rail readiness starts with fixing basics

Conversations about Ghana high-speed rail readiness have surged in recent weeks, with experts and political figures urging the government to place high-speed rail (HSR) inside The Big Push development program.