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Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail groundbreaking ceremony

31.08.2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Cost Doubles

Auckland train at Karanga-a-Hape Station on the City Rail Link

31.08.2026

Auckland City Rail Link Opens to Passengers September 13

Works at the future 14-Bis-Saracura station in São Paulo

31.08.2026

14-Bis-Saracura Station Halted by Archaeological Finds

24.04.2025

Lobito–Zambia Railway Project: A Landmark for Southern Africa’s Economic Integration

Zambia and Angola have taken a significant step forward with the Lobito–Zambia Railway Project, aimed at improving regional trade and economic growth across Southern Africa.
By 2030, Tangier plans to build tram lines with a total length of up to 30 km, significantly improving the city’s transport infrastructure ahead of the FIFA World Cup

24.04.2025

Tram Lines to Be Built in Tangier by 2030

By 2030, Tangier plans to build tram lines with a total length of up to 30 km, significantly improving the city’s transport infrastructure ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
The Amtrak Bribery Scandal resulted in a 57-month prison sentence for a former executive who conspired to funnel gifts to influence $52 million in project payments

24.04.2025

South Africa: Court Annuls Transnet’s $430M Deal with Wabtec

South Africa’s highest court has annulled a $430 million contract between the state-owned transport operator Transnet SOC and U.
Tourists involved in the Rovos Rail train accident near Gwanda have reached Zimbabwe safely and are now exploring Victoria Falls.

22.04.2025

Tourists Safely Arrive in Zimbabwe After Rovos Rail Train Accident

Tourists involved in the Rovos Rail train accident near Gwanda have reached Zimbabwe safely and are now exploring Victoria Falls.
Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion

22.04.2025

Traxtion Expands Its Repair and Maintenance Capabilities for Rolling Stock

Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion.
A luxury Rovos Rail train collided with a freight locomotive in Zimbabwe, injuring several crew members and causing derailment as tourists traveled to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday

19.04.2025

Train Collision in Zimbabwe Injures Crew on Luxury Rail Tour

A luxury Rovos Rail train collided with a freight locomotive in Zimbabwe, injuring several crew members and causing derailment as tourists traveled to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday.
South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the Mmamabula–Lephalale Railway, a vital cross-border logistics project.

16.04.2025

Coal Imports to Power Mmamabula–Lephalale Railway Growth

South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the Mmamabula–Lephalale Railway, a vital cross-border logistics project.
Kenya has resumed talks to secure a financing model for the Nairobi Railway City, a transformative project designed to reshape the capital’s infrastructure and drive economic growth

14.04.2025

Kenya and UK Negotiate Financing for Nairobi Railway City Project

Kenya has resumed talks to secure a financing model for the Nairobi Railway City, a transformative project designed to reshape the capital’s infrastructure and drive economic growth.
Lagos has committed to executing the entire 68km Green Line rail in one uninterrupted phase to enhance citywide transit and reduce daily traffic gridlock

14.04.2025

Lagos Moves Ahead with 68km Green Line Rail Project

Lagos has committed to executing the entire 68km Green Line rail in one uninterrupted phase to enhance citywide transit and reduce daily traffic gridlock.
CRRC Ziyang has delivered SDD1 diesel locomotives to Mozambique, marking the country’s first use of Chinese-built locomotives in its railway network.

11.04.2025

CRRC Ziyang Delivers Diesel Locomotives to Mozambique Railways

CRRC Ziyang has delivered SDD1 diesel locomotives to Mozambique, marking the country’s first use of Chinese-built locomotives in its railway network.
South Africa’s government allocates $1 billion for modernization of PRASA in 2025. Funds will support CTC upgrades and new trains

09.04.2025

Modernization of PRASA: New Trains and CTC Systems in South Africa in 2025

South Africa’s government allocates $1 billion for modernization of PRASA in 2025. Funds will support CTC upgrades and new trains.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation and Plateau State today launched the Jos–Kuru Rail Revival. This deal aims to enhance transport and spark economic growth regionally.

08.04.2025

Jos–Kuru Rail Revival Boosts Nigeria’s Transport Network

The Nigerian Railway Corporation and Plateau State today launched the Jos–Kuru Rail Revival. This deal aims to enhance transport and spark economic growth regionally.