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Renfe Class 452 high-capacity train during testing near Mataró

28.08.2026

Renfe high-capacity trains to join Málaga C-1 in 2028

Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train at Paris Gare de Lyon

20.08.2026

Australia Wants Proven High-Speed Trains, Not New Ones

Eurostar e300 train under overhead wires in Brussels

18.08.2026

Eurostar Retrofits 1990s Trains While Waiting for Its New Fleet

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Alstom’s Henri Poupart-Lafarge to advance the Cairo Metro. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir attended too

07.04.2025

Egypt’s President and Alstom CEO Boost Cairo Metro Growth

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Alstom’s Henri Poupart-Lafarge to advance the Cairo Metro. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir attended too.

05.04.2025

Lagos Green Line Rail Faces Criticism Over Design Flaws

The Lagos Green Line Rail sparks debate as experts critique its limited station plan. President Tinubu’s team pushes this metro rail to transform Lagos’ transport network.

05.04.2025

Zambia Secures $165M from EU for Growth

European Union Commits to Ongoing Support for Zambia. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

03.04.2025

Alstom Appoints Thabiso Komako as New CEO in South Africa

Alstom Names Thabiso Komako as New CEO of Alstom Ubunye to Drive South African Rail Operations. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The United States remains committed to financing the Lobito rail corridor, ensuring the transportation of vital minerals from Africa’s copperbelt to Western markets

03.04.2025

U.S. Funds Lobito Rail Corridor Despite Budget Cuts

The United States remains committed to financing the Lobito rail corridor, ensuring the transportation of vital minerals from Africa’s copperbelt to Western markets.
Chinese CRRC and South Korean Sung Shin RST compete in a tender for the supply of locomotives to Uganda worth $48M.

02.04.2025

Supply of Locomotives to Uganda: Who Will Win the Tender?

Chinese CRRC and South Korean Sung Shin RST compete in a tender for the supply of locomotives to Uganda worth $48M. CSI and Dalian Lambo Machinery also submitted bids, but they lack production facilities.
French company Alstom will deliver High-Speed Avelia Horizon Trains in Morocco to ONCF. The €781M contract covers 18 advanced train sets

31.03.2025

High-Speed Avelia Horizon Trains in Morocco Boost Transport

French company Alstom will deliver High-Speed Avelia Horizon Trains in Morocco to ONCF. The €781M contract covers 18 advanced train sets.
Alstom, a top mobility firm, has clinched a $847 million deal with ONCF. This contract will deliver 18 Avelia Horizon trains to Morocco fast

28.03.2025

Alstom Secures $847M Deal for Morocco’s High-Speed Rail

Alstom, a top mobility firm, has clinched a $847 million deal with ONCF. This contract will deliver 18 Avelia Horizon trains to Morocco fast.
train weighing system

26.03.2025

Train Weighing System Boosts Africa’s First High-Speed Rail

Africa’s First High-Speed Line Gets Advanced Weighing Technology. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) warns of rising rail-road crossing accidents. Motorists must stay cautious, and NRZ pushes for safety daily

26.03.2025

NRZ Reports Surge in Rail-road Crossing Accidents in Zimbabwe

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) warns of rising rail-road crossing accidents. Motorists must stay cautious, and NRZ pushes for safety daily.
Nigeria and China Collaborate on AI-Powered Speed Trains to Enhance Trade.

26.03.2025

Nigeria Boosts Trade with AI-Powered Speed Trains

Nigeria and China Collaborate on AI-Powered Speed Trains to Enhance Trade. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
China exports Mozambique diesel locomotives this month, marking a historic milestone. On March 10, CRRC Ziyang Co. ships three advanced units to Africa

24.03.2025

China Ships Mozambique Diesel Locomotives in Historic Export

China exports Mozambique diesel locomotives this month, marking a historic milestone. On March 10, CRRC Ziyang Co.