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Wireless train coupling could lift China rail freight

26.12.2025

Wireless train coupling test points to a freight leap

China high-speed rail network hits 50,000 km mark

26.12.2025

China high-speed rail network tops 50,000 km milestone

Baotou–Yinchuan High-speed Railway Opens in Full

24.12.2025

Baotou–Yinchuan High-speed Railway Starts Full Service

The Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project

09.01.2025

Funding Secured for Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna Railway Project

The Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project recently received $254. 76M in funding from China Development Bank.
The Maputo-Ressano Garcia rail line

06.01.2025

Expansion of the Maputo-Ressano Garcia Rail Line Enters Second Phase

The Maputo-Ressano Garcia rail line enters its second expansion phase to meet growing industrial needs. This development boosts trade routes and improves transport efficiency for regional exports.
Tanzania

04.01.2025

Tanzania Expands Modern Railway Network with New EMU Train Launch

Tanzania celebrates progress as it launches the fourth Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train. This milestone reflects the country’s commitment to modernizing transportation and boosting economic development.
Suburban Rail Devolution

03.01.2025

Cape Town Advances Plans for Suburban Rail Devolution

Cape Town’s government and PRASA signed a Service Level Plan to advance suburban rail devolution. The agreement lays the foundation for local oversight and future network expansion.
South African rail security problems

02.01.2025

South African Rail Security Problems Persist Amid Operational Challenges

South African rail security problems continue to affect operations, despite efforts to address infrastructure vulnerabilities and theft.
Morocco

27.12.2024

Morocco Invests $9 Billion in Railway Development by 2040

Morocco has announced plans to invest $9 billion in upgrading its railway infrastructure. This project aims to expand the network and improve transport accessibility across the country.
Mukono-Kampala Meter Gauge Railway

22.12.2024

Mukono-Kampala Meter Gauge Railway Officially Revamped for Faster Transportation

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has officially inaugurated the Mukono-Kampala Meter Gauge Railway, enhancing urban transportation.
Kenya Railways

21.12.2024

Kenya Railways Faces Financial Challenges After Loan Default and Rising Penalties

Kenya Railways is under scrutiny after defaulting on loans, leading to Sh3. 5 billion in penalties.
Transforming Railways in South Africa

20.12.2024

Transforming Railways in South Africa: Innovation and Security

South Africa’s railways are vital to its economy, providing efficient passenger transport and ore movement. Ongoing upgrades ensure enhanced safety, security, and sustainability across the network.
Rolling Stock Procurement

18.12.2024

African Development Bank Supports Rolling Stock Procurement to Boost Mining in Mauritania

African Development Bank Approves Major Loan for Rolling Stock Procurement in Mauritania. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Rail Transport Services in Nigeria

15.12.2024

Rail Transport Services in Nigeria Generate Record Revenue in Q3 2024

Rail Transport Services in Nigeria Report ₦1. 70bn Revenue for Q3 2024.
Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Project

14.12.2024

Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Project: A Game-Changer for Morocco’s Connectivity

The Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Project will transform Morocco’s transport network by drastically reducing travel times.