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New CAF automatic train during testing on the Madrid Metro network

31.08.2026

Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains start night testing

Renfe Class 452 high-capacity train during testing near Mataró

28.08.2026

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

Official illustrative image of a Vande Bharat Sleeper train

28.08.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Prototype Now Due in March 2027

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will invest ₦8.52 billion in train procurement this year.

15.01.2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation Allocates ₦8.52 Billion for Trains in 2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will invest ₦8. 52 billion in train procurement this year.
Ethiopia has launched a tender to resume construction of a 392-kilometer railway connecting key regions

15.01.2025

Ethiopia Announces Tender for Restoring Major Railway Construction

Ethiopia has launched a tender to resume construction of a 392-kilometer railway connecting key regions. The project aims to enhance the country’s transportation infrastructure.
SNIM Investments: Acquisition of Locomotives and Wagons to Boost Transportation

14.01.2025

Acquisition of Locomotives and Wagons: A Key Step in SNIM’s Logistics Development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a $150 million loan to support SNIM’s logistics development program. The $467 million project aims to double Mauritania’s railway capacity by 2030.
Transport Evolution Africa 2025

12.01.2025

Transport Evolution Africa 2025: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

Transport Evolution Africa 2025 brings together leaders to reshape connectivity in Africa. Attend the event from 17–19 June 2025 in Johannesburg for transformative insights.
Africa is home to some of the world’s longest railway lines, essential for trade and development

11.01.2025

Top 10 African Countries with the Longest Railway Lines in 2025

Africa is home to some of the world’s longest railway lines, essential for trade and development. These networks connect cities, industries, and countries, driving regional growth and economic success.
LAMATA

11.01.2025

LAMATA Partners with AfDB for Lagos Purple Rail Line Expansion

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is collaborating with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to expand Lagos’ rail system.
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.