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High-speed rail maintenance in China gets new HSG-2

10.08.2026

Vossloh-Futrifer JV Targets Grinding and Milling in Morocco

Karibib Logistics Hub Anchors New Rail Corridor

10.08.2026

Karibib Logistics Hub Anchors New Walvis Bay Rail Link

Traxtion locomotives arrive at Port of Durban before refurbishment in Pretoria and planned commercial service from March 2027.

03.08.2026

Eight Traxtion Locomotives Arrive at Port of Durban

AfDB-DB agreement targets African rail expertise

16.05.2026

Railway infrastructure in Africa: AfDB-DB agreement

Railway infrastructure in Africa is at the center of a new agreement. It links the African Development Bank (AfDB) with DB Engineering & Consulting.

16.05.2026

Uganda sovereign sukuk planned for $3.16bn SGR

Uganda sovereign sukuk issuance is being prepared as part of a railway financing plan. The standard gauge railway is estimated at 2.
Standard Chartered Inks $2.33 Billion Mega-Deal to Complete Tanzania SGR

02.05.2026

Standard Chartered Inks $2.33 Billion Mega-Deal to Complete Tanzania SGR

Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway financing arranged by Standard Chartered covers more than $US 2. 33bn.
BLW completes Mozambique locomotive order via RITES

21.04.2026

BLW’s 10-locomotive Mozambique export order is complete

The BLW locomotive export to Mozambique is complete after the final two locomotives were delivered to Maputo. That closed a 10-unit contract executed through RITES Limited.
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.