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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

NSIB Finalizes Rules for Safer Maritime and Rail Transport

22.07.2025

NSIB Implements New Frameworks to Boost Transport Safety Nationwide

NSIB has introduced new regulatory frameworks to strengthen accident investigations in Nigeria’s maritime and rail sectors, aiming to align with global best practices and improve nationwide transportation safety standards.
China Strengthens Iron Ore Access with African Rail Projects

21.07.2025

China Expands Iron Ore Supply Chain with New Railway Links in Africa

China will receive iron ore shipments from Guinea and Algeria this year as new rail and port projects remove critical bottlenecks and open vast mineral reserves for global trade.
Libya Resumes Key Railway Projects with China

19.07.2025

Libya Moves Forward with Major Railway Construction Plans

Libya has signed a new agreement with China to resume key railway projects, aiming to reconnect major regions and boost economic growth through strategic transport links.
Algeria signed a memorandum with John Cockerill to launch locomotive production and reduce its reliance on imported rolling stock as part of its new transport strategy

02.07.2025

Algeria to Launch Locomotive Plant with John Cockerill

Algeria signed a memorandum with John Cockerill to launch locomotive production and reduce its reliance on imported rolling stock as part of its new transport strategy.
Tanzania Railways Corporation has officially launched electric freight train operations on its Standard Gauge Railway between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma

30.06.2025

Tanzania Railways Corporation Launches New Electric Freight Line

Tanzania Railways Corporation has officially launched electric freight train operations on its Standard Gauge Railway between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.
US Advances $500M for African Minerals Railway Project

25.06.2025

US Advances $500M for African Minerals Railway Project

The African Minerals Railway Project is set to receive $500 million in US financing to transport key minerals from central Africa to Angola’s Atlantic coast.
India will soon begin supplying locomotives to Guinea — the DLF plant, jointly operated by Wabtec and Indian Railways, will manufacture a total of 150 locomotives for the Transguinean Railway Project.

20.06.2025

Wabtec Will Deliver 150 Indian Locomotives to Guinea

India will soon begin supplying locomotives to Guinea — the DLF plant, jointly operated by Wabtec and Indian Railways, will manufacture a total of 150 locomotives for the Transguinean Railway Project.
Indian company RITES has sent the first locomotive to Mozambique as part of a contract for 10 units, funded by the African Development Bank

20.06.2025

India Delivers First Locomotive to Mozambique Under $37.7M Contract

Indian company RITES has sent the first locomotive to Mozambique as part of a contract for 10 units, funded by the African Development Bank.
South Africa is expanding private sector participation in the rail industry after receiving over 160 business proposals to develop export logistics and preparing to launch passenger transport initiatives.

17.06.2025

South Africa Opens Rail Sector to Private Investors

South Africa is expanding private sector participation in the rail industry after receiving over 160 business proposals to develop export logistics and preparing to launch passenger transport initiatives.
Kenya plans to issue its first Panda bond to raise funds for the stalled 475 km Standard Gauge Railway extension toward the Ugandan border, aiming to reduce logistics costs and improve trade access

17.06.2025

Kenya Seeks Chinese Panda Bond to Restart Railway Expansion

Kenya plans to issue its first Panda bond to raise funds for the stalled 475 km Standard Gauge Railway extension toward the Ugandan border, aiming to reduce logistics costs and improve trade access.
India’s RITES is renewing its engagement with Tanzania, focusing on long-term partnerships and railway infrastructure investments across the region’s most transformative transportation projects

17.06.2025

India’s RITES Reignites Infrastructure Ambitions in Tanzania

India’s RITES is renewing its engagement with Tanzania, focusing on long-term partnerships and railway infrastructure investments across the region’s most transformative transportation projects.
South Africa Gets $1.5 Billion to Reform Rail, Energy

14.06.2025

South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion to Boost Rail and Energy

South Africa has secured $1. 5 billion in funding from the World Bank to implement rail freight and energy reforms aimed at boosting competitiveness and driving private sector investment.