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Watco-owned WAMX locomotives passing through Whitewater, Wisconsin

10.07.2026

Watco Dispatch Center contract ratified by employees

BNSF freight train passing under a signal bridge

09.07.2026

BNSF labor agreement covers 1,700 employees

Stuttgart 21 station hall under construction in April 2025

29.06.2026

Stuttgart 21 audit pushes opening plan to 2033

Nigeria’s railway sector embraces CNG technology to reduce diesel costs by 70%, lower emissions, and stimulate economic growth through strategic infrastructure investments

04.06.2025

Nigeria Advances CNG-Powered Rail to Cut Costs and Emissions

Nigeria’s railway sector embraces CNG technology to reduce diesel costs by 70%, lower emissions, and stimulate economic growth through strategic infrastructure investments.
The European Investment Bank is reviewing a project in which railway modernization in Mauritania plays a key role in expanding SNIM’s mining logistics

02.06.2025

EIB May Finance Railway Modernization in Mauritania

The European Investment Bank is reviewing a project in which railway modernization in Mauritania plays a key role in expanding SNIM’s mining logistics.
CRRC diesel locomotives have officially entered service in Mozambique following their launch at Maputo’s central station in the presence of Transport Minister João Matlombe

02.06.2025

New CRRC Diesel Locomotives Enter Service in Mozambique

CRRC diesel locomotives have officially entered service in Mozambique following their launch at Maputo’s central station in the presence of Transport Minister João Matlombe.
Wabtec has unveiled the first locomotive for the Simandou railway in Guinea, marking a major step toward advancing Africa’s largest mining infrastructure project and enhancing cross-border mineral exports

27.05.2025

Wabtec Unveils First ES43ACi Locomotive for Guinea Railway

Wabtec has unveiled the first locomotive for the Simandou railway in Guinea, marking a major step toward advancing Africa’s largest mining infrastructure project and enhancing cross-border mineral exports.
The government of Tanzania will allocate $10.2 million from the 2025–2026 budget to modernize the TAZARA railway, which links Tanzania and Zambia

26.05.2025

Tanzania Invests in TAZARA Railway Development

The government of Tanzania will allocate $10. 2 million from the 2025–2026 budget to modernize the TAZARA railway, which links Tanzania and Zambia.
TransNamib has canceled the contract to purchase 23 Wabtec locomotives due to a lack of transparency and is launching a new tender involving multiple suppliers.

26.05.2025

TransNamib Revises Wabtec Locomotive Procurement Plans

TransNamib has canceled the contract to purchase 23 Wabtec locomotives due to a lack of transparency and is launching a new tender involving multiple suppliers.
The South African government has approved a $2.83 billion guarantee for Transnet to support its capital investments and debt obligations, reinforcing its role in the nation’s economic growth.

23.05.2025

South African Government Approves $2.83B Guarantee for Transnet

The South African government has approved a $2. 83 billion guarantee for Transnet to support its capital investments and debt obligations, reinforcing its role in the nation’s economic growth.
The EIB has launched an evaluation of a railway expansion project connecting Zouérat and Nouadhibou, as Mauritania aims to boost iron ore exports and improve logistics

23.05.2025

EIB to Consider Investments in Mauritania’s Railways

The EIB has launched an evaluation of a railway expansion project connecting Zouérat and Nouadhibou, as Mauritania aims to boost iron ore exports and improve logistics.
Kribi Port remains underutilized despite recent upgrades, as weak road conditions and the absence of a railway link continue to hinder its growth and competitiveness in global trade

22.05.2025

Kribi Port Expansion Faces Delays from Failing Infrastructure

Kribi Port remains underutilized despite recent upgrades, as weak road conditions and the absence of a railway link continue to hinder its growth and competitiveness in global trade.
Bayobab Uganda has activated the Kampala–Malaba fibre route, creating the shortest and fastest digital corridor between Uganda’s capital and the Kenyan border via the Uganda Railway

11.05.2025

Kampala–Malaba fibre route boosts digital connectivity in East Africa

Bayobab Uganda has activated the Kampala–Malaba fibre route, creating the shortest and fastest digital corridor between Uganda’s capital and the Kenyan border via the Uganda Railway.

09.05.2025

PRASA Gibela Deal Boosts South African Rail Industry

The PRASA Gibela deal, valued at approximately $2. 75 billion, is reshaping South Africa’s rail sector by fueling local supply chains and international exports.
Mozambique will allocate over €193 million to purchase locomotives and railcars and modernize the Ressano Garcia railway, which connects Maputo with Pretoria, by 2030

07.05.2025

Mozambique Invests in New Trains and Ressano Garcia Line Upgrade

Mozambique will allocate over €193 million to purchase locomotives and railcars and modernize the Ressano Garcia railway, which connects Maputo with Pretoria, by 2030.