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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

The UAE hosted a high-level ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi to enhance strategic cooperation with African countries in railway, infrastructure, and logistics sectors, reflecting its commitment to global development and innovation.

04.05.2025

UAE Expands Strategic Rail and Infrastructure Cooperation with Africa

The UAE hosted a high-level ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi to enhance strategic cooperation with African countries in railway, infrastructure, and logistics sectors, reflecting its commitment to global development and innovation.

02.05.2025

Mozambique Invests €193.3M to Expand Key Railway Corridor

Mozambique is investing €193. 3M in a key rail upgrade to double the Movene–Ressano track and strengthen its transport link with South Africa.
Vossloh has secured a €59 million contract in Algeria to supply switches and fastening systems for major national rail expansion efforts by 2025.

02.05.2025

Vossloh to Deliver Rail Systems in €59M Algeria Deal

Vossloh has secured a €59 million contract in Algeria to supply switches and fastening systems for major national rail expansion efforts by 2025.
South Africa’s High Court has invalidated the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies. The $428.7 million deal covered the purchase of 233 diesel locomotives.

02.05.2025

South African Court Invalidates Wabtec Locomotive Contract

South Africa’s High Court has invalidated the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies.
Kisumu celebrates major progress as SGR Nakuru to Kisumu extension secures funding from China, paving the way for new trade routes, tourism growth, and economic development across the Lake Region

26.04.2025

SGR Nakuru to Kisumu Extension Boosts Regional Trade

Kisumu celebrates major progress as SGR Nakuru to Kisumu extension secures funding from China, paving the way for new trade routes, tourism growth, and economic development across the Lake Region.
On April 24th, King Mohammed VI of Morocco officially launched the construction of a high-speed rail line connecting Kenitra and Marrakech. This major project is part of an extensive infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s transport network

26.04.2025

Morocco Begins Construction of New High-Speed Rail Line Connecting Kenitra and Marrakech

On April 24th, King Mohammed VI of Morocco officially launched the construction of a high-speed rail line connecting Kenitra and Marrakech.

24.04.2025

Lobito–Zambia Railway Project: A Landmark for Southern Africa’s Economic Integration

Zambia and Angola have taken a significant step forward with the Lobito–Zambia Railway Project, aimed at improving regional trade and economic growth across Southern Africa.
By 2030, Tangier plans to build tram lines with a total length of up to 30 km, significantly improving the city’s transport infrastructure ahead of the FIFA World Cup

24.04.2025

Tram Lines to Be Built in Tangier by 2030

By 2030, Tangier plans to build tram lines with a total length of up to 30 km, significantly improving the city’s transport infrastructure ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
The Amtrak Bribery Scandal resulted in a 57-month prison sentence for a former executive who conspired to funnel gifts to influence $52 million in project payments

24.04.2025

South Africa: Court Annuls Transnet’s $430M Deal with Wabtec

South Africa’s highest court has annulled a $430 million contract between the state-owned transport operator Transnet SOC and U.
Tourists involved in the Rovos Rail train accident near Gwanda have reached Zimbabwe safely and are now exploring Victoria Falls.

22.04.2025

Tourists Safely Arrive in Zimbabwe After Rovos Rail Train Accident

Tourists involved in the Rovos Rail train accident near Gwanda have reached Zimbabwe safely and are now exploring Victoria Falls.
Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion

22.04.2025

Traxtion Expands Its Repair and Maintenance Capabilities for Rolling Stock

Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion.
A luxury Rovos Rail train collided with a freight locomotive in Zimbabwe, injuring several crew members and causing derailment as tourists traveled to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday

19.04.2025

Train Collision in Zimbabwe Injures Crew on Luxury Rail Tour

A luxury Rovos Rail train collided with a freight locomotive in Zimbabwe, injuring several crew members and causing derailment as tourists traveled to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday.