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Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail groundbreaking ceremony

31.08.2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Cost Doubles

Auckland train at Karanga-a-Hape Station on the City Rail Link

31.08.2026

Auckland City Rail Link Opens to Passengers September 13

Works at the future 14-Bis-Saracura station in São Paulo

31.08.2026

14-Bis-Saracura Station Halted by Archaeological Finds

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.
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.