Africa rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Africa, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Cairo metro Line 6 framework agreement signed
EGYPT: The National Authority for Tunnels has signed a framework agreement with Alstom covering the design, supply and maintenance of rolling stock and railway systems for the planned Cairo metro Line 6.
Fund African rail projects through private investment and road taxes, study recommends
AFRICA: Increased urban rail investment would offer a range of societal benefits for African cities, including improved air quality, reduced congestion and better access to socio-economic opportunities, according to a study published on November 14.
DB IO signs Egyptian high speed operating contract
EGYPT: A consortium led by Deutsche Bahn International Operations has been selected to operate and maintain the first phase of the country’s future high speed rail network, dubbed the ‘Suez Canal on Rails’.
Egis to design Kénitra – Marrakech high speed line
MOROCCO: ONCF has appointed Egis Group to act as general consultant for design work on the long-planned extension of the country’s high speed line from Kénitra to Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech.
Lobito Corridor concession deal signed
ANGOLA: The Ministry of Transport has signed a concession agreement covering operation and maintenance of the Lobito Corridor for the next 30 years.
Hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel locomotive initiative targets African market
NAMIBIA: The HyRail Namibia project has been launched to produce what the promoters say will be Africa’s first dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel locomotive. This is intended as a pilot for possible conversion of national railway TransNamib’s entire fleet of around 40 locos, and other fleets across Sub-Saharan Africa.
History ‘written in golden letters’ as Curepipe light rail extension opens
Cairo commuters get a break as Kit Kat metro extension inaugurated
Lake Victoria train ferry launched
Ghana Western Railway development agreement signed
Local production included in Cairo metro train order
Talgo to consider Egyptian rolling stock factory
Talgo awarded Egyptian night train contract
Botswana – South Africa rail enhancements agreed
Egyptian electric train equipment ordered
Joint venture formed to develop 600 km iron ore railway
Sénégal: Rites deal supports passenger revival
Lobito Corridor concessionaire selected
Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan metro makes slow progress
Africa: SNCC restores passenger services in DR Congo
Tabora – Isaka standard gauge railway contract signed
Electric railway opened to serve Cairo’s new cities
Through running accord to boost chrome exports
CRRC completes Angolan DMU deliveries