Africa rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Africa, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Siemens working on €1·3bn light rail scheme in Luanda
ANGOLA: Siemens Mobility has confirmed to Metro Report International that it is working with the Ministry of Transport on a light rail scheme in Luanda.
Thales to supply signalling, security and ticketing for Alexandria metro
EGYPT: Thales has been subcontracted to supply signalling, security and ticketing systems for the first metro line in Alexandria.
Metro and monorail testing underway as Cairo network grows
EGYPT: Test running on Cairo’s East Nile Monorail and on two branches of metro Line 3 started on November 5.
Date set for Luxembourg Rail Protocol to enter into force
INTERNATIONAL: The Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment is to enter into force in contracting states on March 8 2024, the intergovernmental ratification task force has announced.
Infrastructure manager established ahead of South African rail network opening
SOUTH AFRICA: National railway and logistics group Transnet has established an interim rail infrastructure manager as part of plans to open the network to third party train operators in 2024.
Gauteng and Eastern Cape suburban services restored
SOUTH AFRICA: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has restarted services on the Pretoria – Kempton Park suburban rail line in Gauteng province, and reintroduced a limited service on the Gqeberha – Uitenhage line in Eastern Cape province.
Namibian railway modernisation loan approved
Alexandria metro contract signed
Southern Africa opportunities for UK rail supply chain
Prasa reopens Durban suburban line using X’Trapolis EMUs
First Desiro HC electric multiple-unit arrives in Egypt
South African operator addresses maintenance backlog with turnout contract
5G-ready FRMCS telecoms deployed on Mozambique network
Zambia – DR Congo – Angola railway study backed by EU and USA
Tororo – Gulu rail revival underway
Diesel loco-hauled metro train carries first passengers on Lagos Blue Line
Egyptian track renewal and resignalling contract signed
Viewpoint: The challenge of pricing South African rail access
Greater Lomé Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan under development
Simandou iron ore railway and port deal reached
Egypt: Safely expanding Cairo’s rail network
Tanzania Railways Corp standard gauge locomotives and EMUs unveiled
Prasa reintroduces Gauteng suburban service
Alstom to open train cab factory in Morocco