{"id":43869,"date":"2024-05-14T14:37:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T04:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=43869"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:37:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T04:37:04","slug":"railways-africa-newsxpress-week-192024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=43869","title":{"rendered":"Railways Africa NewsXpress: Week 19:2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementor elementor-24691\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15ed7ced\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b1d5c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Railways Africa NewsXpress: Week 19:2024<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-308b806b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e497d81\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d278b87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1239 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-BILLBOARD-GPRleasing [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-38d410dd\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6503f013 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-circle elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8358a65\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f06dea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Espresso<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119f2461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><em>Bite-size takeaways<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-281f6aa2\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b067a64\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ff0959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1171 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-zone2 [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1554029f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nigeria: Lagos-Kano Rail Line to Commence Freight Services Soon, Says Federal Government<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>The Federal Government has announced that freight services on the Lagos-Kano narrow gauge rail line will begin shortly. During an inspection tour in Kano, the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the work and anticipated that the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), will complete the project according to schedule. The minister highlighted that operations are expected to start by May or June, focusing initially on container transport to the Dala Inland Dry Port.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Alkali emphasised the numerous benefits expected from this development, including reduced business costs, fewer road traffic accidents, preservation of highways, and significant contributions to the country\u2019s GDP growth. He detailed the ongoing works, including earthwork and the preparation of rail lines and sleepers, essential for using locomotives to transport materials along the rail line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-73475da5\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d7b9bac elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-72a34cb\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81b759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c2873ad\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17c25760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transnet Engineering <br \/>Change Of Leadership<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed6c2d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Transnet has announced the retirement of Transnet Engineering Chief Executive, Mr. Ralph Mills, effective 1 May 2024. Ms. Bessie Mabunda has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive of Transnet Engineering, with immediate effect. Prior to this appointment, Bessie was the Transnet Interim Infrastructure Manager (IM) and Acting General Manager for Rail Network and Capital Projects. In her role as the Interim IM, she has been instrumental in the establishment of the Interim Infrastructure Manager, and publishing of the draft Network Statement, as Transnet prepares for third-party operators on the rail network. Ms. Mabunda has worked in Transnet for over 10 years, holding various roles in Capital Projects, Engineering Design and Train Operations Planning and Execution.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Sandile Magenuka will act as the General Manager: Rail Network and Capital Projects and Thembi Lekganyane will act as the Interim Infrastructure Manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5afbcd25\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eee3914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1180 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-zone3 [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377f7f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">South Africa\u2019s Department Of Transport  Seeks Service Provider For The Development Of A Maputo Corridor Business Case<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46468fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>The Terms of Reference outline the appointment of a service provider tasked with developing a business case for the Maputo Corridor for the Department of Transport over 12 months. Following the 2005 Cabinet approval of the National Freight Logistics Strategy (NFLS), the Department of Transport was mandated to map and institutionalise various freight corridors through public-private partnerships and enhance integrated planning. The NFLS identified the Maputo Development Corridor (MDC) as crucial, featuring a transportation corridor from the east-coast Port of Maputo to Gauteng and surrounding areas, supported by rail, road, and port facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The need for this project stems from issues such as inadequate road infrastructure, inefficient border management, outdated customs procedures, and a lack of performance monitoring systems that create bottlenecks in freight transport along the Maputo corridor.<\/p>\n<p>The scope of work for the service provider includes developing an integrated business case for the Maputo Corridor to streamline freight logistics, investigate logistics costs, and identify infrastructure and technology improvements. The goal is to enhance efficiency and economic development along the corridor with relevant stakeholders. The objectives are to deliver on the NFLS mandate for institutionalising the corridor and developing strategic investment requirements. Expected deliverables from the service provider include a project plan, inception report, stakeholder consultation programme, status quo analysis, and a financial model for the corridor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/opportunities\/develop-maputo-corridor-business-case-for-the-department-of-transport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premium Subscribers: More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a5f569b\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6120a4c9\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41dfc671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1162 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-zone1 [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d37b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cairo&#8217;s Metro Line 3 Set to Begin Passenger Trials for Final Segment on May 15, 2024<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78248b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStarting on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, the third segment of the third phase of Cairo\u2019s Metro Line 3, known as \u20183C\u2019, will commence a passenger trial. Spanning 7.1 km, this segment includes five stations. This phase follows a successful non-passenger trial that tested lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, and firefighting systems to ensure their functionality and integration.\n<p>With the initiation of passenger trials in this final section of the third line, Metro Line 3 will become fully operational for public use, covering 41.2 km with 34 stations. It serves as a crucial artery connecting the east and west of Greater Cairo and integrates various components of the railway transport network. Additionally, this line interacts with multiple other transit services and features extensive maintenance facilities.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d156f36\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724671cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a681d5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Progress on <br \/>Mutare-Machipanda Line<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c014f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>The National Railways of Zimbabwe announces that work has commenced on the rehabilitation of the 10km Mutare-Machipanda line. The project involves the installation of new sleepers along the stretch, the replacement of worn-out rails, and the addition of new ballast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ab2b2d2\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e1085ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1183 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-zone6 [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-190ba2e6\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1190 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-zone12 [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4600d447 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23ed2bf1\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d27f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f5585b\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381ccf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sierra Leone&#8217;s Leone Rock Metal Group Receives Advanced New Locomotives from China<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e078aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Leone Rock Metal Group has celebrated the completion of its <br \/>12-million-ton mineral processing plant, the acquisition of ten new locomotives, and the disbursement of its largest Community Development Agreement (CDA) Fund payment.<\/p>\n<p>On 10 May, CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd. noted the handover of \u201cthe world\u2019s most powerful narrow-gauge AC drive diesel locomotives exported by China to Sierra Leone, which are set to operate in Tonkolili, Sierra Leone for the first time.\u201d This batch of locomotives, manufactured by CRRC Ziyang under CRRC Corporation Limited, is designed for African narrow-gauge railways. The locomotives adopt advanced AC transmission technology and are equipped with a 3680 kW medium-speed diesel engine, capable of completing 10,000 tons of heavy-duty traction in double-locomotive configurations. Multi-system integration technology is an innovative approach to enhancing the safety and reliability of the locomotive.<\/p>\n<p>From contract signing to locomotive development and final delivery, CRRC Ziyang managed to complete this project in less than three months, setting a new record for the shortest development time of diesel locomotives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be1c6ca\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea5f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86774e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c4f1ee8 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54e8d489\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f2504d elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb75bad elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/africa-finance-corporation-continues-investment-in-angolas-transport-infrastructure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAfrica Finance Corporation Continues Investment In Angola\u2019s Transport Infrastructure\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAngola\u2019s Road Network Set for Transformation as Africa Finance Corporation leads commercial funding for \u20ac381 million project. The project specifically targets improved accessibility in remote areas and supports industrial and commercial activity, advancing prosperity by reducing transport costs and travel times, and easing poverty through job creation.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-37c8479\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d3f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1180 elementor-widget-html\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- newsexpress-zone3 [iframenojs] --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742320db elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/prasa-cato-ridge-service-remains-suspended-following-incident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPRASA Cato Ridge Service Remains Suspended Following Incident\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) regrets to announce that a side collision between a passenger train and a Transnet Freight train occurred between Hammarsdale and KwaTandaza, KwaZulu Natal, on Thursday, 9 May 2024, at around 19:35.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3267df38 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/kenya-hosts-regional-standard-gauge-railways-cluster-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKenya Hosts Regional Standard Gauge Railways Cluster Meeting\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t29th April to 3rd May, the Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Roads and Transport, hosting the Regional Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) Cluster Meetings for the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) in Mombasa. The SGR Cluster is one of 14 Clusters under the NCI Programme and is chaired by Uganda. The primary objective of the meeting is to accelerate the implementation of the SGR by Partner States: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to enhance connectivity with the Port of Mombasa.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d69ff09 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24ac3b3f\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115ea702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fcb431\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2579b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75d3f60\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99b566 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Everybody Wants Rail To Succeed <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb3c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transnet Freight Rail CEO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d68853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>In a recent interview, <strong>Phillippa Dean, Railways Africa Magazine<\/strong> editor talks to <strong>Russell Baatjies, CEO of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR)<\/strong> about TFR\u2019s strategic direction, ongoing collaborations and formidable challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffdf44d elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/everybody-wants-rail-to-succeed-transnet-freight-rail-ceo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read More<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5f54bf elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\">\n<div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/transnets-progress-and-challenges-an-update-from-ceo-michelle-phillips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransnet&#8217;s Progress And Challenges: An Update From CEO Michelle Phillips\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOn 26 April 2024, during a media briefing, Michelle Phillips, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Transnet, provided an update on the company\u2019s recovery plan and the progress made in stabilising and advancing its operations. Launched in the previous year, the recovery plan was a commitment by Transnet to enhance transparency and keep stakeholders informed about its strategic efforts and operational progress.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7dd0dc elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/transnet-rail-infrastructure-management-trim-delivers-update-during-media-briefing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransnet Rail Infrastructure Management (TRIM) Delivers Update During Media Briefing\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThembi Lekanyane, the Rail Reform and Program Manager at Transnet Rail Infrastructure Management (TRIM), recently outlined the significant strides Transnet is making towards rail reform in South Africa during the 26 April 2024, media briefing. These reforms are part of a broader initiative under the National Rail Policy and the Freight Logistics Roadmap, aimed at Transforming rail transport by introducing third-party access and enhancing operational independence.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ab9b8 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/nigeria-operations-commence-on-completed-section-of-the-port-harcourt-maiduguri-narrow-gauge-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNigeria: Operations Commence On Completed Section Of The Port-Harcourt- Maiduguri Narrow Gauge Line\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAs part of the intensified drive by the Federal Government (FG) to facilitate trade, enhance mobility, accessibility and ensure connectivity between the Southern parts of the country to the North-Eastern part of the Country, the rehabilitation of the 1443 km Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge rail project has received priority attention. The Federal Government is therefore set to commence operations on the Port-Harcourt to Aba stretch of the rail project.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56bda5a3 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62fa733\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48bf27f9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc86bfa\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a219d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f687b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Unpacking Transport and Logistics Investments with Stanbic Bank<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c7bb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Join us in this Coffee with the Editor as Phillippa Dean speaks with Lester Anderson of Stanbic Bank, a key sponsor at this year\u2019s Land-Linked Zambia 2024 event, held in early April 2024. Dive into a comprehensive discussion about the pivotal role of Stanbic Bank in financing transport and logistics across Zambia and the broader region.<\/p>\n<p>Lester shares insights on the bank\u2019s strategic approaches to asset financing, bespoke solutions for logistics challenges, and exciting opportunities in rail and green financing. Discover how Stanbic Bank leverages its vast network and partnerships, including those with Chinese manufacturers, to provide cost-effective and efficient solutions in the transport sector.<\/p>\n<p>The interview also touches on the potential for private sector involvement and the bank\u2019s flexible approach to funding infrastructure projects, emphasising sustainable and renewable solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3903e31\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9455c9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47375b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Subsahara Gemstone Exchange Develops Multi-Facility Economic Zone In Ndola, Featuring A New Railway Terminal<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-322a681 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>In this episode of Coffee with the Editor, filmed during the Land Linked Zambia 2024 event in April, we are joined by Phesto Musonda, President and Chairman of Subsahara Gemstone Exchange. Phesto discusses his plans to develop one of Zambia\u2019s biggest inland ports to facilitate trade and the movement of goods. This includes establishing a regional railway terminal within their multi-facility economic zone situated in Ndola, on the Zambian Copperbelt. Strategically located near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this zone is poised to become a cornerstone \u201chub\u201d for regional trade.<\/p>\n<p>Musonda elaborates on the economic zone\u2019s design to support trade and logistics, including the expected addition of an electric battery plant. The strategic placement of the railway line operated by Zambia Railways will enhance the accessibility and connectivity, pivotal for the zone\u2019s success in facilitating trade.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned as we look into the future of transportation in Southern Africa and the pivotal role this new terminal could play in enhancing regional trade and logistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-544e8e3 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/northern-corridor-green-freight-strategy-2030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNorthern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Northern Corridor Secretariat in collaboration with UNEP and the Ministry of Works and Transport of Uganda organised a two-day sub-regional workshop on 25-26 March 2024 to disseminate the Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030. Under the theme \u201cHarmonizing the Implementation Plan of Regional Green Freight Targets and Commitments\u201d, more than 60 participants met in Kampala, Uganda to discuss the proposed 2030 strategy, and opportunities for greener freight in the sub-region.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9814df7 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-top elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.railwaysafrica.com\/news\/transnet-reduces-truck-congestion-in-richards-bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransnet Reduces Truck Congestion in Richards Bay\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransnet\u2019s Freight Rail (TFR) has ramped GF coal trains from 21 trains a week to 28, supported by an injection of locomotives. This is part of Transnet\u2019s Recovery Plan initiatives and a commitment made to the City of uMhlathuze leadership and other stakeholders during the Stakeholder Collaboration on Truck Congestion Solutions meeting held in the Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, on 21 November 2023.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2617592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5246c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advancing Regional Transport in Zambia: A Glimpse into Land-Linked Zambia 2025<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33afead elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>During the Land-Linked Zambia 2024 conference held in early April, we had a brief \u2018Coffee with the Editor\u2019 session with Chimwemwe Nyirenda, Founder &amp; MD of Africast, the organisers of the event. Chimwemwe shared insights into the third annual conference, highlighting Zambia\u2019s crucial role in regional transport and logistics despite its landlocked status. The discussion also explored the assembly of stakeholders from across Southern Africa, who gathered to explore investment and business opportunities along Zambia\u2019s key transport corridors. 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