{"id":4961,"date":"2024-01-25T05:37:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T19:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=4961"},"modified":"2024-01-25T05:37:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T19:37:17","slug":"railways-africa-newsxpress-week-042024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=4961","title":{"rendered":"Railways Africa NewsXpress: Week 04:2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2024 Business Forecast: Tech-Driven Optimism Meets Rising Geopolitical Challenges<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Despite the challenges of 2023 and escalating geopolitical tensions, business leaders remain surprisingly optimistic for 2024, according to new research from Economist Impact and DP World \u2013 unveiled during the World Economic Forum. Great insight is offered in the report regarding African trade, as well as logistics and the continued trend toward greener more sustainable transport.<\/p>\n

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Dakar Electric Buses And Next Steps For TER<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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On Sunday, January 14, the Senegalese capital celebrated the commissioning of its electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRT) network. SYSTRA reports that it has been involved in this project since the preliminary stages, acting as project management assistant to the Dakar Urban Transport Executive Council (CETUD).<\/p>\n

The entire journey now takes 45 minutes, compared with more than twice that time previously. It\u2019s an ambitious project, but also an inclusive one, since the stations are adapted for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and protected from traffic flows, to ensure passenger safety. An estimated 300,000 passengers are expected to make use of the system daily.<\/p>\n

The Senegalese authorities\u2019 next step towards sustainable transport is the restructuring of Dakar\u2019s network of 32 feeder bus routes, again with SYSTRA, to reorganise services around the BRT and the TER -regional express train, to encourage modal interconnections.<\/p>\n

SYSTRA has supported the creation of phase 1 of the TER in 2021, equipped with the most modern systems (ERTMS 2 signalling, dual diesel-electric engines, etc.), followed by the e-BRT network from 2018 to 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Cairo Metro Line 3 has undergone significant expansion with the inauguration of six new stations and a new terminus, with SYSTRA\u2019s contribution. This extension, funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), extends the line to the Ring Road encircling the city. It now serves the densely populated Imbaba district, providing fast and direct access to Cairo\u2019s historic city centre, international airport, and other metro lines.<\/p>\n

Fai\u00e7al Chaabane, Senior Vice President of Egypt & North Africa Executive Director, expressed pride in this development milestone. The Cairo Metro, used by nearly 4 million passengers daily, is a crucial mode of transport in the Egyptian capital. These new stations are expected to alleviate surface car traffic and improve life for local residents.<\/p>\n

Since 2016, SYSTRA has been the General Consultant for Phase 3 of Line 3. Their role included reviewing execution studies and supervising the entire project, encompassing civil engineering, system installations, and the commissioning of rolling stock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Completes the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Republic of Mozambique<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Third Review under Mozambique\u2019s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The Executive Board\u2019s decision allows for an immediate disbursement of SDR 45.44 million (about US$60.7 million), usable for budget support, bringing Mozambique\u2019s total disbursements under the ECF arrangement to SDR 204.48 million (about US$273 million). The three-year ECF arrangement aims to support Mozambique\u2019s economic recovery and reduce public debt and financing vulnerabilities while fostering higher and more inclusive growth through structural reforms.<\/p>\n

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International: Request For Expression Of Interest To Be Part Of A Possible Large-Scale Testing Of 100 DAC Pre-Deployment Trains In Europe (2026-2028)<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Europe\u2019s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail) invites the European Rail Freight Sector, its Customers and other stakeholders to openly express their interest to be part of the needed phase of large-scale testing of DAC technology (Digital Automatic Coupling for freight trains incl. DAC based applications) in 100 pre-deployment trains according to the DAC General Master Plan.<\/p>\n

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World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement For Ghana<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The World Bank Group welcomes the agreement in principle on the key parameters of the proposed debt restructuring for Ghana reached by the Official Creditors\u2019 Committee under the G20 Common Framework. This agreement, which is consistent with the Joint WB-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework, represents a critical milestone toward restoring debt sustainability in this country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agreement will help unlock financial support by international financial institutions, including a US$300 million budget support operation supported by IDA, which will be considered by the World Bank\u2019s Board of Executive Directors next week. This will help Ghana in its recovery, attracting investments and restoring a sustainable growth path,\u201d said Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa.<\/p>\n

The Resilient Recovery Development Policy Operation is the first in a series of three operations totalling US$900 million and part of a broad World Bank engagement in support of crisis response and resilience in Ghana. The country implements US$ 4.3 billion in commitments from the World Bank through national and regional projects focused on private sector development and jobs, inclusive service delivery and sustainable resilient development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Africa Global Logistics Kenya Secures Strategic Land Allocation At Naivasha Special Economic Zone<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a prominent player in Africa\u2019s transport and logistics sector, has recently been allocated 20 acres of land at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by the Government of Kenya. In an event presided over by the President of Kenya, H.E William Ruto, saw the issuance of Special Economic Zone licenses to AGL and other investors.<\/p>\n

This strategic initiative by the government emphasizes the crucial role that Special Economic Zones play in catalysing industrialisation and fostering the development of domestic supply chains. The move is geared towards promoting and facilitating international trade by simplifying customs procedures and encouraging seamless intra\u2013intra\u2013Africa trade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Qalaa Holdings Not Building Railway Lines in Africa<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Following recent media reports that Egypt\u2019s Citadel (Qalaa Holding), would be implementing a railway line between Tanzania\u2019s Dar Al-Salaam Port and Burundi, passing through Rwanda\u2019s Kigali, as well as, a line between Kenya\u2019s Mombasa Port and Uganda. The company has responded officially saying that Qalaa had invested in a railway project in Kenya & Uganda but exited that investment several years ago. Qalaa will follow the disclosure requirements, as it always does, if and when it decides to reinvest in that field.<\/p>\n

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Lucchini South Africa Welcomes 2024 Learners: A Commitment to Empowerment and Skills Development<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEswatini Railways Issues Tender for Ka-Dake Truck Stop Development\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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The operators have commenced with their on-the-job training, which is designed to enable the operation of ship-to-shore cranes and rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes. Ship-to-shore crane training will take six weeks, while the RTG training will take three months.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstanding the unbundling of the Nigeria railway system and other critical issues in railway development are highlighted in this Q&A with Rowland Ocholi Ataguba, a strategic railway delivery specialist based in the United Kingdom and a member of the Nigerian Railway Corporation Unbundling Committee under the Federal Ministry of Transportation.\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOpinion Piece: Local Expertise And Solutions Needed To Address Challenges Faced By South Africa\u2019s Rail And Transportation Sector\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDespite having the most advanced railway system on the continent, with about 30,000 km of track, the South African rail and transportation sector is currently facing various significant challenges. State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Transnet, which operates a freight rail division, is currently struggling with issues such as rampant vandalism, insufficient infrastructure and…\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOpinion Piece: Riding The Rails To The Future, How Network Surveillance Can Revitalise SA\u2019s Train Network\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSouth Africa\u2019s public transport systems are pivotal. Yet, Cape Town\u2019s recent minibus taxi strike exposed its vulnerabilities, affecting both commuters and the region\u2019s economy. The Western Cape felt the aftershocks, with damages to the province amounting to an estimated R5 billion.1 Nearly three-quarters of businesses saw a decline in revenue, and 38% were left paralysed, underlining public transport\u2019s role in regional economic health.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n
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