Railways Africa Magazine

New Year. New Opportunities.

Railways Africa Magazine: Weekly edition - 02|2025 Happy New Year, 2025! Whilst only officially back in the office on Monday, 13th January, the team and I decided to issue the first edition of Railways Africa Magazine a little earlier to tide you over. This way, we get to wish you a fabulous 2025 and set you on track (pun intended) for what promises to be a high-speed year for rail (again, pun intended) in Africa. Although there has been some disappointing news making headlines in South Africa, such as the announcement from AMSA. On the upside, the Network Statement, published by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager on 19th December 2024, is a significant milestone and means that open access is now a reality! In this issue, we feature a “Coffee with the Editor” segment where we chat with the Acting CEO of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) to discuss the Network Statement. If you missed the publication of the Network Statement, you can get it here: https://lnkd.in/d7sFzUKZ Till next week! Phillippa Dean & the Railways Africa Magazine Team Highlights: ↘ Maputo–Ressano Garcia Railway ↘ Open Access for Private Rail Operators ↘ Zambia Railways Appoints New MD ↘ Alegeria's Mega Railway Project To get all the news select the image below to read on LinkedIn. Alternatively, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/e-7fY6wf

Congratulations to Mr Cuthbert Malindi on his appointment as Managing Director of Zambia Railways Limited, effective 2 January 2025. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eS6DFJZK #Zambia #Railway #Rail #Transportation #Logistics #Freight #Leadership

Kenya Railways invites private sector stakeholders to the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP) pre-bid meeting on 16 January 2025. Join to discuss urban mobility and commuter rail upgrades in Nairobi. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQDBCN3D #KUMIP #UrbanMobility #Nairobi #Railway #Infrastructure #Development #KenyaRailways #WorldBankProject

Algeria's 950-km railway linking Béchar, Tindouf, and Gara Djebilet is reshaping Africa's infrastructure landscape. With local expertise and CRCC's global innovation, the project promises modern connectivity and economic advancement in just 30 months! Read more: https://lnkd.in/ep8Zd73N #Algeria #Railway #Infrastructure #Construction #Africa #transport #freight #mining   📸 credit: ANESRIF    

We at Railways Africa Magazine wish you a Happy New Year! Here’s to a 2025 filled with growth, innovation and exciting milestones for Africa’s rail sector. Together, let’s keep driving the future of rail in Africa forward! #RailwaysAfrica #HappyNewYear #RailInnovation #ConnectingAfrica

The reality of open access for private rail operators is taking shape in South Africa! Find out more in this Coffee with the Editor session, where our editor, Phillippa Dean, speaks with Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Acting CE, Moshe Motlohi. They discuss the recently published Network Statement, Rail Access Agreements, and Annexures, which pave the way for third-party operators to access South Africa’s rail network. Aspiring operating companies can now begin the application process, marking a significant milestone for private rail operators and the country’s rail industry! 🎬 Watch: https://lnkd.in/epEMaw65 #freight #infrastructure #logistics #mining #openaccess #privatesector #rail #railway #railwaysafety #transnet #transport

The PRASA Group of South Africa clarifies that its recent Service Level Plan agreement with the City of Cape Town is specifically designed to enhance cooperation between the city and PRASA, and it is not an agreement about the devolution of rail services to the City of Cape Town. Rail services remain the exclusive prerogative of the Department of Transport. PRASA is set to sign Service Level Plans with other cities in which it operates. Article: https://lnkd.in/eyEuhhUH #PRASA #rail #Railways #PublicTransport #Transport #CommuterRail #SouthAfrica

Tanzania Railway Corporation has procured a new railway recovery crane from TECHNE KIROW GmbH. With a maximum lifting capacity of 2880 m/t, it is the largest of its kind in Africa and will support accident recovery and maintenance on the Standard Gauge Railway. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewVmipxQ #TanzaniaRailways #SGR #RailSafety #RailInfrastructure #TechneKirow 📸 ©Techne Kirow

The 105th UIC - International union of railways #UICrail General Assembly 2024 brought together global railway leaders to discuss the future of rail transport. Key topics included Africa’s rail development, the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), and the importance of regional cooperation and sustainability in driving the sector forward. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQ3ZByvb #Rail #Railway #Innovation #Transport #FRMCS #UIC #ClimateAction #RailwayLeadership