South Africa secures USD 1.5 billion WB loan
The World Bank has approved a loan of USD 1.5 billion to support key infrastructure reforms in South Africa’s rail […]
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Etihad Rail signs MoUs with African countries
Etihad Rail signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Transport of Uganda and Kenya Railways Company to […]
Wabtec unveils first locomotive for Simandou project
Wabtec Corporation and Rio Tinto SimFer have unveiled the first ES43ACi Evolution Series locomotive built to support rail operations for […]
Alexandria tram rehabilitation contract signed
Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) has awarded a consortium of Hassan Allam Construction and Arab Contractors the contract for […]
EIB assesses Mauritania’s rail upgrade project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has under appraisal Mauritania’s rail modernisation project implemented by Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM), […]
New Eurasia-MENA Urban Rail Platform (EMURP) launches
A new international platform has launched to support the growth and modernisation of urban rail systems across Eurasia and the […]
Vossloh wins EUR 59 million contract in Algeria
Vossloh has been awarded multiple contracts totalling approximately EUR 59 million to supply switches and rail fastening systems for major […]
Wabtec-Transnet locomotive contract invalidated
In a major legal breakthrough, the High Court of South Africa has officially declared the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet […]
Traxtion expands locomotive overhaul capabilities
Traxtion, one of Africa’s largest private freight rail operators, is expanding its locomotive rebuild and overhaul capabilities at the Rosslyn […]
South Africa issues RFQ for rolling stock leasing company
South Africa’s logistics infrastructure state-owned company, Transnet, issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to start the selection process for a […]