An African country approves a EUR 3 billion urban rail project
Whilst many European cities are still struggling to secure the necessary funding to expand their tram and light rail networks, […]
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Vossloh and Futrifer set up a railway maintenance company in Morocco
German railway equipment manufacturer Vossloh and Portuguese company Futrifer have established a joint venture that will provide maintenance services for […]
Algeria secures USD 878 million funding for a railway line
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 878 million in financing for the second […]
EIB funds modernisation of Morocco’s railway network
The European Investment Bank is providing Morocco with EUR 365 million in financing to strengthen its road and rail transport […]
Hyundai Rotem signs major maintenance contract in Morocco
Hyundai Rotem has signed a major agreement with Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF, to provide maintenance services for the new […]
Italy and Saudi Arabia to pursue joint rail projects in the MENA region
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane and the Saudi Railway Company have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop joint initiatives in […]
Alstom is modernizing strategic rail corridors in Egypt
A consortium led by Alstom, which also includes Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, has signed four major contracts with […]
Turkiye exports its first locally produced diesel shunting locomotive
TÜRASAȘ, the Turkish rolling stock manufacturer, will export the DE 10000 diesel shunting locomotive to Tanzania, which the authorities in […]
DR Congo joins the Luxembourg Rail Protocol
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially joined the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, an international treaty that facilitates the financing […]
DB is involved in the development of railway infrastructure in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and DB Engineering & Consulting have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of […]