Railways Africa Magazine’s Post

Namibia moves closer to awarding the Trans-Kalahari railway contract, eyeing a year-end conclusion. International and local firms compete for the 1,500 km project, while feasibility studies for railway extensions also gain traction. #Namibia #TransKalahariRailway #InfrastructureDevelopment #Botswana #RailwayProject #InvestmentOpportunity #Transportation #AfricanConnectivity #EconomicGrowth #FeasibilityStudy

Railway development in Africa: I love Open Access for more effective track utilization and attracting more business to railway!!

Now more than ever, Africa’s place and ability to succeed in the global economy will be dictated by how quickly and efficiently it can align its transport infrastructure capacity to carry goods across the continent. The last decade has seen a sleuth of air and port projects come to life alongside a significant number of mega road projects, among them the 1000km long Lagos-Abidjan corridor and the gargantuan and ever-expanding 4500km trans-Sahara highway. Though all three modalities and associated infrastructure still require continuous improvement, there is also a need to focus attention on maximising the leverage of rail as part of increasing intra-Africa trade while simultaneously enhancing trade with other regions. There is a lot of work to do by way of rail development, both locally in South Africa as well as more broadly across the continent. This year’s Africa Rail conference and exhibition seeks to bridge some of these gaps by bringing together stakeholders from across the continent and world and providing the platform to network and discuss tangible and cost-effective solutions. Our very own Ogi Williams will be chatting with a number of these stakeholders and unpacking some of the challenges and potential solutions to improving the continent’s rail infrastructure capacity. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eu2fGsdg #AfricaRail2024 #RailInfrastructure #TransportationNetworks #SustainableDevelopment #ConnectingAfricasPotential

𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘇𝗲’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 The Mauritanian public bus operator Société de Transport Public (STP) has selected Trapeze Group to help manage their rapidly increasing fleet of 162 buses, as they look to improve the quality and the quantity of bus services in their capital city, Nouakchott. The Trapeze Intelligent Transport System (ITS) empowers STP to enhance the efficiency and reliability of bus operations, scaling seamlessly to accommodate future network growth. As Mauritania aims to modernise its urban transport system, the introduction of an advanced ITS system, already deployed in many leading global cities, represents a critical step. This system effectively manages the rapid expansion of its bus network and supports its ambitious goal of boosting ridership on public transport by improving service delivery. The Nouakchott project in Mauritania continues Trapeze’s commitment to building lasting partnerships with transport authorities and operators in West Africa and follows on from its recent successful implementation of ITS technology in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Hear from STP and learn what else the system will deliver by reading the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gaNSArQj #SociétédeTransportPublic #TrapezeGroup #PublicTransportation #FutureOfTransportation #SustainableMobility #SmartTransportation #IntelligentTransportSystems

#FlightOpsUpdate: In our latest #WorldFuel #TripReport your global vendor team shares insights into the overall infrastructure, capabilities, and environment of Nigeria's Muhammed International Airport (DNMM/LOS). View the report: https://lnkd.in/eABaAxbc #GlobalAirportUpdate #AviationUpgrade #TravelNews #AirportRenovation

Namibia’s Logistics Hub Master Plan (a blueprint for Namibia to become the SADC Logistics Hub) is on track to meet its 2025 deadline, with notable progress such as the expansion of Walvis Bay Port reinforcing the country's strategic position. The plan, developed as part of Namibia's Vision 2030, aims to transform the nation into a regional gateway for trade by leveraging its strategic location and infrastructure to serve the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. However, essential challenges persist, including road and rail upgrades and improvements in cross-border management systems. Addressing these final steps is crucial for the plan’s ultimate success in boosting Namibia’s competitiveness and facilitating trade across the region. #Logistics #Infrastructure #EconomicGrowth #Vision2030 #Namibia #LogisticsHub #SADCTradeEnabler Namibian Ports Authority - Namport

The African Development Bank lends $40 million to the #Mozambique Rail and Port Authority for the Ressano Garcia railway line. The project will enable the purchase of rolling stock, including locomotives, wagons and tank containers, for the authority's main corridor, an 88-kilometre line between the port of #Maputo and the South African border. The funding will also cover a three-year maintenance programme for the purchased locomotives and training of maintenance staff. More on the #railway line and the expected impact, including reducing the cost of transporting goods and products, and improving access to infrastructure through rail transport services: https://bit.ly/3SLAWyj #IntegrateAfrica

𝐔𝐀𝐄, 𝐀𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬. The UAE and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance their bilateral economic partnership across various sectors, including SMEs, new economy, tourism, aviation, and renewable energy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVNxbdYH #UAE #Azerbaijan #EconomicPartnership #SMEs #NewEconomy #Tourism #Aviation #RenewableEnergy #ArabNews #ArabTimes #ArabTimesNews

The Benguela Railway (português, Caminho de Ferro de Benguela), defined by CFB, is one of Angola’s national railway societies located in provincial of Benguela. Benguela railway line, with its 1,344 kilometers long, extends from Atlantic Port of Lobito to Luau, Moxico provincial. It is backbone of Lobito Corridor. Benguela’s railway connects maritime port of Lobito with the mining basins of neighbouring landlocked countries; Zambia and Katanga in Democratic Republic of Congo. All imports and exports pass through Port of Lobito, making Benguela Railway a crucial link in freight transport chain. The train via this railway connects countries within Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Atlantic Ocean as well as opening up Angolan provincial of Bié, Huambo and Mexico. #angola #connectivity #transportation #railway #port #corridor #mining #copper #cobalt #minerals #sadc #regional #integration #africa #development