Transmashholding (TMH), Russia’s leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock, says Africa is in dire need of modern railway infrastructure to propel the continent to rapid development. The Chief ...

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the longest railway lines. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the longest railway lines. The list is ...

The transformation of Africa’s railway systems is no longer a dream, as many countries have modernised their networks with high-speed trains reaching speeds of up to 320km/h. Massive developments are ...

President Joe Biden, known for his long-standing affection for trains, used the final day of his visit to Angola to spotlight the region's U.S.-backed rail project. The project––which has received ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A geopolitical contest is unfolding in central-southern Africa, where major global powers are vying for control of key logistical ...

LUANDA, Angola — President Joe Biden on his visit to sub-Saharan Africa pledged another $600 million for a cross-continent rail corridor project Wednesday, telling regional leaders that “Africa has ...

South Africa's railway agency lost some 30.6 million rand (US$1.6 million) after the transport network fell victim to a phishing scam. In its annual report, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa ...

The financing is seen as a key step in advancing the buildout of a standard-gauge rail network in East Africa. Photo Courtesy of Tanzania Railway Corp. December 29, 2023 Construction of a 651-km ...

U.S. delegation attends mining conference in South Africa, signaling increased interest in African minerals and combating China's dominance. A U.S. delegation to a major mining conference in South ...

The global rail transportation market was valued at US$ 724,180 million in 2022 and, by 2029, is projected to reach US$ 943,820 million. Driving this rapid growth are several factors, including an ...

Transnet SOC Ltd., which owns and runs South Africa’s ports and freight-rail network, is increasingly turning to private partners to help expand and improve its operations — a key driver of the nation ...

Years ago, the governments of Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dodoma pitched Beijing about rail corridors to tie together the region’s economies with new standard gauge railways (SGRs). But after the ...