South Africa embarks on a comprehensive rail upgrade putting rail at the centre of the freight and commuter movement.
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TAZARA's bright future
The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has signed an agreement with the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) for the manufacture and supply of six mainline locomotives and spare costing $16.4mn.
p>The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has signed an agreement with the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) for the manufacture and supply of six mainline locomotives and spare costing $16.4mn.Chipata-Mchinji railway line feasability study
The government of Zambia is to spend K1 billion to facilitate a fully-fledged feasibility study for the Second Phase of the Chipata-Mchinji railway line.
p>The government of Zambia is to spend K1 billion to facilitate a fully-fledged feasibility study for the Second Phase of the Chipata-Mchinji railway line.Supporting South Africa’s new trains
Saft onboard battery systems are helping to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of South Africa’s Gautrain rapid rail network. The Gautrain is a new 80 km link that will serve Gauteng Province, providing a safe, efficient and reliable service to both commuters and airport travellers in the Johannesburg area.
p>Saft onboard battery systems are helping to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of South Africa’s Gautrain rapid rail network. The Gautrain is a new 80 km link that will serve Gauteng Province, providing a safe, efficient and reliable service to both commuters and airport travellers in the Johannesburg area.