Guinea: TransGuinea prepares for opening up for passenger and freight transport

by Rédaction | Oct 16, 2026 | News, Railway, Guinea-Conakry

After an inaugural trip by President Mamadi Doumbouya on 12 October 2026, the TransGuinean railway line must gradually accommodate passengers and commercial freight beyond the iron ore of Simandou. However, the commissioning remains...

Guinea: Wabtec signs over $700 million contract for TransGuinean locomotives

by Rédaction | Sep 24, 2026 | News, Railway, Guinea-Conakry

For several years, Wabtec will provide maintenance and operational support to the TransGuinean locomotive fleet. The contract brings the cumulative value of agreements with the Company to over $1.2 billion...

Uganda and South Sudan sign customs agreement to facilitate cross-border trade

by Rédaction | Sep 22, 2026 | News, Maritime

In particular, the customs administrations of both countries plan to strengthen digital interoperability, the tracking of goods in transit and the use of electronic permits. Some new procedures, including those relating to the change of...

South Africa: Transnet opens 20 railway lines to private operators

by Rédaction | Sep 11, 2026 | News, Railway, South Africa

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has launched a call for proposals for the leasing, development, operation and maintenance of 20 railway lines in several regions of South Africa. Ten-year contracts...

DRC: Mota-Engil obtains concession of Congolese section of Lobito corridor

by Rédaction | August 31, 2026 | News, Railway, Congo DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed with the Portuguese group Mota-Engil a 30-year concession for the rehabilitation, modernization and operation of the Dilolo-Sakania railway line. Long about 1 004.5 km, this infrastructure must connect...