Railways Africa Magazine

Get ready for the South African Heavy Haul Association Conference! The full programme for the event on 26-29 August 2024 at Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, is now available. Download here:  https://lnkd.in/eQhekKHk  #SAHHA2024 #HeavyHaul #mining #transport #logistics 

Knorr-Bremse South Africa has achieved a significant milestone in delivering door drives, door leaves and wipers for PRASA’s new X’Trapolis trains. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMNxwFtC #KnorrBremse #PRASA #Gibela #railway #passengerrail #rollingstock

Exciting times ahead! V.A.O.B is diving into the booming rail sector in East and Southern Africa with possible new projects in 🇺🇬 #Uganda & 🇹🇿 #Tanzania. Find out more from Tony P. Burkson 🎬 https://lnkd.in/egg_igK7 #Railways #GhanaRail #RailwaysAfrica #VRail #RailInfrastructure #PesaTrains #Freight #logistics #transport #Ghana #RailDevelopments #SouthernAfrica #SouthAfrica #railroad

#NEWS from PRASA Group - In light of the Labour Court ruling handed down on 1 July 2024, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reinstated Mr Zolani Matthews in compliance with the judgment. Considering this decision, PRASA is now in the process of engaging Mr Zolani Matthews to discuss the implications of the judgment. The brief statement from PRASA noted that the organisation has requested time and space to engage with Mr Matthews accordingly and that the PRASA Board of Control remains committed to discharging its duties with the utmost diligence. #rail #southAfrica #railway #prasa

Minister Barbara Creecy D’s Budget Vote speech outlines a bold vision to rejuvenate South Africa’s transport sector. Emphasising the importance of efficient transport systems, she addresses key challenges and highlights initiatives for sustainable growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQGEASG5 #Transport #SouthAfrica #Railways #port #rail #railway #freight #logistics Photo: Department of Transport

The RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR is celebrating 21 years of promoting rail safety with the inaugural National Rail Industry Awards. Nominations are now open until 31 August 2024. Honour outstanding achievements in the rail industry and learn more about the categories. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evCbE-bu #RailSafety #RailIndustryAwards #RSR #Railways #RailwaySafetyRegulator #Awards

Discover Siemens Mobility MRX’s cutting-edge broken rail detection system, transforming railway safety across Africa! With millimetre precision, this on-board technology reduces disruptions and prevents accidents, ensuring efficient and safe rail operations. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGBttrj4 #RailwaySafety #SiemensMRX #Africa #Railways #RailTechnology #railway #rollingstock #OperationalEfficiency

Railways Africa Magazine: Weekly edition - 29|2024 Highlights: ↘ Transnet SOC Ltd Secures 1bn Loan from African Development Bank Group ↘ Meet the Women-Led Team at Colossal Concrete Products ↘ Detecting Rail Breaks - Siemens Mobility ↘ Hon. Barbara Creecy D Delivers Decisive Budget Vote Speech ↘ First Vessel Docks at the Port of Lobito ↘ Gabon & Setrag Entreprise Commit to Phase 2 of Railway Upgrade To get all the news select the image below to read on LinkedIn. Alternatively, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dUXzE838 #rail #railway #railnews #transport #transportnews #transportation

🇲🇿 Mozambique Dual Track Upgrade: Learn about the completed phase 1 of the 42km dual track upgrade on the Ressano Garcia Line, officially inaugurated by President Filipe Nyusi. Discover how this USD$80 million project will boost tonnage volumes from 13 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 24 MTPA and extend station loops for 160-wagon trains. Find out more: 🎬 https://lnkd.in/giCSK92x #CFM #Railways #rail #railway #Mozambique #port #Infrastructure #investment #MozambiqueRailways #RailwayExpansion

The Government of Gabon and Setrag Entreprise commit to continuing railway upgrades. This second phase focuses on renewing the Alembé-Ndjolé-Lopé and Milolé-Franceville sections, this includes replacing current wooden sleepers with concrete sleepers and upgrading to 60 kg rails, aiming for completion by 2028. https://lnkd.in/eCi8fSHt #RailwaysAfrica #RailTransport #Gabon #SETRAG #InfrastructureUpgrade #RailwayRenewal #rail #railway