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January 27, 2023 | Africa

Open access - a rail revolution in South Africa?

South Africa’s policy to open up its rail freight network to third-party operators has had a troubled start. It is yet to be seen whether it will result in a rail revolution or the death of what was once an thriving industry sector, as Phillippa Dean reports.

January 26, 2023 | Africa

Projects to watch in 2023 - Africa

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in Africa over the next 12 months.

January 23, 2023 | Locomotives

Transnet seeks suppliers to rehabilitate Chinese locomotives

The operator has launched a tender for the repair of the locomotives.

January 16, 2023 | Financial

Morocco seeks private finance to expand rail network

Building 5100km of new lines would require $US 39bn.

January 11, 2023 | Metros

Construction starts on Line 1 of Abidjan Metro

Amended contract to build and operate 37km route now worth €1.77bn.

January 10, 2023 | Signalling

Kontron to supply GSM-R for Egyptian high-speed network

Turnkey radio communications contract for 2000km network.

January 9, 2023 | Infrastructure

Kampala - Malaba upgrade to be completed in February

Contractor China Road and Bridge reports work 95% complete.

January 5, 2023 | Financial

Jica signs loan agreement for Cairo Metro Line 4

Japanese agency to provide Yen 41bn ($US 309.6m).

January 5, 2023 | Metros

First stage of Lagos metro opens

The first phase of the Blue Line is 13km long.

January 4, 2023 | Infrastructure

Tanzania signs $US 2.21bn contract for Tabora - Kigoma SGR

The contract was awarded to CCECC and CRCC.

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