Railways Africa NewsXpress: Week 21:2024
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Resumption of Normal Train Operations TAZARA
Update: Lagos & Ogun Team Up to Update Strategic Transport & Mobility Master Plan
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is intensifying efforts to create a seamless transportation network between Lagos and Ogun states. This initiative involves updating the Lagos Strategic Transport and Mobility Master Plan (LSTMMP), initially developed in 2009 and updated in 2014, to address changes in demographics and travel demands.
The 2014 STMP proposed six rail lines, including three from Ogun State: the Red Line from Agbado to Marina, the Yellow Line from Otta to Iddo, and the Purple Line from Redeem to LASU-Ojo. The update will involve data collection through surveys in designated Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZs) to understand travel behaviour and ensure a sustainable transportation system for the growing megacity region.
SNCC Secures Funding for Major Track Renewal and Equipment Installation
The National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC, SA) has secured funding to renew 81 km of the main track and 9 km of station tracks. This project also includes installing track equipment between the Divuma and Dilolo Border stations.
La Société Nationale des Chemins de fer du Congo (SNCC, SA) a obtenu un financement pour réaliser le renouvellement de 81 km de voie principale et 9 km de voies de gares, ainsi que l’installation d’appareils de voie entre les gares de Divuma et Dilolo Frontière.
South Africa: Launch of Operation Vulindlela Progress Report
Director-General (DG) in the Presidency Phindile Baleni says Operation Vulindlela has made significant progress in reforming the economy since its announcement nearly four years ago.
Operation Vulindlela is a government-driven initiative aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms in key sectors to achieve inclusive growth in the economy.
With regard to Logistics – Operation Vulindlela is aimed at growing exports in the country through the improvement of efficiency.
“Greater private participation in port terminal operations has been enabled and the freight rail network is being opened to competition. These reforms will allow more volumes to be transported via rail and support export growth while making our logistics systems more efficient and competitive.
“The Freight Logistics Roadmap, which was adopted by cabinet in December last year, continues to guide the implementation of these reforms,” the DG said.
NRZ Clarifies Status of Potential Deal with China Railway International Group
Despite various media reports, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) confirms that no deal with China Railway International Group (CRIB) has been signed yet. CRIB is currently in Zimbabwe to conduct a feasibility study until the end of May, particularly targeting railway infrastructure and rolling stock.
As part of the feasibility study, CRIB is assessing what needs to be done to improve NRZ’s infrastructure, evaluating current rolling stock and visiting NRZ’s workshops in Bulawayo. Once this assessment is complete, CRIB will provide a report which will guide the potential arrangement of a deal.
The USD 533 million is an estimated figure that NRZ believes would be required to completely refurbish infrastructure and rolling stock.
SNCC Focuses on Urgent Repairs of Collapsed Lwizi Bridge
Officials are still in the process of investigating what needs to be done to inform the contractor, who has already been appointed.
CRRC Corporation Ltd. Ships 200 KRC Container Flat Cars to Kenya
CRRC Corporation Ltd. recently shipped 200 KRC container flat cars, developed and manufactured by the company, from Tianjin Port to Kenya. These cars will aid in the development of railway transportation in Kenya.
KRC container flat cars are an iterative upgrade for meter-gauge railway freight cars in Kenya. They are capable of handling more diverse transportation conditions than general container vehicles, making them well-suited for Kenya’s meter-gauge logistics transportation. These cars are the main models for major logistics channels in East Africa and between East Africa and Central Africa.
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