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January 19, 2026 | Africa

Projects to watch in 2026 - Africa

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Africa in 2026 including the Béchar - Gâra Djebilet Iron Ore Railway and Transgabonais Railway Upgrade Phase 2

November 21, 2025 | Africa

Tazara investment deal signed

China, Zambia and Tanzania sign $US 1.4bn PPP agreement to modernise 1860km line.

August 15, 2025 | Freight

Big ambitions and big distances shape Traxtion’s continental strategy

In the complex and dynamic African rail sector, Traxtion has emerged as a pioneering private traction provider with an ambitious continental vision. Mark Simmons speaks exclusively to CEO, James Holley, to find out more.

January 29, 2025 | Passenger

Projects to watch in 2025 - Africa

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Africa in 2025, including the Liberty Corridor and the Cairo - Luxor - Abu Simbel high-speed line.

January 13, 2025 | Africa

Africa’s rail potential for 2025 and beyond

A significant number of rail projects across Africa are expected to make progress in 2025. Phillippa Dean presents a comprehensive round-up of the most important.

June 24, 2024 | Africa

Tanzania looks to rail to boost national and regional growth

The government of Tanzania is pressing ahead with the new Standard Gauge Railway while opening up existing networks to private operators. Phillippa Dean reports.

July 24, 2023 | Africa

The drive for interconnected railways in East Africa

Phillippa Dean provides an update on East Africa’s ambitious plans to develop a standard-gauge network.

July 13, 2023 | Africa

New initiatives illuminate the path to growth in Southern Africa

Phillippa Dean reflects on the implications of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Trade and Transit Facilitation Project, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the African Integrated High-Speed Railways Network (AIHSRN) initiatives for railway development in Southern Africa.

June 12, 2023 | Employment

IRJ Women in Rail Award 2023: Part 1

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the first four winners of our second Women in Rail Award.

February 16, 2022 | Africa

MSC Group plans to acquire Bolloré Africa Logistics

Three rail operators are included in the planned sale.

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