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July 3, 2026 | Financial

Funding package agreed for Angola’s Lobito corridor project

The deal will allow the 1300km railway to be rehabilitated and upgraded.

February 4, 2026 | Africa

Angola breaks ground on new 260km line

The Ministry of Transport says Luena - Saurimo line is the first new railway to be built in Angola for nearly 100 years.

December 18, 2025 | Financial

Finance secured for Lobito Corridor upgrade in Angola

Concessionaire Lobito Atlantic Railway secures $US 753m for infrastructure and fleet improvements.

December 10, 2025 | Financial

Angola launches Namibe Corridor tender

Concessionaire will operate rail network in southern Angola for 30 years.

April 24, 2025 | Africa

Angola and Zambia renew commitment to Lobito Corridor

The United States has reaffirmed its support for upgrades to existing lines in Angola and for new construction in Zambia.

February 5, 2025 | Freight

Traxtion to provide shunters to Lobito Atlantic Railway

The locomotives will be deployed at the port of Lobito in Angola.

December 5, 2024 | Africa

Zambia Lobito Rail project to start in 2026

Over $US 1bn of finance has now been secured for the project.

November 14, 2024 | Fleet

Lobito Atlantic Railway receives new wagons

The order for 275 container wagons was placed earlier this year.

October 4, 2024 | Africa

Zambia Lobito concessions signed

Africa Finance Corporation is set to develop new 800km Angola - Zambia railway.

September 9, 2024 | Africa

DBSA grants $US 200m Lobito Corridor loan

Funding is important step towards reconstruction of 1289km line in Angola.

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