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June 6, 2025 | Freight

Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study underway

CPCS Transcom UK are working with local partners on the study for the proposed 1500km heavy-haul line.

August 12, 2022 | Africa

South Africa and Botswana to repair cross-border rail line

Joint strategy will facilitate landlocked country’s export of coal and other minerals.

August 3, 2020 | Africa

Botswana Railways launches cross-border coal trains to South Africa

BOTSWANA Railways (BR) exported the first coal consignment from the Masama coal mine following a launch ceremony on July 17 attended by government ministers and officials from BR, mine owner Minergy and banking group Absa.

February 20, 2019 | Africa

Botswana Railways launches freight train tender

BOTSWANA Railways (BR) has issued a call for tender for the purchase or lease of coal wagons and locomotives. Closing date for bids is March 15.

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