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April 27, 2026 | Africa

Trans-Guinean Railway unveils passenger plans

New 650km iron ore railway will have 10 stations.

July 8, 2025 | Infrastructure

Algeria’s iron ore railway progresses

Work completed on 135km section of 950km Béchar - Gara Djebilet line.

May 28, 2025 | Freight

Wabtec presents first locomotive for Trans-Guinean Railway

First export order for Wabtec plant in Marhowra, India.

February 18, 2025 | Freight

First section of Algerian iron ore line nears completion

Operations to commence shortly on first 98km of Béchar - Gara Djebilet line.

January 3, 2025 | Freight

Major loan for Mauritania iron ore railway

$US 150m loan from the African Development Bank will fund new locomotives and wagons for SNIM.

July 30, 2024 | Fleet

Wabtec to supply locomotives for Trans-Guinean Railway

US manufacturer wins contract to supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi freight locomotives.

May 3, 2024 | Africa

Groundbreaking ceremony for Trans-Guinean Railway

First sleeper is laid on the 670km line that will connect the Simandou iron ore mine with the Atlantic coast.

January 3, 2024 | Freight

CRCC builds 575km iron ore railway in Algeria

New line will connect Gâra Djebilet mine with the national network at Béchar.

July 29, 2022 | Freight

New shunting locomotives head to Russian iron-ore plant

Design offers reliability, ease of repair and crew comfort in severe weather.

January 17, 2022 | Fleet

BHP Group orders battery locomotives from Wabtec

Third order to be placed by an Australian freight company for battery locomotives.

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