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April 27, 2026 | Africa

Trans-Guinean Railway unveils passenger plans

New 650km iron ore railway will have 10 stations.

March 9, 2026 | Signalling

AutoHaul drives efficiencies at Rio Tinto

Eight years since it operated its first driverless heavy-haul freight train in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and nearly seven since it switched to entirely automated operations, Rio Tinto provides an update on the efficiency improvements delivered by its AutoHaul ATO system. The mining company also reveals some of the current and future upgrades it is working on, as Kevin Smith reports.

December 29, 2025 | Freight

Reducing traction emissions

Australia’s rail freight operators are looking to embrace new technology in order to cut emissions. The results so far have been mixed, as Tony Duboudin explains.

December 18, 2025 | Freight

Commissioning of Guinea’s Simandou railway and port underway

The new line is around 600km long and links iron-ore mines to a new port.

October 16, 2025 | Locomotives

First Wabtec locomotives for Simandou project arrive in Guinea

Wabtec is building 78 ES43Aci locomotives for Rio Tinto SimFer at its plant in Marhowra, India.

May 28, 2025 | Freight

Wabtec presents first locomotive for Trans-Guinean Railway

First export order for Wabtec plant in Marhowra, India.

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.

November 9, 2023 | Signalling

Hitachi to begin final phase of AutoHaul interlocking upgrade

The final phase of the project will focus on the Paraburdoo Line.

June 15, 2023 | Fleet

Rio Tinto and Gemco Rail to manufacture ore wagons in Pilbara region

Rio Tinto will order 100 wagons over six years.

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