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LAMATA to Receive 24 Additional Coaches for Lagos Red Line by Q3 2026

27 February 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
1 min
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EFCC Arraigns Former NRC Managing Director Over Alleged Money Laundering Charges

27 February 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
1 min
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Mozambique Moves to Establish Integrated Railway Licensing and Certification Framework

27 February 2026
SADC, Mozambique
Policy & Legislation
Safety & Security
1 min
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Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

27 February 2026
West Africa
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Progress Rail and Wabtec Reach a Settlement in Antitrust Case

27 February 2026
Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 min
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Construction of the Laghouat – Ghardaïa – El Menia Railway

27 February 2026
North Africa, Algeria
Finance & Investment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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International: British Steel Secures High-Speed Rail Contract for Türkiye and Launches 24-7 Production

27 February 2026
1 min
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Tanzania SGR Mwanza–Isaka Progress Update

Tanzania SGR Mwanza–Isaka Progress Update

27 February 2026
East Africa, Tanzania
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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DFC Board Approves New Investments, Bolstering Regional Stability, Economic Prosperity, and Critical Mineral Supply Chains

27 February 2026
Finance & Investment
2 min
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Luvo Border Post Reflects Modernisation of Customs Management

27 February 2026
SADC, Angola
2 min
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Zimbabwe Suspends Export of Raw Minerals and Lithium Concentrates

27 February 2026
SADC, Zimbabwe
1 min
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Kisumu Leadership Conducts Site Visit to Proposed SGR Terminus in Kibos

Kisumu Leadership Conducts Site Visit to Proposed SGR Terminus in Kibos

27 February 2026
East Africa, Kenya
Finance & Investment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Budget 2026 Prioritises Rail Recovery, Freight Corridor Capacity and Infrastructure Reform

Budget 2026 Prioritises Rail Recovery, Freight Corridor Capacity and Infrastructure Reform

27 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Rails to Prosperity: Mining, Logistics and the Southern African Corridor Opportunity

Rails to Prosperity: Mining, Logistics and the Southern African Corridor Opportunity

27 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
9 min
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UIC Infrastructure Narrow Gauge Taskforce Proposes a Comprehensive Examination of Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality

27 February 2026
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Western Cape Government Releases First Findings of Overberg Rail Business Case

Western Cape Government Releases First Findings of Overberg Rail Business Case

27 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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South Africa: Rail Reform Moves Ahead, RSR Reinforces Cooperation With UIC

South Africa: Rail Reform Moves Ahead, RSR Reinforces Cooperation With UIC

27 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
Safety & Security
Signalling & Communications
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Angola Renews Mandate of ANTT Board of Directors

27 February 2026
SADC, Angola
1 min
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International: GB Railfreight and HyOrc sign MOU to Advance Rail Decarbonisation in the UK

International: GB Railfreight and HyOrc sign MOU to Advance Rail Decarbonisation in the UK

27 February 2026
Europe
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 min
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Malawi Sets Out 2026/27 Transport Programme Across Road, Rail, Aviation and Lake Infrastructure

26 February 2026
SADC, Malawi
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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UNTU Notes 2026 Budget With Mixed Reaction over PRASA Funding, Transnet Debt and Fuel Levies

26 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Finance & Investment
3 min
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Uganda Set to Advance Rail Reform with National Policy and Railway Master Plan

20 February 2026
East Africa, Uganda
Finance & Investment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Togo Advances Railway Corridor and Rolling Stock Studies Under PASLT Procurement Plan

20 February 2026
West Africa, Togo
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Kenya Railways Engages Narok County on SGR Phase 2B and 2C Extension Ahead of March 2026 Commencement

20 February 2026
East Africa, Kenya
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda Sign Pact to Create DESSU Corridor Authority

Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda Sign Pact to Create DESSU Corridor Authority

20 February 2026
North Africa, South Sudan
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Policy & Legislation
3 min
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Kinshasa First Tramway Could Be Operational by November 2027

20 February 2026
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Finance & Investment
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
1 min
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Trafigura, Aurubis and Kamoa Copper Complete First Sale of Low-Carbon Refined Copper via the Lobito Atlantic Railway

Trafigura, Aurubis and Kamoa Copper Complete First Sale of Low-Carbon Refined Copper via the Lobito Atlantic Railway

20 February 2026
SADC, Angola
Finance & Investment
Pit-to-Port
2 min
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Mozambique: Office Created to Coordinate North-South Railway Line

20 February 2026
SADC, Mozambique
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Senegal President Directs Acceleration Of Dakar–Tambacounda Rehabilitation And TER Phase II

20 February 2026
West Africa, Senegal
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Kenya: Progress on Automated Fare Collection System Incorporating All Modes of Public Transport

Kenya: Progress on Automated Fare Collection System Incorporating All Modes of Public Transport

20 February 2026
East Africa, Kenya
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Kenya 2026 Budget Policy Prioritises Rail And Logistics Modernisation

20 February 2026
East Africa, Kenya
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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TRC Officially Launches Container Transport Services Using SGR

20 February 2026
East Africa, Tanzania
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 min
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TAZARA To Receive US$15m A Year Under CCECC Concession

20 February 2026
SADC, Zambia
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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TRIM Update on Open Access, Corridor Rehabilitation and Security Interventions

20 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Namibian AG Finalises PPP Advisor Agreement for Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension

20 February 2026
SADC, Namibia
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Transnet Issues RFQ for Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal Private Sector Participation

Transnet Issues RFQ for Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal Private Sector Participation

20 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Minim Martap Moves Into Commissioning Phase as Canyon Resources Advances Rail and Port Logistics

Minim Martap Moves Into Commissioning Phase as Canyon Resources Advances Rail and Port Logistics

13 February 2026
Central Africa, Cameroon
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
2 min
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Botswana Railways Receives 34 Soda Ash Wagons

Botswana Railways Receives 34 Soda Ash Wagons

13 February 2026
SADC, Botswana
Freight & Logistics
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 min
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EGC and Trafigura Ship Copper and Cobalt to Global Markets via the Lobito Atlantic Railway

EGC and Trafigura Ship Copper and Cobalt to Global Markets via the Lobito Atlantic Railway

13 February 2026
SADC, Angola
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Investing in Skills to Power Rail Recovery

Investing in Skills to Power Rail Recovery

13 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
Skills Development & Labour
2 min
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Sandverhaar-Buchholzbrunn Railway Upgrades Hold Promise for Lüderitz

13 February 2026
SADC, Namibia
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Cargo Train Derailment in Mazabuka

Cargo Train Derailment in Mazabuka

13 February 2026
SADC, Zambia
Freight & Logistics
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Botswana Earmarks P3.86bn for Transport, Mmamabula–Lephalale and Kazungula Rail Lines

13 February 2026
SADC, Botswana
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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SNCC Gets 5 New Locomotives From China

SNCC Gets 5 New Locomotives From China

13 February 2026
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 min
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CFM South Announces Reopening Date for Limpopo Railway Line After Flood Damage

13 February 2026
SADC, Mozambique
Freight & Logistics
1 min
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Mozambique North–South Railway Project Expected to be presented in March 2026

13 February 2026
SADC, Mozambique
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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SETRAG Hosts World Bank Group VP Risk for Project Monitoring Visit

SETRAG Hosts World Bank Group VP Risk for Project Monitoring Visit

13 February 2026
Central Africa, Gabon
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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TRC Ends Subsidy Reliance as Tanzania Advances Transport Reform Agenda

13 February 2026
East Africa, Tanzania
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Government Of Liberia And ArcelorMittal Sign Amended Mineral Development Agreement Extending Concession To 2050

Government Of Liberia And ArcelorMittal Sign Amended Mineral Development Agreement Extending Concession To 2050

13 February 2026
West Africa, Liberia
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Africa Finance Corporation Study: Africa Must Rewire US$29.5 Trillion Mineral Endowment Around Industry, Infrastructure and Demand

13 February 2026
Freight & Logistics
4 min
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South Africa SONA: Logistics Reform and New Rail Concessions at the Centre of Trade Agenda

South Africa SONA: Logistics Reform and New Rail Concessions at the Centre of Trade Agenda

13 February 2026
SADC, South Africa
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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Leading Economic Indicators from Kenya Highlight Rail Revenue and Freight Volumes for SGR and MGR, December 2025

Leading Economic Indicators from Kenya Highlight Rail Revenue and Freight Volumes for SGR and MGR, December 2025

13 February 2026
East Africa, Kenya
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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