KRC to build commuter rail services in three cities
Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is planning to introduce commuter rail services in three Kenyan cities: Nairobi Metropolitan, Mombasa and Kisumu City.
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Oyo to partner NRC on railway operations
Nigeria’s Oyo state government is planning to partner with Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to enhance rail mass-transit operations in the state.
Read MorePRASA completes feasibility study for rolling stock acquisition
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has completed the feasibility study for a rolling stock acquisition programme to expand its Metrorail commuter train fleet.
Read MoreIntra-African rail line to cost USD5 billion
The cost of the proposed rail line linking the countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania is expected to cost around USD5 billion.
Read MoreKenya Railways to raise funds for Nairobi Commuter Rail Project
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is planning to raise USD198.6 million through bond issue to fund improvements to Nairobi’s commuter rail system.
Read MoreKenya Railways to raise funds for Nairobi Commuter Rail Project
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is planning to raise USD198.6 million through bond issue to fund improvements to Nairobi’s commuter rail system.
Read MorePRASA to spend ZAR97 on rail modernisation
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced its new rail modernisation plans worth ZAR97 billion.
Read MoreAfrica’s BRTS: Upcoming projects, lucrative opportunities
African cities are demonstrating great interest in developing bus rapid transit systems (BRTS) having realised the cost advantages these systems offer over rail-based modes of public transport.
Read MoreAfDB sign loan agreements for Tangier-Marrakech rail link
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and government of Morocco have signed six loan and grant agreements amounting to EUR303 million.
Read MoreAfDB sign loan agreements for Tangier-Marrakech rail link
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and government of Morocco have signed six loan and grant agreements amounting to EUR303 million.
Read MoreAshok Leyland plans customised buses for Lagos transport authority
India-based Ashok Leyland India plans to manufacture custom-built buses for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
Read MoreAshok Leyland plans customised buses for Lagos transport authority
India-based Ashok Leyland India plans to manufacture custom-built buses for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
Read MoreAfrica’s bus rapid transit systems: Demonstrating success, raising hopes
Bus rapid transit (BRT) is emerging as a viable public transport solution for cities across Africa.
Read MorePhase IB of Rea Vaya BRT to be completed in 2012
Phase IB of the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system is expected to be completed by 2012.
Read MoreEgypt invites bids from consultants for Heliopolis tram system
The General Organisation of Physical Planning (GOPP) has invited consultants to submit expressions of interest (EoIs) to carry out a pre-feasibility study for expansion of the Heliopolis tram system on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis.
Read MoreMiddle East and Africa: Update on mass-transit projects
The year 2010 was significant for mass-transit in the Middle East and Africa region, with a large number of rail-based projects taking off.
Read MoreAfDB grants EUR300 million loan to Morocco
The board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a EUR300-million loan to finance the Tangier-Marrakech railway line project.
Read MoreAfDB grants EUR300 million loan to Morocco for rail project
The board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a EUR300-million loan to finance the Tangier-Marrakech railway line project.
Read MoreEIB approves loan for Tunisia suburban network
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement worth USD159.8 million with Tunisia for the latter’s suburban network.
Read MoreEIB approves loan for Tunisia suburban network
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement worth USD159.8 million with Tunisia for the latter’s suburban network.
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