The long awaited Chipata -Mchinji railway line is now operational after stalling over three decades. It is now operating with a locomotive and 51 wagons. ZRL is working towards having 200 wagons including five other locomotives into Chipata by the end of this year so as to create additional capacity. The route now connects Chipata to Nacala port in Mozambique via Mchinji and Nayuchi. (Source : Lusaka Times)
GRZ has begun the rehabilitation of the Mulobezi railway line to facilitate transportation of cargo and people between Livingstone and Mulobezi district. Contractors have been engaged to resuscitate the Mulobezi railway line and will employ a minimum of 600 workers. Transport Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says to ensure that the railway line is viable, Mulobezi railway will be connected to the proposed Kazungula Bridge to maximise regional links and facilitate trade. (Source : Daily Mail)
Zambia and Angola have started work to construct a canal in Shang'ombo District to link the two countries. Transport Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says the project would be operational within the next two years. As part of the deal Zambia will build 10 houses in Shangombo while Angola will also build a similar number of houses. There will also be offices for customs and immigration. Once the canal is developed, it will enhance trade and create between the two countries (Source : Times)
Construction of the Chingola-Jimbe railway is expected to start this year. Transport Minister Yamfwa Mukanga says feasibility studies have already been concluded and negotiations on the funding side are in advanced stage. The railway line from Chingola to Jimbe would connect ...
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