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Railway News from West Africa

Wabtec and Rio Tinto SimFer Unveil the first Locomotive for the Simandou Project

Wabtec and Rio Tinto SimFer Unveil the first Locomotive for the Simandou Project

29 May 2025
West Africa, Guinea
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
2 min
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Guinea’s Boké Railway Rehabilitation Sets Benchmark for Infrastructure and Sustainability

29 May 2025
West Africa, Guinea
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Mauritania Railway Modernisation to Boost Mining Exports

20 May 2025
West Africa, Mauritania
Pit-to-Port
1 min
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SNIM Reports Strong Operational Performance, Expands Market Reach and Infrastructure

20 May 2025
West Africa, Mauritania
Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions
1 min
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Lagos Advances Towards Multi-Fuel Future with Biogas Production Programme

Lagos Advances Towards Multi-Fuel Future with Biogas Production Programme

08 May 2025
West Africa, Nigeria
Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions
1 min
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Insight Dynamic Resources Ltd and ALG Global Infrastructure Advisors Sign Gas-by-Rail Economic Corridor MoU to Connect 40 Sub-Saharan African Countries

08 May 2025
West Africa
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Enugu–Port Harcourt Railway Project a Top Priority

28 April 2025
West Africa, Nigeria
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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NRC and Plateau State Government Partner to Revive Jos–Kuru Rail Corridor

15 April 2025
West Africa, Nigeria
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Warri-Itakpe Train Service Temporarily Suspended Following Engine Failure

15 April 2025
West Africa, Nigeria
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Safety & Security
1 min
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ECOWAS Grants the Government of Cabo Verde $50,000 to Draw Up Its 2025–2040 Infrastructure Master Plan

ECOWAS Grants the Government of Cabo Verde $50,000 to Draw Up Its 2025–2040 Infrastructure Master Plan

15 April 2025
West Africa
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Impact on Transport Infrastructure in Conflict Zones: A Look at West and North Africa

Impact on Transport Infrastructure in Conflict Zones: A Look at West and North Africa

05 April 2025
West Africa
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Simandou project wins Impact Deal of the Year at IFLR Africa Awards 2025

31 March 2025
West Africa, Guinea
Pit-to-Port
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Ghana Railway Development Authority Conducts Inspection Exercise on Tema-Mpakadan Rail Line

Ghana Railway Development Authority Conducts Inspection Exercise on Tema-Mpakadan Rail Line

31 March 2025
West Africa, Ghana
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
1 min
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GPHA, Burkina Faso Strengthen Trade Ties to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

28 March 2025
West Africa, Ghana
Freight & Logistics
1 min
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GPHA Advocates for VAT Elimination on Transit Cargo to Boost Port Competitiveness

28 March 2025
West Africa, Ghana
Freight & Logistics
1 min
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