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Rail Transport By Country
This page provides an index of articles on rail transport by country. International railway organisations * International Union of Railways (UIC) * International Union of Public Transport (UITP) * Association of American Railways (AAR) * Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD) * African Union of Railways (AUR) * European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) * European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) * Africa Eastern Africa * : see Rail transport in Djibouti * : see Rail transport in Eritrea * : see Rail transport in Ethiopia * : see Rail transport in Kenya * : see Rail transport in Madagascar * : see Rail transport in Malawi * : see Rail transport in Mauritius * : see Mozambique Ports and Railways * : see Transport in Réunion * : see Rail transport in Rwanda * : see Transport in Seychelles * : see Rail transport in Somalia * : see Rail transport in South Sudan * : see Rail transport in Tanzania * : see Rail transport in Uganda * : see Rail t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Union Of Railways
The International Union of Railways (, UIC) is an international rail transport industry body based in Paris. History The railways of Europe had originated during the nineteenth century as many separate concerns across numerous nations; this led to disparate and conflicting standards emerging and thus onto incompatibility. One prominent example was the British Gauge War, during which different rail transport, railway companies were laying different track gauges across Great Britain, causing inefficiency wherever a break of gauge occurred, prior to an Regulating the Gauge of Railways Act 1846, Act of Parliament the issue in 1846 by establishing one standard gauge of . The early effort towards standardisation somewhat influenced railways aboard as well, however various other track gauges persisted and developed across the world; even through to the twenty first century, incompatible track gauges, let alone other issues, persisted to hinder interoperability efforts. Several key eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Rwanda
There are several planned railway lines in Rwanda, including a line to Tanzania. mirror Historical railways are limited to three industrial railways. China's One Belt One Road Policy The Belt and Road Initiative was unveiled by Xi Jinping in late 2013, and was thereafter promoted by Premier Li Keqiang during state visits to Asia and Europe. A railroad will be created to link Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, to the port of Mombasa in Kenya. History Rwanda has only ever had three narrow gauge industrial railways. None of them has ever offered passenger services. The industrial railways were operated initially by: * ''Société Minière de Muhinga et de Kigali'', in the (SOMUKI) Muhinga and Kigali mines from 1924, * ''Société des mines d’etain du Ruanda-Urundi'' (Minétain), in the Katumba mine from 1928, * ''Société des Mines de Rwanda'' (SOMIRWA), in the Karuruma tin refinery from 1982. Until 1988, all three of these businesses were united as the ''Régie d’Exploitati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In The Republic Of The Congo
Rail or rails may refer to: Rail transport *Rail transport and related matters *Railway track or railway lines, the running surface of a railway Arts and media Film * ''Rails'' (film), a 1929 Italian film by Mario Camerini * ''Rail'' (1967 film), a film by Geoffrey Jones for British Transport Films * ''Rail'' (2024 film), a Tamil-language film Magazines * ''Rail'' (magazine), a British rail transport periodical * ''Rails'' (magazine), a former New Zealand based rail transport periodical Other arts *The Rails, a British folk-rock band * Rail (theater) or batten, a pipe from which lighting, scenery, or curtains are hung Technology *Rails framework or Ruby on Rails, a web application framework *Rail system (firearms), a mounting system for firearm attachments *Front engine dragster *Runway alignment indicator lights, a configuration of an approach lighting system *Rule Augmented Interconnect Layout, a specification for expressing guidelines for printed circuit boards; companion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Rail transport is provided in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the ''Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer du Congo'' (SNCC), the Société commerciale des transports et des ports (SCTP) ''(previously Office National des Transports'' (ONATRA) until 2011), and the ''Office des Chemins de fer des Ueles'' (CFU). The national system is mostly operated by the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer du Congo, SNCC. Not all rail lines link up, but they are generally connected by river transport. The rail systems are listed below. Routes * Matadi-Kinshasa Railway (believed operational in 2022): From Matadi to Kinshasa via Songolo, Kimpese and Kasangulu. 366 km, gauge. A 2019 timetable states one passenger train per week. Operated by SCTP (ex ONATRA). Beyond Matadi the line continues to oil terminals at Ango Ango (7 km). At Mwala Kinsende there is a branch to Mbanza-Ngungu (15 km) where there are railway workshops. In Kinshasa a branch was constructed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Chad
Up to 2012 Chad had no rail system. Two lines are planned to Sudan and Cameroon from the capital, with construction expected to start in February 2016 and be complete in 4 years. History Early railroad schemes – 19th century A 1905 book describes the history of a German railroad syndicate's exploration of Chad: In 1885, the new German colony of Kamerun came into being. A number of influential Germans determined that the colony’s economic potential could be realized only through the construction of a railroad. They established a Cameroon railroad syndicate in 1900, which in 1902 obtained a concession from the German government to build a line that would open the colony’s interior to trade. The syndicate sponsored expeditions in 1902–3 and 1904 to survey the projected route. 20th century Several plans or proposals to build railways during the French colonial period (French Equatorial Africa) in Chad, and to connect Chad to other African railway networks (Cameroon, N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transport In The Central African Republic
Modes of transport in the Central African Republic include road transport, road, water transport, water, and air transport, air. Most of the country is connected to the road network, but not all of it. Some roads in the country do not connect to the rest of the national road network and may become impassable, especially during heavy monsoon rain. Many remote areas that not connected to the country's road network, especially in the eastern part of the country outside of the major cities and towns, can only be reached by light aircraft, boat (via river) or on foot. Most roads are unpaved, and which centres on the ''routes nationales'' identified as RN1 to RN11. Bangui serves as a seaport, and 900 km of inland waterways are Navigability, navigable, the main route being the Ubangi River, Oubangui river. There is one international airport at Bangui M'Poko International Airport, Bangui-Mpoko, two other paved airports, and over 40 with unpaved runways. Railways There are presently no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Cameroon
Rail transport in Cameroon is primarily operated by Camrail, a subsidiary of Bolloré Africa Logistics. History In January 2022, it was announced that container shipping company MSC would take over Bolloré Africa Logistics, the parent company of Camrail. It is uncertain whether MSC, which has an annual turnover of around €30 billion, will maintain passenger transport on Cameroon's railways or prioritise the movement of its own containers. The development contrasts with the railways of neighbouring Nigeria, where passenger transport is making a profit and freight transport is in decline. Infrastructure Separate from the metre gauge mainlines were narrow gauge plantation railways, especially in the Tiko area. These served cocoa and sugar plantations. Possible extensions There are plans for an iron ore railway, which however might be isolated from existing railways. The distance from the mine to tport is about 510 km. A connection to the nearest Camrail line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Angola
Rail transport in Angola consists of three separate Cape gauge lines that do not connect: the northern Luanda Railway, the central Benguela Railway, and the southern Moçâmedes Railway. The lines each connect the Atlantic coast to the interior of the country. A fourth system once linked Gunza and Gabala but is no longer operational. History Railway construction began in Angola in 1887, while the country was a colony of Portugal. The Luanda Railway opened in 1889, the Moçâmedes Railway opened in 1910, and the Benguela Railway opened in 1912. The railways continued to be extended inland until 1961, when the Moçâmedes Railway reached Menongue. After Angola attained its independence from Portugal in 1975, the Angolan Civil War broke out and lasted until 2002. The prolonged fighting resulted in the destruction of most of Angola's railway infrastructure. The rebels blew up bridges, tore up tracks, and sabotaged the right of way with land mines to prevent the railway from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Railways Of Zimbabwe
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), formerly Rhodesia Railways (RR), is a Bulawayo headquartered state-owned enterprise that operates the country's national railway system. It was established in 1893 and is governed by an Act of Parliament. It has a commercial-administrative center in Harare and a supply center in Gweru. The Zimbabwean railway system was largely constructed during the 20th century. History NRZ's history begins with the creation of the Bechuanaland Railway Company on May 24, 1893. It was renamed Rhodesia Railways Ltd (RR) on July 1, 1899.Günter Krause. ''Eisenbahnmuseum Livingstone (Sambia) und die Zambesi Saw Mills Railways''. 2 Ed. 2018. At the same time, on April 13, 1897, the Mashonaland Railway Company (MRC) was founded. On March 1, 1905 the small Ayrshire Gold Mine & Lomangundi Railway Company — which had been founded in 1900 — merged with MRC. A similar event would occur with the Beira & Mashonaland Railway (also founded in 1900), which me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Zambia
Rail transport in Zambia is primarily provided by two systems: * TAZARA Railway * Zambia Railways Limited (sub-systems: Cape to Cairo Railway and Sena railway) Zambia Railways operates a number of rail lines, including the Mulobezi Railway; as of early 2012, it was still in operation, but in poor repair. Railway links with adjacent countries * Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ndola to Sakania then Lubumbashi - , freight only. (For extensions and reconstruction beyond Lubumbashi see the DR Congo article). The current operating status of Chililabombwe-DR Congo link not known. * Tanzania - from Kapiri Mposhi, border crossing at Nakonde, Zambia, to Dar es Salaam, TAZARA railway, passenger and freight - * Malawi - Chipata-Mchinji 2010 opening * Mozambique - no direct link, but indirectly to Nacala, Beira (via Malawi) and Maputo (via Zimbabwe, no continuous passenger services). * Zimbabwe - from Livingstone via the Victoria Falls Bridge to Bulawayo, freight only. * Botswa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uganda Railways Corporation
The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is the parastatal railway of Uganda. It was formed after the breakup of the East African Railways Corporation (EARC) in 1977 when it took over the Ugandan part of the East African railways. URC's system is rooted in the British colonial Uganda Railway that was transformed after World War I into the EARC. Its operation after the demise of the EARC had been hampered by civil war and inefficient management in Uganda. In 1989, government soldiers massacred sixty civilians at Mukura railway station. In 2023, Uganda Railways begun work on restoring its northern line to Gulu, eschewing the construction of a new standard gauge railway in favor of restoration of the existing one. South Africa's involvement In 2005, the Rift Valley Railways Consortium (RVRC) from South Africa was awarded a concession to manage URC and Kenya Railways. RVRC was scheduled to take over operations on 1 August 2006. However, the East African Standard reported o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Tanzania
Rail transport in Tanzania is run by two companies (Tanzania Railways Corporation and TAZARA). It has historically used narrow (metre) gauge trackage, but planning and construction of new standard gauge lines is underway as of 2025. Railway links with adjacent countries * Burundi - no - proposed as part of SGR project. * DR Congo - decades ago there was a train ferry between Kigoma and Kalemie, in 2007 there are no ferry links and the DR Congo line to Kalemie is defunct because of a collapsed bridge. Break of gauge: /. Proposed as part of SGR project. * Kenya - no, historically present - same gauge, but the link between Moshi and Voi is defunct due to rails being lifted during A103 road renovation near Voi. * Malawi - no - break of gauge / * Mozambique - no - break of gauge / * Rwanda - no - proposed as part of SGR project. * Uganda - yes - same gauge - via train ferry from Mwanza to Port Bell or Jinja. * Zambia - yes - break of gauge / The central line b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
