Africa

First Trans-Africa Locomotive Unveiled

First Trans-Africa Locomotive Unveiled

The locomotive is designed for the African landscape, and is suitable for use on branch lines and in the yard for shunting. It can be...

Design Unveiled for Algerian Main Line Trains

Design Unveiled for Algerian Main Line Trains

Alstom and SNTF have unveiled the design of the new Coradia Polyvalent "main line" train destined to run in Algeria during the 4th edition of the...

Kenya Railways Receives First Batch of SGR Locomotives

Kenya Railways Receives First Batch of SGR Locomotives

The 6 SGR locomotives which comprised of 4 freight locomotives and 2 shunting locomotives are part of an entire fleet of 56 locomotives, 5 passenger...

CRRC Unveil Locomotives for Nigeria and Serbia

CRRC Unveil Locomotives for Nigeria and Serbia

On January 5 2017, the first two type CDD3B1 passenger diesel locomotives for Nigeria rolled out in CRRC Dalian. The locomotives will enter service on the..

Alstom Delivers High-Speed Rail to Morocco

Alstom Delivers High-Speed Rail to Morocco

In December 2010 Alstom won a contract to supply 14 high-speed rail TGV trains to Morocco, connecting cities such as Tangiers and Casablanca and massively..

Cital Delivers the First Citadis Tram to Ouargla in Algeria

Cital Delivers the First Citadis Tram to Ouargla in Algeria

Cital, the joint venture held by Ferrovial, Enterprise Métro d’Alger (EMA) and Alstom, delivered the first Citadis tram to the city of Ouargla.

Alstom to Supply Coradia Polyvalent Trains to Senegal

Alstom to Supply Coradia Polyvalent Trains to Senegal

The Coradia Polyvalent train for Senegal is dual-mode (diesel/electric) and is capable of running at speeds of 160 km/h. With a total length of 72 meters...

Transnet Grabs Market Share Despite Weak Economy

Transnet Grabs Market Share Despite Weak Economy

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet reported a steady rise in revenue and maintained profitability as the company continues with its...

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