Constantine tram network in Algeria extended
The Constantine tram network in Algeria has been extended with a 6.9-kilometre section. It connects the existing station of Zouaghi with the new city of Ali Mendjeli, closely…
Bombardier to produce monorail vehicles for Egypt
The consortium led by Bombardier Transportation was chosen as a preferred bidder for design, build and supply vehicles for Cairo monorail in Egypt. The total project is valued…
South African plant assembles first Alstom-designed trains
South African rolling stock manufacturer Gibela has assembled the first two X’Trapolis Mega electric trains designed by Alstom. The vehicles were produced for the Cape Town commuter service…
Siemens installs intelligent signalling at busiest rail stations of South Africa
German technology company Siemens Mobility and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) have successfully installed a new signalling system at the country’ three busiest stations –…
Transmashholding opens first manufacturing facility in Africa
Russian rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding (TMH) has opened a production facility in South Africa, the first one on the African continent. The company’s plant is located in the…
Morocco launches Casablanca tram extension
The Casablanca tram network was extended with a second route – Line T2. The new line was inaugurated by the Moroccan King Mohammed on 23 January. The project…
Senegal launches first express train
Senegal has launched a railway connection between the capital of Dakar and Diamniadio. It is the country’s first train express service. By the year’s end, the route will…
Morocco inaugurates the first high-speed railway in Africa
Morocco officially inaugurated the 380-kilometre Tangier-Casablanca high-speed line on Thursday. It is the first of its kind in Africa. The local government intends to build a nationwide railway…
Russian rolling stock manufacturer purchases facility in South Africa
Russian rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding acquired a production facility in South Africa. It will allow the company to expand its business by organising assemble, maintenance, and refurbishment of rolling stock both…
The railway station as a centrepiece of urban design
Railway stations have become much more than just a place to get on and off trains. Instead, they are now places to work, do business, meet, shop and…
General manager UIC: station is the heart of developing cities
A public transport terminal is no longer just an arrival and departure point; it plays an important role in developing cities. The station area is a place to…
NEXT STATION 2015 under the High Patronage of His Majesty King of Morocco
UIC and Moroccan National Railways (ONCF) are pleased to announce that NEXT STATION 2015, the 5th International Conference and Trade Show on Railway Stations, will take place in…
Morocco: emerging market for railway and station professionals
Moroccan investments in railways are expected to soar to more than 3 billion euros in the coming years. Hundreds of kilometers of railroad tracks are getting refurbished or…