News Day
25 November 2021 (Zimbabwe)
Speaking during a tour of the NRZ workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Monitoring and Implementation, Joram Gumbo said this year the target is to refurbish four mainline and five shunt locomotives, as well as 940 wagons.
“I urge you to apply yourselves fully to this project given the fact that for the entity to operate optimally, 122 locomotives, 6 130 wagons and 170 coaches are required. A constructive railway system is mandatory for a landlocked country like Zimbabwe,” Gumbo said.
“An effective and efficient railway system is significant because it enhances our ability to compete and integrate into regional and international markets. It is however, a matter for regret that a considerate portion of our rail network is in an advanced state of despair and the rolling stock has outlived its usefulness lifespan.”
He said government intended to quicken the unbundling of NRZ into a State-owned railway infrastructure company.
“It is also the intention of the government to expedite the restructuring and unbundling of the NRZ into a State-owned railway infrastructure company to be responsible for infrastructure management and a privately-owned railway services company to focus on operations.
“The expectation is that this will bring efficiency in the operations of the country and thereby contribute to the country’s development efforts. Because rail is no longer being used for transportation while road is, this has led to the increase of road consignment which damages the roads leading to accidents. As a result, it is mandatory for rail to be fixed.”
Gumbo said the rapid increase in road freight led to congestion and rising accident rates.
Source
https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200004057/govt-pledges-2bn-for-nrz-rehab
Recommended for you
Eurostar Marks 30 Years of Revolutionizing Cross-Channel Travel
14 November 2024 (Europe) Since its first journey on November 14, 1994, Eurostar has transformed transportation, offering millions of passengers a fast and convenient way to travel between city centers across Europe. Since 1994, over 380 million passengers have traveled on Eurostar’s routes. Eurostar offers fast-track check-in services in London, Paris, and Brussels, along with onboard Wi-Fi. It was also the first to elevate train travel into a fine dining experience, featuring a team of chefs and a sommelier on board. Source https://mediacentre.eurostar.com/mc_view?language=&article_Id=ka4Rz00000AIRaHIAX
3 weeks ago
Read MoreÖBB Rail Cargo Group launches new TransFER route between Belgrade and Rijeka
30 October 2024 (Vienna) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has expanded its network with a new direct route connecting Serbia and Croatia. This route connects two key rail freight hubs, enhancing logistics between the two countries. The TransFER Belgrade–Rijeka service, operated by RCG with in-house traction, runs 1 to 2 round trips per week with a transit time of up to 24 hours. Source https://presse-oebb.at/news-oebb-rail-cargo-group-with-new-transfer-belgrade-rijeka-?id=207889&menueid=29817&l=english
3 weeks ago
Read MoreAlstom has successfully delivered the first trainset for the Taipei Wanda Line
12 November 2024 (Taiwan) Alstom announced the successful delivery of the first fully automated, four-car Metropolis train to Taipei City Government's Department of Rapid Transit Systems for the Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line. The 22.8-kilometer medium-capacity metro line will provide seamless connections between Taipei and New Taipei City, cutting travel time by 30 minutes once fully operational. Passengers will enjoy more convenient travel between districts in New Taipei City, including Zhonghe, Shulin, Tucheng, and Xinzhuang. Source https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2024/11/alstom-successfully-delivers-first-trainset-taipei-wanda-line
3 weeks ago
Read More