NETWORK
Assuring a network stretch of almost 1,200 km to meet
cargo demands from Victoria Falls Bridge Zimbabwe
to Sakania, border with the Democratic Republic
of Congo and including the Copperbelt
TRAINS
Providing various Service Classes according to your comfort on
the Passenger Trains ranging from Business Class, Sleeper
Class, Standard Class, and Economy Class, including
a courier service.
Assuring the compliant handling of various cargo via different
routes from import to export and local traffic using a dynamic
range of haul power and wagons.
Partnered with communities benefiting from the availability
of rail building and land property for commercial activities
to improve lifestyle
WELCOME TO ZAMBIA RAILWAYS!
ZRL is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The Company was incorporated in 1982. It is mandated under the Railways Act of 1984 to operate both rail passenger and freight trains.
ZRL’s main operations domain is Mulobezi to Chililabombwe, and Chipata to Mchinji. The Company also provides train operations beyond its borders, through the respective railway administrations and connects to nearly all the ports in the SADC region. This enables the company to provide Import, Local, Export and Transit rail transportation services. Through its strategic partnerships, ZRL provides end to end logistics services for local traffic.
Latest News
Press Statement For Immediate Release Wednesday Pretoria – 14.05.25 Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) says the ongoing Africa Rail Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, presents a valuable opportunity for Zambia to engage with key…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED ENHANCES SAFETY WITH NEW SIGNAGE AT LEVEL CROSSING POINTS USING GOVERNMENT GRANT
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has installed safety signage at strategic level crossing points across the railway network, a critical step in enhancing public safety and reducing accidents. The initiative, made possible through the…
ZRL Confers with TAZARA and Zamcargo to Strengthen Collaborative Rail Operations
Dar es Salaam, 9 May 2025 – The Managing Director of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), Mr. Cuthbert Malindi, undertook a strategic visit to Dar es Salaam to familiarise himself with the operations of the Tanzania-Zambia…
ZRL UNDERTAKES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS FOR OPERATIONALIZATION OF CHIPATA-MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE
LUSAKA, Zambia 8th May ,2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing transportation and logistics in the region, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has commenced meetings with Nacala Logistics, aimed at operationalizing the Chipata-Mchinji…
ZRL Services
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is a customer driven company and wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, and is mandated under the Railways Act to operate both Passenger and Freight Services.
