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 RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ZP, ZRL SIGN MoU TO COMBAT VANDALISM OF RAILWAY PROPERTY AND OTHER RAILWAY RELATED CRIMES LUSAKA, 10th September, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service (ZP) and Zambia Railways…
PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ZRL ELATED BY ADVANCED DISCUSSIONS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION ON TRACK REHABILITATION AND REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTIONS, THROUGH EU GRANT KABWE, Zambia – 5th September 2025 –…
ZRL, CHOMA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DISCUSS COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESS RAILWAY LAND ENCROACHMENTS
In line with Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL)’s commitment to protecting railway land and fostering partnerships with stakeholders, ZRL recently held a meeting with Choma Municipal Council (CMC) to discuss the way forward…
ZRL MANAGING DIRECTOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON FORTE CONCRETE
The Managing Director of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), Eng. Cuthbert Malindi, yesterday paid a courtesy call on Forte Concrete, a key supplier of concrete rail sleepers, at the company’s plant in Kafue. During…
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.
