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 – ZP,ZRL POLICE APPREHEND EIGHT SUSPECTS FOR THEFT OF RAIL AND WAGON MATERIALS
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) KABWE, Zambia , 7th October, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with the Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) Police apprehended eight (8) suspects in connection with…
PRESS RELEASE – SUSPENSION OF MULOBEZI MIXED TRAIN SERVICE
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) SUSPENSION OF MULOBEZI MIXED TRAIN SERVICE KABWE, Zambia , 6th October, 2025 – Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) wishes to inform its esteemed customers and the general public that…
ZRL PARTICIPATES IN THE IDC INTRA-GROUP MARKETPLACE LAUNCH AND EXHIBITION
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) participated in the inaugural Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Intra-Group Marketplace Launch and Exhibition, a platform designed to enhance business synergies, promote collaboration, and unlock growth opportunities among IDC subsidiaries….
PRESS RELEASE – ZRL HAILS TAZARA REVITALISATION DEAL
ZRL HAILS TAZARA REVITALISATION DEAL KABWE, Zambia – 30th September 2025 – Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) extends its warmest congratulations to the Governments of the Republic of Zambia, the United…
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.
