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
CHINGOLA MAN JAILED 18 MONTHS FOR THEFT OF RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE MATERIALS
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) CHINGOLA MAN JAILED 18 MONTHS FOR THEFT OF RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE MATERIALS KABWE, Zambia Wednesday 16th October, 2024 – The Chililabombwe Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED PARTICIPATES IN WORLD HEALTH MENTAL DAY COMMEMORATION
Zambia Railways Limited took part in this year’s World Mental Health Day commemoration in Kabwe. The event was observed under the theme: “It is time to prioritize Mental Health in workplace”. ZRL Assistant…
ZCILT TOURS LIVINGSTONE RAILWAY STATION
Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (ZCILT) recently toured the Zambia Railways Limited’s Livingstone Station in a bid to deepen their understanding of the railway operations and to strengthen ties with the…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED CONDUCTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS IN KAFUE, CHILANGA AND LUSAKA DISTRICTS
A team from the Public Relations Section, ZRL Police, and Safety recently conducted community sensitization meetings in Kafue, Chilanga and Lusaka Districts to educate members of the community on the negative effects that…
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.
