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
RUNAWAY SHUNT TRAIN ACCIDENT AT BWANA MKUBWA – PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RUNAWAY SHUNT TRAIN ACCIDENT AT BWANA MKUBWA It is with deep concern and sadness that we confirm a serious train accident which occurred today, 15 May 2026, at approximately 15:00…
ZRL, CEAR SIGN MoU TO OPERATIONALISE CHIPATA – MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE
ZRL, CEAR SIGN MoU TO OPERATIONALISE CHIPATA – MCHINJI RAILWAY LINE Today, Zambia Railways Limited has taken a strategic step by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Central East African Railways (CEAR)/Nacala Logistics…
ZAMBIA,BOTSWANA REAFFIRM COMMITTMENT TO MOSETSE–KAZUNGULA–LIVINGSTONE (MKL) RAIL PROJECT
The Governments of the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Botswana, through their respective Ministries responsible for transport—namely the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Zambia and the Ministry of Transport and…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED APPOINTS TRANSACTION ADVISOR TO RAISE USD60 MILLION UNDER THE EU GRANT RAILWAY TRACK REHABILITATION PROJECT
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED APPOINTS TRANSACTION ADVISOR TO RAISE USD60 MILLION UNDER THE EU GRANT RAILWAY TRACK REHABILITATION PROJECT Lusaka, Zambia – March 19, 2026 – Zambia Railways…
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.
