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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.

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ZRL AIDS EX- EMPLOYEE WITH WHEELCHAIR

As a good corporate citizen, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL)   donated a wheelchair to its former employee Charles Chiputa, of Kabwe’s Katondo area who is physically challenged. The donation was made to help him…

ZRL, BBR EXPLORE AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP

In an effort to strengthen the business to business relationship, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) and Beitbridge Bulawayo Railways (BBR) of Zimbabwe have  identified areas of cooperation aimed at improving capacity for smooth railway…

ZRL MD CALLS FOR ENHANCED PARTNERSHIPS IN ENGINEERING SERVICES

Zambia Railways Limited Ag. Managing Director Fred Mwila says there is need for enhanced partnerships in external services been offered at the company’s Engineering Division at Main Workshops in Kabwe, Central Province. Speaking…

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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.