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
ZRL ATTENDS THE 2026 NC’WALA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY
ZRL ATTENDS THE 2026 NC’WALA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) joined several corporate entities and thousands of attendees at the Ncwala Traditional Ceremony, a vibrant annual cultural celebration of the Ngoni speaking…
PRESS RELEASE – ZRL SIGNS $20 MILLION DEAL TO REFURBISH SIX GT 3600HP LOCOMOTIVES IN MAJOR BOOST
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ZRL SIGNS $20 MILLION DEAL TO REFURBISH SIX GT 3600HP LOCOMOTIVES IN MAJOR BOOST Lusaka, Zambia – 2nd March, 2026 – Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has signed a…
ZRL ENGAGES LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN VEGETATION CONTROL TO ENHANCE RAIL SAFETY
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has launched a community-based vegetation control and weeding programme along selected sections of the railway line as part of its commitment to improving operational efficiency, enhancing safety and creating…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED ENGAGES STRATEGIC PARTNERS AT THE MINING INDABA
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) participated in the Investing in African Mining Indaba where the company engaged with leading mining companies, development finance institutions (DFIs) and suppliers of railway equipment to advance strategic partnerships…
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.
