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
GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO RAILWAY NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT
President Hakainde Hichilema says Government has prioritized the development and rehabilitation of the railway network in order to improve connectivity at both national and regional levels. Speaking when he opened the Fourth Session…
IDC CONDUCTS MID- YEAR PMC REVIEW SESSION FOR ZRL
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) conducted the scheduled mid-year Performance Management Contract (PMC ) Review Session with Zambia Railways Limited(ZRL). The PMC Review is based on the targets set for 2024. The purpose…
ZRL PAYS COURTESY CALL ON NEWLY APPOINTED CENTRAL PROVINCE MINISTER
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) Management recently paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Central Province Minister, Hon. Mwabashike Nkulukusa. This meeting signified a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the railway company…
GOVERNMENT TO REVITALISE THE RAILWAY SYSTEM IN ZAMBIA
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) exhibited at this year’s Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference and Exhibition that was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, South Africa. Speaking at the Conference, Transport…
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.
