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!
The 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge Cape gauge ZR network was built during British colonial rule as part of the vision of the Cape-Cairo railway. The railway started as part of Rhodesian Railways, the company which ran the railways of Northern Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia as an integrated operation, which was one of the largest employers and enterprises in both countries.
The first wagons on the line were hauled by oxen, then a single locomotive was conveyed in pieces by cableway across the gorge where the bridge was being built to start up operations to Kalomo in advance of the main line connection.
Latest News
ZRL WINS 2022 BEST EXPORT PROMOTION AWARD AT ACSZ
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has won the 1st Prize under the Best Export Promotion category at the just ended Agriculture and Commercial Show in Lusaka. The 2nd Position went to the Nitrogen Chemicals...
ZRL STILL IN THE CHAMPION’S LEAGUE…….AS THE RAILWAY GIANT SCOOPS 1ST PRIZE AT ZITF
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) won the 1st Prize under the Best Exhibit – Transport Services and Allied Industries category at the just ended Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. The…
GOVERNMENT KEEN TO RECAPITALISE ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED
Government says it has plans to improve the railway system in the country through recapitalisation. Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali is happy to note that Zambia Railways has managed to stay afloat...
FRAUD ALERT!
Zambia Railways Limited would like to warn members of the public that some unscrupulous fraudsters purporting to act on behalf of Zambia Railways Limited are sending mail to unsuspecting customers purporting…
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.
Freight
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Passenger and Courier Service
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