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.
Chief Executive Officer
Latest News
IDC APPOINTS NEW ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED BOARD
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has appointed new Board of Directors for Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony today, IDC Group CEO Mr Mateyo Kaluba told the new Board that…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS TO RESUME PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICES!
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) wishes to inform all its customers and members of the general public that the Passenger train service, which was suspended on 6th April as a precautionary measure following the…
BWACHA TRANSIT HOME CSR
Bwacha Transit Home is a low-cost house located in Bwacha Compound (Kabwe) for underprivileged people facing homelessness (due to various causes). ZRL has undertaken the responsibility to carry out renovations of the transit…
ZAMBIA RAILWAYS INTENSIFIES SENSITISATION CAMPAIGNS ON ENCROACHMENT
Following a spate of rail land encroachment activities along the railway network, Zambia Railways Limited has intensified sensitization campaigns in a bid to raise awareness on the dangers of the illegal act. Government…
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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