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
PRESS RELEASE – PASSENGER TRAIN 358 DERAILS ON MULOBEZI LINE
PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) PASSENGER TRAIN 358 DERAILS ON MULOBEZI LINE Lusaka, Zambia 15th September 2026 – Zambia Railways Limited wishes to confirm that Passenger Train 358, commonly known as the Mulobezi…
42 YEAR OLD KAFUE MAN APPREHENDED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT OF RAILWAY PROPERTY
42 YEAR OLD KAFUE MAN APPREHENDED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT OF RAILWAY PROPERTY A 42 year old man of Kafue District has been apprehended for vandalism and theft of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL)…
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 The Board, Management and Staff of Zambia Railways Limited warmly congratulate President-Elect Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President-Elect Mrs. Mutale Nalumango on their re-election. We wish you both wisdom, strength and…
Kabwe Man Sentenced to Four Years for Theft of Zambia Railways Property
A 37-year-old Zambian man, Linos Kabinda, has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment with hard labour for stealing property belonging to Zambia Railways Limited. Kabinda was convicted and sentenced on August 11, 2026,…
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.
