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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.

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MAZABUKA MAN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR VANDALISM OF RAILWAY PROPERTY

LUSAKA, Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 -The High Court sitting in Mazabuka has convicted and sentenced Mike Chibula to ten years imprisonment with hard labour for vandalism and theft of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL)…

NOTICE OF SHORTLIST FOR THE TENDER FOR THE REHABILITATION OF ZRL OWNED LOCOMOTIVES WITH FINANCING.

NOTICE OF SHORTLIST FOR THE TENDER FOR THE REHABILITATION OF ZRL OWNED LOCOMOTIVES WITH FINANCING. As part of its 2024–2028 Strategic Business Plan, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) aims to increase average mainline locomotive…

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NDOLA MAN JAILED NINE YEARS FOR THEFT OF RAILWAY MATERIALS

PRESS RELEASE                                                   (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)   NDOLA MAN JAILED  NINE YEARS FOR THEFT OF RAILWAY MATERIALS Lusaka, 18th  June , 2025 – The Ndola High Court has sentenced Christopher Mwape, aged…

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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.