Around 40KM of Rail Line to be Constructed Every Year
The Namibian Ministry of Works and Transport has announced a five-year plan to construct 250 kilometers of new railway and upgrade over 5,000 kilometers of existing track. The initiative also includes the acquisition of 35 new locomotives and wagons to modernize the country's aging transport infrastructure.
Why it matters
This massive infrastructure investment is critical for Namibia's economic development and the efficiency of its national logistics and trade network.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has revealed that it will construct more than 40 KM of railway line every year for the next 5 years.
This will translate into a new 250 KM railway line across the country.
The Works and Transport Ministry Executive Director, Jonas Sheelongo, presented their Ministerial plans to the National Council at a Stakeholder Engagement.
Sheelongo has also indicated that, on average, it will upgrade more than 1000 kilometres of existing railway every year till 2030, targeting 5,750 kilometres of railway network that will be upgraded by the end of 5 years.
At the same time, 9,710 kilometres of railway network will go under maintenance in 5 years.
The Ministry’s first strategic objective is to ensure a safe, modern and reliable infrastructure, as well as railway network development.
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