Africa Rail

Follow us for rail industry news across Africa and updates on the 26th annual Africa Rail conference and exhibition Johannesburg, South Africa, 7 - 8 July 2026

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Africa Rail 2026 is where the future of rail, logistics, and transport in Africa takes shape. 🚆

Download the prospectus today and explore how your business can connect with the decision-makers shaping Africa’s transport future 👉 https://t.co/v0UZfdEbAF

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Africa’s longest underground tunnel 🇿🇦The 9.6-mile Gautrain, linking Johannesburg Park, Rosebank & Sandton

Built for £2.83bn, it overcame tunnelling without GPS to achieve millimetre precision. Projects like this make #AfricaRail unmissable. Get involved: https://t.co/v0UZfdEbAF

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It’s official: South Africa has launched its first-ever bullet train project! The high-speed line will link #Pretoria and #Polokwane, cutting travel time to just 90 mins.

Read more on Railway Supply: https://t.co/aVPbhriCd5

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Thousands of attendees. 90+ expert speakers. 85+ innovative exhibitors. One unforgettable event! 💥

📥 Download the official 2025 Post Event Report now to relive the event: https://t.co/wYtyGKdBuK

📅 Save the date: We’ll be back in Johannesburg in July 2026!

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As we reflect on a successful edition of #AfricaRail, we’re proud to see the event featured in national headlines! Read the full article on iOL: https://t.co/MuuUzt71Oo

Save the dates for our next series👇
🇦🇪 ME Rail: 24-25 June | DWTC
🇸🇦 KSA Rail: 19-20 Oct | Riyadh Front

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That’s a wrap for Africa Rail 2025! Thank you to everyone who made the past two days such a powerful showcase.

Join us at:
🇦🇪 Middle East Rail: 24-25 June, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.
🇸🇦 Saudi International Rail: 19-20 October, Riyadh Front, KSA.

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Now underway: Revolutionising rail terminals and stations 🚉

Join us in the Keynote Theatre as we explore how technology, sustainability, and passenger-centric design are transforming stations into high-performance, high-impact spaces.

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We’re heading into our final panels of the day, and this one’s not to be missed!

Join us as we discuss "Upgrading signalling and control systems to build a more reliable, efficient, and future-ready network."

📍Infrastructure Maintenance theatre

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🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

A huge congratulations Lebogang Tsotetsi (PRP)! We hope you enjoy your brand new Apple AirPods and thank you for contributing to the success of Africa Rail 2025!

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Join Tshwanelo Tswai, Executive Manager at Transnet Engineering, in the Keynote theatre as he explores the intersection of manufacturing excellence and maritime innovation, and what it means for the future of African logistics.

📍 Keynote theatre
🕑 Happening now

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Transnet SOC Ltd Power Hour Presentation is happening NOW! 💥

The stage is set, the crowd is growing, and the conversation is heating up. Head to the stand on the expo floor to catch live insights, bold ideas, & transport innovation in action!

📍 Stand F40
🕐 12:50 - 1:50 PM

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Our Strategic Partners are about to take over the exhibition floor for their Power Hour Presentation! Head to Transnet's stand now!

📍 Stand F40
🕐 12:50 PM

Not made it to Sandton Convention Centre yet? Register here to join us for free: https://t.co/3zx7rls9bl

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Africa Rail is all about Investment, development and technology. And this year, the tech on display is setting the pace for the future of African rail.

We still have full afternoon ahead, register now to join us for free: https://t.co/3zx7rls9bl

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The future of rail is women! ✨ Live now in the Keynote Theatre. Join us for this powerhouse panel on empowering women through inclusivity, diversity, and strategic workforce development.

Join the conversation & be part of the movement.

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We're halfway through day two of Africa Rail, and it's showing no signs of slowing down! 🔥

If you haven’t made it down yet, there’s still time. We’ve got a full afternoon of action ahead.

Secure your free ticket here: https://t.co/3zx7rls9bl

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Our Keynote Theatre is full for Darryl Jacobs! 🤩 Join us now to be part of his exclusive presentation on digital transformation.

🎙️ Darryl Jacobs, Acting Head of Department at Western Cape Mobility Department

13-14 May | Sandton Convention Centre, #Johannesburg | #africarail

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The crowd is locked in as Gibela Rail Transport Consortium kicks off their exclusive session on the expo floor – and it’s electric! 💥

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Get to the booth now 📍 D40

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Live now in the Operational Efficiency & Safety Theatre! How can the human element drive safer, smarter railways?

Join Sethunya Matsie, Senior Manager: Permit Assessments at the RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR.

📍Grab your seat now

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Are you ready for the first power hour session of the day? It's time to make your way to the Gibela stand as they're about to be live on the expo floor! 🎙️

🕙 10:50AM
📍 Stand D40

Join us! Secure your free ticket here: https://t.co/3zx7rls9bl

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It may still be early at the Sandton Convention Centre, but the conversations are already underway! 💬

📅 13-14 May
📍 Sandton Convention Centre, #Johannesburg
🎟️ Register for free: https://t.co/3zx7rls9bl

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