In 2022, our #1 priority remains safety for all.
Our staff & customer welfare policies were developed in accordance with our nation’s laws that encourage care for health & safety at all times, protection from fire & damage to property and the environment.
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The Botswana Railways wagons come in different types to safely transport variety of commodities that benefit us all, like the BPT wagon that was specifically designed to help you safely move fuel oils such as petrol or diesel!
Our diesel electric engines are equipped for transport efficiency such as the UM 22C – a 12-cylinder turbo charged engine with a 2000 horse power DC generator to ensure safe delivery of your goods.
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Our rail transport options have two alternatives: wagon & locomotive.
A wagon is the freight car that carries passengers, luggage & various goods while a locomotive is the power unit of a train which pulls the coaches or wagons from behind.
Did you know Botswana Railways started as the Bechuanaland Railway Company Limited with a share capital of £6000 (approx. P93701.99) in 1893?
1164 wagons & 34 locomotives later, Botswana Railways has become an all-rounded provider of railroad transport solutions & logistics! 🚆
Deliver your parcels with our Bluemark service. We move packages as heavy as 300kg Monday-Saturday at a fee. Bring your sealed parcel fully addressed to your nearest office. We also offer transport for collection of your parcel at a fee.
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We encourage train & car drivers to be vigilant of all activity, including free roaming animals to avoid accidents this festive.
What are some of the things that you can do to ensure safety on the road and railway lines? #ZeroHarm#SafetyFirst
Happy Roots Day!
Being able to appreciate each other’s heritage helps us preserve the past for those who will learn about it in the future.
Let us know about your culture’s history in the comments below. #RootsDay#SafetyFirst
Be patient at railroad crossings.
After a train passes, wait for the gate to come back up & the lights to stop flashing. Be sure to check that a second train is not coming by looking both ways.
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We provide affordable delivery solutions.
You can safely transport your bulk goods with Bluemark overnight services between Monday & Saturday from Lobatse to Francistown.
Visit our website: https://t.co/ok6CMMtmIJ to find out more about our transport logistic solutions.
Stay in touch with the local authorities if you need help this holiday.📞
Ambulance - 997 (Toll Free)
Police - 999 (Toll Free)
Fire Brigade – 998 (Toll Free)
Medical Rescue – 911 (Toll Free)
Medical Air Rescue – 3901601
Botswana Railways – 4711 375
#EmergencyContacts#SafetyFirst
Unattended animals on railroads can cause fatal accidents.
To keep drivers safe, remember to practice caution near railroads and keep livestock and other animals away from the railway track.
#ZeroHarm#SafetyFirst