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Another milestone has been improved efficiency of the rail transport in Malawi following the successful enforcement of safety standards, infrastructure standards, operational standards and rolling stock standards for the railway concessionaires and operators in Malawi achieved by implementation of frequent inspection and monitoring activities.
The Ministry of Transport and Public Works in partnership with Public Private Partnership Commission intends to undertake a feasibility study for the expansion of the railway to the north of Malawi. “As it stands procurement of a consultant already commenced and is set to be concluded in 2024.
Malawi experienced substantial development and strategic positioning for the future in regards to rail development with notable highlights being, among other things, increased Regional Integration, according to the Director of Railway Services, Geoffrey Magwede.
Additionally, African Rail Cooperation was registered as a new railway operator in Malawi,” he says. Magwede discloses, a total of 14,416,770.55 Tons of cargo passed through Malawi's railway network in 2023 with 13,638,260 Tons being coal and 778,510.55 Tons being general cargo.
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