● We Must Learn from Unbundling of Power Sector-Ataguba The Federal Government of Nigeria has resumed activities towards unbundling of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) into three components namely a regulator, asset manager/infraco and operations companies. The Federal Government committee set up by the former Minister of Transportation has as […]
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Rowland Ataguba is a London based railway infrastructure executive. He speaks on the recent legal changes in Nigeria on railway matters Question: What does the constitutional amendment mean for railway development in Nigeria? Answer: Thank you. It’s been a long haul. I am grateful to many who have supported the […]
CPCS congratulates team member Ragheb Aga, recognized in the International Railway Journal’s 2022 inaugural Top 10 under 40 Young Leaders in Rail Awards 2022, which celebrates young professional leaders having an impact in the rail sector. Ragheb, a transportation management specialist, and nine other outstanding other individuals, were selected based […]
Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works Kipchumba Murkomen has said the government is keen on fostering Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to deliver development on key transport infrastructure. Murkomen said the sector was capital intensive and taxes alone cannot finance infrastructure hence the need to bring investors on board. […]
The Lagos State Government has refuted reports that the Blue Line Rail went up in flames on Tuesday. News websites and social media blogs published the story earlier in the day but most have deleted it. It was reported that the publications caused anxiety among residents who fear the fire […]
Several African countries have embarked on the creation of urban mobility authorities to strengthen urban transport governance in the metropolitan areas experiencing the highest population and urban growth rates of the continent. The Sustainable Mobility and Climate Week (SMDC22) held in Dakar from October 3-7, 2022, provided an opportunity to […]
China’s investment in its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) held steady at $68bn last year, according to a report by Shanghai’s Fudan University, but it has changed where it’s spending its money on infrastructure. Some 14 countries saw a 100% drop in engagement, including Russia, Sri Lanka, and Peru, which were affected […]
Britain will accelerate reforming its underperforming railways, transport minister Mark Harper said on Tuesday, banking on a fresh injection of private sector competition to improve service standards and make ticket pricing fairer. Britain privatised its railways in the 1990s, splitting infrastructure management from service provision, which complicated long-term investment decisions […]
Israel Railways has reached a $1.4m deal with Rail Vision to procure its 10 Rail Vision Main Line Systems and related services. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Main Line System detects hurdles such as humans, animals, and vehicles near, between, or on the railway. To avoid collisions, the […]
The Guinean delegation was led by Madam Rose Kasso Tinguiano, Deputy Director-General of Guinea’s National Railway Agency (Societe Nationale des Chemins de fer de Guinee, SNCFG), and Mr. Laye CONDE, Engineer, Technical Advisor of DG/SNCFG