Regional railway event to focus on integration

Addressing Africa’s unique railway challenges remains the primary goal of the annual Southern African Railways Association (Sara) conference. Taking place in November in Maputo in Mozambique, the conference will bring stakeholders together in an effort to move Southern Africa towards a more integrated regional rail system, according to Sara’s president Rosário Mualeia. “The conference is to promote development, growth and integration of the rail transport industry in support of the regional development agenda. This will enable railways to offer innovative solutions that address service demands for clients and positively contribute to regional competitiveness,” he said. According to Mualeia the rapid economic growth in several SADC countries, especially in the mining industry, is putting pressure on the rail transport industry to provide bulk transportation solutions.