This 1300 km freight rail line entered service in Angola. The line uses diesel traction and 1067 mm Cape gauge. Governments of Angola and DRC (granted to Lobito Atlantic Railway SA) are delivering the News
Lobito Atlantic Railway Concession (Benguela Line) is a freight rail project in Angola, currently operational.
This 1300 km freight rail line entered service in Angola. The line uses diesel traction and 1067 mm Cape gauge. Governments of Angola and DRC (granted to Lobito Atlantic Railway SA) are delivering the project, with Trafigura, Mota-Engil and Vecturis as main contractors. Investment is USD 555 m.
The project opened in 2024.
The project has an estimated investment of $555M.