Trans-Kalahari Railway: A Game-Changer for Namibia and Botswana's Infrastructure and Connectivity

Trans-Kalahari Railway: A Game-Changer for Namibia and Botswana's Infrastructure and Connectivity

Proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway between Namibia and Botswana is set to commence construction in January 2025 with a multi-billion-dollar budget.

The railway is expected to provide annual transportation capacity of 14 million tons in its initial years and is projected to increase to 56 million tons per year over 30 years,

Stretching over 1500 kilometers, it will connect Mamamabula in Botswana to its final destination at Walvis Bay,

The main goal of this endeavor is to establish a crucial railway link connecting both countries

Namibia and Botswana are inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from potential stakeholders between September 6th and November 8th, aiming to involve an investor

The Trans-Kalahari Railway project is poised to offer significant socio-economic benefits

including substantial growth in railway capacity for both Botswana Railways and TransNamib Holdings Limited.