Feasibility Studies Completed
Comprehensive feasibility studies confirm the technical, commercial and economic viability of the Zambia Lobito Railway - including engineering, traffic, financial and economic modelling.
Project Updates
Latest News & Announcements
Track the progress of the Zambia Lobito Railway - from feasibility studies and intergovernmental agreements through to financial close.
Concession Agreements Executed
Concession Agreements signed with both governments, providing the legal framework for the 830km greenfield rail corridor and confirming the project's commercial structure.
Intergovernmental Agreement Signed
Zambia and Angola formally executed the Intergovernmental Agreement, marking a critical step toward the development of the ZLR corridor and providing the binational legal framework for cross-border rail operations.
Stage 1 CP Approval
Conditions Precedent (Stage 1) under the Zambia Concession Agreement satisfied.
Environmental & Social Studies
Detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) underway, led by Insuco. Target disclosure: March 2026.
EPC Contractor Selection
EPC tender AN25162-0100R is open for civils & plate laying (Angola and Zambia) and signalling, systems & rolling stock.
O&M Contracts Launched
Procurement launched for the Operations & Maintenance contractor.
Financing Raise Launched
Commencement of the project financing raise process.
Financial Close
Equity and debt raise commencing Q2 2027, with financial close scheduled for Q4 2027 - enabling commencement of construction.
