Angola Expands Rail Network: Luena–Saurimo Railway Project Officially Launched
Historic Groundbreaking Marks Major Step for Eastern Angola’s Development Last month, on January 27, 2026 , the city of Luena, in Angola’s Moxico Province, witnessed a historic and transformative moment in the country’s railway development. The occasion marked the official contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Luena–Saurimo Railway Branch , an ambitious 260-kilometer extension of the renowned Benguela Railway. A Presidential Promise in Action The project fulfills a commitment made by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, who pledged that the train would one day reach Saurimo. With construction now underway, that promise is becoming a reality. The new railway branch is expected to: Create approximately 2,000 jobs Improve the mobility of people and goods Boost economic activity in Angola’s eastern region Unlock the development potential of Lunda Sul Province , particularly the city of Saurimo This infrastructure expansion is seen as a strategic investment aim...