Angola Expands Rail Network: Luena–Saurimo Railway Project Officially Launched

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  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 aimed at strengthening regional integration and accelerating national growth.



High-Level Government Presence

The ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Transport, Ricardo D'Abreu, and was attended by several distinguished government officials, including:

  • João Ernesto dos Santos Liberdade, Minister of National Defense

  • Daniel Félix Neto, Minister of Territorial Administration

  • Ana Paula Luna de Carvalho, Minister of Environment

  • Ernesto Muangala, Governor of Moxico Province

The event also brought together representatives of civil society and members of the local community, reflecting the project’s national and regional importance.

Strengthening Angola’s Railway Future

The extension of the Benguela Railway toward Saurimo represents more than a construction project — it signals Angola’s continued investment in modern infrastructure as a foundation for economic diversification and sustainable development.

Once completed, the Luena–Saurimo branch is expected to significantly enhance connectivity in the eastern corridor, stimulate trade, and create new opportunities for communities across the region.

A train on its way to Saurimo is not just a promise fulfilled — it is a symbol of progress on the move. 


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