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==Country Details==
==Country Details==
See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia Wikipedia]
See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia Wikipedia]
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==National Railway System==
==Railway System==
===National Railway Operator===
There are two railway systems in operation
DETAILS
 
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* [https://zrl.com.zm/ Zambia Railways Limited] is a state-owned enterprise. It operates passenger services as follows:
** Livingstone - Lusaka - Kitwe
** A short commuter service in Lusaka
** A Livingstone - Mulobezi mixed train
 
* The [http://www.tazarasite.com/ Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)], which operates the Kapiri Mposhi - Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) line.
 
==Timetable==
==Timetable==
* Online: unofficial timetable information is available at [https://www.fahrplancenter.com/Zambia.html Fahrplancenter]. Note that this may be out of date.
* Online: unofficial timetable information is available at [https://www.fahrplancenter.com/Zambia.html Fahrplancenter]. Note that this may be out of date.
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===Network Statement===
===Network Statement===
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===Gauge===
===Gauge===
DETAILS
1,067 mm (3ft 6in)


===Electrification===
===Electrification===
DETAILS
None


===Rule of the road===
===Rule of the road===
DETAILS
All lines are single track
 
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===Distances===
===Distances===
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Revision as of 20:45, 15 August 2023

Country Details

See Wikipedia

Railway System

There are two railway systems in operation

  • Zambia Railways Limited is a state-owned enterprise. It operates passenger services as follows:
    • Livingstone - Lusaka - Kitwe
    • A short commuter service in Lusaka
    • A Livingstone - Mulobezi mixed train

Timetable

  • Online: unofficial timetable information is available at Fahrplancenter. Note that this may be out of date.
  • Printed: summary timetables are available in some editions of the European Rail Timetable.

Extensive information is available at the Man in Seat 61, including the TAZARA line from Tanzania.

Maps

Printed Maps

World Rail Atlas - North, East and Central Africa by Neil Robinson.

Gauge

1,067 mm (3ft 6in)

Electrification

None

Rule of the road

All lines are single track

Obscure and Sparse Passenger Services

See PSUL: World Beyond Europe