The first high-speed rail system, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, began operations in Honshu, Japan, in 1964. High-speed trains mostly operate on standard gauge tracks of continuously welded rail on grade-separated rights of way with large radii.
Fast trains can significantly improve transportation infrastructure in Africa by enhancing connectivity, promoting economic development, reducing travel time, easing congestion on roads, and fostering regional integration.
They can also facilitate the movement of goods, spur tourism, and provide more efficient transportation options for commuters. Additionally, fast trains can contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions compared to other modes of transportation
In this article, we look at the List of Fast Trains in Africa 2024
● Nigeria – Red Line Metro from Agbado-Oyingbo in Lagos State | 330km/h
● Morocco – Al Boraq high-speed rail service from Casablanca-Tangier | 320km/h
● Egypt – High-speed rail network | 250km/h
● South Africa – GAUTRAIN speed rail system linking Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, and O.R. Tambo | 160km/h
● Ghana – Standard Gauge Railway (Tema – Mpakadan) |160km/h
● Algeria – El Ksar-Hai Nasr Light Rail Line | 160km/h
● Senegal – Regional Express Train (RET) | 160km/h
● Ethiopia, Djibouti – Addis-Ababa-Djibouti Railway | 160km/h
● Tanzania – Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)’s Bullet Train | 160km/h
● Tunisia – Tunis Station to Bougatfa Station Rapid Rail Line | 120km/h
● Kenya -Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) | 120km/h
Note : The ranking is done based on the trains’ maximum top speed in kilometers per hour.
Discover more from Flash Ghana
Subscribe to get the latest posts to your email.