Author: Oforiwaa Pee Agyei-Boakye

The railway system of Africa has been growing rapidly over the last few years, with new lines being built or planned in many countries. The railway system in Africa is now a key component of the continent’s transportation infrastructure, with trains playing an important role in transporting both people and goods across the continent.
In this article we’ll take a look at the history of Africa’s railways, as well as their current status and future development plans.

In Africa, the bus is the preferred mode of intercity transportation. Buses are the most popular and widespread mode of intercity transportation in Africa. There are several types of buses, including local minibuses, luxury coaches and long-distance buses. Bus travel in African cities can be hectic and uncomfortable, but it also helps you meet locals and learn about their culture.

The World Health Organization estimates that road traffic deaths cost African countries at least $26 billion a year. This is partly due to the fact that poor roads lead to greater wear and tear on vehicles, which makes it more likely that drivers will be involved in an accident. There are many reasons why car accidents occur in Africa, but improving road safety can help reduce the number of people dying on our roads each year.

Africa is a continent in the process of being transformed by its growing middle class. In some countries, like Mozambique and Angola, this has led to an explosion of domestic travel that is driving up demand for air travel. But in other countries like South Africa and Kenya where there are already good trains and buses, people have not yet embraced domestic flights as readily as their counterparts elsewhere on the continent.

Africa’s rail network has dramatically contracted over the past two decades. African countries must address the challenges of growing urbanization by investing more in railways. Inadequate railway infrastructure makes it difficult to create continental value chains and trade corridors.