Angola’s Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands with Arrival of 275 New Container Wagons
The first batch of 275 new container wagons, purchased from South Africa’s Galison Manufacturing, has arrived in Lobito, Angola, to enhance the transport capacity of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR).
This strategic investment is part of LAR’s broader expansion and modernization plan, aimed at boosting railway infrastructure over the next three years.
Arriving earlier this week, the new wagons are equipped with a modern pneumatic braking system and a lightweight steel structure, ensuring safer and more efficient transport operations.
Each wagon weighs 13.5 tons and has a load capacity of up to 60.5 tons, designed to carry one 40-ft container or two 20-ft containers. This design enhances logistical flexibility for LAR and its customers.
These new wagons will support LAR’s goal of increasing commercial cargo capacity in the coming years. This delivery marks the beginning of a series of weekly shipments expected to continue until 2026, gradually expanding the LAR fleet.
