Traxport, Vecturis Sign Agreement To Modernise Freight Rail In Nigeria
Nigerian rail freight company Traxport Rail Services Ltd has signed a technical support and investment agreement (TSIA) with Vecturis, a Belgian rail operations and management company, to transform freight rail operations across Nigeria.
The agreement, which follows an earlier investment by CET Group in Traxport, will enable the Nigerian company to scale up services on the Lagos–Kano corridor, which is a major route for moving goods across the country.
Quoting Mr Emeka Ndu, the Chairman of Traxport Rail Services Ltd, “This partnership marks a turning point for Traxport Rail Services. Vecturis’s wealth of experience in similar markets will enable us to leapfrog operational challenges and fast-track the delivery of modern, sustainable freight rail solutions for Nigeria.
“Together, we are not just moving goods—we are helping reshape Nigeria’s transport future in a cleaner, safer, and more efficient way, with LNG-powered locomotives that will also be moving LNG and CNG products across the country.”
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vecturis s.a., Eric Peiffer, noted that “We are delighted to formalise our collaboration with Traxport Rail Services. Nigeria has one of the most promising rail freight markets in Africa, and our previous engagement in the sector has given us a clear understanding of its opportunities and challenges.
“By combining our technical expertise with Traxport’s vision and local drive, we believe we can deliver a step-change in performance, reliability, and sustainability for Nigerian freight rail.”
Udu said the collaboration aligns with Traxport’s commitment to reducing road congestion, cutting carbon emissions, and unlocking economic opportunities by modernising Nigeria’s freight rail infrastructure and introducing LNG-powered locomotives to move LNG and CNG products safely and efficiently.
Vecturis, headquartered in Belgium, has over three decades of expertise in operating and rehabilitating rail networks in challenging and fast-growing markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Their portfolio includes projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Cameroon, and Madagascar, where they have implemented modern operating systems, improved service reliability, and introduced advanced locomotive and waggon technologies adapted to local environments.
Vecturis was the designated operator for the proposed concession of Nigeria’s narrow-gauge railway network under the General Electric (GE)-led consortium.
Although the concession was aborted, it provided Vecturis with first-hand operational insight into Nigeria’s rail infrastructure, regulatory landscape, and market dynamics.
The partnership promises to set new standards for freight rail operations in Nigeria and position rail as a safer and more sustainable alternative to the country’s road-dominated transport system.
Traxport, Vecturis Sign Agreement To Modernise Freight Rail In Nigeria is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
