Investor Presentaiton
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE PRESENTATION
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The railway sector plays the role of an economic engine in the development of countries.
Growth of economies correlates positively with the growth of the railways.
India, China, Brazil and European countries, etc have achieved economic growth through
railway investments.
The sector allows nations to take advantage of economies of scale.
To influence a country's economic growth, the railway sector becomes a catalyst.
Other benefits include:
i. Reduced Cost of Doing Business
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Preservation of roads and leading to reduced road maintenance cost
Reduces carnage levels
Low levels of air pollution
Guaranteed easy collection of taxes by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
1.2 BRIEF OVERVIEW ON ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED
ZRL was set up to be the main carrier of heavy freight especially mining raw materials and
products.
The company operates a total track length of 1,248km long single line of 1,067mm gauge
made up of:
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Mainline from Vic Falls Bridge to Kitwe.....
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At present ZRL has a total fleet of 40 Locomotives and 2,094 wagons.
.848 km; and
Branch Lines (Including Mulobezi, Masuku and Chipata Lines).........400 km;View entire presentation