Heavy rains wash away railway line at Usakos

TransNamib has confirmed that the heavy rains across the country washed away a section of the railway network in the southern and western regions of the country.

One of the affected lines between Arandis and Usakos was reopened Saturday afternoon, following the quick response by the TransNamib engineering teams.

A statement released on Sunday says civil engineering teams have been deployed immediately to assess and repair the affected areas, working tirelessly to restore operations while ensuring minimal disruption to freight services.

The rail operator says it remains committed to prioritising safety above all else, and no train movement will take place on affected lines until they have been fully inspected and deemed safe for operation.

“In response to the rainy season, TransNamib has intensified rail inspections, with increased
monitoring of vulnerable areas along the network.

“Additionally, our train crews have been placed on high alert to detect and report any potential damages to the railway infrastructure,” the statement says.

It further says these proactive measures are part of TransNamib’s commitment to ensuring the safe and reliable movement of goods across Namibia.