Southern Africa
Eswatini
South Africa
Transport / Infrastructure
Eswatini Rail Link, Eswatini
The Eswatini Rail Link (ESRL) Project, also known as Swazilink, is a significant railway infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and freight capacity between South Africa and Eswatini.
- Route Alignment: Approximately 100 kilometers of the new railway will traverse Eswatini, with the remaining 50 kilometers in South Africa.
- Infrastructure Components: The project encompasses the construction of 28 viaducts, 28 bridges, 25 cattle creeps, 31 underpasses, and 110 culverts to accommodate the diverse terrain and ensure seamless operation.
- Operational Specifications: The railway is engineered to support 2.5-kilometer-long trains comprising 200 wagons, with an axle load capacity of up to 26 tons.
