TransOranje Corridor (TOC) Railway

Objective

“Re-engaging our link from Lüderitz to mines in the Northern Cape was one of the growth areas we identified as part of our drive to turn Namibia into a logistics hub. “

Description

The Aus-Lüderitz Railway Line, part of the Namibian railway network, connects the town of Aus with the port of Lüderitz, a distance of 318 kilometers. Completed in 1906 and extended to Seeheim in 1908, it was decommissioned in 1997 due to poor track conditions. However, it was re-habilitated and reopened in 2018 to facilitate freight transport, particularly bulk goods. The line is now a key part of Namibia's efforts to become a regional logistics hub

History

The connection between Lüderitz and Aus completed in 1906. The extension to Seeheim was completed in 1908. Eventually the service between Aus and Lüderitz was decommissioned. The line to Lüderitz was reopened in 2018