Africa's railways get their first awards

The first awards ever to honour the African railway industry have been presented to the continent's leaders in the field of rail transport and services.

6 Jun 2008

The Africa Rail Awards, organised by Terrapinn, a B2B media company, are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the rail sector and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry.

The winners

Best Technology Provider: GE Transportation
Best Concessionaire: Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway
Special Merit for Operational Excellence: Transnet Freight Rail
Best Mining Railway: The Bauxite Mining Company of Guinea Conakri
Best Railway Operator: TransNamib Holdings
Africa Rail - Personality of the Year: Lucky Montana, CEO of SARCC
Africa Rail Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Gebe Nkana - Central East African Railways
Best Passenger Rail Operator: Blue Train
Organisation that has Contributed Successfully To Skills Development: Transnet Freight Rail
Best Service Provider to the Railway Industry: GE Transportation