The railway runs from Lobito, on Angola's Atlantic coast, 1700km eastwards to Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a proposed link to Zambia.
[1] The Lobito Atlantic Railway is a joint venture between Trafigura, Mota-Engil, and Vecturis, an independent rail operator.
A partnership of three countries – Angola, the DRC and Zambia and of three companies – Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-EngilThe G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) prioritizes infrastructure projects in developing countries, including through a series of investments in the Lobito Corridor to connect the African continent from sea to sea.
[2] A ceremony was held in Lobito on 4 July 2023 to mark the transfer, attended by the presidents of Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia.
[2][9][10] The LAR will provide "a faster and safer route" for passenger trains in Angola, including the "Ombaka Express".