Floods Suspend Rail Traffic on Angola's Lobito Corridor
Floods suspended rail traffic on Angola's Lobito corridor today. The route is a key link for critical mineral exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Railway operations through the Lobito corridor in Angola have been suspended indefinitely following severe flooding. Heavy rainfall caused local rivers to burst their banks, impacting critical infrastructure along a route essential for the transport of minerals and industrial goods.
The Lobito Atlantic Railway reported that floodwaters submerged bridges over the Halo River, specifically between the Cubal and Caimbambo stations. Additionally, a bridge over the Cavaco River near Benguela was affected. The consortium confirmed that rail traffic on these sections will remain halted until further notice.
