RVR plans massive capacity growth
Posted: 15 Dec 2010, 09:15
RVR PLANS MASSIVE CAPACITY GROWTH
By railwaysafricaeditor / December 10, 2010 / Kenya
Railways Africa
According to Rift Valley Railways (RVR) executive chairman Brown Ondego, a freight volume growth of 350% is targeted within five years. During this time, the consortium is to be advised and assisted by Brazilian rail group América Latina LogÃstica (ALL) with whom a deal covering this period was signed recently. Specific operational and financial goals have been set , to be attained within agreed timelines.â€As leading rail operators, there is a lot we can learn from ALL, who have proven their mettle in turnaround scenarios, having failed and started afresh under new management,†Ondego told The East African.
The paper continued: “Already, the two firms have worked out a rehabilitation and investment programme aimed at delivering long-term improvements in safety and efficiency of rail operations across Kenya and Uganda where RVR manages the railway network. The first phase of the engagement is expected to last 24 months, starting this month.â€
In terms of the five-year deal, ALL is to second a team of seven expatriates to join the firm’s management , assisted by a small group of Brazil-based consultants. Member s of RVR staff will be sent to Brazil for training. The Brazilians will “oversee technological transfer into the region’s rail network. Among these are rail management software systems as well as those that ensure fuel efficiency.â€
RVR intends to prioritise efforts to lessen the high current incidence of derailments. A large order for new material to replace worn-out rails is being finalised, improved locomotive maintenance is high on the agenda, and the consortium is to invest in new information technology systems.
By railwaysafricaeditor / December 10, 2010 / Kenya
Railways Africa
According to Rift Valley Railways (RVR) executive chairman Brown Ondego, a freight volume growth of 350% is targeted within five years. During this time, the consortium is to be advised and assisted by Brazilian rail group América Latina LogÃstica (ALL) with whom a deal covering this period was signed recently. Specific operational and financial goals have been set , to be attained within agreed timelines.â€As leading rail operators, there is a lot we can learn from ALL, who have proven their mettle in turnaround scenarios, having failed and started afresh under new management,†Ondego told The East African.
The paper continued: “Already, the two firms have worked out a rehabilitation and investment programme aimed at delivering long-term improvements in safety and efficiency of rail operations across Kenya and Uganda where RVR manages the railway network. The first phase of the engagement is expected to last 24 months, starting this month.â€
In terms of the five-year deal, ALL is to second a team of seven expatriates to join the firm’s management , assisted by a small group of Brazil-based consultants. Member s of RVR staff will be sent to Brazil for training. The Brazilians will “oversee technological transfer into the region’s rail network. Among these are rail management software systems as well as those that ensure fuel efficiency.â€
RVR intends to prioritise efforts to lessen the high current incidence of derailments. A large order for new material to replace worn-out rails is being finalised, improved locomotive maintenance is high on the agenda, and the consortium is to invest in new information technology systems.