Transport in Namibia 21299 215618265 2008-05-28T23:46:58Z DumZiBoT 6085301 Bot: Converting bare references, see [[User:DumZiBoT/refLinks|FAQ]] {{CIA}} == Railways == * See [[Railways in Namibia]] * In 2005, line to [[Ondangwa]] near Angolan border is under construction. Railways in Namibia are operated by [[TransNamib]]. ''total:'' 2,382 km ''narrow gauge:'' 2,382 km 1.067-m gauge; single track (2002, 1995) === Railway links to adjacent countries === * {{flagicon|Angola}} [[Transportation in Angola|Angola]] - no - agreement signed for link - same 1067mm gauge[http://www.afrol.com/articles/14973] * {{flagicon|Botswana}} [[Transportation in Botswana|Botswana]] - no - same gauge - in [[2006]] a proprosed electrified railway connecting from [[Lüderitz]] for coal traffix. * {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Transportation in South Africa|South Africa]] - yes - same 1067mm gauge * {{flagicon|Zambia}} [[Transportation in Zambia|Zambia]] - no - same gauge * {{flagicon|Zimbabwe}} [[Transportation in Zimbabwe|Zimbabwe]] - no - same gauge - appears to meet at a point! === Infrastructure === * [http://www.railwaysafrica.com/current_issue/RA12006/tubular%20track%20_12006.pdf New design of [[Tubular Modular Track]] ] <ref> [[RailwaysAfrica]] 2006/5 </ref> * [[Gobabis]] - proposed dry port 227 east of [[Windhoek]] <ref> RailwaysAfrica 29 March 2006</ref> === Maps === * [http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900LargeMaps/SKAR-64GE25?OpenDocument&cc=nam&rc=1] * [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/namibia.pdf UN Map] === Towns served by rail === {{main|Railway stations in Namibia}} <!-- the maps are difficult to read so spelling of towns not always easy to tell --> * [[St. Clara]] * [[Oshikango]] - (Angola-Namibia border) * [[Ondangwa]] * [[Tsumeb]] - [[railhead]] * [[Otavi]] - junction for [[Grootfontein]] * [[Grootfontein]] - branch terminus. * [[Outjo]] - [[railhead]] * [[Otjiwarongo]] - junction for [[Outjo]] * [[Omaruru, Namibia]] * [[Omanuni]] * [[Kalkfeld]] * [[Seeheim]] - junction * [[Gobabis]] - [[railhead]] * [[Karibib]] - * [[Usakos]] - junction [[Tsumeb]] v [[Windhoek]]. * [[Arandis, Namibia]] - crossing loop * [[Swakopmund]] - port * [[Walvis Bay]] - the most efficient port on the African continent. * [[Chamutete]], [[Angola]] - in planning. * [[Karasburg]] - near South Africa border * [[Okahandja]] * [[Windhoek]] - capital - junction * [[Rehoboth, Namibia|Rehoboth]] === Timeline === ==== 2008 ==== * Proposed electrified line through [[Kalahari Desert]] to [[Palapye]] in [[Transport in Botswana|Botswana]]. <ref>[http://www.railpage.com.au/f-t11339857.htm Namibia - Railpage Australia™ Forums (Africa)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==== 2007 ==== * December - Progress <ref>[http://www.economist.com.na/content/view/1692/33/ The Namibia Economist - Northern railway extension now on track<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * 26 October - Talks between Namibia and Angola regarding a link between Namibia and [[Chamutete]] in [[Angola]]. <ref>[http://railwaysafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1863&Itemid=35 Railways Africa - ANGOLA-NAMIBIA LINK<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> <ref>[http://www.afrol.com/articles/10504 afrol News - Nujoma reveals plans for Namibia-Angola railroad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * 18 October - According to an Engineering News report, a 700km extension of the [[Grootfontein]] branch is planned, to [[Katima Mulilo]] on the Zambian border. A feasibility study by March 2008. [[Walvis Bay Corridor Group]] says "Our focus is on trade facilitation through a cheaper and faster route. We are targeting the copper mines in Zambia. [[Katima Mulilo]] is about 130km from the nearest railway in Zambia as the crow flies, once the Zambesi has been bridged. The lightly laid [[Mulobezi]] branch from [[Livingstone]] ( 80km or so ) would need upgrading, although a shorter and straighter route might be considered. ==== 2002 ==== * [[Namibia]] to become regional hub <ref>[http://209.88.21.55/opencms/opencms/grnnet/GRNNews/grnnews/2002/march/modules/news/news_0092.html?uri=/grnnet/GRNNews/grnnews/2002/march/index.html March News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> == Highways == <br>''total:'' 64,808 km (2001), 63,258 km (1997 est.) <br>''paved:'' 5,378 km (2001), 5,250 km (1997 est.) <br>''unpaved:'' 59,430 km (2001), 58,008 km (1997 est.) == Ports and harbours == === Atlantic Ocean === * [[Walvis Bay]] - [[railhead]] * [[Lüderitz]] - [[railhead]] == Merchant marine == none (2002, 1999 est.) == Airports == 135 (2002, 1999 est.) === Airports - with paved runways === <br>''total:'' 21 (2002), 22 (1999 est.) <br>''over 3,047 m:'' 2 (2002, 1999 est.) <br>''2,438 to 3,047 m:'' 2 (2002, 1999 est.) <br>''1,524 to 2,437 m:'' 13 (2002), 15 (1999 est.) <br>''914 to 1,523 m:'' 4 (2002, 3 (1999 est.) === Airports - with unpaved runways === <br>''total:'' 114 (2002) 113 (1999 est.) <br>''2,438 to 3,047 m:'' 2 (2002, 1999 est.) <br>''1,524 to 2,437 m:'' 22 (2002 est.), 21 (1999 est.) <br>''914 to 1,523 m:'' 71 (2002), 69 (1999 est.) <br>''under 914 m:'' 19 (2002), 21 (1999 est.) == See also == * [[Namibia]] * [http://www.transnamib.com.na/transnamib_web/html/frame.htm TransNamib] * [http://africa.cwsurf.de/Airports.htm Namibian Airports] - History, data, airlines, parking, car rental, photos, planespotting,... == References == <references/> {{Africa in topic|Transport in}} ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Transport in Namibia| ]] [[it:Trasporti in Namibia]]