Namibia’s railway system dates back more than 100 years and has played a major role in the country’s economic development as well as contributing to the social advancement of its people. Modern-day railway systems require an advanced railway infrastructure able to move large volumes of bulk and hazardous commodities at competitive prices in an environmentally-friendly and safe manner. With Namibia’s vision of becoming an industrialized country, as well as a logistics hub for the Southern African Region, a well-functioning railway system will be an essential prerequisite for achieving these objectives.