National transport infrastructure
Connecting Sudan. Supporting its future.
Sudan Rail Group is a Canadian-Sudanese company preparing to rehabilitate and operate the Port Sudan to Khartoum railway, the link between Sudan's main Red Sea port and its capital. We bring together Sudanese railway knowledge, Canadian experience and international expertise to renew infrastructure that matters to families, businesses and the country's economic recovery.
In preparation, September 2026. Sudan Rail Group has not yet assumed operating responsibility.
1,067
Kilometres, Port Sudan to Khartoum
Planned passenger stops. Trains will serve the same locations in both directions.
What the railway connects
The Port Sudan to Khartoum line joins Sudan's main Red Sea port with the capital and the towns between them. Renewing it supports trade, travel, work and investment well beyond the track itself.
Trade and freight
Moving goods between Port Sudan and inland markets.
Travel
A weekly passenger service between Port Sudan and Khartoum, serving Haya, Atbara and Shendi.
Investment and partners
Private investment alongside development and institutional finance.
Communities and work
Local jobs, skills and suppliers along the corridor.
The rehabilitation programme covers the infrastructure, equipment and working systems needed for reliable services. Priorities include track and structures, locomotives and wagons, workshops, staff training and customer service.
What this means in practice
Working under a long-term government concession, our focus is dependable freight transport, the return of passenger connections and investment in the railway and its people.
A long-term lease and operating arrangement. The railway itself is not being sold. Existing public railway assets remain with the Government and Sudan Railways Corporation, and Sudan Rail Group invests in their rehabilitation.
Sudan Rail Group plans to assume operating responsibility later in 2027. Passenger services are planned for the same year, starting with one departure each week in each direction between Port Sudan and Khartoum, serving Haya, Atbara and Shendi.
A financing programme is in development, involving private investment alongside potential development and institutional finance. A stronger railway will help connect producers with markets, improve the movement of essential goods and support employment along the corridor.
Current employees remain part of the workforce through the transition, with a strong focus on local employment, skills and continuity. Sudan Rail Group is committed to retaining and building on the expertise of the existing railway workforce.
Published documents
Published project reports. These documents are provided for general information; confirmed service and commercial details will be published on this website.
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A Canadian-Sudanese company preparing to rehabilitate and operate the Port Sudan to Khartoum railway under a long-term government concession. Existing public railway assets remain government-owned.